On Sep 13-15, I attended the Darnell Power Forum in Chicago and gave a presentation on Circuit Protection Considerations for LED Lighting. The forum comprised power supply OEMs, Smart Grid participants, Energy Harvesting Companies and Semiconductor manufacturers. Keep reading…
This Tech Tip describes a coordinated circuit protection solution for an automotive networking application utilizing the byteflight protocol. Components that make up the network, such as the microprocessor, byteflight controller, and optical transceivers, are susceptible to damage caused by spikes on the power supply and reverse voltages. Keep reading…
The Smart Grid and Home Area Network concepts promise to help make consumers more aware of their energy use and reduce their power consumption, as well as improve the reliability and efficiency of power delivery.
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Darnell’s Power Forum is an international forum for discussions broadly focused on power management, energy efficiency, advanced components, energy storage, smart grid innovations and more. It will be held from September 13th to 15th in Chicago, Illinois. Keep reading…
As automobile electronics become more sophisticated, so does the vehicle’s electric system. Today’s passenger compartments have a great many more electrical sources in the dashboard, seats, doors, headliner and floorboard than are found in older vehicles. Keep reading…
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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It’s a love/hate relationship. The superabundance of techie gadgetry at your fingertips makes your heart sing, but the hectic search to find the right charger to fit your cell phone, PDA, or other handheld device makes you want to call it quits. Keep reading…
Can cosmic rays affect terrestrial electronic systems? Yes, indeed. Could they be the cause of sudden, unintended acceleration in automobiles? It’s possible. Because today’s vehicles rely less on mechanical systems and more on sophisticated electronic microcontrollers to govern basic functions – such as braking and speed – some scientists say they are more vulnerable to cosmic ray upsets. Keep reading…
As a global leader in the circuit protection industry, Tyco Electronics has technology that is frequently copied and has occasionally appeared on the gray market. For years we have cautioned our OEM customers that counterfeit circuit protection devices may not conform to our specifications and their use may result in equipment failure, safety hazards and potential financial loss.
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The California Energy Commission formally adopted regulations on November 18, 2009 on how much power televisions can consume in California beginning in 2011, with stricter standards to take effect in 2013. This does not bode well for power-hungry plasma HDTVs. Keep reading…