Technical Articles

Harwin Plc has published these technical articles:

(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Traditionally, through hole technology (THT) was used to construct the vast majority of PCBs. Over recent years, however, the use of surface mounted technology (SMT) has grown in popularity and is...
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The existence of thousands of tonnes of floating space junk orbiting Earth is a growing problem for space agencies and research organisations such as NASA, ISRO and ESA. Now nearing the 7000-tonne...
(Connectors)
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A ‘PCB’ or Printed Circuit Board connects electrical components on a conductive track or between pads on the board. Some devices hold more than one PCB and will utilise a variety of...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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When you manufacture on a production line, it's accepted that not every single item will pass quality checks. But what happens to those parts that don't pass?...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Connectivity solutions to match industrial IoT demands...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Designing compact and efficient printed circuit boards (PCBs) is at the heart of the modern electronics industry. Our homes and lives are filled with electronic devices, from smart fridges and...
(Connectors)
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Why Are Connectors for CubeSats Important?...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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What is a Derating Curve?...
(Wire and Cable)
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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...
(Networking Equipment)
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In the age of the cloud, the rise of edge computing means that high-performance systems are deployed into challenging environments. Why is edge computing important, and how are these systems...
(Machine Vision Equipment)
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Cameras and embedded vision systems are common across a wide range of industries, but their use will be more vital than ever as new technologies are adopted....
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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(Connectors)
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Optimized interconnect technologies address the demands of high-performance applications...
(Connectors)
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What's so special about this wall?...
(Wire and Cable)
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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...
(Connectors)
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SUPPORTING HIGH-SPEED, AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE PCB CONNECTORS...
(Connectors)
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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...
(Pumps)
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The amount of microplastics found in our oceans is of growing concern. Gauging the size of the problem and determining successful ways to tackle it will be an essential part of future environmental...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Harwin is proud to announce its support for the 2022 GB Row Challenge. Not only is Harwin contributing to the race as a team sponsor, but we are also working as a technology partner, applying their...
(Connectors)
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What are the considerations for connectors for space?...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Having confidence that secure electrical connections are in place is certain to be a critical aspect of an engineer's system design. So that male-female mating pairs remain intact when subjected to...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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High Power or High Current?...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Various reports predict that the global IIoT market will continue to grow at high rates, from 8% to 25% yearly. The total market value could exceed $1 trillion USD before the end of the decade....
(Connectors)
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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...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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What is SWaP-C?...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Manufacturers need to stay competitive in a global marketplace. Customer demand drives every aspect of production: from product quality and manufacturing efficiency, to delivery time and stock...
(Wire and Cable)
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Our VP of Marketing, Peter Schneid, sat down with Neil Tyler to discuss how our Cable Configurator is helping engineers overcome key design challenges making it easier and faster to create...
(Networking Equipment)
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Modern electronic equipment communicates faster than ever before. Whether in the domestic market or at the edge of space, machines share data at an unprecedented rate. The Internet of Things (IoT)...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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Over time, we assumed we'd see a fairly quick disappearance of Non-RoHS parts. But here we are 14-plus years later, and we still have regular sales for connectors with tin/lead plated terminations -...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Temperature is a hot topic in the electronics industry (pun intended). In extreme temperature environments, you might get melting or cracking in your plastic housings. But even before that point is...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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The Principles Of EMC...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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EMC issues take two paths...
(Connectors)
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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...
(Connectors)
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Why use Backpotting on a Cable Connector?...
(Connectors)
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What is a High-Reliability Connector?...
(Connectors)
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Definition of Hi-Rel; Definition of High-Reliability...
(Connectors)
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Definition of Mate-Before-Lock...
(Electronics and Microelectronics Manufacturing)
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How does Panel Mount work?...