September 29, 2011

TE Circuit Protection at CEATEC 2011

Posted by Around the Circuit Blog Team

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CEATEC is one of the largest IT and electronics trade shows in Japan where hundreds of leading innovative companies gather to showcase their latest product and technology offerings. This year TE Connectivity will be showcasing the TE Copter which is a human powered helicopter capable of hovering about 10 feet in the air The TE Copter was built using nearly 100 different TE Connectivity products including some of our own circuit protection devices. By empowering the human body to lift above the melee the TE Copter symbolizes the strength of the Japanese people persevering though the Tsunami disaster. CEATEC 2011 will be held from October 4th – 8th at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan. You can find us at booth No. 8G86 in hall 8. Continue reading →

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September 26, 2011

TE Circuit Protection at Darnell’s Power Forum

Posted by Matt Williams

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It’s time for Darnell’s Power Forum. Every year the Darnell Group hosts this industry event where engineers and technologist alike gather to discuss the advancement of power technologies. This year’s theme is “Digital Power Technology, Innovations for the Smart Grid … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2011

The Circuit Protection Evolution – It’s All About Power

Posted by Faraz Hasan

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Power electronic devices are modules which transform and control electric energy into the rated current and voltage as required. Although every modern electronic application takes into account power management and control, this post will focus on consumer electronics and automotive applications. Continue reading →

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September 16, 2011

Circuit Protection FAQ: Can I use a PolySwitch device for overtemperature control?

Posted by Around the Circuit Blog Team

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Although primarily intended as an overcurrent protection device, the PolySwitch device can also be caused to trip by thermally linking it to a component or equipment that needs to be protected against overtemperature conditions – such as a motor. If the equipment temperature reaches the PolySwitch device’s switching temperature it will transition to its high impedance state, regardless of the current flowing through it. Continue reading →

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August 23, 2011

When Lightning Strikes

Posted by Huw Muncer

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When I took over the beat of a salesman for Africa little did I realized that part of my role would be governed by a force of nature – lightning. Africa, in general – and Southern Africa in particular—is one of the world’s hot spots for lightning storms, making protection against damage from lightning strikes of paramount concern for wireless telecoms.
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August 11, 2011

More on Smart Grid

Posted by Matt Williams

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For those of you who are interested in learning more about the features and benefits of Smart Grids here is an interesting video from Engineering TV discussing some of the benefits of a Smart Grid monitoring system. The video features Lee Teschler of Machine Design Magazine and Brian MacCleery of National Instruments.

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August 9, 2011

Is Anybody Building Telecom Equipment Anymore?

Posted by Barry Brents

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Anyone over the age of 15 should remember the horrible sound of a thousand angry crows screeching and scratching their talons on a chalkboard. I am not talking about real crows; I am talking about the sound of a dial-up modem establishing an internet connection. We were all happy to listen to that, because it meant a fountain of internet would soon be flowing into our computers. In those days, the telecom business was growing quickly because everyone wanted to get as much data as they could, and the only way to do it was through the phone lines. Continue reading →

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August 2, 2011

Low-Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) Microgrids – Becoming a Reality

Posted by Matt Williams

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To understand the distribution and delivery of DC (direct current) in microgrid applications, a useful analogy is to first think of how DC works at the printed circuit board (PCB) level. Direct current, although pico in nature, is distributed on the PCB in various voltages for different functions to power the components within the application. Now, imagine DC power distribution on a “higher” plane and you have the concept of DC distribution at the microgrid; either at the building or at room level, where it powers applications inside the premises. Continue reading →

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July 20, 2011

Wired For Speed – the New Face of the Electronics Salesman

Posted by Huw Muncer

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I have been a salesperson for the electronics industry for more than 20 years. During that time I’ve observed that not only has the industry itself been turned on its head, but that the manner of selling components has also changed dramatically. Continue reading →

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July 7, 2011

Is it Time to Kiss Your Desktop Goodbye?

Posted by Kedar Bhatawadekar

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Post-PC Devices are the new hot gadgets – and not always in a good way. The “Post-PC era,” a term coined by Steve Jobs when marketing the iPad device, is slowly allowing consumers to make an apples-to-apples comparison between two separate market segments, namely the one comprising PCs such as desktops, notebooks, and netbooks to the other comprising Post-PC devices, which include everything from high-end cell phones and smartphones to e-readers and tablets. Continue reading →

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