


When transitioning from a traditional phone network to a voice over IP (VoIP) network, it is essential to recognize a key difference between the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and the private data network that will be called upon to take its place.
The PSTN is connected to a massive battery array that allows...



The LGA80D from Artesyn Embedded Technologies is the first DC-DC converter module of its kind on the market. This innovative non-isolated unit offers two independent and configurable 40 amp, 100 watt outputs, which can also be combined to a single configurable 80 amp, 200 watt output. With a footprint of 1 x 0.5 inches...



Low-power electrical transients generated within a facility are the primary cause of failure to AC/DC power supplies. These transients reduce the life of power supplies and create unplanned downtime.
This document will explain why these transients cause failure and outline how placing high-power transient voltage...



The large variety of motor technologies and corresponding control schemes available today to the design engineer and the dramatic pressure to reduce development time in industrial projects have created the need for performant design tools which allow to realise, already at a level of preliminary simulation, the complete...



The focus of this article is to address the need to utilize the latest circuit protection technology available to increase the effi ciency of a battery powered remote panel deployed with a SCADA system. Before discussing the newest circuit breaker technology for SCADA systems, there needs to be a review of what a SCADA...



Today, R&D engineers face challenging time-to-market goals. Extending the product development schedule and delaying the product launch can prove to be extremely costly in terms of opportunity cost and lost market share. Nearly 50% of products fail EMC compliance the first time.
Every day spent on debugging, isolating...



This in-depth white paper guides you through the choices and weighs key design considerations to help you pick the right transceiver. It reviews the most typical RS-485 ICs and explore the most common design considerations. Then it examines electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and compare the Human Body Model (HBM)...



Virtium's focus is to provide high- reliability storage products to OEMs making infrastructure and communications equipment for the Internet of Things. These OEMs demand complete traceability not only of the hardware bill of materials, but also firmware and manufacturing facilities. This document outlines Virtium's...



To help prevent injuries and increase productivity for end users, machine builders are incorporating safety into the design of metal forming and bending machines. Safer machines make operators more confident and faster in their work; safer machines dramatically reduce the number of injuries, which saves companies time...



The electronics industry never sleeps. Technical evolution drives the beating heart of the global industry and permeates everything. One example is wireless communication. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ® , and cellular communications may be familiar and trusted methods but their specifications and performance capabilities today...
Published: May 21, 2021



Advanced capacitors based on conductive polymers maximize performance and reliability.
Capacitors may seem simple enough, but specifying them has actually grown more complex in recent years. The reason why comes down to freedom of choice. The universe of capacitors has expanded greatly over the past few years, in...



Engineers working on systems built using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies now have access to a huge range of sensor options. The available modalities have moved well beyond temperature and pressure to encompass sensors that can act as the eyes, ears and nose of the IoT.
Thanks to the connectivity made...
Published: Mar 18, 2022



To ensure the stability of voltage regulators and switchedmode power supplies, the control loop behavior must be measured and characterized. A well compensating voltage controller enables stable output voltages and reduces the influence of load changes and supply voltage variations. The quality of this control circuit...



The realities of finite petroleum resources and growing global energy needs along with the confidence that we are indeed experiencing global warming caused by burning fossil fuels have awakened governments and the media to “green” concerns. Both organizations and individuals have started to pay attention to...