Advanced automation systems are required to continuously process large amounts of sensitive data/signals to operate machines while reducing errors. However, the data/signal on the manufacturing floor has been exposed to various problems associated with electromagnetic noise made from surrounding electrical or electric machines. When electromagnetic noise is added to electronic devices from the outside, unintended […]
Cryogenic test and eval kit accommodates oxygen-based FPA
Sunseeker Engineering has introduced a cryogenic test and evaluation kit for the Oxygen RD0092 digital readout IC (DROIC) that enables focal plane array (FPA) developers to expedite their FPA development and evaluation process. “The purpose of the kit is to bring-up and optimize the performance of an Oxygen-based infrared image sensor as efficiently as possible […]
Micro-miniature connectors offer VSWR of 1.4 for high-frequency apps
Samtec now offers a full line of SMPM solutions with a maximum VSWR of 1.40 and frequency range of DC to 65 GHz. SMPM micro-miniature connectors are ideal in high-frequency applications where push-on coupling is preferred due to space limitations or blind-mate is required. Single-port and multi-port solutions are available. Multi-port ganged cable assemblies (GC47 & GPPC Series) […]
Right-angle edge surface mount tact switch provides life expectancy of 600K cycles
The TL4115 tact series is a right-angle edge surface mount design and provides life expectancy of 600,000 cycle in a 4.50mm x 2.20mm x 2.60mm footprint. This switch series features a soft round actuator and provides 160gf or 220gf operating force options. The TL4115 series features include SPST Off-(On) function; 50mA, 12VDC contact rating, dielectric […]
Flex-to-board RF mmWave connectors meet high-speed 5G needs
The Molex Flex-to-Board RF mmWave Connector 5G25 series to meet demanding 5G mmWave applications requiring stringent signal integrity at higher frequencies up to 25 GHz. This latest Molex micro connector enables manufacturers of RF antenna modules as well as designers of mobile devices to optimize high-speed 5G components while alleviating space constraints on extremely small yet […]
Multi-range pressure sensor for sleep apnea devices
Superior Sensor Technology introduced a new dual low-pressure sensor product series for continuous PAP (CPAP), bi-level PAP (BiPAP) and automatic PAP (APAP) products used for sleep apnea and other breathing sleep disorders. The CP Series is the industry’s first dual, multi-range pressure sensor that integrates a differential pressure sensor and a gage pressure sensor into one solution. […]
Principles, selection and design with piezoelectric actuators
By Patrik Kalbermatten, Senior Manager – Distribution Promotion Product Management Magnetic, Sensor & Actuator at KEMET Electronics Corporation a YAGEO company Piezoelectric actuators that exploit the inverse piezoelectric effect to produce a displacement in response to an applied voltage can offer an alternative to familiar electromagnetic devices such as motors and solenoids. They offer advantages […]
Switches: The complete guide
From DIP, rotary DIP, and slide switches to tactile, rocker, push button, and toggle switches, there is a nearly limitless range of mechanical switches differing in size, shape, interfaces, and features. Although a relatively basic component in electronic design, each switch type has its benefits, drawbacks, and ideal use cases. Because all switches serve a […]
Sensors, sensors everywhere. Now what do I do?
By CEVA Mobile computing has driven an explosion in product opportunities – smartphones, wearables, hearables, sports cameras, and more. Sensing will further extend opportunities in applications which must be environment-aware. Now it’s commonplace to think about object recognition and collision warning through visual, radar, or Lidar sensing. Short-range proximity risk through ultrasonic sensors. Motion and […]
Precision RF connectors support 65 GHz applications
Samtec has released a family of SMPM products designed to support the demands of emerging technologies where space is limited and a high operating frequency up to 65 GHz is required. Samtec offers ganged, multi-port solutions in both cable-to-board and board-to-board applications. Standard SMPM connectors with bullet adaptors, and cable assemblies using .047″ and .086″ cable, are […]
Heilind Electronics expands Cinch Connectivity interconnects with Johnson SMA/SMPM adapters
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Cinch Connectivity Solutions, has introduced the Johnson SMPM connector family to its portfolio of RF interconnects. This solution features a new set of SMA to SMPM between-series adapters targeted at 5G and other high-frequency test applications. Designed to provide the highest quality data transmission, Johnson’s SMA/SMPM adapters are available in […]
Heilind Electronics signs agreement with Rosenberger, broadening RF and fiber optic connector portfolio
Heinlind has partnered with Rosenberger North America, a leader in RF and fiber optic connectivity solutions. The agreement positions Heilind as an authorized global distributor of Rosenberger products. It also authorizes Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), the mil-aero division of Heilind, to distribute the manufacturer’s products in the Americas. Heilind and ICC will offer Rosenberger’s full […]
Differential pressure transmitters are quickly configurable, require no calibration
Superior Sensor Technology today announced the HS Series, an advanced family of differential pressure transmitter (DPT) subsystems that offer engineers a flexible, accurate and easily configurable DPT design solution for HVAC and industrial air handling systems. The HS Series is a DPT subsystem which includes the already popular performance features of the HV Series with additional […]
Analyzing different proximity sensor technologies
Utilized as a no-touch method to provide either precise distance measurement to an object or simple “there/not there” logic, proximity sensors span a wide range of technologies, each offering their own set of operating principles, advantages, and drawbacks. Some of the most commonly found technologies in portable or small embedded systems include ultrasonic, photoelectric, laser […]
Thin film haptic actuators create high-fidelity in a localized way
While piezoelectric haptic solutions are found in many applications, they are often large and heavy, thus shaking the entire device. KEMET’s new piezoelectric polymer film haptic actuators are thin (150 µm), flexible and conformable devices made from a proprietary, patent-protected paper-thin material, an electro-active polymer film, that enables piezoelectric effects to mimic the sense of […]
An overview of absolute encoder communication protocols
Depending on the application, a controller or variable-speed electric-motor drive may need to measure any combination of rotor speed, position, and direction. Absolute encoders are a popular motion control choice with their ability to determine rotor position immediately at power on, while also being able to keep track of position during sudden power losses. With […]
Understanding the MIL-STD-1553B bus
by Duane Teachout, Product Manager, Cinch Connectivity Solutions Despite being over 50 years old, the MIL-STD-1553B bus is still widely used, which is probably because it is really good at its job. If you’re new to the standard, read on to learn more about its features, the terminology used and how to get the most […]
Women in Power – IEEE Power in Energy Society Award Nominations
The IEEE PES Women in Power Committee is created to foster a more diverse leadership by supporting career advancement, networking and education of women in the electric power and energy industry. One important way this mission is supported is through the formal recognition of a worthy female member of this community. The IEEE PES Wanda…
Women in Engineering: Dr. Amy Wang
Huayan Amy Wang is a world-class technologist and the co-founder and VP Systems at Cogniac, a provider of an enterprise-class software system for automating visual inspection tasks. Prior to Cogniac, Dr. Wang was the Wireless System Performance Lead at Ruckus Wireless, where she applied advanced machine learning algorithms such as reinforcement learning in wireless communications.…
4 to 20 mA current loops made easy
A 4-20 mA current loop is a very common method to convey the sensor data acquired for analog sensor data transmission. Sensors or transducers are usually designed to measure a range of values of the measured parameter, known as the measurand. The measureand value must be converted to current within the measuring device so that […]
Women in Engineering: MS exec follows her star path to engineering and AI
Ms. Sophia Velastegui’s love for science and technology started at an early age. Like many of us, watching Star Trek and appreciating the references to science and engineering became a seed that was sown to later sprout into a career in technology. For Sophia, it was the Heinsenberg compensator for the Transporter. Her curiosity was peaked…
The Society of Women Engineers’ WE20 going on now through November 13th – virtually
The Society of Women Engineers’ WE20 is now a two-week virtual conference and career fair going now being held November 2-13, 2020. WE20 provides a platform for women in engineering to gather with like-minded peers, share innovative ideas, make connections for career advancement and ultimately make strides in recruiting more women in engineering. “Based on…
Electronics that operate in cryogenic cold
The first part of this FAQ series looked at “electronics that operate in extreme heat” (up to 800°C). This FAQ delves into the opposite end of the temperature spectrum and heads toward absolute zero. There are several existing cryogenic electronics applications, including superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) for measuring extremely subtle magnetic fields, microwave preamplification, […]
Addressing the gender gap for women in STEM head-on: Three steps to building an inclusive culture
By Marisa Vitamvas, Delivery Manager, Sciences at EASi Although women have made great strides in the workforce, it is no secret that inequality persists when it comes to jobs. Unfortunately, when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math fields where women account for only 28% of employees, this is hardly a new topic of…
What are the evolving semiconductor technologies for modern telehealth applications?
by Sanjay Pithadia, System Engineer, Medical Sector, System Engineering, and Marketing atTexas Instruments Health care continues to evolve toward self-treatment and away from in-person appointments. In addition to helping reduce physical contact, new technologies have given the general population unprecedented access to health care tools for self-monitoring and remote treatments. Whether it’s providing mobility to […]