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From monitoring fuel pressure in automotive engines to maintaining optimal conditions in HVAC systems, transducers play a pivotal role in various industries. Transducers are devices that enable the conversion of one form of energy into another, a common example being transforming physical energy into electrical power. In this blog, we will delve into the working principles of transducers while exploring different types, shedding light on their diverse applications.

Choosing the right electrical connector for your application can be a difficult task with so many specifications to consider. However, when the right connector is selected, you are provided with a reliable means to modularize, reduce space usage, and improve manufacturability and field maintenance. To get the most out of your purchase, this blog will cover the key criteria to keep in mind when narrowing down your options.

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Whether you are plugging in a laptop to a wall outlet for charging or are inserting a USB cable into a computer, you may have noticed the commonality of a large, nondescript cylinder that is located close to the connecting end of the cable. While you may not have thought much about the cylinder common to cables, it serves a very important role in connections and transfers. Known as ferrite cores, beads, or chokes, these cylinders are relied on for EMI management across a number of devices. While ferrite cores may play a diverse set of roles based on the application, this blog will be concerned with the operations of ferrite cores when they are specifically found on electronic cables.

As an element used for EMI protection, a ferrite core serves as a lowpass filter to guard a device. In a standard circuit, capacitors will operate as open when frequencies are low, while high frequencies will have them function as shorts. With consideration to Kirchoff’s voltage law, the total voltage of the loop will be equal to the sum of the drop across each component. It is important to know that both capacitors and inductors have a value known as capacitive reactance which is a counterpart to real number resistance. By adding resistance and reactance together as vectors, one will find the impedance value.

While nearly everyone enjoys the safety associated with a properly functioning circuit breaker, many are unaware of this device's critical function in an electrical circuit. First introduced to the commercial market in the 1930s, circuit breakers are not a new technology. In fact, the general functionality and design remain very similar to the early iterations of the 1900s. In this blog, we will discuss the configuration, types, and function of modern circuit breakers and how they play an essential role in keeping homes and businesses safe.

Are you looking to upgrade your LED display? If you are, we understand that navigating the world they belong to can be a difficult task. With a multitude of terms, elements, and resolutions to consider, narrowing down your options can be overwhelming. As such, this blog will provide a brief overview of LED displays, their related terms, and how to choose the right one for your system.

A halogen light bulb or halogen lamp is a type of incandescent lamp that utilizes halogen gas to increase both light output and rated life. Halogen lamps are known for their high efficiency, quality of light, and high rated life in comparison to standard incandescent lamps or bulbs. The history of the halogen lamp mirrors that of the incandescent lamp. The use of chlorine to prevent blackening of lamps was patented in 1882, and general Electric patented the first commercially viable halogen lamp in 1959. At this time, the lamp used iodine as the halogen gas.

The fuselage, along with the wings, tail, cockpit, and landing gear, is one of the main components of the average aircraft. It is the large outer shell that serves as the main body of an aircraft. It features a hollow interior wherein the seats and other equipment is housed. The fuselage acts only as the outer shell of the aircraft body. On the sides of the fuselage you will find the wings, the front contains the cockpit, and the tail is at the rear. These features, as well as the landing gear, comprise the basic components of the average aircraft.