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Thermal Runaway: Hot Topic in Power Electronic System Designs
Growing demand for electronics that can operate in harsh environments such as under-hood automotive systems and rugged industrial applications is fueling a trend toward new materials and more efficient power components. Continue reading
New Circuit Protection Technologies Announced at electronica 2010
Tyco Electronics released two innovative circuit protection solutions for high discharge Li-Ion batteries and power electronics in rugged environment market segments: MHP (Metal Hybrid PPTC) and RTP (Reflowable Thermal Protection) devices. Continue reading
The electronica Power Load
As I look around the exhibit floor at electronica I can’t help but ponder how much current is coursing through the long, carpet covered cables that power the multimedia intensive exhibits and all those lights – many of them being LED spots. Just right here in these long and huge halls, we have so many electrical and electronics circuits helping make our lives comfortable and exciting. Continue reading
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Comfort shoes required. electronica 2010!
Having proper foot attire is one of the most overlooked items when preparing for electronica. With its long exhibition halls and numerous alleys to walk, electronica doubles as a track field for thousands of electronics enthusiasts. Continue reading
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New Circuit Protection Solutions to Launch at electronica
electronica 2010, the world’s leading trade fair for components, systems and applications will be held November 9 – 12 in Munich, Germany. Conferences, forums and panel discussions will focus on the latest trends and technologies in the electronics industry.
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Back to Basics: Circuit Protection University
From electrical basics to detailed descriptions of circuit protection strategies, Circuit Protection University offers a suite of practical tutorials and webinars. Continue reading
Let This Be a Lesson: University Researchers Hack Automotive Electronics
Last month a group of researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Washington in Seattle presented a paper describing how they successfully infiltrated a vehicle’s control system. In late 2009, they hacked into a test car’s electronic braking system and prevented a test driver from braking the moving vehicle. Continue reading
Vehicle Manufacturers Try to Lighten Up
Approximately one-third of a passenger vehicle’s total fuel consumption depends on its weight, and according to industry estimates, fuel efficiency increases by 6-8% for every 10% drop in vehicle weight. This fact, combined with stricter regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, has automakers examining every facet of the vehicle – from chassis, wheels and windshields to seating and headliner materials – in search of lighter, more cost-effective components. Continue reading