Monthly Archives: September 2021

Project: scpibenchv1 – A Benchmark for SCPI Controlled Instruments

Posted on September 19, 2021 by lui_gough

I have been fortunate enough to have been selected as a reviewer for numerous types of test equipment over the years and have been a big advocate for the use of SCPI automation, I have seen differences between different products … Continue reading →

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RoadTest Review: Infineon 3-Phase FOC Motor Drive Evaluation Board (EVAL_DRIVE_3PH_PFD7)

Posted on September 18, 2021 by lui_gough

Things have been a little quiet around here lately and part of the reason is this – the Infineon 3-phase sensorless motor control evaluation kit (EVAL_DRIVE_3PH_PFD7) board which I was selected to RoadTest. This particular board features Infineon’s IMC101T-038 iMOTION … Continue reading →

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Project: Crude Inverter V2 (Downlight Transformer) & Efficiency Measurements

Posted on September 16, 2021 by lui_gough

Apologies for the inconsistent blogging schedule – I’ve been totally swamped with work (as usual), but some things take more time than expected as I keep thinking of new things to try. This post is a follow-up to my previous … Continue reading →

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Project: A DIY Parts-Bin Crude Square Wave DC to AC Power Inverter

Posted on September 7, 2021 by lui_gough

It’s been a while since I’ve done a project of my own, but I had a bolt of inspiration all of a sudden thanks to my recent repair of a sub-standard modified sine-wave inverter from China (and a brief mention … Continue reading →

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Review: ZMI zPower Trio (HA932) 65W 2xUSB-C+USB-A Desktop Charger

Posted on September 5, 2021 by lui_gough

This is another post that probably belongs to the “long overdue” pile. Back in 2019, I decided to buy a USB-C PD capable charger to allow me to charge my work laptop while at home. At the time, the safest … Continue reading →

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Note: Potential Issues of Using a USB Powerbank as a UPS

Posted on September 3, 2021 by lui_gough

On my recent review of the Blitzwolf BW-P12 10000mAh Power Bank, a reader commented asking whether that particular power bank could be used as a makeshift uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for USB-powered devices. This is an excellent question and one … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Blitzwolf BW-P12 10000mAh 2xUSB-A+USB-C Power Bank

Posted on September 1, 2021 by lui_gough

As a person that’s tested many power-banks, it should come as no surprise that I literally have so many of them that I will probably never use them all. I need another power-bank in my life as much as I … Continue reading →

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