Computing at the speed of light
Welcome to a new world in which communication and computation is performed using light. I love science fiction. One of my favorite scenes is the “Tears in rain” monologue by…
Conductive heat-shrink tubing for EMI/RFI cable shielding
Heat-shrink tubing can provide a versatile EMI RFI shielding solution in industrial, medical, and Mil/Aero applications. Are you designing an interconnect system that could be susceptible to electromagnetic or radio…
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…