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Railway Connectors and the Industry Standards that Make Them
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: When it comes to railway infrastructure applications, safety is always the top priority. All of the materials and systems used within a railway application, including the connectors and cables, must ...
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Sounding Off: Three Things you Didn't Know About Electric Horns
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: As required components for on-road vehicles, chances are you have come across audible warning devices in some form or fashion. But here’s what you may not know about these essential electrical ...
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The Growing eVTOL Aircraft Market and the Impact on Interconnects
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: The opportunities presented by eVTOL production drive design engineers to research connector components that can optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) for line replaceable units (LRUs). ...
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Advantages of Pre-applied Thermal Interface Material for Power Modules
From: Vincotech GmbHDescription: There are various interconnection options for all standard power modules-solder or press-fit pins, a selection of pre-applied thermal interface materials, and much more. The latter option, the thermal ...
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Application Note: Handling of Power Modules with Phase-Change Material
From: Vincotech GmbHDescription: There are several advantages to using phase-change material (PCM) rather than conventional thermal grease as thermal interface material (TIM) between the power module and heatsink ...
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Highly Efficient PFC Topology Using Constant Power Control Enabling Higher Power Density and Cost Savings in Passives
From: Vincotech GmbHDescription: HOW TO GET HIGHER POWER DENSITY AND COST SAVINGS IN PASSIVES ...
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Key Technology Trends Driving the Medical Connector Market
From: LEMO USA, Inc.Description: The quality and reliability of electronic equipment is vital for every industry, but it is especially critical in the medical industry where human life and safety depend on equipment operating as ...
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2 Big Mistakes to Avoid During Fiber Cable Installation
From: Belden Inc.Description: Thorough cleaning and proper pulling: These two factors are key to achieving a high-quality fiber cable installation. Get best practices here. ...
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ACE Battery Recognized as a National-Level "Little Giant" Enterprise
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "ACE Battery"), a frontrunner in the new energy sector, is thrilled to announce our selection as a national-level "little giant" enterprise. This ...
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Choosing the Right Field-Terminated Connectivity for Your OptiTuff Fiber Projects
From: Belden Inc.Description: With our new fiber connectivity options, you’ll be able to use space-saving OptiTuff solutions in more fiber applications while supporting fast, easy installation. ...
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Energy Storage Applications and Challenges
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Unlocking the Transformative Power of Energy Storage: From optimizing grid stability with rapid responses to empowering end users to cut costs and ensure uninterrupted operations, explore the diverse ...
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Choosing the Right Protection: Exploring Automotive Circuit Breakers
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: Automotive electrical systems require reliable protection against overcurrent situations. One essential component in this regard is the automotive circuit breaker. In this post, we will delve into the ...
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CENO New Product Integrated Pneumatic Slip Ring
Description: In today's fast-paced world, businesses rely heavily on effective communication and data transfer to succeed. The use of integrated slip rings and Ethernet signal slip rings has become increasingly ...
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Introduction to Power Inductors
From: ECS Inc. InternationalDescription: A power inductor, also called an inductor coil and choke inductor, is a passive electronic component consisting of wire round around a core of ferrite that includes an air gap that is used to clean up ...
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Optimizing Cable Carrier Performance in Gliding Applications
Description: Cable carrier systems are a critical part of your operations. When installing cable carriers for long travel distances, innovative solutions are needed to ensure proper support, alignment, and system ...
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Advancing Carbon Reduction: ACE Battery Achieves First Low-Carbon Product Certification
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: ACE Battery proudly announces the attainment of its inaugural low-carbon product certification. After undergoing rigorous assessment by CVC's expert panel, our independent brand project, ZE20292, has ...
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Automotive Relays Uncovered: Understanding Various Types & Forms
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: When looking at different types of relays, it is first important to classify by the number of poles and throws. The most common types of relays are: SPST (single pole, single throw), SPDT (single ...
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Reaping Energy Savings: The Power of Regenerative Loads
Description: Can surplus power be recycled and put to use within the facility? ...
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Sustainable Testing: Good for the Planet and Good for Your Company
Description: Thorough testing with appropriate test tolerances to endure product reliability and maximizing test speed to reduce test costs are always the primary goals for manufacturing test engineers. However, ...
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White Paper: Design and Build Cost Effective Highe Power ATE Test Systems
Description: Developing a high-power automated test equipment (ATE) system poses numerous challenges for test engineers. However, testing is essential to ensure a product is safe and meets its published ...
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ACE Battery Joins MIIT's
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: SHENZHEN ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. (referred to as "ACE Battery") is delighted to announce its official membership as a full participant in the "Li-ion Battery and Similar Products Standards Working ...
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CENO New Carbon Brush Slip Ring Apply to the Hydroelectric Generator
Description: The slip ring in the generator is a very important component, and its function is to supply electric energy between the rotating rotor and the stationary stator. In a generator, the rotor is driven by ...
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How IoT Revolutionizes the Wire and Cable Industry
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: The world we live in is rapidly evolving, with technology at the forefront of this transformation. One of the most impactful innovations in recent years is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT has ...
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Using a UV Camera as a Tool to Help Assess the Condition of High Voltage Motors and Power Generators
From: OFIL SystemsDescription: Laborelec carries out condition assessment on rotating electrical machines as part of its mission to assist in operating and maintaining power plants and other industrial installations. For this kind ...
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Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Description: The leader in AEDs required a rugged, simple to use, connector with both power and signal contacts to charge their device and download patient information while being transported in an ambulance. ...
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CENO Li-ion Battery Equipment Slip Ring
Description: The pole sheet is simply the core of the battery, the electrodes, one positive and one negative, the electrode sheet uses a conductive sheet, an insulating sheet, a heating system, and wires connected ...
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Delivering Reliable and Cost-Effective Performance in Innovative OBC Designs
From: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Description: Advanced Solutions for Driving and Protecting Power Switches ...
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High-Power Burn-In Testing in 2023: How to Overcome the Extreme
Description: The X-Band frequency lies between the C and Ku-band. There are multiple advantages to using X-Band over other frequency bands. X-Band can handle high power, has limited rain fading, can detect smaller ...
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Toggle Switch Solution Case Study
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Micro Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures electronic components, subsystems and systems that are used in a broad range of military and defense applications. In fact, they are the leading ...
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Benefits of Resistor Load Banks for Industrial Applications
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: Testing the capacity and fitness of a generator or power supply before going live is vital to success in the field. Likewise, maintaining the operation of these devices - especially in diesel ...
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Embedded: 5G and GaN: What Embedded Designers Need To Know
From: QorvoDescription: As described in the previous article in this series, the power demands of sub-6GHz 5G base stations are driving a shift from LDMOS amplifiers to GaN-based solutions. The high power density, efficiency ...
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Powering the Future: Why DC Contactors are Essential in Designing Electric Vehicles
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: To provide a better shopping experience, our website uses cookies. Continuing use of the site implies consent to our Terms of Use & Privacy Policies. Direct current (DC) contactors are electrical ...
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Resistor Specifications and How to Interpret Them
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: In electronic circuits, resistors are used to limit the amount of current flowing to a circuit, divide voltages, adjust signal levels and terminate transmission lines, among other applications. ...
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Exciting News: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD Secures UL CTDP Laboratory Certification!
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Recently, ACE Battery Co., Ltd. has passed the audit of the "Client Test Data Program" (hereinafter referred to as CTDP---Client Test Data Program) awarded by UL in the United States, obtaining the UL ...
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The Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Applications for StackiCap
From: KnowlesDescription: From industrial to automotive to aerospace applications, power electronics are demanding higher capacitance in smaller packages. Therefore, to meet both capacitance demands and size requirements, ...
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Understanding the Acoustical Vehicle Alerting System
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: In the realm of vehicle safety, innovation continues to drive advancements aimed at protecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. One such innovation is the Acoustical Vehicle Alerting System ...
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What are Applications of Soft Magnets and How do Soft Magnets Make them Work?
From: Hangzhou X-mag Inc.Description: The principle behind these applications is the interactive course between the soft magnetic materials and the magnetic fields (which are most usually produced by electrical current, both DC and AC, ...
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Wiring the Waves: Choosing the Right Electrical Connect
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: When it comes to marine applications, electrical systems play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and safety of onboard equipment. Within these electrical systems, connectors are crucial for ...
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Different Frequency Voltages with a DC/AC Inverter in Railway
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: In search of optimizing its railway maintenance operations, our client was facing a technical challenge. In this article, we delve into this project designing a DC/AC Inverter to provide a solution to ...
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Parallelizable DC/AC Inverter Powering a Crane Motor
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: In today's dynamic industrial landscape, manufacturers constantly face unique challenges in meeting our customers' evolving needs. One such predicament arose when a prominent crane manufacturer was ...
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Railway Battery Charger with IP65 for desert
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: Demanding climatic environments require much more rigorous custom solutions to offer the customer the same reliability as other stable contexts. A factor such as extreme temperature is a stress factor ...
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The Process of the Custom-made Projects in Power Electronics
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: In the industry, reliable power supply solutions are critical for safe and efficient operation. Here is where Premium PSU comes in, offering innovation to cover all needs for these markets. ...
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Which Cooling Methods are Used in Power Electronics?
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: Maintaining optimal temperature levels in a power supply system is a paramount priority for power designers, ensuring unparalleled performance and utmost safety. ...
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3 Positive Economic Trends in the Wire & Cable Industry
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Check out the positive progress in these 3 economic trends in the wire and cable industry today - inflation, shipping costs, and copper prices. ...
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Fire Alarm Cables in High Demand for New Construction Builds
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: The demand for new construction buildings is higher than ever - requiring a hard look at how cabling installation techs choose the right fire alarm cable. ...
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The Future of EV Charging Infrastructure: Challenges of Deploying at Scale
From: Belden Inc.Description: More electric vehicles (EVs) are hitting the road every month. Currently, there are an estimated 3 million electric cars on U.S. roadways (1% of total traffic), but environmental concerns, improved ...
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How To Optimize Charging for IoT Solar Energy Harvesting Applications
From: PowerFilm, Inc.Description: Creating an efficient energy harvesting system can be difficult, but it's easier with the proper tools. In today's post, we'll discuss energy harvesting and its different components with an emphasis ...
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Resistor Construction: Composition vs Wirewound
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: When it comes to selecting the right type of resistor for an electronic application, the choices can feel overwhelming. Wirewound resistors and composition resistors are two common options, each with ...
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How to Choose an Automotive Relay
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: Determine the Voltage: Begin by identifying the voltage requirement for your automotive relay. Common voltages for automotive relays are 12V, 24V, or higher. Check the requirements of the electrical ...
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The Science Behind the Sound: What Makes an Electric Horn Beep?
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: In order to produce sound, electric horns go through a two step cycle hundreds of times per second while the horn is activated. Figure 1, below, is a cross sectional view intended to help with the ...
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ACE Battery: "Shenzhen Specialized, Fined, Peculiar and Innovative SME" and "Innovative SME"
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Recently, the Service Bureau for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Shenzhen Municipality announced the list of "Specialized, Fined, Peculiar, and Innovative" SMEs for 2022. SHENZHEN ACE BATTERY ...
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Why Fiber Optic Cabling
From: S.I. Tech, Inc.Description: S.I. Tech, Inc. lets you use fiber optics within a building, between buildings, and in hostile environments. There are many advantages of using fiber optic cabling over traditional cabling. ...
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Amphenol 2M Series for Tactical Robots
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Military spending in the United States has recently increased to fund new and improved technologies to deter foreign aggression. The government is now investing in the robotics industry, hiring ...
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ACE Battery Obtains new UL Accreditations and Qualifications, Upgrading Product Quality Management
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Recently, SHENZHEN ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "ACE Battery") was awarded UL2580 product certification for four types of battery packs with specifications of 25.6V/50Ah, ...
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Why Use a PDM? Five Key Reasons to Utilize Power Distribution Modules
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: Power Distribution Modules (PDMs) are widely used in a variety of industries and applications to distribute power to multiple loads from a single power source. PDMs are the ideal solution for ...
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Omnetics Overcomes Challenges for Custom Miniature Connectors
Description: Micro- and nano-miniature connectors are used in several different applications in the medical, defense and aerospace industries, such as cochlear implants, soldier-worn communications, avionics ...
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Choosing the Right Solar Charge Controller: How to Optimize Your System and Increase Efficiency
From: PowerFilm, Inc.Description: A complete solar solution includes a panel, a storage device, a battery, and a charge controller to manage the power generated by the panel and stored in the battery. At its most basic level, a charge ...
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The Application of Slip Ring in Gantry Crane
Description: At present, in many construction sites the soft foundation cannot be completely replaced for various reasons. The gantry track and its foundation are easily deformed in soft foundation. When the ...
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The Benefits of Autoranging vs Conventional DC Power Supplies
Description: How Autoranging Saves Capital Costs and Rack Space (and How True Autoranging Saves Even More!) ...
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UL9540A Provides Safety Escorts to ACE Battery's Energy Storage Systems
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Recently, SHENZHEN ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "ACE Battery") was awarded UL9540 product certification by UL Solution, a global safety science expert. UL 9540A is the most ...
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CENO Slip Ring Used In Amusement Equipment
Description: From children to parents, everyone has a dream of an amusement park in a fairy tale. Why do people like to go to the amusement park? For adults, going to the playground can make the busy body and mind ...
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ACE Battery Achieves Multiple TÜV Certifications and Qualifications, Improving Product Quality Level
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Recently, SHENZHEN ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "ACE BATTERY") has obtained the UL1973 cTÜVus certification for its 51.2V/100Ah battery pack. Additionally, ACE BATTERY has ...
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CENO Capsule Slip Ring Apply To The Central Air Conditioner
Description: This is a capsule slip ring among the latest batch of new products of CENO Electronics, which is a small compact structure slip ring that looks like a cap. The capsule slip ring is equipped with a ...
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Action Principle of Bimetallic Sheet Temperature Switches
Description: The temperature switches is a switch that determines the on-off based on the temperature of the object to be controlled. According to their different action principles, they can be divided into ...
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Custom Electronic Enclosures: How a Few Modifications go a Long Way
From: METCASEDescription: It's now quicker and easier to specify customized aluminum enclosures for your electronics. New technology has made customization cost-effective and viable even for small batches. View examples of our ...
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Specifying the Best Electronic Enclosures for Digitalization
From: OKW Enclosures, Inc.Description: Digitalization is transforming modern factories with enhanced product quality, reduced reworking, greater efficiencies and improved health and safety. Discover the best electronic enclosures for ...
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Which HMI Panel Enclosure is Right for My Industrial Electronics?
From: Rolec Enclosures Inc.Description: Which ROLEC HMI panel enclosure is best for your industrial electronics? Elegant, premium multiPANEL or cost-effective and versatile profiPANEL? At headline level, multiPANEL is best suited to ...
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What Are the Characteristics of LiFePO4 Batteries?
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: A lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery is a type of lithium-ion battery that uses lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material. Like other lithium-ion batteries with different cathode materials, ...
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White Paper Series - Part IV: Extreme Materials Robust Performance ROBUST PERFORMANCE FROM CABLE TO CONNECTOR
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: Ensure that critical project requirements are met and that end application goals are achieved by selecting critical wire and cable assemblies that offer superior performance in the toughest ...
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White Paper: Custom Innovation Connector + Cable Oil and Gas Connection Solutions
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: A long-term approach to profitability and overall success can save managers a headache down the road. Choosing a supplier based on subject matter expertise, compliance and certifications, and relevant ...
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Power Electronic Capacitors
Description: Capacitors are suitable for power factor correction of DC support circuits, DC filters, and industrial converters, as well as power supplies with high reliability requirements. Typical applications ...
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Five Things You Should Know Before Buying AC Sources or DC Supplies
Description: When choosing programmable AC sources and DC supplies, look beyond the headline specs, such as power and voltage, before purchasing. Choose a vendor who offers flexibility concerning interface ...
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Four Things You Should Know Before Buying AC Programmable Power Sources
Description: Programmable AC power sources seem like straightforward components that you can integrate into a test system, but make sure not to overlook critical details before issuing a purchase order. ...
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New High-Power Programmable AC Source Boosts Renewable-Energy Test
Description: Renewable energy continues gaining momentum. Of the 2.7% increase in U.S. electricity sales in 2022, nearly all of it came from solar and wind sources, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...
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Preparation Time Eases EOL Transition While Ushering in New Product Lines
Description: The past year, 2022, marked a year of high activity for AMETEK Programmable Power, as our new Asterion AC and Asterion DC lines gained momentum and we launched our Sequoia Series and Tahoe Series of ...
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Programmable AC Sources Add Features to Expand Purchasing Options
Description: Programmable AC sources are evolving as their performance increases, and they add features. If you are in the market for an AC source for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some ...
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Broadening GaN FET applications with e-mode
From: Nexperia B.V.Description: ower GaN FETs have become increasingly accepted since Nexperia first introduced our 650 V cascode devices at the end of 2019. In fact, according to Straits Research a market valuation of US$ 178.2 ...
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M Series Waterproof Toggle Case Study
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Port Electric Solutions, Inc. required a toggle switch for a motorboat lighting control panel. This panel allows full control of vessel exterior lighting and contains various electronics which are ...
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Electrical Performance Testing of EV Batteries
Description: The battery is the most important component of an electric vehicle (EV). Electrical performance testing is necessary to ensure that the battery meets its performance specifications for operational ...
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Enabling Aviation's Transition to Net-zero Emissions
Description: How EA Elektro-Automatik supports the future of hydrogen-fueled airplanes with electric propulsion systems ...
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How Programmable DC Power Supplies Work
Description: Let's review how an actual DC programmable power supply works. ...
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Reliable, Scalable, Turnkey Programmable DC Power Supplies for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Description: Increasing demand and falling costs for solar and wind renewable energy, along with advances in electrolysis technology, are spurring growth in the use of hydrogen to power fuel cells for energy ...
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Solutions to the Challenges of High Power ATE System Design
Description: Here we will focus on a critical element in designing a high-power ATE system - the power instruments. ...
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How We Helped GEM Design a Custom Solar Solution for their Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
From: PowerFilm, Inc.Description: The Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) market continues to grow as individuals, families, college campuses, theme parks, and resorts opt for more efficient and environmentally conscious ways to get around. ...
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Six Ways to Maintain Electric Vehicle Lithium Battery
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: The mileage of electric vehicles is one of the important criteria for consumers to measure the quality of electric vehicles. As we all know, the lithium battery of electric vehicles plays a decisive ...
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Electric Car Rechargeable Batteries: How Long Do They Last?
From: Utmel Electronic LimitedDescription: According to the most recent estimations, the average lifespan of rechargeable batteries of electric cars and vehicles is between 15 and 20 years before it has to be replaced. However, to provide a ...
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Cable Materials for Medical Device Applications
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: When designing a custom cable solution for a medical device, what considerations are needed? ...
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Connectivity and Electrophysiology
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: Did you know many people with atrial fibrillation are unaware of the condition until a physical examination discovers it? ...
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Important Cable Design Considerations
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: For optimal connectivity remember: Form follows function ...
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Optimize Your Cable for Flexibility and High Flex Life
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: What factors affect or influence flex? What are the best material options to make a cable solution more flexible or maintain a longer flex life? ...
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Retractiles. Coil Cord. Slinkies. Curly Cords.
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: Applications that can benefit from a retractile cord over a common straight cable ...
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Selecting the Best Cable Materials for Extreme Temperatures
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: Discover the best cable material and component selections for demanding applications in extreme temperature conditions. ...
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CENO Slip Ring Apply to the Injection Molding Machine
Description: Injection molding machine also known as injection molding machine or injection machine. It is the thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics using plastic molding mold into plastic products of various ...
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Lithium-ion Battery Advantages and Charging Introduction
From: ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.Description: Widely used as daily necessities, as well as in other fields, Lithium ion batteries have the following advantages: ...
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EMI Filter Application and Test Requirements
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: Choosing the right EMI filter for any application requires understanding several aspects of the equipment it will be used in. Will the equipment be subjected to extremes in electromagnetic energy, ...
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Resistor Stability and Calculating Drift
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: All resistors share one property: stresses, whether mechanical or thermal, can cause a resistor to change its electrical parameters. Temperature and power dissipation will cause this stress in ...
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The Charge of Powering Up EVs Quickly
From: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.Description: It’s hard to miss the biggest coming revolution in transportation: electric vehicles. Sports cars, sedans, pickup trucks, semis, heavy equipment in agriculture and construction—even ...
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Comparison of Technical Parameters between TP1 Series and TP2 Series
Description: A pair of gold-plated silver nickel contacts with strong oxidation resistance and more stable contact, especially suitable for low-voltage DC circuits. Thermal protector is placed in a constant ...
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How to Power Devices Anywhere with Flexible LightSaver Solar Charging Solutions
From: PowerFilm, Inc.Description: Power, there never seems to be enough to go around. We need it for an increasing number of things. Our smartphones, smartwatches, cameras, headphones, speakers, etc. In a time where seemingly ...
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New Technologies & Materials for Force Induction Engine Systems
Description: As the automotive industry continues to move toward more energy-efficient systems, new innovations such as Thermal Energy Recovery Systems and electrically assisted turbochargers are emerging – ...