As we discussed in a companion article on this subject, ESD is the rapid release of a static electricity charge from one object to another object on its path to ground. This discharge of electrical force can cause significant damage to electronic components that ma... Read More

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the sudden release of static electrical energy from an object to ground, between two objects, or between an object and a person. As long as different electrostatic potential exists between two conductive bodies, a discharge can occu... Read More

We should note, up front, that this article is meant purely for broad information purposes and is not legal advice. You should always consult the appropriate legal professionals for guidance related to your own unique product development situation.

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Technical engineering software packages for electrical (or electronic) engineers are many and varied, filling a variety of functional needs. The difference among brands that target the same function is largely in the features bundled into the product. Like going to... Read More

We should begin this discussion with a disclaimer. Blockchain, the distributed database technology frequently associated with cryptocurrency, is a quickly evolving area. From its initial applications in finance and banking, it has bloomed into science, healthcare, ... Read More

The short answer to this question is that if your products or component parts will not be sold in Europe, then the RoHS directive may notRead More

The lure of using electric vehicles (EVs) for transportation is based on both smart publicity and solid fact.  EVs have gone through a fairly rapid transformation in the last decade. Industry investment, research & development, and creative marketing have ... Read More

Digital technology has revolutionized the field of electrical engineering. Whether you're specializing in circuits, electromagnetics, control systems, or communications, knowing at least one high-level programming language is now a prerequisite. But with an array o... Read More

Before we tackle this question, we should begin with several definitions. These days you often see hardware parts or components or even systems being marketed as MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, or even MILITARY GRADE. Other than implying a sense of ruggedness, just what do thes... Read More

As with most of our discussions about products and technology, we need to start with some background. In this case, what do we mean when we use the term “power supply”? A power supply, in the simplest sense, is a device that supplies electrical power to a load. It ... Read More