The Value of PCB Manufacturing Quality During Prototype: You Get More Than You Pay For
In a recent research document, Michelle Boucher, from The Aberdeen Group, writes: “The number of engineering changes is also a top challenge of PCB design. A strategy that enables designers to obtain early insight into behavior, allows them to catch problems earlier in the process. It also makes it easier to look for opportunities to take cost out of the PCB.” –... Read More
Find more space in your control panel
Tap rules for molded-case circuit breakers: adhering to UL® Standard 508A, NEC® Section 409 Learn how to apply multiple branches and multi-wire terminals with circuit breakers in industrial control panels in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories® (UL® ) standard 508A and the National Electrical Code® (NEC® ), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®... Read More
Using Stencils to Simplify the Printed Circuit Board Assembly Process
The process of creating a prototype circuit board requires multiple phases and a large number of steps. The process starts with the specification of the design, then proceeds through electrical design (often done with a schematic or similar symbolic notation), into the physical design (layout), manufacture of the printed circuit boards themselves, and culminates in the assembly... Read More
Why Building the Smart Grid Will be a Long-Term Project
The smart grid faces a variety of converging challenges that set its future growth apart from past rapid infrastructure developments such as the telecom and information technology industries. In conjunction with the IEEE Technology Time Machine conference in Hong Kong, the following white paper takes a realistic look at the smart grid implementation time-line over... Read More
Dual Line Display Meter Model PAX2A Spec Sheet
PAX2A—the next generation DeviceNet, and Profibus in panel meters. From its dual line display to its universal functionality, the PAX2A is packed full of features that set it apart from any other panel meter. The input, total, min., max. or setpoints can be displayed on the 0.7″ high 6-digit main LCD display. The main display also offers three programmable, easyto- read... Read More
Selecting a Switch
While the electromechanical switch is one of the last components designed in a circuit, selecting the right switch is an essential part of designing any control panel or electronic device. It is imperative for designers to understand the options available when selecting a switch in order to specify the most suitable switch for each application. Click here to download this white... Read More
The Greening of the Switch
All the talk about “going green” over the past few years has had a huge affect on how design engineers develop new products. Beginning in the early part of this century with the RoHS directive, green initiatives have impacted nearly every aspect of designs – particularly in electronics and industrial applications. Click here to download this white paper Read More
Save Space and Costs with Today’s Compact Panel Meters Featuring Versatile Control Options CUB5 White Paper
Panel meter development has remained relatively static the last few years, often consisting of no more than your average spin-off product releases. With the overall market focusing on new products with more advanced capabilities, many companies are hesitant to invest money into products, such as panel meters, that don’t fit into areas of extreme growth or necessarily promise... Read More
Buying A Vision System – 10 Questions You Must Ask
With so many vision systems available today, it can be a daunting task trying to figure out which one is right for your particular application. Simply finding a system that can perform the necessary vision tasks is not enough; there are several other factors that need to be considered to ensure a successful deployment. These include: • Variations in lighting conditions • Networking... Read More
