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Bourns Acquires Riedon, Inc.
Exciting news! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share that our company, Riedon, has been acquired by Bourns, Inc.. This incredible opportunity will enable us to leverage their resources, expertise, and network to enhance our products/services further and increase our...
Press Release – Riedon Unveils Digital DC Current Sensors – Making Current Measurement Even Easier
Published: https://www.powersystemsdesign.com/articles/riedon-unveils-digital-dc-current-sensors-making-current-measurement-even-easier/90/19905 Date: 3/29/2023 Following the market traction achieved by its SSA Smart Shunt current sensor series, specialist power and...
Shunt Accuracy Questions
Question From Client: We have recently ordered multiple shunts from Riedon, and we are happy with the products. I have some technical questions regarding the scaling. For instance, we have a shunt Model: MKB450/50mv . When I look at the resistance table on your...
Riedon’s DC Ammeter shunt cross to Murata Shunt
This is a list of Riedon part numbers and their corresponding part numbers for Murata. Riedon Part No Murata Part No RSA-10-100 3020-01107-0 REVB RSA-100-100 3020-01108-0 REV C RSA-100-50 3020-01099-0 REV C RSA-150-50 3020-01100-0 RSA-20-50 3020-01098-0...
Purdue house runs entirely on DC power: efficient nano-grid can be powered by solar panels, batteries or local utilities
Can you imagine all the buildings running on DC power? Riedon is working with Purdue University to develop DC smart shunt for this exciting project. Please read on... Did you know there’s a silent war going on inside your home? Alternating current (AC) electricity...
Your Essential Guide on How to Use DC Current Shunts
A shunt is an electrical component with low resistance that measures large currents. The most common type of shunt is the DC current shunt. A DC current shunt is a resistor with a known calibrated resistance that is placed in series with a load. The shunt resistor is...
Do You Need a Shunt Resistor? What You Need to Know
Shunt resistors are an important component in many electronic circuits as they are used to accurately measure current, and thus power. Shunt resistors can also be used to protect electronic components from damage by detecting power spikes. In this article, we will...
What is a Pulse Resistor and How to Choose One
Switching high-powered electrical equipment can be dangerous if not done properly. Improperly switched equipment can cause fires, electrocution, and other serious accidents. Before attempting to switch any high-power equipment, read all the instructions and warnings...
Current Sense Resistors – How They Work & Improve Efficiency
Resistors are one of the most basic and essential electronic components. They control the current flow in a circuit and limit the amount of current that can flow through a particular component. A current sense resistor is a type of resistor specifically designed to...
Everything You Need to Know About Resistors and Their Functions
Resistors are one of the most important electronic components. They are used to control the flow of current in a circuit and are available in various types and sizes. The type of resistor you need will depend on the application for which it is being used. Fixed...