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Increasing Efficiency in Booster Power Modules with SiC Components
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: Two factors are shaping the development of advanced power conversion systems - increasingly stringent standards for energy efficiency, especially in solar and UPS applications and the need to contain ...
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SiC MOSFET-based Power Modules Utilizing Split Output Topology for Superior Dynamic Behavior
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: The body diode reverse recovery charge of a SiC MOSFET is lower than that of an Si MOSFET, but still not as beneficial; as with SiC Schottky diodes. ...
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Power Source / Sink Inverters for High Efficient EV Battery Charging and Solar Energy Generation on Three-Phase Utility
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: The race for power conversion over 99% continues. ...
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Benchmarking System Architectures and Topologies for DC-to-DC Converters for Off-Board Charger
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: Electrical vehicles (EVs) pose a host of questions, challenges and problems for people seeking to put this breed of car on the road. ...
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6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Enclosure Fan
From: Kooltronic, Inc.Description: Electrical cabinet cooling fans can be a simple and economical solution in many applications... if done correctly. Avoid making these common mistakes when selecting an enclosure cooling fan to ensure ...
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Highly Integrated and Ultra Compact Power Modules for Embedded Drive Applications
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: An embedded drive circuit consists of an input rectifier, PFC boost stage and a three-phase output inverter. Depending on the application, the best choice of module for this circuit is a highly ...
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6 Factors to Consider When Upgrading Equipment for Power Generation and Utility Applications
Description: The generation and delivery of power are essential in keeping our lives and businesses up and running. Although power is often taken for granted, hard work and planning go into maintaining continuous ...
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Transporter®LP Case Study: General Sheet Metal Works
Description: Using a magnet to transport metal helps one material-handling company increase safety and speed ...
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Transporter®LP Case Study: Tower Automotive
Description: A Tower Automotive plant quickens tandem-line changeovers thanks to low-profile magnets that allow easy retrofits to existing suction-cup tools. ...
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ACB-3000: Providing AC Redundancy in DC/AC Inverters
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: The concept of redundancy is simple: having a repeated system so, in case of a single failure, there is always an alternative. AC redundancy usually refers to all extra-high voltage lines available ...
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CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: What are the key features and railway applications of the new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter? This series is designed to operate directly from the 750V DC catenary line and can provide DC ...
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Hybrid Trains, A Must-Have Converter to Start Up the Diesel Generator
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: In this new article, we want to introduce how our newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a “Start-up diesel engine” application in the hybrid trains. The CBS-10K has been designed under ...
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Client Case: Retrofit to PowerPRO2700 for Data Center
Description: The current digital age relies on the availability of physical IT systems, software applications and data. During and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the availability of a good digital infrastructure has ...
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High Capacity Rocker Solution Case Study
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: The CRDTM (Compact Rapid Deployable for Internet & Cellular Connectivity) is a wireless communication system that can be used virtually anywhere – indoors and outdoors, by land, air or sea. ...
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Miniature Toggles in Portable Sound Equipment Case Study
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Professional Sound Corporation (PSC) designs and manufactures highly portable, rugged audio equipment for the television and motion picture industries. From audio mixers to distribution amplifiers, ...
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Prevention Through Design with GFCIs
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Companies must never take electrical shock lightly, or believe that safety training and PPE are enough on their own. Hundreds of workers are killed every year from electrical shock. More than 90 % of ...
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Photovoltaic Fuse Sizing
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Every photovoltaic (PV) power application must use fuses that are properly sized to its system. When you use the incorrect fuse size (or a standard non-PV fuse), you put the system's reliability and ...
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Rugged Interconnect Systems for On-board Mobile Electronics
Description: Omnetics is a dedicated military level interconnection systems developer with over 35 years of experience. Our design manufacturing and Quality department have proven products operating in areas such ...
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Omnetics to Solve Defence Industry's Connectivity Challenges with New Product Launch
Description: This has been the case since the company launched a little over 35 years ago. But recently, spurred by customer demand, Omnetics has been working hard on a new, much different product launch believed ...
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Omnetics Offers a Fully Customizable Micro-D Connector Service
Description: Micro-D connectors have long featured in the advances in miniaturization of digital technology, and Omnetics has a market-leading range to fit every need. They must be robust, durable, have low ...
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Nano Connections in Phased Array Beam Forming of Laser and Antenna Systems
Description: Information collection and transmission systems are undergoing significant upgrades to accommodate the need for focused higher transmission speeds and massively increased digital information. ...
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Dowhole Developments
Description: High-speed, bidirectional signal and data transfer from drilling bit to and from the platform control centre is critical. Constant information control of the downhole drill bit system and sensors ...
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Miniature Sensor Interconnections for Rugged Applications
Description: Sensor systems are becoming a primary data source on highly portable electronic technologies employed in potentially extreme environmental conditions and must be small, lightweight and rugged. The ...
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M Series with Dual Seal Waterproof Protection & Robotics
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Sales have risen impressively for the M waterproof toggles in just the past few years. ...
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Taking a fantastic voyage with magnetic slime
From: Critical Link, LLCDescription: Magnetic slime may sound like something your kids clamor for, but magnetic miniatured "soft-bodied" robots based on silicone or fluids (ferrorfluid or liquid metal) can be used for applications like ...
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Putting a Spoiler on a Pinto: Is Category 7 Cable Worth it in Smart Buildings?
From: Belden Inc.Description: As buildings become more intelligent, relying on technology like building automation and high-performance AV systems, there’s a sector of the industry that believes shielded Category 7 cable is ...
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A New Breed of Hybrid Connectors for IoT and Machine Learning Systems
Description: Connectors are supporting a dynamic era of technological advancements that center on the need to see, measure, store, process, and transmit ever-increasing amounts of data. IoT and machine learning ...
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Bespoke Harsh Environment Connector Solutions
Description: Electronic connector experts Omnetics sets itself apart from more traditional suppliers by collaborating closely with customers, and by getting to know their specific needs and challenges to build ...
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Evolution of High Density Electronics for Rugged and Portable Defense Systems
Description: In today’s digital battlefield, miniaturized digital systems are being designed and deployed to extend soldier worn capabilities. These designs and capabilities are enhanced with the use of ...
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Five Key Trends Driving Change in the Global Connector Market
Description: Digital transformation has changed the game for any industry. From industrial processes to medical sectors, military and defense, and space exploration, Industry 4.0 has introduced innovative ...
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How Omnetics' Customer-centric Approach Meets Increasingly Complex Connector Demands
Description: Customers in the electronic connector and cable market are seeking more complex, lightweight and integrated products. Standard parts don’t always meet their requirements, and traditional ...
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How Small Can Connectors Go?
Description: Miniature, micro miniature, ultra miniature: Bob Stanton explores the trend for ever-smaller connectors ...
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Micro and Nano-miniature Connector Experts for Defence and Aerospace Customers
Description: When engineers set about developing ultra-lightweight electronic systems for defence and aerospace equipment, small connectors always feature heavily in the design process. ...
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Omnetics' New Business Line Pushes the Company to Innovate and Modernise
Description: With the development of its new Kilo 360® family of components, connector design and manufacturing company Omnetics is using all its expertise and industry knowledge to break new ground. ...
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The Return of Flex Circuit for Rugged, High Density Electronics
Description: As more technology is being packed into high density electronic modules and devices our industry is dramatically embracing and expanding applications. Highly portable communication and tracking ...
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What to Consider When Selecting your Connector System
Description: There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to electrical connectors, and there is a lot to consider when choosing a connector system that is ideally suited for the application. ...
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How to Choose the Right RJ45 Cables
From: MISUMI USADescription: Very commonly used in homes and offices, RJ45 cables are probably one of the most familiar cables to you. However, many of you may be puzzled by words such as Cat5e, Cat6A, UTP, and STP that you do ...
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It's Solder Time for Switches
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Most switches require soldering. If they are PCB mount that is the only real option for assemblies. For wire harnesses there is the screw lug, the quick connect blade, and then there is the solder ...
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Using Sealed Switches to Meet the Demands of Harsh Environments
From: NKK SwitchesDescription: Not all electronic equipment requires the use of sealed switches, but for those that do not use them it can be a costly and easily avoidable mistake. In fact, improperly installing a switch that is ...
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All About Tray Cable
From: L-com, Inc.Description: Tray cable is a multipurpose and multiconductor cabling used in industrial power/control, communications systems, traffic control, switching, lighting, and signal transmission. You will find tray ...
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Benefits of the IX Industrial Ethernet Connector
From: L-com, Inc.Description: The use of Ethernet cabling is only accelerating in industrial applications. A common occurrence with such applications is the need for a high number of parallel Ethernet connections in a small ...
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High-flex Ethernet Cables: Applications & Overview
From: L-com, Inc.Description: In the world of industrial Ethernet and building automation, there is a bountiful opportunity for very harsh environments and challenging installation situations. In these cases, industrial Ethernet ...
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What is Duplex Fiber?
From: L-com, Inc.Description: A duplex fiber optic cable consists of two strands of glass or plastic fibers within the same outer jacket of the cable. Generally, duplex fiber optic cables are available in a zip cord construction. ...
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Why Order Custom Cables?
From: L-com, Inc.Description: Most telecommunications cable manufacturers and resellers have a variety of lengths available for common cables. For less common cables, there are generally less options for available lengths. In many ...
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Application Note: Chip Temperature Sensing Methods for Power Modules
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: A look at thermocouples and thermal camera imaging to measure temperatures in a power module ...
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MiniSKiiP® with a Si3N4 AMB Substrate
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: Market trends indicate that low thermal resistance, long life and easy handling are the attributes engineers’ value most in power modules. Low thermal resistance is an advantage because it can ...
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The Advantages and Operation of Flying Capacitor Inverter
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: The demand for highly efficient solar inverters is steadily increasing in recent years. However, more cost efficient solutions are also desirable. Multi-level inverters are commonly used in PV ...
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The Advantages and Operation of Flying-Capacitor Boosters
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: High-efficiency solar inverters are getting more and more in demand in the recent years. However, cost efficient solutions are also desirable. To achieve this, not only the inverter but also the ...
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Everything You Need to Know About NEMA Ratings When Cooling an Enclosure
From: Kooltronic, Inc.Description: The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has set standards, or ratings, for the various types of electrical enclosures commonly used in industrial and other applications. It is ...
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Addressing Electronic Circuit Development Challenges for Medical Devices
Description: From systems that diagnose, like a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, to implantable devices that treat patients, like pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibri llator (ICDs), highly ...
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Capacitors in Space: Specifications for High-Reliability
Description: Space missions present a unique set of environmental challenges that demand high reliability down to the smallest electronic components. Mission failures could cost human lives. From in-flight systems ...
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New Low Loss, Ultra Stable High-Capacitance MLCCs for Power Electronics
Description: Many power electronics today are being designed for use in high-temperature, high-voltage environments, such as inside electric vehicles (EVs). However, size, weight, and power (SWaP) are also key ...
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SLCs vs. MLCCs: Which Capacitor Type is Right for My Application?
Description: Capacitors are essential passive components for designing any electrical circuit. But there are so many options to choose from with a wide range of specifications that it can be overwhelming to ...
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High Current Motor Thermal Protectors for Electrical Tools and Machines
Description: Electric motor thermal protection can play a vital role in helping to prevent motor burnout and failure because it automatically shuts down the motor when it reaches its highest temperature. In other ...
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The Essential Ingredient for Safer Li-ion Batteries
Description: Lithium-based battery technology is on a roll, a trend that will accelerate dramatically from today’s $44 billion global market value to $193 billion in less than seven years, according to ...
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The Future of Transportation: Underground Roadways and Air Taxis
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Engineers from multiple disciplines are seeking innovative ways to leverage the available space above and below cities to provide new transportation solutions. Whether it's the sky above a busy ...
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Flexible Cables for Fixed and Moving Applications
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Discover which flexible cables are right for your use case. ...
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High-Acceleration Servo Motors Create Cable Challenges
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: LAPP has new high-acceleration cables used in automation and CNC applications which can lead to improved productivity gains and overall machine efficiency. ...
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How Copper Plays a Role in Future Sustainability
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Learn how copper plays a role in future sustainable energy, current demand and price of copper, and how you can save money on copper in the wire and cable industry. ...
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Variable Voltage Transformers for UK University
From: Majestic Transformer Co.Description: Majestic Transformer Co was recently invited to supply a number of Variable Transformer Power Supplies for a UK University as part of a major refurbishment of their Electrical Engineering ...
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What OptiTuff Mini Fiber Cables Can Do for Hospitality Tech
From: Belden Inc.Description: Technology drives today’s hospitality experiences. Guests expect perks and services that make their lives easier. But deploying new technology is only half the battle. Layer 0—the ...
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Power Supply Design of Logistics Robot
From: Mornsun PowerDescription: As automated management is the Trend of the Times, the logistics industry is transforming from a labor-intensive industry to automation, among which Amazon has completed the automation construction of ...
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An Overview of Power Supplies for OVC III Applications
From: Mornsun PowerDescription: Power system overvoltage can wreak havoc with a power supply, leading to higher risks of damaged hardware and equipment. ...
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How to Deal with The Challenges of AC Charging Stations
From: Mornsun PowerDescription: Electric vehicles (EVs) have reshaped the transportation sector, drastically cutting carbon emissions and clearing the way for significant climate progress. ...
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How to Increase Battery Life with Battery Disconnects
From: Waytek, Inc.Description: As commercial vehicles evolve, so does the need for increased protection of their electrical systems. Modern vehicles have more auxiliary units drawing battery power than ever before. In the past, ...
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Power Supply Requirements for Electricity Metering Systems
From: Mornsun PowerDescription: Nowadays, more people recognize the value of reducing energy use and investing in more efficient energy management. ...
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Power Supply Requirements for Railway Applications
From: Mornsun PowerDescription: The development of railway systems has spanned over more than a hundred years of history. ...
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Top Applications of Resettable Thermal Switch in Household Appliances
Description: Household safety is the main priority. Even though most people prioritize keeping their households safe and protected, they still overlook many potential dangers. One of these dangers is the fire that ...
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Bond Tester Helps Protect Wind Turbines from Lightning
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: Lightning strikes are a leading cause of damage to wind turbines even though they are designed with a lightning arrestor system that conducts the electricity from the tip of the blade, through the ...
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Electric Motors Enabled by Advanced Motor Topologies and Materials
Description: We fabricate and custom-produce a comprehensive line of permanent magnets and precision assemblies specific to design requirements in a number of markets, including: aerospace & defense, medical ...
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High Sensitivity Bridge Connections
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: This Application Guide discusses suggested instrument interconnections and supplemental filtering to allow maximum resolution when the AVM-2000, or other very high sensitivity null meters, are used in ...
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Input Offset Voltage Compensation
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: This Application Guide describes the sources of input offset voltage on a high sensitivity instruments such as a null meter, the impact input offset voltage can have on measurements and how the user ...
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Application Note: Efficient Power Supply Burn-in Using Regenerative Electronic Loads
Description: Switch-mode power supplies used in data centers, industrial equipment, medical devices and other critical applications are typically subjected to burn-in operation at full load over an extended period ...
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Application Note: Simulating Solar Cells
Description: As the effects of climate change intensify, carbon-neutral, renewable energy sources become more important. Solar power is a clean energy source for areas of the planet that receive a large amount of ...
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Application Note: Testing EV Electric Motor and Controller
Description: Each year vehicle electrification continues to increase, with all signs pointing to this trend accelerating in the future. Some of the factors contributing to this development are the increasing use ...
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Application Note: Using Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies for Battery Testing
Description: In today’s fast-paced world the need to create quicker, more mobile mechanical devices is steadily increasing. One primary method for doing this is to replace traditional gas powered or ...
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Understanding Waterproof Connectors for Harsh Environments
From: PEI-GenesisDescription: Many harsh environmental conditions that involve electrical connectors will, at some point, come in contact with moisture. Whether through humidity, rain, or snow, conductivity and potential corrosion ...
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Top 5 Electrical Panel Cooling Secrets You Need To Know
From: Kooltronic, Inc.Description: Having a good understanding of these electrical panel cooling factors can help you protect your enclosure installation and the heat-sensitive equipment inside. ...
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10 Electrical Enclosure Cooling Considerations
From: Kooltronic, Inc.Description: Common components used in electronic and industrial equipment enclosures produce unwanted heat. Without proper thermal management, this heat can reduce the life expectancy and performance of sensitive ...
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Advantages of SiC Schottky Diodes in Fast Switching Power Electronics Solutions
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: SiC is discussed as a future high performance replacement of the silicon power components. The new technology enables products with almost ideal behaviour. ...
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Applications of Thermal Protector in Fan Industry
Description: Fans, as a subdivision application field of motor products, are being used more and more widely. Specific applications include ventilation of buildings and houses or outdoors, air circulation and ...
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flow90PIM1
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: Vincotechs' flow90PIM power module (rectifier + BRC + inverter) can reduce soldering effort and preclude the need for specially constructed heat sinks. ...
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FlowSIM - New Innovative Electrical and Thermal Simulation Method for Power Modules in Inverter Applications
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: The goal of the flowSIM simulation project is to run electrical and thermal simulations and thermal simulations of power modules simultaneously. ...
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Improve Product Purity and Avoid Recalls with Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors
From: EriezDescription: As a reader, you will learn about the relationship between magnetic separation and metal detection. It is important to understand how to foster product purity and equipment protection from the ...
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Influence of Thermal Cross Coupling at Power Modules
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: The thermal impedance of the semiconductors in Power Modules is always measured for a single chip, without the influence of other surrounding dies. ...
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PFC Fundamentals 2 - Active PFC Principle
From: Vincotech (Germany) GmbHDescription: For the development of applications with sinusoidal current consumption more design work will be required than ever before. ...
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PLA/PLW Series Electronic Loads - Meeting the Requirements of Renewable Energy Application
Description: PLA air-cooled loads and PLW watercooled loads offer unique features and flexibility for testing any device with a DC output voltage. ...
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Vinewood Acres Picks Eriez® SuperBrute Plate Magnet to Remove Metal Contaminants from Grape Harvest
From: EriezDescription: Eriez Permanent Plate Magnets provide dependable and economical solutions to problems associated with tramp iron contamination in processing lines. This case study examines a grape harvesting for wine ...
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Pushbutton and E-Stops: What's the Difference?
From: MISUMI USADescription: If you have ever found yourself looking for the right emergency stop switch to add to your machine build or industrial equipment you have most likely come across a wide variety of terms that refer to ...
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Drones Soon to Recharge Their Own Batteries
Description: Drones may someday deliver packages, pizzas and mail. Drones might hover in remote areas and broadcast a wireless signal, delivering Internet connectivity to under-served geographies. Drones already ...
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Litz Wire Lights Up Wireless Power
Description: The term “wireless power” may sound incongruous at first blush, but it is a technology projected to continue growing as much as sixty percent compound annual growth through the 2020s ...
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Multi-Conductor Compatibility with Steam (Autoclave) and Gas Plasma (STERRAD®) Sterilization
Description: Medical electronics device designers require materials that can be expected to sustain repeated sterilization exposure. Steam sterilization through autoclave is a well-known method. Gas plasma ...
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NEWT Helps US Complete Major Magnet Delivery for ITER
Description: New England Wire Technologies in Lisbon, NH aided in the completion of a major milestone for US contributors to the ITER Torodial coil(International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project ...
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The Anatomy of a Robotic Cable
Description: Let's find out about the unique features required to support one of the hottest industries in the marketplace. ...
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EMI Derating Curve
Description: Derating formula and curve ...
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Harmonized Wire Coding System & Classification
Description: Harmonized Wire Coding System & Classification ...
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North American Power Cords Cable Designation
Description: North American Power Cords Cable Designation ...
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Open & Enclosed Frame Power Supply Safety Information
Description: Before using Qualtek products, please read the datasheet and make sure all the contents are fully understood. Do not modify or disassemble the product or remove the case from the product. This may ...
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A Safe Line for Medium-Voltage Subestations
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: Medium voltage installations are a critical part of the electrical distribution system and having reliable protections is vital, as is communications. At Premium PSU we have faced the challenge of ...
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Boosting Railway Performance
From: PREMIUM S.A.Description: Premium PSU's 3ph DC/AC inverters work inside the emergency ventilation systems, keep under control smoke propagation and create safe areas and a clean environment for travellers. A wide range of ...