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EMC for functional safety
Electronic technologies are increasingly used in equipment that has an impact on safety. Unfortunately, all electrical and electronic technologies are inherently prone to suffering inaccuracy due to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
[ + ]The story of PCI Express
As PC technology has evolved, the ability to use standard desktop and portable computers for test, control and design applications has improved dramatically
[ + ]Where in the world do connectors fit?
Whether you design or purchase connectors, understanding connector technology and discussing technology trends requires a basic look at where connectors fit into the world of electrical/electronic applications. This article explains that relationship
[ + ]Non-contacting potentiometer opens new perspectives
While the degree of precision and reproduction accuracy are unable to match those of costly digital systems, there are many applications that do not require this performance level
[ + ]Batteries for life
The world is going wireless. Currently, there are about 80 million wireless-monitoring systems in use worldwide. Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently outlined 12 top requirements for an ideal wireless sensor
[ + ]Fuel cell hydrogen promises portability
Engineers at Purdue University have developed a way of producing hydrogen for fuel cells to automatically recharge batteries in portable electronics, such as notebook computers, and eliminate the need to use a wall outlet
[ + ]Let there be light...emitting diodes
Russell Dupuis talks about the development and future of this revolutionary technology in conversation with Jane Sanders
[ + ]More power and name change to GS1
More than 250 delegates attended the two-day event that attracted speakers from countries that included Britain, the US, China and India
[ + ]A bright future for display technologies
The value of worldwide shipments of electronic displays is expected to grow to $114.8 billion by 2006. Yet the price of the displays is continuing to come down and the market for displays will continue to see high growth for many years to come
[ + ]Where a probe is not an echo
Researchers at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering have demonstrated a novel high-resolution ultrasonic transmission tomography (HUTT) system that offers 3D images of soft tissue
[ + ]ABCs of DMMs
How do you make measurements safely? What features do you need? What is the easiest way to get the most out of your meter? Which meter is best suited to the environment you're working in?
[ + ]Fans keep their cool with ceramics
DC type cooling fans are essential for many different types of cooling applications, but they do have a relatively short life expectancy when used on products that are designed to operate continuously in hot or hostile environments
[ + ]Close look at power MOSFETs - Part 1
Discrete power MOSFETs employ semiconductor processing techniques that are similar to those of today's VLSI circuits, although the device geometry, voltage and current levels are different from the design used in VLSI devices
[ + ]Can you trust a low-cost battery?
The battery pack is a mystical black box that does not change size, weight and colour during its lifetime. Neither does it reveal the charge level and state-of-health. And yet, the battery plays a key role in many portable applications
[ + ]Test system - a sound investment?
Cochlear faced the challenge of reducing escalating costs and development time for a new generation of hearing implants by creating an automated, mixed-signal test system using off-the-shelf technology
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