Power semiconductor supplier International Rectifier Corp., El Segundo, Calif., has begun to build an assembly and test plant in Xi'an, China. The plant is expected to become operational in early 2005 ...

Power supplies that use diodes to rectify an ac voltage to obtain a dc voltage must deal with inherent inefficiencies. A standard diode or ultra-fast diode can have a 1-V forward voltage or higher at ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Underneath the Empire State building, a maze of pipes, gauges and steel valve wheels that comprise the building’s chiller plant look as if they might have remained unchanged since President Herbert ...

In the Colombian city of Medellin, a new headquarters is being constructed for the Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano (Urban Development Company), combining optimal thermal performance with local urban ...

A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an all-white concrete facade. It could explain some of the building’s problems. A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an ...