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Circuit Protection Devices That Ensure the Safety and Reliability of Electrical Circuits

Every electrical engineer charged with the responsibility of designing and building electrical systems must ensure that they are reliable, safe, and durable. But sometimes, things could go awry: burnt PCBs and components, static shocks, and tripped circuit breakers are just some of the myriad technical issues that come from inadequate circuit protection.

one year ago by Sam Holland

Right to Repair Electronics is Essential to Product Design

The conversation around the right to repair has always been contemptuous, often pitting consumers against companies. Though international electronics brands are household names, they often lack meaningful brick-and-mortar presences in many countries.

one year ago by Tyler Charboneau

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-DPSLLCK1 Evaluation Kit for Power Conversion Needs

The STEVAL-DPSLLCK1, by STMicroelectronics, is a 3-kilowatt isolated full bridge logical link control (LLC) DC-DC resonant converter that turns 375V–425V to 48V, and a maximum current of 62.5A.

one year ago by Sam Holland

The Major Differences in Electrical Standards Between the U.S. and Europe

Working on an electrical engineering project for a country other than the one you were educated in is going to be a major challenge—especially when you consider that almost every country in Europe has its own version of electrical standards and codes.

one year ago by Sam Holland

A Guide to Basic Electronic Test Equipment for Electrical Engineers

Testing is a vital aspect of design and production for electromechanical devices. The need to verify, simulate, or monitor the behaviour of individual components and overall electric circuits exists to ensure the stability and reliability of the final products. Testing is also essential for troubleshooting faults in electronics after production.

one year ago by Sam Holland

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The Importance of Mentorship for Electrical Engineers

For engineering, there are common techniques that recruiters use to weed out candidate applications. They try to find candidates that will fit well within the job role, of course—but also the team, and the company culture. It’s a threefold test.

one year ago by Biljana Ognenova

Cal Test CT4140A 4mm Fuse Adapter Prioritises User and Electrical Safety Measures

Cal Test Electronics has unveiled a new 4mm fuse adapter, setting their sights on ultimate flexibility and electrical safety. The CT4140A is designed to accommodate a variety of electrical applications, delivering on its potential as an essential tool for engineers.

one year ago by Tyler Charboneau

How Much Time Do Electrical Engineers Spend on Testing and Inspection?

Virtually every residential building, facility, or industrial plant requires myriad electrical systems to run various processes. This calls for extensive testing and inspection to ensure the reliability of assets and user safety.

one year ago by Sam Holland

STMicroelectronics’ X-NUCLEO-IKS01A3 MEMS and Environmental Sensor Evaluation Board

STMicroelectronics’ X-NUCLEO-IKS01A3 micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) and environmental sensor evaluation board is a miniature micro-mechatronic device designed for a broad range of sensor applications, as well as for prototyping and product evaluation.

one year ago by Sam Holland

The Impact of Semiconductor Reliability in Automotive Applications

Reliability is emerging as a top priority for safety-critical and cost-intensive automotive applications, which require components with zero failure rates throughout each vehicle's lifetime.

one year ago by Sam Holland

SLF3x Series Low Liquid Flow Rate Sensors From Sensirion

The SLF3x series of bidirectional liquid flow sensors from Swiss sensor specialists Sensirion offer high reliability and excellent connectivity at a reasonable price.

about 2 years ago by David Rutland

Strategies for Minimising Electromagnetic Interference in Electronic Systems

Electromagnetic interference (EMI), aka 'electrical noise', is one of the most common problems observed in a variety of electrical and electronic circuits. Any kind of circuit that carries rapidly-changing electric currents is prone to electromagnetic (EM) disturbances via stray EM fields.

about 2 years ago by Sam Holland

Siemens’ PAVE360 Platform for Advanced Testing of Autonomous Vehicles

Siemens' PAVE360 program is designed to speed up the development and evaluation of autonomous vehicles. This new platform allows developers to test autonomous vehicle systems and other electronic components in an entirely virtual environment.

about 2 years ago by Ingrid Fadelli

Determining the Proper Use of Low and High Voltage in Electrical Applications

To deliver on the promises of 5G, electronics manufacturers need to produce new components to support 5G networks. The next generation network needs to be faster, more reliable, and more secure than its predecessors.

2 years ago by Sam Holland

Are Electronics Manufacturers Ready for 5G Implementation?

To deliver on 5G’s promises, electronics manufacturers need to produce new components to support 5G networks. The next generation network needs to be faster, more reliable and more secure than its predecessors.

2 years ago by Lianne Frith

Getting Familiar with 5G: What Is It Exactly and How Does It Work?

The anticipation of the arrival of 5G is growing by the day, with the first 5G-enabled smartphone expected to reach consumers this year.

2 years ago by Lianne Frith

What Sets ABET Accredited Engineering University Programmes Apart?

Is formal accreditation mandatory for engineering programmes? Does it really help students to find work more easily than those that have studied at a non-accredited institution? We analyse the various aspects of ABET accreditation in detail.

2 years ago by Sam Holland

Do We Need Speed Limiters? European Union Requires Speed-limiting for All Vehicles by 2022

Despite claims that driving at below average speeds increases the risk of accidents because drivers lose focus, speed is still a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents.

2 years ago by Biljana Ognenova

Common Questions That Come Up in EE-related Job Interviews

In the electrical engineering field, like any other, a job applicant can face specific challenges when trying to stand out to recruiters.

2 years ago by Sam Holland

Advancing IoT Development with SiTime MEMS Oscillators

AEL Crystals, the UK’s largest supplier of frequency control components, has recently added MEMS oscillators from SiTime Inc. to their IoT range.

2 years ago by Gaber Intihar

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