In recent years, photovoltaic power generation, electric vehicles, etc. have spread rapidly from the perspective of global environmental protection and are used in various regions around the world. For this reason, there is a growing requirement to expand the operating temperature range of fans to support both low and...
Published: Jul 18, 2018
Like every component, the fabrication technology used in resistor manufacture has changed over time and resistive films have made a significant contribution in allowing the cost-effective mass production of devices that are increasingly miniaturized.
Yet the traditional wirewound resistor, despite a substantial...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
While circular connectors have long been utilized in the harsh environments of off-road vehicles and industrial equipment, certain applications in these markets have limited space, such as narrow power-train compartments.
ITT Interconnect Solutions has expanded its APD Series circular connector family to include...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
Duster, also called “canned air”, “compressed air”, and “dusting gas”, is one of those product categories that seems so simple, which leads to many misconceptions. Aerosol duster is used to provide a pressurized blast, knocking loose dust and dirt. Think of it as a portable replacement...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
Industrial grade CompactFlash (CF) has been a storage workhouse for embedded systems since the turn of teh century, and it appears as though this tried and true storage platform still has a long life ahead.
CF provides the boot and data logging functions for a multitude of infrastructure applications from radio base...
Published: Jul 18, 2018
Connecting industrial devices, systems, and applications to provide plant and enterprise personnel with actionable information is not a new concept. Leading automation and software suppliers have been working diligently to address this requirement for decades.
These efforts have not always been entirely successful,...
Published: Jul 26, 2018
Safety, availability, and cost considerations can make performing thorough tests of embedded control devices using the complete system impractical. Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation is a real-time test technique used to test these devices more efficiently. During HIL test, the physical system that interfaces...
Published: Feb 19, 2020
Utilizing embedded microcontrollers for industrial applications requires special attention given the harsh and noisy environment. Going from a supply voltage as low as +1.5V or +3.3V to the +24V industrial world requires careful design decisions and dedicated solutions to achieve safe and reliable operation.
The following...
Published: Jan 21, 2019
Low-power electrical transients generated within a facility are the primary cause of failure to AC/DC power supplies. These transients reduce the life of power supplies and create unplanned downtime.
This document will explain why these transients cause failure and outline how placing high-power transient voltage...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Advanced capacitors based on conductive polymers maximize performance and reliability.
Capacitors may seem simple enough, but specifying them has actually grown more complex in recent years. The reason why comes down to freedom of choice. The universe of capacitors has expanded greatly over the past few years, in...
Published: Jul 23, 2018
This white paper presents a technical overview of TE Connectivity’s (TE) new KOAXXA SMA RF interconnect product portfolio. Our KOAXXA SMA product embodies TE’s strategic vision for the future of RF connector product design and manufacturing.
Innovative product features that are part of the KOAXXA SMA product...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
When undertaking machine safety activities, it is always important to have a clearly structured process to be used as a guideline. With such a process in place, it is easier to ensure consistent results that coincide with the EH&S goals of an organization. A well-conceived risk assessment process is the answer to many...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
Today’s industrial control engineers and installers need to save space in the cabinet and reduce installation time. They need connection technology that is smaller, faster, safer and error-free, all at a lower cost. As manufacturers look for new ways to reduce costs, this trend even applies to industrial relays....
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Sanyo Denki has a lineup of 12 counter rotating fans to cover high air flow and high static pressure areas, which are supplied to markets for IT equipment and communications equipment.
This document first introduces low power consumption fans and counter rotating fans as cooling fans that contribute to effective use...
Published: Jul 18, 2018