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Copper Cable Installation Best Practices
From: Belden Inc.Description: Bad installation habits will likely affect copper cable performance. An experienced installer outlines best practices—and why they’re important to follow. ...
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Circuit Breakers - Breaking Down the Basics
Description: Circuit Breakers are reusable overcurrent protection devices. After tripping to break the circuit, the breaker can be reset to protect the circuit again. There are two accepted definitions for circuit ...
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Circuit Breaker - Basic Properties, Terminology and Theory
Description: WHAT IS A CIRCUIT BREAKER? ...
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Are UPS Systems Reliable?
Description: Here's a breakdown of factors affecting UPS reliability: ...
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What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply System (UPS) and Why do I Need One?
Description: Here are the key reasons why you might need a UPS: ...
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What Size UPS do you Need?
Description: Here's a basic guide on how to determine the right UPS size for your needs: ...
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What are the Different Types of UPS Topology?
Description: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are essential for providing backup power and ensuring the protection of sensitive equipment against power disturbances. UPS systems come in various ...
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Unique Co-Axial Cable Solutions offer High-Performing Flexibility
From: Flexco Microwave, Inc.Description: Flexible coaxial (coax) cables are used in several applications such as ground-based electronic warfare systems, phased array radar systems, air surveillance systems, test and measurement in ...
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Floating Connector Whitepaper
From: Harwin PlcDescription: SUPPORTING HIGH-SPEED, AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE PCB CONNECTORS ...
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What is Mate-Before-Lock?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: Definition of Mate-Before-Lock ...
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Extended Wall Datamate - What is it?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: What's so special about this wall? ...
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What is Datamate?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: What is a High-Reliability Connector? ...
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How to Choose Connectors for Space
From: Harwin PlcDescription: What are the considerations for connectors for space? ...
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What is Hi-Rel or High-Reliability for Connectors?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: Definition of Hi-Rel; Definition of High-Reliability ...
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Gecko vs Micro-D Connectors - A Comparison
From: Harwin PlcDescription: When design engineers are creating equipment for the toughest conditions on earth, they have a bewildering range of decisions to make. The choice of components is particularly confusing, and nowhere ...
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What are Polarization and Keying in Connectors?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: Polarization and keying are very similar elements on connectors, and are often mistaken for each other. When choosing a connector for your application, it's important to understand the differences and ...
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Flex Circuit or Cable?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: When you need to transfer signal current from one PCB to another, there is a choice of different methods to make the connection. In many instances the two boards cannot be connected directly but need ...
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Selecting the Best Connector Termination Method
From: Harwin PlcDescription: Board-to-board and cable-to-board connections rely on at least one half of the mating pair being electrically attached to a PCB. When choosing the right assembly method for your product, what should ...
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Derating Curves, Power Ratings, Maximum Current Ratings
From: Harwin PlcDescription: What is a Derating Curve? ...
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Power and Voltage Ratings for Connectors
From: Harwin PlcDescription: High Power or High Current? ...
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Do I Specify IDC Ribbon Cables or Discrete Cables?
From: Harwin PlcDescription: Despite the rise of wireless, cables are still vitally important in modern electronics, and necessary within equipment enclosures. Both ribbon cabling and individual (discrete) wires are common, and ...
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Tips for Building Your Own Blowoff System
From: EXAIRDescription: One of the most common applications we help with here at EXAIR is where some form of blowoff is needed. Whether it is removing coolant, ejecting a part, or blowing away scrap and debris, we have a ...
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How to Test EV Batteries with Accuracy, Precision and Speed
Description: The world of batteries is complex, as myriad chemistries have advanced during the past few years, enabling manufacturers to narrow down their choice of chemistries. ...
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Choosing the Ideal Programmable DC Power Supply: Key Features to Consider
Description: Overlooking key features can lead to costly errors, project delays, or even the need to replace the power supply completely. ...
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Carbon Footprint, One More Step in Safeguarding and Caring for the Environment
Description: Finder, in line with its general strategies to combat climate change, has obtained the certification of its GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions inventory in accordance with ISO 14064:2019, for its Almese ...
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Saving Time During Wiring
Description: Marel S.r.l. is an Italian company specialized in the construction of custom electrical panels. They are a key partner for OEMs manufacturing a wide array of machines, by providing top of the line ...
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Achieving Efficient Energy Management
Description: With 20 years of experience in home automation and 50 years of know-how in electronics development, Velbus is part of Velleman Group, company present in more than 80 countries and with a product ...
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Greater Independence for People with Reduced Mobility
Description: Specializing in the development of equipment that helps improve the quality of life for people with reduced mobility, Lift Aid was looking for a solution that would innovate its current technology in ...
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Slip Ring Design Principle
Description: The rolling lap principle is a common design principle and widely used in the building engineering and automatic science. The rolling lap principle refers to a method of rolling two objects to contact ...
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How do Regenerative Blowers Work?
Description: Regenerative blowers use an electric motor to rotate multiple vane impellers inside their chamber. The rotational force pushes and compresses the air as it enters through the inlet. The procedure ...
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What are Regenerative Blowers?
Description: The working principle of single-stage and dual-stage regenerative blowers is as follows: air is drawn in through the vacuum side or inlet as the impeller rotates inside the blower housing. After the ...
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What are Jet Bridges and How could they be Improved?
From: igus® inc.Description: Anyone who’s flown on a plane since the 1960s has almost certainly boarded the plane through a jet bridge. Jet bridges (also referred to as gangways, skybridges, and passenger boarding bridges) ...
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Single Pair Ethernet: What is it & how does it work?
From: igus® inc.Description: The Internet of Things (IoT) has led to a sharp increase in demand for devices with "smart" capabilities, whether it's home appliances, industrial sensors and actuators, or even vehicles. This ...
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Cable vs. Wire: What's the Difference?
From: igus® inc.Description: In the realm of electrical connectivity, the terms "cable" and "wire" are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. However, these two components serve distinct purposes in various ...
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The Basics of Digital Signal Processing
Description: Searching to know how your music player improves audio quality? It's simply by digital signal processing (DSP). In this guide, we will look into the fundamental concepts, applications, and roles of ...
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White Paper: Design Considerations for Electrical Connectors in Military, Aerospace and Space Applications
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Whether they're used onboard a commercial aircraft, on a military ground vehicle or in the depths of space, very few components are subjected to extreme conditions in the same way as connectors. ...
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Case Study A Rugged ITT Cannon Connector Solution for an Innovative Railway Air Dryer
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: PEI-Genesis and ITT Cannon collaborated with a manufacturer of air dryers, locomotive parking brakes, E-Bells and whistles, and other cab accessories for the railway industry. ...
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Case Study: A Durable Connector Solution for a Mobile CIPP Equipment System
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Fully functional water pipes for storm and sanitary sewer lines are crucial to the safety and sanitation of cities across the world ...
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Case Study: Electrifying Mass Transit with High-Power Souriau Connector Solutions
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: The customer PEI-Genesis was collaborating with, specializes in autonomous high-power wireless charging systems for automotive and public transportation. ...
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Case Study: Propelling Satellites with Positronic Connector Solutions
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Space travel is, without a doubt, pushing the industry forward. ...
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White Paper: Amphenol Sine Systems Interconnect Solutions for Smart Agriculture
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: As a result of such agricultural advancements, there is an increasing need for rugged interconnect solutions to support these new farming methods. ...
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Dinkle DIN Rail Terminal Blocks: Revolutionizing Connections in Industrial Automation
Description: In the modern industrial landscape, efficiency, reliability, and safety are paramount. With automation and advanced electronics at the core of production and control systems, the significance of ...
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Empowering Industry: Advanced Energy Awareness Automation Solutions for OEMs and MROs
Description: In the dynamic world of industrial electronics and automation, energy efficiency is emerging as a critical concern for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Maintenance, Repair, and ...
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The Importance of Scheduled Preventative Maintenance in Industrial Manufacturing and MRO
Description: The efficiency and reliability of any manufacturing facility or commercial building heavily depend on the condition of its machinery and equipment. Without preventative maintenance, the probability of ...
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Case Study: Backup Alarm with Custom Pigtail
From: Chief Enterprises LLCDescription: After meeting with the customer, Chief’s solution was to source a high quality back-up alarm from Seger A.S and design and assemble a custom pigtail with an Amphenol Sine connector. ...
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What is a Digital Isolator? Digital Isolation Techniques and Uses
From: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Description: Some circuits may be damaged if they try to talk to each other, and digital isolators are devices that make it possible for them to communicate without blowing each other up. In this Q&A, Rudye ...
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How to Solve the Three Most Common SiC Issues in Electric Vehicles
From: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Description: Electrification is transforming the automotive industry, forcing designers who once worried about fuel economy to now think about charge times, range, and power converter efficiency. Electric vehicles ...
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Overcome Challenges to Speed Up your Electrolyser Business
Description: The world and the global industry are undergoing a transformational process toward a zero-emission future. To achieve this, various areas are being electrified, for example, in the field of ...
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Technical Note: Autoranging: Theory of Operation
Description: With the rising penetration of energy-consuming native direct current (DC) loads in commercial and residential applications, and the increasing focus on the adoption of energy-efficient systems to ...
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White Paper: Regenerative Loads: Just how much Power can you Really Save?
Description: Programmable DC power supplies have long been leveraged in power electronics and battery testing. ...
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White Paper: Ensure Protected, Reliable Operation for a DC Power Supply in any Load Circuit
Description: While manufacturers of DC power supplies design their supplies to be stable when powering any type of load, that does not mean the power supply is impervious to certain load characteristics that can ...
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Application Note: Two-Quadrants Principle
Description: Two-quadrants operation (2QO) aka source-sink principle ...
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Application Note: Zero Volt Operation with an Electronic Load
Description: Guide to zero volt operation with an electronic load ...
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Application Note: How the EA-PSB 10000 Programmable Power Supply Improves Testing to the German LV123 Automotive Standard
Description: EA-Elektro-Automatik 's Programmable, bidirectional, autoranging DC power supplies, combined with EA's PC-based Power Control software offer OEMs of EVs and HEVs a fast, accurate and cost-effective ...
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White Paper: Energy, Space, and Costs with High-Power Systems when Transitioning from the Lab to Manufacturing
Description: The design is complete, and performance has been validated. The test requirements are defined. Now, the test engineer is challenged to transition the design to the manufacturing floor. ...
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Application Note: Test Battery Cells, Modules and Packs with a Single Instrument
Description: EA's new EA-BT 20000 Triple Battery Tester was created to address these test roadblocks with a unique design that duplicates the functionality of three previously separate instruments - all in a more ...
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Interface Selection Tool - How to Find the Best Remote Control Interface for Your Application
Description: What series is your device from? Need long distance? Industrial grade? ...
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Application Note: Two-Quadrants Operation (Source-Sink Principle)
Description: This operation mode is related to the connection of a power supply as voltage source and an electronic load as current sink. ...
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Application Note: IU Table Function (XY Table)
Description: All models of the PSB, PSI, and ELR 10000 series feature an IU table function as part of the function generator. ...
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Application Note: IT Earthing System
Description: In order to explain the different earthing systems, it has become prevalent to consider the three-phase supply after the last transformer. ...
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Application Note: Facing the Iridium Challenge with Test Equipment from EA Elektro-Automatik
Description: How programmable power supplies from the EA-10000 series help to improve PEM electrolyser stacks ...
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Application Note: Battery Charging with Power Supplies
Description: Why use programmable DC power supplies to charge batteries, specifically Lithium-ion ones? ...
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Understanding the Factors that Determine the Accuracy of a Programmable DC Power Supply in a Circuit
Description: What defines programmable power supply accuracy? ...
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As Solar, Wind, and Hydrogen Compete, Renewable Energy Evolution Demands Flexibility
Description: Global energy production is moving inexorably toward renewable sources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) is ascendent right now. But wind could be poised for a rebound, and green hydrogen could play a ...
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Brief Introduction to Ce-Containing Sintered Nd-Fe-B Magnets
From: Hangzhou X-mag Inc.Description: Cerium (Ce), a high-abundance Rare Earth (RE) element, attracts significant attention in research and development efforts aimed at expanding the world of magnetic materials. This is primarily due to ...
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The SmartDisplay™ Legacy Goes Deep with Remote Operated Vehicles
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Eclipse Group, Inc. is one of the premiere international organizations dedicated to providing ocean-going and subsea services worldwide. They contract with government agencies and private business to ...
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Why Stadiums Switch To A More Efficient LED Stadium Lighting
From: Autec Power Inc.Description: Among these solutions, LED stadium lighting stands out as a revolutionary change, offering unparalleled benefits in terms of energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of illumination. This ...
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Top Benefits of Grow Light LED Drivers
From: Autec Power Inc.Description: LED grow lights have revolutionized the way we cultivate plants indoors, whether for personal gardening or large-scale agriculture. They are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and environmentally ...
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What to Consider When Selecting an OEM Provider
From: Autec Power Inc.Description: When it comes to finding the right OEM provider for your business, it's crucial to make an informed decision. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnerships are a cornerstone of many industries, ...
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How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Power Supply Batteries
From: Autec Power Inc.Description: In our increasingly digital world, the reliance on power supply batteries has become more pronounced than ever. From keeping our smartphones charged to ensuring that crucial equipment stays ...
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Electric Power Distribution: How Global Lines/Hot Voltages Work?
From: Autec Power Inc.Description: It's a complex system, involving the transfer of electricity from production facilities to the end users. Central to this process is the concept of 'electrical distribution,' a network that ensures ...
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Everything RF: Qorvo's IoT Transceiver Enables Simultaneous Operation of All Smart Home Protocols
From: QorvoDescription: Qorvo has introduced a breakthrough IoT transceiver, the Qorvo QPG7015M that enables simultaneous operation of all low-power, open-standard smart home technologies. ...
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Relay Terminology
From: Churod Americas, Inc.Description: Data sheet terminology guide ...
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Truck Crane Slip Ring
Description: Truck crane is a large lifting equipment which is popular applied in the industry system. Slip ring is a key component and plays important role in the truck crane, it helps the the large truck crane ...
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CENO Fir Escalator Slip Ring
Description: As we know that escalator is a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building. A slip ring is a key ...
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CENO Industry Robot Slip Ring
Description: Due to the industrial slip ring is a key component in the automatic industry system, It has the characteristics of long service duration and high-intensity. CENO has designed and manufactured industry ...
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Manufacturers of Conductive Slip Rings are Used in Kinds of Areas
Description: As an important rotary connection device, conductive slip rings are widely used in many fields. The following are common application areas for conductive slip ring manufacturers: ...
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CENO Radar Antenna Slip Ring with Ethernet
Description: A centrifuge is a machine that uses centrifugal force to accelerate the separation of different materials that need to be separated. There are many kinds of centrifuges, which are evaluated in various ...
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Ethernet Signal Slip Ring Designed for Centrifuge
Description: A centrifuge is a machine that uses centrifugal force to accelerate the separation of different materials that need to be separated. There are many kinds of centrifuges, which are evaluated in various ...
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CENO Thermocouple Slip Ring Use on the Packing Machine
Description: Packaging is the last process of all products. In many fields,due to the large output, needs to used highly automated packaging machinery to match high speed work rhythm. As an importance electronic ...
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How Does Motor and Thermal Protection Work?
Description: Principle: When the electrical appliance is working normally, the bimetallic sheet is in a free state and the contacts are in a closed/disconnected state. When the temperature rises to the operating ...
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Six Reasons to Use Fuses Instead of Fusible Link or Wire
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Fusible link and fusible wire are still found in many OEM vehicles, intended as a simple way to protect electrical circuits from overheating (fusible link is a short piece of wire designed to melt and ...
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How Boyd Prevents Thermal Runaway at Every Level of EV Battery Assemblies
From: BoydDescription: To build the next generation of electric vehicles, engineers are striving to increase power density and make batteries smaller and lighter to improve range and efficiency, and provide more design ...
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Extending Industrial Ethernet Benefits to the Field Level with Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) ARC View White Paper
From: Belden Inc.Description: Industrial customers are looking to automation and digitalization not only to improve production performance, but also to enable sustainability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain capacity ...
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Selecting a Capacitor for Space-Based Applications
From: Evans GroupDescription: Capacitors play a major role in countless critical space-based electronic systems including propulsion, power management, communications, RADAR, LIDAR, filtering, and more. This whitepaper will serve ...
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Maximizing Efficiency, Safety, & Reliability in Control Panels: The Advantage of Dinkle's Din Rail Terminal Blocks
Description: WHAT ARE DIN RAIL TERMINAL BLOCKS? ...
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Understanding the Five Transformer Types
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Born from the industrial age, transformers are one of electrical engineering's most useful inventions. They are used in all types of electrical equipment applications ranging from HVAC, water pumps, ...
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How a Passive Optical LAN Simplifies Your Network and Lowers Costs
From: Belden Inc.Description: From space savings to less power consumption, there are five big benefits of POLAN deployment. Discover them all in our recent blog. ...
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White Paper: Oil and Gas Connection Solutions
From: Northwire, Inc.Description: ROBUST PERFORMANCE FROM CABLE TO CONNECTOR ...
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Considerations for Using Circuit Breakers as Disconnect Switches
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: We've often been asked if circuit breakers can be used as system disconnects in police cars and other vehicles with a large number of electrical accessories. Although using a circuit breaker this way ...
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Contactors for Higher-Voltage Automotive Switching
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Contactors have long been a go-to switching solution for vehicles with multiple batteries or auxiliary equipment drawing substantial electrical loads. As transportation and work vehicles grow more ...
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Tips for Making a Safe and Durable Wire Harness
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: When it comes to safe and efficient installation of automotive wire harnesses, key tasks can make a big difference: Labeling, securing, and protecting the wiring. Completing these tasks helps prevent ...
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Six Important Hand Tools for Automotive Wiring
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: If your work involves automotive wiring, you know how important tools are for getting the job done efficiently and safely. The right tools can make all the difference in the quality of your finished ...
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6 Ways to Manage and Protect Dual Voltage Systems
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Dual voltage systems are typically found in work vehicles, utility vehicles and other specialty vehicles that have many electrically powered accessories. When the voltage required to power a motor ...
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Not Just for Boats: The Many Uses of Marine-Rated Circuit Breakers
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: Marine-rated circuit breakers have a long-standing reputation for their ability to meet the unique needs of electrical systems in boats. But they can also be ideal for many "land-based" vehicle ...
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Top 10 DC Component Innovations of the Year
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: DC electrical components are constantly evolving to meet challenges for use in heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, and mobile equipment. Here's a look at 10 innovations by Waytek suppliers that are making it ...
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How Much Can You Save with a Renewable Load
Description: Programmable DC power supplies have long been leveraged in power electronics and battery testing. In the array of performance testing and product characterizations that need to be performed, test ...
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Understanding Ethernet Cable Categories
From: ANZERDescription: Ethernet cable categories are based on their performance and specifications. The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) define the categories. ...
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Hydrogen Supercar Built by Dutch Student Team
From: LEMO USA, Inc.Description: Forze Hydrogen Racing would not have succeeded without convincing an impressive list of small and large partners (currently more than a hundred). " Some give us money ; many more provide technological ...
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eMobility Interconnect Solutions Drive Civilians into the Future
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: To reduce the environmental impact of transportation, it is crucial to have interconnect solutions that are both durable and reliable. In this blog, we'll explore Amphenol's product lines, ...