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| Surface-Mount Components Help Shrink Circuit Dimensions | | Publication Date: 6/8/2015 |
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By Jeffrey Paulownia
Surface-mount components have earned their places in today's electronic circuits, saving a great deal of printed-circuit-board (PCB) space without sacrificing the performance of much larger components. Components now available in SMT housings include basic "building-block:" components ... |
| The Benefits of Using Aluminum as a Conductor | | Publication Date: 6/8/2015 |
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By Uwe Schenk, Global Segment Manager, Wind Div., Helukabel
Choosing conductive metals for different industries and applications is often a challenge. Copper is often used in cables and wires for its excellent conductivity and malleability. But it is relatively heavy and expensive compared to aluminum. Switching to aluminum, which is lighter ... |
| Unwired Switches Are Wireless Without Batteries | | Publication Date: 6/8/2015 |
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By Ryan Eder, Product Marketing Manager, ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Switches that operate without wired connections or batteries are now available from Cherry, a brand of ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC. The switches use the physical actuation of the switch as the source of power, harvesting energy through an innovative penny-size micro ... |
| Vibration Testing: Exposing the Weak Link | | Publication Date: 6/8/2015 |
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By Jason Tynes, STI Electronics, Inc., Madison, AL
Weak links exist in all electronic designs. Over time, and in the right conditions, they will manifest themselves. Vibration testing attempts to uncover those weak links in advance by imposing realistic operating conditions. By developing a circuit card assembly (CCA) for testing, it is ... |
| When to Use Litz Wire | | Publication Date: 6/8/2015 |
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By Kevin G. McGivern, DSEE, Rubadue Wire, Greeley, CO
Throughout the electronic design process, involving anything from inductors and transformers through systems, optimizing efficiency and minimizing heat rise are major concerns. A decision on the type of wire to use can impact the thermal performance of a design, with choices including ... |
| Advanced Housings Protect Latest High-Quality Devices | | Publication Date: 10/17/2014 |
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By Anke Beck, Housing Technology Specialist, Business Unit Housing, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany, and Joel Boone, Product Marketing Manager, Housings & Value-Add Connectors, Device Connectors, Phoenix Contact USA, Inc.
Electronic housings at one time might have been considered simply packages. But now, they themselves are often sophisticated electronic components, and today's housing systems must be adaptable to meet many requirements. When the housing manufacturer becomes a project partner, the result ... |
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