Technical Articles

Sensata Technologies has published these technical articles:

(Power Supplies)
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Sensata has made it easy for you to change the coils on many of its relays, even if the relay is installed. You can change the coils on the Sensata GH, G2, G8, G15, G60 & G70 relays by following...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Dc and ac testing provide an equivalent level of breakdown detection, but the increased accuracy of dc leakage-current detection can reveal marginal insulation systems....
(Linear Position Sensing)
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At Stanford’s SLAC Linear Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park California, Sensata | Newall’s absolute positioning system helps maximize critical laboratory time by avoiding complex homing...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Solid state relays provide robust solutions for electronic switching in load control applications and hold many advantages over electromechanical relays. New, emerging solid state relay designs offer...
(Inspection Tools and Instruments)
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The transition to electric vehicles poses a host of challenges and opportunities for Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their associated suppliers. Specifically, within the Tire...
(Rotary Position Sensing)
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Next Generation Sensing Technologies put the SMART in Robot AGVs Automated and integrated systems are proving to be more efficient and cost-effective solutions in industries like Material Handling....
(Pressure Sensing)
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In advanced battery systems, the quality of the power electronics helps determine the quality of the final product, its level of functionality, and its reliability. This is emphasized in the latest...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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In the most basic terms, a relay is a remotely operated switch designed to isolate voltage and a contactor is a remotely operated switch designed to switch power. In everyday applications there is...
(HVAC - Cooling)
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The use of natural refrigerants is on the rise, creating a new set of challenges for cooling system design. HVAC system developers can optimize safety and efficiency by understanding the implications...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Sensata’s High Voltage Relays deliver the switching solutions needed in the medical, semiconductor, and insulation testing industries – among others. Our HV relays are sealed, providing...
(Sensing and Measurement Instruments)
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Proliferation of quick charging stations is essential for the wide spread adoption of e-mobility. Interoperability of charging stations and EV/PHEVs is promoted through industry associations like...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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The transition to electric vehicles poses a host of challenges and opportunities for Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their associated suppliers. Specifically, within the Tire...
(Motor Controls and Drives)
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Fast-steering mirrors (FSMs) have tremendous utility in a variety of sectors, including astronomy, laser communication, and military/defense applications. Motion control is a critical function of...
(Circuit Protection Devices)
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At their core, circuit breakers are designed to trip when experiencing currents beyond their rated levels. But when managing power protection needs for some applications, high inrush currents create...
(Medical)
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The modern medical ventilator is a sophisticated device that is used to supply human lungs with life-sustaining, breathable air. These devices are employed during times of medical emergency, surgical...
(Inspection Tools and Instruments)
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As advanced brake technologies are a significant part of the move towards next-generation electric vehicles, automotive system designers must consider the pros and cons of different brake sensing...
(Pressure Sensing)
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Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Platforms are a subset of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) that contain the lifting machinery mounted on vehicles. This enables portability and easy maneuverability,...
(Pressure Sensing)
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Hydraulic presses are used in many manufacturing operations and take up less space than mechanical presses. Commonly, they are used in blanking, punching, forging and deep drawing applications. In...
(Motors)
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Solid State Relays (SSRs) and Solid State Contactors (SSCs) are ideally suited for controlling dynamic loads such as motors, particularly where frequent or multiple start/stop cycles are required in...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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Sensata's joysticks, switch rockers and analog rockers provide a complete solution for operational control of lift trucks....
(Pressure Sensing)
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Sensata’s new Digital Water Pressure Sensor allows for remote pressure monitoring by utilities to identify distribution issues, leaks, and other non-revenue water events....
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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One of the most critical parameters to keep track of is the boom extension. For small booms like the one shown in the picture, installing a draw-wire assembly is the perfect solution. As the boom is...
(Specialized Industrial Products)
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Centralized information - Internet connected (cloud storage), drives preventive maintenance. We are leading industry trends with centralized information. Remote monitoring and operation - Real time...
(Pressure Sensing)
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Learn when and why it is best to use digital pressure sensors in industrial applications and what types of features can help increase system safety, efficiency and reliability....
(Motors)
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The applications of Three Phase Solid State Relays...
(Resistors and Potentiometers)
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Three Phase Solid State Relays (SSRs) have been available since shortly after the introduction of Single Phase SSRs in 1970. The first of these relays were nothing more than 3 individual SSRs with a...
(Sensor Transmitters)
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Attached directly to a tire's inner liner, Sensata's new Tire Mounted Sensors deliver additional sensing capabilities, tire identification and lifetime data continuity that provide benefits to drivers...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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How Functional Safety can improve product reliability, reduce manufacturing downtime and expand your market. -By Scott Orlosky and Jean-Marc Hubsch, Sensata Technologies Engineers designing systems...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Now that the latest Electric Vehicles (EVs) are exhibiting operational ranges that are more acceptable to the general public, the attention has shifted to battery charging times. These EVs are using...
(Temperature Sensing)
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However, for applications where harsh environments and wide ranges of ambient temperature are possible, magnetic hydraulic circuit breaker delivers advantages in circuit protection that cannot be...