Don’t despair! We are getting close to a loan program that will help all engineers. Hold on to your hats kids. I went online to pay my student…
The biggest engineering mistakes / disasters in modern history
Over the course of history, man has made plenty mistakes when inventing devices to better mankind. Some mistakes were miniscule mishaps that resulted in huge disasters. In this…
FactoryMation introduces next generation Power Supplies
FactoryMation introduces the next generation Micron DINergy™ power supplies for industrial equipment and automation applications. Micron’s updated product lineup offers the same rugged, reliable performance found with legacy…
Would you ride in a volocopter?
It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane. No, it’s a VOLOCOPTER! ….. What in the world is a volocopter? “The e-volo volocopter is a completely novel, vertical take-off…
SurgeGate™ Modular Rack Mount Surge Protector
ITW Linx announces the global launch of its innovative SurgeGate™ Modular Rack Mount surge protector. Providing warranty-backed protection and flexibility unmatched in the market, the mix and match 12-module technology offers a wide range of benefits over conventional, fixed wall mount surge protectors. The innovative technology features industry-leading response time and can generate significant cost, […]
Thyristor, Thyristor, How art thou thyristor?
A thyristor is like a diode; it can pass electricity in a forward direction but, blocks it in a reverse direction. The difference between a diode and a thyristor is that the thyristor is a three terminal device consisting of an anode, cathode and gate, which will also block current flow in the forward direction […]
TDK-Lambda Expands Series of Front End Power Supplies
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of its TDK-Lambda HFE1600 range of 1.6kW high-density, front-end power supplies with the addition of a 32V model. Particularly well-suited for use in broadcast applications, the HFE1600-32 operates from a universal 85 to 265Vac input, and the high efficiency of up to 92% minimizes heat dissipation and power consumption thus […]
8 ways electrical engineering is changing medicine
Electrical engineering (EE) is a field that goes beyond electricity and electrical components. In today’s world, EE’s are used frequently in the medical profession. Here are eight ways that EE’s are contributing to the medical field by developing products or software, and researching or working collaboratively with researchers in biomedical fields. 1.) Apps Doctors now […]
CPS Introduces -30kV SEM Power Supply
Computer Power Supply (CPS) announced a -30kV Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Power Supply, Model 3603. Within this compact 25 x 12 x 20 cm enclosure are three common power supplies used by scanning electron microscopes and inspection systems. The filament and Wehnelt voltages are floating on the accelerator voltage. The Wehnelt voltage is derived from […]
Fairchild Semiconductor’s Dual Cool™ Package for DC-DC power
Designers of DC-DC conversion applications are challenged with improving power density while saving board space and reducing thermal resistance. Fairchild Semiconductor’s mid-voltage PowerTrench® MOSFETs with Dual Cool™ packaging technology are well suited to help with these design challenges. Fairchild has expanded and improved its Dual Cool packaging portfolio, an industry-standard pin-out package with top-side cooling, […]
It is better to learn electrostatic discharge (ESD) from others
From the last post “Avoid the stew getting shocked out of you”, a tremendous amount of feedback was given. In continuing with basic electric fundamentals (I say this tongue in cheek), here is a video that teaches electrostatic discharge (ESD) basic principles through interactive learning. I was going to demonstrate these fundamental principles to this […]
How low can you go with power?
Answering the question, “How low can you go with power?” Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduces the industry’s lowest power DC/DC step-down converter, which increases the amount of harvested energy an end application can use as much as 70 percent over alternative devices. The ultra-low power circuit enables battery-free power to applications, such as […]
CFM361S Series AC-DC Power Supplies from Power Sources Unlimited
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the new 360 watt high-efficiency CFM361S Series of AC-DC power supplies with unparalleled power density in a small footprint. These units are the perfectly suited for telecom, ITE and industrial equipment applications. The CFM361S Series consists of single 12V, 24V, and 48V output models with 5VSB @ 500mA and 12V […]
GlobTek’s IP52 Power Supplies
The universal input switching power supply model series GT-41052 is a versatile wall plug in power supply with input from 90-264VAC 50-60Hz and factory configurable outputs from 5V to 48VDC outputs and a max power of 15W continuous output. An IP52 version is now available. IP52 per IEC60529:2001 specifies that the GT-41052 series is Protected […]
Avoid getting the stew shocked out of you
Have you ever seen the experiment where approximately ten people are holding hands? The first person in line is receiving electrical current by holding onto an electrical device. The other eight people (holding hands in line with the person receiving the current) never feels the shock of the electrical current. However, the last person standing […]
Trojan Battery Launches iPad App
Finding the most current information on Trojan Battery Co. products and markets is now faster and easier with the launch of the company’s new iPad App. Trojan customers and distributors are now able to access a comprehensive library of Trojan information with the power of their iPads. To download the free Trojan iPad App, users […]
5 worst EE inventions ever
Electrical Engineers (EE) have come up with some of the most fascinating inventions known to mankind. Because of the discovery of modern electricity and the expansion thereof by Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse and (my favorite) Nicolai Tesla, life has been pretty convenient for modern society. However, there comes inventions that are not worth the paper […]
Developing new technologies is Agilent’s strength
Agilent Technologies, a spin-off of Hewlett-Packard, was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. With more than 18,700 employees around the world, it serves customers in 110 countries. Boasting a $7 billion dollar revenue, Agilent has a long history in communications, electronics, semiconductor, test and measurement, life sciences and chemical analysis industries. Earlier […]
Zero Surge Introduces Surge Suppression Units
Zero Surge Inc. introduces surge suppression units specially engineered for emergency management centers or for any rack-mounted application requiring superior surge protection, safety, and reliability. These power quality solutions (Model 8R-1U-20W-I) integrate eight “always on” receptacles to deliver 24/7 failure-free service and continuously shield equipment and sensitive electronics from potentially damaging surges. They have been […]
Design World Editorial Roundtable- Week of December 10, 2012
The Design World team meets again to discuss what’s new and updated in the engineering world. Paul Heney-Editorial Director, Leslie Langnau-Editorial Mangaer, Miles Budamir-Senior Editor, and Natasha Townsend-Associate Editor rounds up the latest news, products and trends in each editor’s respective industry.
6 signs that you are Sheldon Cooper
My co-worker asked me if Silicon was an element. I immediately spouted out yes and that it is 14 (on the periodic table Silicon’s atomic number is 14). I must admit that I am a nerd. I find interest in scientific calculators with many features. I become enthralled at oscilloscopes. It even brings tears of […]
Schaefer releases 19″ Rack Mount for The Raptor Series
Schaefer, Inc. announces new 19” rack mount configurations for their Raptor Series of military power supplies. The Raptor’s robust construction and high reliability make it an ideal choice for harsh military applications such as shelters, armored vehicles, avionics, naval and open-air applications. The Raptor Series’ output voltage range can provide DC outputs from 12VDC to […]
Does your industry create jobs…SIA does
How many industries can boast that it has increased jobs? Well, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design sure has. SIA announced that, according to an analysis of government data, California leads all states with 47,100 semiconductor jobs, followed by Texas (28,800), Oregon (23,400), Arizona (18,800) and Massachusetts (10,100). […]
Emerson Network Power’s Triple-Output 45 Watt Power Supplies
Emerson Network Power announced two new triple-output open-frame ac-dc power supplies, the NPT43-M and the NPT44-M. Extending Emerson’s successful NPT40-M series, these new models are suitable for a wide range of IT equipment, medical, light industrial, instrumentation and process systems, as well as low-power dental and laboratory equipment. NPT40-M series power supplies are rated for 45 […]
Teledyne DALSA — A multicultural and diverse company for the 21st Century
Established in 1980 and acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2011, Teledyne DALSA designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing semiconductor products and services. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ont., its core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing. The company manufactures digital imaging equipment and provides semiconductor […]