Application notes
By authors from TSi Power Corporation
Here is a selection of application notes (often called white papers in the USA), articles, case studies and food for thought concerning the many different aspects of surge protection, line conditioning, grounding, device coordination strategies, sizing, and creating power support for mission-critical systems. We greatly encourage you to thoroughly explore this section. It contains a wealth of knowledge gained by the different author's many years of experience in labs as well as the field in many countries throughout the world.
Protection of Telecom Sites in Countries with Unstable Ac Mains
by Peter Nystrom
How to effectively deal with mains voltages that fluctuate beyond the IEC
assumed standard of a 184 to 264 vac input range.
TSi Power Primer and Guide to UPS Terms
by Peter Nystrom
The basics of power protection, UPS sizing, etc.
IEC 1312 SPD Coordination and Four Coordination Variants
by Peter Nystrom
TSi Power Using principles of IEC 1312 to reduce the lightning threat to
systems operation.
Designing for Surge Immunity in the International Market
by Peter Nystrom
How to design for the best surge immunity for
operations in sometimes hostile environments.
Coordination of Telecommunications Zoned SPD Protection Strategy
by Peter Nystrom
Power protection principles for telecom applications in
developing countries with unstable ac.
Why Power Supplies and Semiconductors Fail
by Peter
Nystrom
A short and to the point paper on why power supplies and
semiconductors fail. Explains the causes and results of power disturbances,
and some problems with current solutions.
The Benefits of UPS and Line Conditioners with an Isolation Transformer
by Nam
Paik
The benefits of an isolation transformer in UPS and line
conditioning.
Choosing UPS Protection for Underdeveloped Countries
by Nam Paik
Details the challenges and the differences in UPS requirements. Looks
at four different UPS solutions to achieve reliability.
The Merits of Standby UPS with Modified Sine Wave Output
by Nam Paik
A short Ben Franklin style look at modified sine wave standby UPS
features and benefits.
TSi Case Studies of Mission-critical Solutions
by Nam Paik
Case studies of the usage of TSi products at the White House, the FAA,
Army field use, etc.
