Laser distance sensors have strengths and weaknesses on different surfaces. Working with rough, reflective, and uneven surfaces can create some challenges with laser-point sensing technologies. Click below to read about the advantages of laser-line distance measurement in more difficult … [Read more...]
Inertial sensors eMagazine: Get the facts on system guidelines and more
The military demands precision and accuracy in every application, from inertial compass systems and advanced acoustic sensors to laser targeting technology. This eMagazine details guidelines for: • Inertial system operation • What to ask potential partners • Product lifecycle … [Read more...]
Streamlining PCB Assembly and Test NPI with Shared Component Libraries
This white paper describes a technological implementation of component libraries, classification systems, and rules that support DFA and assembly-line setup portability. … [Read more...]
Adding Smart Wireless Connectivity to an LED Bulb
In this whitepaper we take a look at some of the automated and smart lighting solutions entering the consumer market and how bringing the latest low-power MCUs, wireless technologies, and mesh networking standards to your connected home applications can speed up development. We’ll also look at … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Boggled with Automotive Option Complexity
This white paper describes an approach combining system capture tools with platform tools to work together in optimizing the context of the whole and not in the context of the contributions to the whole, and about developing early forecasts of the costs associated with the design. The explosion … [Read more...]
The Evolution of the Membrane Switch
What do device developers and design engineers need to know about membrane keypads and touch pads Invented over 30 years ago, membrane keyboards and switches were at first ridiculed as a low-cost but unreliable input technology. However, after decades of improvements, the membrane switch has now … [Read more...]
The Material Effects of Laser Energy
Using modern laser systems for the depanelization of circuit boards can create some challenges for the production engineer when it is compared to traditional mechanical singulation methods. Understanding the effects of the laser energy to the substrate material properly is essential in order to … [Read more...]
PWR Power Measurement Application
Here are a few things you can do with the Power Measurement Application: Measure switching loss and conduction loss at the switching device (to help improve efficiency). Analyze dI/dt and dV/dt slew rate (for reliable operation). … [Read more...]
Case Study: DYNAJET UHP 220 – CANect® Wi-Fi
DYNAJET, of Nürtingen, Germany, approached HED for electronics that would enable new user functionality in their premium class ultrahigh-pressure cleaner. The Challenge: Increase equipment usability, up-time, operator safety and serviceability. DYNAJET needed a control solution that delivered … [Read more...]
New demands on DC link power capacitors
Due to the continuous development of power electronics following the trends of miniaturization, increase of reliability, and improvement of efficiency, concrete demands on electronic components are claimed. Since new technologies and materials for semiconductors were successful introduced in the … [Read more...]
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