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Equalizers in Dual Voltage Systems: What and Why
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Battery Equalizer systems are a smarter solution for complex dual voltage systems. Here's what you need to know. ...
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How to Install a Battery Equalizer System
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Preserve battery life and make a safer 12/24V system with a battery equalizer. Here are step-by-step instructions. ...
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SKY5®-A1007: 0.4 to 5.9 GHz DPDT Low Insertion Loss / High-Isolation Switch
From: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Description: The SKY5A1007 is a state-of-the-art CMOS, silicon-on-insulator (SOI) double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) switch. The switch provides high-linearity performance, low insertion loss, and high isolation. ...
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Case Study: HV Input 3ph Inverter for Demanding Railway HVAC Systems
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: Rolling stock railway systems are usually fed from secured battery voltage (typically: 24V, 36V, 72V or 110V) or from the AC voltage supplied by a high-power auxiliary converter. However, when it is ...
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Inverter Tips: The Output Voltage Waveform
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: How does the waveform of a DC/AC inverter affect its performance? We tell you all about it in this white paper, the first of a series of Inverter Tips we are releasing. Inverters that provide AC ...
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New Nano Cap™ Power Supply Technology Significantly Reduces Capacitance
Description: Nano Cap™ power supply technology ensures stable control of power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields - even with ultra-small capacitances in the magnitude of nF (Nano: ...
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Vitesco Technologies and ROHM Cooperate on Silicon Carbide Power Solutions
Description: Vitesco Technologies will use SiC components to further increase the efficiency of its power electronics for electric vehicles (EV). Through their higher efficiency SiC semiconductors make better use ...
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Application Note Heat Dissipation VMX
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: This application note explains the heat dissipation and overall temperature rise of a VMx resistor mounted on a PCB. ...
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Bodo's Power Systems - Reading Between the Lines
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: When selecting a resistor for your application, there is more to bear in mind than you might think. In order to make a preliminary choice using a product data sheet, developers need certain background ...
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Shunt Current Measuring up to 800A in the Inverter
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: There is nothing revolutionary about the current sensing principle using a low value resistor and an isolation amplifier. It was used for the first time by the first isolation amplifiers from HP and ...
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Biocompatibility Requirements
Description: Selecting Cable Jacket Material for Biocompatibility: Medical Electronics ...
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Cable Shielding: When? Why?
Description: Do you need a shield? ...
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Fiber Optic Usage Scenarios
Description: Benefits and applications for incorporating fiber into your custom cable ...
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Guide to Protecting Electrical Enclosures
From: VortecDescription: Inside an electrical enclosure, every 18°F rise in temperature reduces the reliability of the electronic components by 50%. As technology advances, electronics get smaller, leading to more electronic ...
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Litz Wire Benefits and Applications
Description: The "WHY" and "WHERE USED" of Litz wire ...
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Simplify Panel Building
From: ABB Inc.Description: In every assembly process, simplicity saves time and money. Two simple technologies that simplify panel building are push-in connections and compact pilot devices. Learn more about how they can help ...
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Traditional Litz Wire Theory
Description: The in's and out's of traditional Litz wire design ...
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Ultra Flexibility = Custom Solutions
Description: The difference between adequate and ideal ...
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Wire Plating Options
Description: Find which plating type is best for your application ...
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Empowering Power for the Digital Age
Description: Traditional industrial power supplies are ill-equipped to meet the demands of the digital age. While they were once an integral component of industrial automation systems and poised to evolve along ...
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Hermetic and High-voltage Connectors for SteriLux's Sterilization System
From: Fischer Connectors, Inc.Description: SteriLux's innovative SterOx System sterilizer uses Fischer Core Series connectors for their hermeticity and suitability for 240-volt applications. The high-performance connectors exactly match the ...
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Piletest Benefits from Fischer Freedom's Rugged, Low-profile and Easy-to-mate Connectivity Solution
From: Fischer Connectors, Inc.Description: Piletest uses the Fischer LP™ 7-pin connector in its state-of-the-art Pile Echo Tester instrument to test pile foundation integrity. With its added value in usability and integration capability, ...
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Designing Slides Into Electronic Enclosures
Description: An Overview of Electronic Enclosure Construction and Components ...
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Focus on Installation Quality of Cable Accessories Improves Reliability
From: Ensto USADescription: More than two-thirds of interruptions in medium voltage cable lines are related to installation of accessories. The growing problem has activated many distribution network operators to undertake or ...
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The Recipe for Reliable Networks
From: Ensto USADescription: There are two absolute musts for a high-quality and reliable grid: building blocks must be both top quality and properly installed. If either one of these elements is lacking, then what grid owners ...
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Combatting the COVID-19
From: LEMO USA, Inc.Description: Connectors to combat the virus ...
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IMC Solutions: A Closer Look at Rotation Detector, Life Detection, DC Voltage Signal Control, and Current Source Signal Control
Description: Adding intelligent motion controls (IMC) to your fan or blower design can maximize your system's performance. There are several types of IMC solutions available to add functionality to your fans and ...
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LEMO Connectors Selected for Notre Dame Firefighting Robot
From: LEMO USA, Inc.Description: LEMO has confirmed that its robust push-pull connectors were selected for incorporation into the Shark Robotics Colossus, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for firefighting that was deployed ...
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The Difference Between AC Fans & DC Fans
Description: The direct current fans, or DC fans, are powered with a potential of fixed value such as the voltage of a battery. Typical voltage values for DC fans are, 5V, 12V, 24V and 48V. ...
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A Guide to New Slip Resistance Specifications
From: MactacDescription: New standards in floor safety based on traction levels, required versus recommended ...
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Benefits of More Compact Panels
From: ABB Inc.Description: Actions to solve one problem often have other, unexpected consequences. Panel builders opt for digital components primarily to create more-compact panels. But they also discover other unexpected ...
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Don't Get Caught Without Power
From: Neeltran, Inc.Description: Don't Get Caught WITHOUT POWER - Mitigate your risk to production with Power Electronics/Power Conversion solutions such as NEELTRAN's DC Power Supplies. At NEELTRAN, our customers place a high ...
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Cable Recommendations for Common Coolants
From: LAPPDescription: Cable Recommendations for Common Coolants Used in Harsh Environments ...
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How to Measure a Magnets Strength, How a Gaussmeter Works, & How to Optimize Results
Description: You want to order a magnet to work with a sensor or to produce a magnetic field in your device. Magnets are not covered thoroughly in schools, even at the college level. To you, they may be somewhat ...
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Innovative BCU Power Solution for Energy Storage System
Description: As the shift to new energy continues and the need for improving the utilization efficiency of energy grows, the proportion of solar photovoltaic power generation systems in the power grid is gradually ...
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The Basics of Magnetism
Description: To understand what makes a material magnetic, you have to think small. Really small. Like atom small. Atoms are the basic building blocks that come together to form molecules, which come together for ...
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The Care and Feeding of Different Kinds of Magnets
Description: Magnets are like people. Some don't like the heat, some don't like the cold. Some are strong and some damage easily. And some are more dangerous than others. ...
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What is a Ceramic Magnet?
Description: Detailed explanation of ceramic magnets and the process of making them ...
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7 Challenges BEVs/PHEVs/PEVs Must Overcome to Achieve Large Scale Adoption
From: HORIBA Instruments, Inc.Description: ...in order for any of this to happen batteries have some hard issues to address. Below are seven battery-centered challenges the industry is currently discussing. ...
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Aerospace Manufacturer Maximizes Productivity While Maintaining Quality with Electric Screwdrivers
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: Mountz was asked by a long time Aerospace customer who was looking to increase their productivity. In its manufacturing operation, the aerospace company was using light assembly electric torque ...
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Protecting Cables from Oil Damage
From: LAPPDescription: Protecting Cables from Oil Damage ...
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LAPP futureLab Discusses Predictive Maintenance Initiative for Ethernet Industrial Cable
From: LAPPDescription: Replacing parts before they fail to avoid unplanned downtime - that's what predictive maintenance promises. But how to determine the aging of a cable and predict when it will fail? LAPP has developed ...
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New Ways to Reliable Back-up Power for Nuclear Power Plants
Description: "Nuclear power plants (NPP) need reliable emergency backup power in order to maintain a safe condition after external power failure and to meet related regulations. Comparing two real-life projects ...
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Experience a Lower Total Cost of Ownership with an Electric Steam Generator
From: ChromaloxDescription: When looking at fuel costs alone, a common misconception is that gas fired boilers provide the greatest cost savings. But comparison studies often fail to recognize the total cost of ownership. While ...
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Suitable Switching Power Supply for Medical Device
Description: Switching power supplies are widely used in medical devices, such as ventilator, mask machine, PCR nucleic acid detector, body temperature detector, multi-parameter monitor, x ray, CT/PET, blood ...
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How to Protect Overmolded Connectors for Medical Devices
From: Brighton ScienceDescription: Protective coverings are part and parcel of our lives these days. For industries reliant upon electronic components and connectors, protective coverings in the form of polymeric overmolding ...
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How to Select the Right Wire
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: The wiring you select for your applications and maintenance of electrical systems is an integral part to keeping your system operating as designed. There are many types of automotive wire, ...
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ESD Safety - The Basics in Layman's Terms
From: item America, LLCDescription: Electrostatic Discharge damage may be invisible to the naked eye, but it can have very costly consequences. That's why following the basics of ESD safety is an absolute must for many industrial ...
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Cat® Internally Excited (IE) Alternators
Description: What is an Internally Excited (IE) alternator and how does it perform? This paper will provide you with a detailed description of IE and demonstrate how the Cat® SR5 IE performance can be ...
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State-of-the-Art Technology to Obliterate Boundaries in Science and Medicine
Description: Two examples will be introduced to demonstrate the permanent magnet technology and its feasibility in the medical and scientific applications, where in general electromagnets have been used ...
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San-Earth® Technical Review
From: Sankosha U.S.A., Inc.Description: PRACTICAL MEASURES FOR LOWERING RESISTANCE TO GROUNDING ...
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Exporting to the EU
From: InterpowerDescription: Exporting to the European Union (EU) can offer excellent trade opportunities in the global market. In fact, in terms of population, the EU is about 50% bigger than the United States. Consisting of a ...
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Excitation Selections
Description: When specifying a generator, it is often easy to overlook one of the most critical parts, the excitation system. Without the excitation system, you will not be able to produce power, and without the ...
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Ask These 11 Questions Before Selecting a Multi-Conductor Cable
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: When it's time to make an investment that will impact long-term business continuity, uptime, and effectiveness, you want to make sure you get it right. There's little room for error or guesswork. ...
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Piezo Flexure Nanopositioning Stages: Frequently Asked Questions
Description: A piezo nanopositioning stage is defined as a positioning device capable of nanometer or sub-nanometer resolution. ...
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Custom DC Power Supplies for Aluminum Smelters
From: Neeltran, Inc.Description: NEELTRAN makes a big difference by being one of the few transformer/rectifier manufacturers that can adopt a flexible design approach for every industrial power conversion project (designing reliable ...
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Retrofitting DC Power Supplies and Rectifier Transformers
From: Neeltran, Inc.Description: NEELTRAN can help you replace ailing rectifiers and rectifier duty transformers that are placing your production at increased risk, without the headache of working with an engineering company or ...
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Surge Protection Devices for Solar Applications
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Lightning's perfect storm for destruction is on the solar field. Solar panels' large-and often exposed and isolated-location make surge protection critical for it to last its lifespan. ...
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Custom Cable FAQs
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Answers to the most common questions asked about custom cabling ...
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Why Would I Need a Custom Cable?
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: In today's world, everything is getting smaller, faster, and miniaturized. Not every application is the same, and all cables are not created equal. Every application has its own specific pain points ...
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How to Crimp Wires
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Crimping is a common method for compressing a terminal to a wire conductor without the use of soldering. When done correctly, a crimp creates a mechanically sound connection that resists corrosion, ...
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Diving Into IoT: Geekcraft Your Own Wi-Fi Switch!
Description: In this article, you will learn how to make Wi-Fi switch that you can use for your IoT project with MicroPython and ESP32. ...
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High Efficiencies at All Load Levels Maximized Operating Times of Battery-Driven Equipment
Description: Securing Sufficient Equipment Operating Time While Allowing For Compact Batteries ...
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Synchronous Rectification Circuit Section: Power Supply IC Selection
Description: As part of a procedure to convert the secondary-side diode rectification circuit of the original circuit to synchronous rectification, in the previous article we selected a MOSFET to replace the ...
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Synchronous Rectification Circuit Section: Selection of Peripheral Circuit Components-C1, R3 at MAX_TON Pin, and VCC Pin
Description: In succession to the preceding article, we explain the selection of peripheral circuit components for the BM1R00147F power supply IC that was previously selected. Here, we focus on C1 and R3 at the ...
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Synchronous Rectification Circuit Section: Selection of Peripheral Circuit Components-D1, R1, R2 at DRAIN Pin
Description: In the previous article, as the start of design of the synchronous rectification section, the power supply IC used in design was determined. In succession to this, the peripheral circuit components of ...
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CASE STUDY: NAI Harnesses & Box Builds Help Control Mining Operations in China
From: NAI Group, LLCDescription: PROBLEM A mining control company could not build harnesses and assemble enclosures internally as well as an outside interconnect supplier with experience in making rugged assemblies for hazardous ...
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Uses for Patch Cords in Data Centers
From: NAI Group, LLCDescription: Patch cords are such a common component in data center set-ups that the significance of their role in data transmission is often overlooked. Not just any patch cord can handle heavy data transmission, ...
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Temperature Rise and Insulation Class Relationship
Description: Many factors go into the selection of a generator which will impact the cost, performance and life of the product. Two such factors which are directly related, and often misunderstood, are the ...
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History of Cleaning for Ideal Electronics Manufacturing with Mike Konrad
From: Brighton ScienceDescription: At IPC APEX 2020 in San Diego we got the chance to sit down and chat with Mike Konrad, from Aqueous Technologies and the Reliability Matters podcast, a show about the reliability of circuit ...
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DC/DC Converter QA151 for ON Semi's Gate Driver Demo Board in High Power Solar Inverters
Description: The demand for renewable energy is on the rise. Renewable energy, depends on sources other than fossil fuels to generate power, does not drain our world of critical resources, and does not adversely ...
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Why Should You Consider a Custom Cable?
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: some of the many advantages you may consider when designing a custom cable. ...
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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets and Tungsten (DFARS Case 2018-D054)
Description: DoD has adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for ...
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EEC Terminology Guide
Description: Completely new to the world of permanent magnets? The EEC Terminology Guide defines common terms and concepts. ...
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New Grade of Temperature Compensated Samarium Cobalt Permanent Magnets and Design Consideration
Description: A new zero RTC magnet with (BH)max of 18 MGOe has been developed for the TWTA industry, which is 12.5% higher in maximum energy product than that of the best commercially available 0TC magnets. ...
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Novel Ultra High Temperature Magnetic Bearings for Space Vehicle Systems
Description: What is a magnetic bearing? ...
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Permanent Magnet Diploes and Quadrupoles for FFAGs
Description: Permanent Magnet Overview ...
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Rare Earth Magnet Design Considerations
Description: FEA and magnetic design service can help reduce cost and improve performance ...
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Sm-Co Magnets and Applications
Description: Sm-Co magnets overview ...
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TECH BRIEF: Advancements in Samarium Cobalt Magnetic Properties
Description: Sm-Co magnets with higher residual (remanent) magnetic induction, Br, and density of magnetic energy or maximum energy product, (BH)max, are of great benefit for many applications such as motors, ...
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Temperature-Compensated High Temperature SmCo Magnets for Traveling Wave Tubes
Description: Why High Temperature Magnets? ...
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What is Rare Earth?
Description: In the last 20 years, the demand for many devices that require rare earth metals has been increased exponentially primarily due to some of the very popular electronic devices such as cell phones, ...
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3 Considerations You Should Think About When Selecting Cord Grips
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: When selecting a cord grip, you'll need to consider the material you need (stainless steel, polyamide, nickel-plated brass, etc.), size, installation design (multi-cable panel mounting, click ...
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Aircraft USB Cable Solutions
From: PIC Wire & CableDescription: In the aerospace and defense industry, the widespread usage of data networks has driven more demand for high speed USB cables. Universal Serial Bus (USB) cables are a popular data solution because of ...
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Ethernet Cable Classifications
From: PIC Wire & CableDescription: The development of new data communications systems in the aerospace and defense industry is driving the need for more bandwidth. Ethernet standards have evolved to meet the data transfer rate and ...
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Differences Between Hook-Up Wires/UL Styles
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: There are a lot of different UL styles for hook-up and lead wire, which can be confusing to determine what's the difference between them all. This table lists many of the UL styles and their main ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Cord Grips
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Cord grips (which are also known as cable glands, connectors, strain relief, or fittings) are devices that attach and secure heavy-duty cables to equipment. They can seal around single or multiple ...
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LAPP SKINTOP® Comparison Chart
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: With all of the possible SKINTOP® choices, it can be difficult determining which solution may be best for your application. We created a chart with the most basic SKINTOP® information, so ...
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Shielding Types Comparison Chart
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: There are many types of shielding choices for your cables. Here is a list of different shielding types and a description of them. ...
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What are the Types of Jacket Material for Portable Cord?
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Portable cord comes in a variety of materials to meet different use applications. Thermoplastic PVC vs Thermoplastic Elastomer vs Thermoset Rubber? Which one is the best? When picking which portable ...
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How to test a magnet using a Gaussmeter
Description: A magnet producer has a lot of equipment available that can be used to investigate magnets, but these tools are generally not needed for the average user. If your application depends on the magnetic ...
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Magnetic Field Calculator
Description: This tool calculates magnetic field strength measured in gauss, on the centerline of a disc magnet or ring magnet magnetized through its thickness, at a distance of X from the surface of the magnet. ...
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Sheet Size Calculator
Description: Want to know how many pieces of your final size magnet you can get out of a 200 SF roll of magnetic sheet? Or how much your order will weigh based on how many pieces you want? Just plug in the size ...
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Piezo Jet Valve 101
From: TechconDescription: If you’re not familiar with the meaning of the number 101 as it is used in the title of this blog post, it is a designation in some schools meaning that this is an introduction to the ...
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Pushing The (Dispensing) Speed Limit
From: TechconDescription: If you’re one of those cutting-edge manufacturers who is constantly looking to increase speeds and yields in your dispensing line, this blog post might be one of the most important items that ...
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Cable Assembly Streamlines Portable Rock-Crushing Operation
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Rather than using permanently installed equipment and machinery at each plant, Fowler takes a more efficient approach to aggregate processing by moving a portable rock-crushing plant from one location ...
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Reliable back-up power prevents machine damage and data loss
From: Altech Corp.Description: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide critical protection for a wide range of industrial applications. From telecommunications to automation and control to assembly production, DC-UPS systems ...
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Moving Beyond Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Description: Remote connectivity and monitoring for generator sets offers multiple opportunities to enhance reliability, increase efficiency, regulate emissions, optimize performance and reduce cost in distributed ...
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Mornsun Converter Solutions for Intelligent Power Management in HEV/EV Applications
Description: When the average consumer thinks of intelligent transportation, they might envision self-driving vehicles dodging obstacles and choosing efficient traffic routes. While that certainly is part of ...
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Engineered Materials in Cathodic Protection
Description: What is cathodic protection? How is expanded metal mesh used in cathodic protection? ...