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Investigate Degradation of Die-Attach Material in IGBTs Using Power Cycling Tests
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12 Key Considerations in Enclosure Thermal Design… A High-Level ‘How To’ Guide
A natural focus when designing an electronics product is, well the electronics. The electronics itself however, needs to work within some kind of enclosure, be it a standardized rack system, or a … [Read more...] about 12 Key Considerations in Enclosure Thermal Design… A High-Level ‘How To’ Guide
10 Tips for Predicting Component Temperatures… A High-Level ‘How To’ Guide
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Accelerated testing and failure diagnosis of high power semiconductors
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10 Tips for Streamlining PCB Thermal Design… A High-Level ‘How To’ Guide
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CAD & the Need for Design Flexibility
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Specifying rolled threads to eliminate galling in custom machined parts
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Developing Effective Design Strategies for Today’s Wearable Devices: Key Factors Driving the Market
We know that wearable devices are to improve one’s way of life, but will your design be the one adopted by the masses? This first in a series of three whitepapers sets the foundation by addressing the … [Read more...] about Developing Effective Design Strategies for Today’s Wearable Devices: Key Factors Driving the Market
Developing Effective Design Strategies for Today’s Wearable Devices: Power Management
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