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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.

In 2020, the global aircraft brake system market was valued at $10.52 billion, and today, it is projected to reach $16.95 billion by 2030. Perhaps, it would have seen a greater increase had it not been for the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the market in the last two years. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about numerous challenges for the aircraft brake system industry, such as logistical challenges, and an unprecedented supply-demand gap, among others. Currently, the industry is playing catch up as it continues to combat the challenges of aircraft brake systems for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

Modern aircraft engines are immensely powerful, utilizing the combustion of fuel and compressed air to achieve heavier-than-air flight that allows pilots and passengers to traverse the world with speeds never before thought possible. If you work with aircraft or pilot them, it can be extremely important to have a general understanding of how various engine operations work. In this blog, we will briefly cover the starting process for a reciprocating engine, ensuring that you are familiar with how it works for standard flight and for troubleshooting.

It is impossible to function in modern life without electricity. We need it for light and power in our homes, businesses, and schools, and we rely on power plants that deliver this essential service 24/7x365 days a year. This makes the electricity production process critical to understand for those who depend on power sources in their daily lives

Aircraft are composed of countless components, many of which must be secured with fasteners. For years, the aerospace fastener industry has continually developed new and stronger variations that can increase aircraft performance. As such, there are numerous types of standard fasteners, such as nuts, screws, rivets, bolts, pins, and collars. Since they are subjected to extreme environmental conditions like high pressures and high temperatures, they must be designed to withstand such environments.

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.

Since the advent of powered flight, various types of aircraft have come about to fulfill particular needs and applications. While there are a wide variety of aircraft types available on the market, almost all can be categorized into one of two groups, those of which are fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. As the two types of aircraft widely differ in their design, method of flight, and general applicational use, it can be highly beneficial to have a basic understanding of each.

Large aircraft are typically equipped with multiple electrical power sources as they necessitate extremely reliable power distribution systems. One type of power source that is often implemented is an AC generator. Most aircraft have two or more main AC generators controlled by aircraft turbine engines, and one backup AC generator. Other power sources implemented in large aircraft include DC systems as well as an aircraft battery to provide emergency power in the case of multiple failures.

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.

Connectors are crucial components for almost all electronic devices, ensuring that various electronic parts are interconnected for the means of transferring data and power. At the point of connection where contacts meet, connectors often face wear and tear due to mechanical strain, environmental factors, and other various stressors. To best protect contacts and connectors, accessories known as backshells are often used. In this blog, we will discuss the functionality of backshells, allowing you to better understand their importance in the protection of connectors.