Increasing the lifetime of optocouplers
The reliability of an optocoupler can be increased by employing a burn-in procedure. Power supplies, home appliances, and battery chargers for smart phones are all examples of applications that need…
New 3-phase Filters Meet IEC 60204-1 for Machine Applications
SCHURTER’s new 3-phase filters series FMBC EP and FMBD EP meet IEC 60204-1 for machine applications. The filters are suitable for 3-phase or 3-phase-with-neutral conductor applications. Downsized for smaller footprint,…
SCHURTER’s Capacitive Hidden Switch Wins Award for Innovative and Forward-Thinking Products
SCHURTER is proud to announce that its Capacitive Hidden Switch, CHS series, was recognized and awarded for its achievement as an innovative and forward-thinking product in the “Switches and Sensors”…
Not all robots are shaped like humans
Hello, my name is Amelia and I love robots. I love robots in all shapes and sizes. As the host of Amelia’s Weekly Fish Fry podcast at EEJournal.com, I have…
Silicon Carbide is Finally a Hit Despite Design and Sourcing Challenges
Investment in silicon carbide is surging on strong EV demand even as OEMs and design engineers extend its use for a widening range of power applications. Silicon carbide (SiC) is…
Lithium batteries take the IIoT everywhere
Industrial grade lithium batteries provide the on-demand power required to expand digital connectivity into remote locations and extreme environments. On the fast lane to becoming a multi-trillion-dollar industry, the Industrial…
System design: Make sure you secure your data at rest (DAR)
Working with data is the point of a computer system in the first place, and securing that data has never been more important. Cybersecurity is like the old saying about…
Ubiquitous connectivity is the future of wireless
Ubiquitous connectivity is increasingly becoming a “must-have” in the modern world. Connecting people and everything, no matter where they are, has always been the main goal of wireless communications. Whether…
Compound semiconductors are transforming electronics
Design engineers should be implementing these state-of-the-art semiconductor materials into their latest projects. With silicon fast approaching its physical limitations in the semiconductor space, engineers are faced with the task…
Zuken improves the digital twin creation process for smart manufacturing
Zuken’s E3. series is a leading single platform solution to take a design from concept to manufacturing. It is a reimagined wire harness, control cabinet, switchgear, and cabling systems design…