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Microscopy method appraises photovoltaic materials
The tool uses terahertz waves to collect data on the photonic properties and degradation processes of material samples.
New highly conformable and high heat conducting gel pads
The thermal interface material is well-suited for environments with operating temperatures ranging from -40° C to 150° C.
Satellite signals inform water level sensor
The sensor sports an antenna connected to a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and continuously receives GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System signals to measure river water levels.
VPT introduces VSC series of space COTS converters
DC-to-DC power converters change a DC input voltage into output voltages of different voltage.
System helps solar panels keep their cool
An underground, single-phase, closed-loop heat exchanger circuit acts as a natural heat sink and prevents overheating of photovoltaic components.
Micro-D gaskets designed for MIL-DTL 83513 connectors
These gaskets eliminate any unwanted gaps between the connector and I/O surface points and offer a shielding effectiveness of 80 dB to115 dB.
NASA tool detects methane super-emitters from space
NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT), initially designed to understand the relationship between airborne dust and the climate, was installed on the International Space Station where it detected more than 50 methane plumes from oilfields and oil and gas infrastructure, waste processing and agricultural sectors.
4 top design challenges in thermal management systems
Thermal management may be one of the most important design factors in electric vehicle systems.
First industrial wastewater reclamation plant for chip fabs
The chip industry's first reclaimed water plant is now serving semiconductor manufacturing processes at the TSMC facility in southern Taiwan.
Back to the basics in rotating contact potentiometers
Rotary contact potentiometers are used to obtain adjustable supply voltage in frequency attenuation and volume control applications (or audio control devices).
Sensitive optical sensing tool for medical, industrial use
The design combines the advantages of the two types of interferometers currently available, making it both compact and highly sensitive.
Air conditioning 101: Basics, working principle and sizing calculations
There are several factors an engineer must consider before choosing an air conditioning unit for a particular application.
Wide range of UL recognized DC-UPS products
The 4-in-1 power supply, battery charger, battery care module and backup module.
Introducing Trigger covert, under-dash multi-band antennas
Trigger covert, under-dash multi-band antennas cover LTE, Wi-Fi and GNSS.
Anritsu debuts single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution supporting 70 kHz to 220 GHz
Anritsu is enhancing its VectorStar vector network analyzer (VNA) family with spectrum analysis capability to create the world’s first single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution that supports 70 kHz to 220 GHz.
Robot Lab to help build missile warning satellites
The geostationary Next-Gen OPIR satellites will be operated by the U.S. Space Force and designed to offer an early warning system for incoming ballistic or tactical missiles launched from anywhere in the world.
James Webb snaps its first exoplanet view from afar
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first direct image of a planet outside Earth's solar system.
Design principles and checklist for Hall effect sensors
Commutation sensor — Precision motor timing device to control electronic commutation.
How this new Renault EV keeps its cool
The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric vehicle (EV) is engineered with a new oil cooling system for the wound rotor synchronous motor.
Smith Systems Inc. offers superior sensor performance without today’s manufacturing hassles
The transportation industry requires precision sensors that can be used in tight control loops to accurately adjust throttle and braking controls.