Electromechanical Reference Materials

Description: When Test Equipment and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems are used to test discrete semiconductors they often require a switching device that can carry high-pulsed currents that do not distort ...

Description: Hybrid and electric drivetrains in cars, trucks and two wheelers are introducing new, previously unknown challenges in the transportation industry. The 12V or 24V board net is now complemented with a ...

Description: Approximately 95% of new, surgically equipped operating rooms use electronic scalpels. These electronic scalpels cut and instantly cauterize the area stopping any bleeding. This greatly helps doctors ...

Description: Electronics based products play an indispensable role in our everyday world, even though we cannot see the waveforms and interaction within the product at the component level. However, in the typical ...

Description: Humanity has changed dramatically as they carry out our daily endeavors, by the invention of the integrated circuit nearly 50 years ago. Whether we are checking the time on our wrist watch, making a ...

Description: Today's high tech electronic fields continue to prosper with innovative new products using finer and finer integrations that drive components smaller and smaller. Whether the electronic components are ...

Description: Modular instrumentation has been around for the past 30 years, but continues to grow in popularity. The systems have become more functional with the ability to carry out multiple tasks in parallel. ...

Description: Network analyzers are widely used in the RF frequency realm, whether it is measuring the characteristics in the analog continuous wave high frequencies, or measuring the rise and fall times of fast ...

Description: Every year many thousands of peoples' lives are saved having been resuscitated with a defibrillator after their heart had stopped beating. Many times this happens in a hospital environment. However, ...

Description: Test equipment capable of use in RF evaluations will generally require attenuation circuits to help them evaluate various aspects of RF components and RF circuitry. These attenuators need a switching ...

Description: With the continuous worldwide threat of terrorism, most countries need to be monitoring all electronic communication on a 24/7 basis. Most of this is done with electronic receivers scanning all the RF ...

Description: If the solar panels would absorb the energy that the sun releases in two minutes, they could provide the entire population on earth with electricity for one year. This, of course is unrealistic, ...

Description: Every year billions of dollars are paid out for malpractice suits against practicing medical doctors. Most of these suits involve medical procedures or operations where a problem occurs during ...

Description: Chip makers use new performance boards for every new chip they develop. Since most integrated circuit/chip makers generally have large factories devoted to the testing of their chips. Hundreds of ...

Description: When test equipment and automatic test equipment (ATE) systems are used to test discrete semiconductors they often require a switching device that can carry high-pulsed currents that do not distort ...

Description: A photovoltaic system has to have excellent isolation. Without proper isolation, currents will flow off into the ground, which will not only cause a loss of power, but may also be very dangerous. ...

Description: Hybrid and electric drivetrains in cars, trucks and two wheelers are introducing new, previously unknown challenges in the transportation industry. The 12V or 24V board net is now complemented with a ...

Description: Electrical components, such as variable frequency drives, PLCs, contactors, and switches, as well as the equipment and machinery they control, represent a large upfront investment in almost any ...

Description: Electrical control panel builders know that the cost of the bare control panel represents a significant percentage of the total material cost of the completed electrical enclosure. Not only that, but ...

Description: In enclosures and cabinets with highly efficient and sensitive electronic components heat can also become a problem, especially with increasing packing density. Furthermore there is a risk that the ...

Description: In recent years, a trend has emerged for devices in the LCD display, LED panel and other similar markets to be smaller and thinner, therefore there is a requirement for the fans equipped in such ...

Description: 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. ...

Description: Cooling fans are now equipped in power conditioners of photovoltaic power systems, high-brightness LED lighting devices and charging stations for electric vehicles due to the increase in the amount of ...

Description: Until recently, the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) used Common Criteria Evaluation & Validation Scheme (CCEVS) to evaluate and approve KVM switches for security. Find out why ...

Description: Provided the conditions are right, the lowest cost method of cooling an enclosure is to use filtered fans. The reasons are simple: fans are cheap, cost very little to run, and are capable of moving a ...

Description: A large machine includes any machinery that is physically large, complex, and operates as a standalone machine or integrated into a production line. Examples include cement kilns, paper making ...

Description: With the current expansion of the information-communication device market and recyclable energy market, products are required to have even longer life and be more considerate of the environment. At ...

Description: Across the markets of the world, there are a vast number of customers who use fans. There are many applications for which these fans are used and the required specifications for fan become more and ...

Description: Across the markets of the world, there are a vast number of customers who use fans. There are many applications for which these fans are used and the required specifications for fan become more and ...

Description: Selecting a blower for a particular application first requires knowledge or an estimate of the application's operating point: the flow rate required and the resistance to flow that the system, ...

Description: Electrical control equipment is becoming increasingly sophisticated as designers add more features to what used to be relatively simple electro-mechanical control gear. Circuit breakers now have ...

Description: When you purchase an electrical enclosure to house your equipment and keep it safe, you're investing in the longevity of all of the electrical components. Electrical equipment can produce substantial ...

Description: When you are looking for an efficient method for enclosure cooling, a heat exchanger is a good solution for a few different reasons. Not only is a heat exchanger energy efficient, but it allows you to ...

Description: Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rely on suppliers to provide certain parts or systems that are integrated into their product lines and resold under their own brands. Because your brand and ...

Description: There are many options to consider for cooling solutions for your electrical enclosure. Depending on the ambient conditions, anything from a closed loop air conditioner to a filtered fan could be ...

Description: In equipment such as communication devices and power conditioners for photovoltaic power generation which are used for long periods such as 10, 20 years, prolonged maintenance-free operation is ideal ...

Description: In recent years, awareness of environmental protection has heightened, resulting in proactive energy conservation activities across all markets. As such, AC fans are now required to consume less power ...

Description: Ball bearings and sleeve bearings are used extensively in DC fan manufacturing to provide effective cooling solutions. Both have advantages and disadvantages all of which should be considered in the ...

Description: The question of how to provide the best cooling for industrial applications has been around since the earliest days of the industrial revolution. When equipment is functioning at a high level, it ...

Description: Sanyo Denki developed and produced long-life fan, L type (hereinafter"conventional model") as high reliable fan in 1991 being pioneered in the market. Ever since, we have built a strong track record ...

Description: In recent years, much longer life and environmentconscious product are requi red whi le market of information/communication device and recyclable energy are increasingly expanded. At the same time, in ...

Description: I n r e c ent years, in format ion equipment and communications equipment have become faster, higher capacity, and higher density, which also tends to increase heat generation of the equipment. ...

Description: In recent years, information and communication equipment such as computer servers, IP routers, and RAID devices has become high speed and large capacity, which has led to trend for higher heat ...

Description: The ADAS Guide is intended to help you explore TI's ADAS analog and digital solutions and details its strong roadmap to support the evolution and growth of this exciting application space. ...

Description: The Infotainment Guide is intended to help you explore TI's IC solutions that combine entertainment, multi-media and driver information functions in one module. ...

Description: The contents of this eBook represent some of that Texas Instruments expertise published regularly in our Behind the Wheel automotive blog, as well as other TI E2E™ blogs. And it is on E2E that ...

Description: Technological advancements are changing traditional approaches to electronic waste heat dissipation: air conditioning, compressed air and heat exchangers. ...

Description: Honeywell's MICRO SWITCH™ V15W Series of watertight basic switches deliver reliable performance across industries. ...

Description: Chip makers use new performance boards for every new chip they develop. Since most integrated circuit/chip makers generally have large factories devoted to the testing of their chips. ...

Description: There are 13 basic heat removal methods to cool IT equipment and to transport unwanted heat to the outdoor environment. This paper describes these fundamental cooling technologies using basic terms ...

Description: A fast growing company has been making high-end conformal coating systems, fluid dispensing solutions and custom automation products for 20 years. Their products are used in industries including ...

Description: This document contains several frequently asked questions regarding reed switches- How does a Reed Switch work? What are the advantages of Reed Switches? Which are the different Reed Switch types? ...

Description: An overview of extension and switching technologies, including: Effective monitoring of automation, processes and workflow. flexible control of visual and peripheral elements Real-time switching ...

Description: Food manufacturing equipment must withstand frequent washdowns in order to maintain quality standards. Electrical panels on this equipment therefore must maintain NEMA 4X ratings. High temperature ...

Description: Setting up the MD10P control for your oven requires two pieces of information: 1. The number of pulses / revolution generated by the motor speed sensor 2. The desired display at a known motor RPM ...

Description: There are 13 basic heat removal methods to cool IT equipment and to transport unwanted heat to the outdoor environment. This paper describes these fundamental cooling technologies using basic terms ...

Description: Current chopping is a term that came to our vocabulary with the advent of vacuum switching which was commercially started back in the 1950's. Earlier switching means in air or oil are in terms of ...

Description: A major brewer needed to dry their kegs after washing and before coding. But in addition to drying the surface for the coding, they wanted to dry the entire keg: top, bottom and sides. And they had ...

Description: Reed Relay in Comparison with Solid-State and Mechanical Relay ...

Description: With the advent of the desire for "Green solutions" and the demands from customers for ROHS and REACH compliance calling to replace useful but potentially hazardous materials like mercury in the ...

Description: Transducers like thermocouples, output very small voltages, and many times are located in remote areas. Reed Relay's with only 0.2 picofarads across the open contacts offer that ability to maintain ...

Description: Functional PCB testers are in some cases, up to 20 layers thick, requiring 1000s of test points for functional verification. Because of size restrictions, isolation, relatively fast acting and good RF ...

Description: Electronics and electronic systems, the need exists to be able to make voltage and current measurements covering several orders of magnitude, from nano-volts to kilovolts and from fempto-amps to amps. ...

Description: Testing these cable harnesses with high voltage from each wire to all other wires has been a proven approach to eliminate potential cable shorts. And applying high current through the wires has ...

Description: Approximately 95% of new, surgically equipped operating rooms use electronic scalpels. These electronic scalpels cut and instantly cauterize the area stopping any bleeding. This greatly helps doctors ...

Description: When the defibrillator is activated, the paddles are placed on the person's chest, and then a high voltage/current pulse is applied across the heart with the intent to shock the heart back into ...

Description: When testing discrete semiconductors, particularly power devices (Fets, mosfets, etc), high current testing is a very important factor. The high currents allow the designer to determine the integrity ...

Description: Global limit switches are an essential element of industrial controls, monitoring position and presence of doors, booms, valves, and the like. Conventional wired switches, however, present ...

Description: >TI's analog switches are designed to pass (or isolate) analog signals (both voltage and current) and support analog applications such as audio and video data transmission. TI analog switches are ...

Description: This application report describes the components that make up the system applications, including both the transmitter and receiver sides. ...

Description: This application report explains the cause of the excess current consumption and describes solutions to address it effectively. ...

Description: With the advent of the Reed Switch, developed by Bell Labs in the 1940s, it was convenient to measure its operate characteristics using the units of ampere turns. Since the Reed Switch is cylindrical ...

Description: As electronic components continue their downward size spiral, their capabilities are ever increasing. Accompanying this, chip line widths are narrower than ever giving rise to unwanted small voltage ...

Description: Power consumption in today's electronic market is a concern with the dramatic increase in the use of portable electronic gadgetry. Power hungry components are rapidly being designed out in favor of ...

Description: Since their introduction several years ago, the Hall effect sensor has captured the imagination of design engineers. Generally, it was thought that if it's in solid state that it's a more reliable ...

Description: All of our Reed Switches are 100 % tested in our Standard Test Coils and measured in ampere-turns (AT). Simply stated, we have coils wound in a specific coil form, with a given number of turns. We ...

Description: Precautions for handling and packaging Reed Relays. ...

Description: This document contains precautions for handling and packaging Reed Switches. ...

Description: This article offers a description of some of the basic Reed Switch electrical parameters and key terms. ...

Description: Many users of Reed Switches for sensor and reed relay applications try to make the sensors and or relays themselves internally. Often however, they do not observe some basic precautions and preventive ...

Description: Using Reed Switches in a sensing environment, one generally uses a magnet for actuation. It is important to understand this interaction clearly for proper sensor functioning. Sensors may operate in a ...

Description: The life of a Reed Switch can vary widely depending on the exact switching circumstances. Over the years, many improvements have been made to the Reed Switch, which have played a major role in ...

Description: The Reed Switch contact rating is dependent on the switch size, gap size or ampere turn rating, contact material and atmosphere within the glass capsule. To receive the maximum life for a given load ...

Description: Reading the previous sections on the Reed Switch basics, key parameters, and operational characteristics before delving into this section will give one a better background and more insight into ...

Description: A comparison chart by specification. ...

Description: The Reed Switch was first invented by Bell Labs in the late 1930s. However, it was not until the 1940s when it began to find application widely as a sensor and a Reed Relay. Here it was used in an ...

Description: In a Reed Relay, the Reed Switch uses an electromagnetic coil for activation and is shown in its simplest form in Figure # 1. Reed Relays require relatively little power to operate and are generally ...

Description: This Application Bulletin discusses the benefits Electronically-Controlled Hydrostatic Fan Drive Systems. ...

Description: Atlantic Blowers manufactures and designs an assortment of regenerative blowers for various applications like industrial, environmental, instrumentation, and chemical processing applications. Oil-free ...

Description: This application note describes the creation of an intelligent 4-wire fan. ...

Description: Ambient Temperature-Controlled Fan On/Off Switch - the TC620 logic output temperature sensor can work as a local thermostat, turning the cooling fan on and off when the ambient temperature levels ...

Description: Application and Design Information: Air Flow, Distribution and System Pressure How many Fans Fan/Blower Size And much more. ...