Clearing the Static: The importance of ESD audits 26 October 2022, Actum Group
An ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) audit is the first step in establishing an effective static control programme in the workplace. Before investing capital into new equipment, an ESD audit will help identify ...
Tiny eFuse with multiple protection modes 26 October 2022, Altron Arrow Texas Instruments’ TPS25981xx family of eFuses is a highly integrated circuit protection and power management solution that provides protection from 2,7 to 16 V with a low on-resistance of only 6 mO.
USB 2.0 port isolators 26 October 2022, RS South Africa The ADuM4165/ADuM41661 are USB 2.0 port isolators, utilising Analog Devices iCoupler technology to dynamically support all USB 2.0 data rates up to 480 Mbps (high speed).
7,5 kV dual-channel LVDS Gigabit isolator 26 October 2022, Altron Arrow The ADN4620/ADN4621 are dual-channel, signal isolated, low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) buffers that operate up to 2,5 Gbps.
The importance of surge protection 28 September 2022, RS South Africa Transient overvoltage protection should be provided wherever there is a risk that overvoltage could lead to injury or the interruption of commercial business, industrial activity, or public services.
ESD protection diodes with EMI filtering 31 August 2022, EBV Electrolink Vishay has released a new series of ESD protection diodes with EMI filtering in an ultra-compact chip-level package.
Compact varistors offer surge capability of 6000 A 27 July 2022, Electrocomp TDK has released the new EPCOS B72314S2* series of leaded disk varistors which cover a wide operating voltage range of 175 VRMS to 625 VRMS.
Clearing the Static: ESD wrist straps 27 July 2022, Actum Electronics The human body is the primary source of electrostatic charge generation. In order to control and reduce static charge build-up and prevent electrostatic discharges (ESD) at an electronic equipment facility, we use grounding systems to ensure that all components are at the same electrical potential.
Clearing the Static: ESD Flooring 29 June 2022, Actum Group Altico’s ESD flooring has been specially engineered to facilitate a uniform flow of static electricity directly to a ground point.
Clearing the Static: Three steps to a dry ESD packaging system 26 April 2022, Actum Group
To protect PCBs from both ESD and moisture, they should be stored in a vacuum-sealed moisture barrier bag. To complete a dry-packaging system, desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards should be ...
Clearing the Static: Complete ESD solutions for EPAs 28 February 2022, Actum Group An electrostatic protected area (EPA) is a designated area where static is controlled under strict regulations. At Actum Group, we advise that EPAs should be viewed and completed as a whole project and ...
Variety of EMI shielding products 28 February 2022, TRX Electronics Laird Performance Materials offers customised, robust protection from harmful performance-draining EMI (electromagnetic interference). Its broad range of shielding products can be tailored to any application, ...
Port protection IC for MCUs tailored to USB-C dual-role power 24 November 2021, Future Electronics The STMicroelectronics TCPP03-M20 USB Type-C port protection IC is tailored for Dual-Role Power (DRP) applications, simplifying the design of products that can act as a power source for connected devices ...
EMC solutions for demanding applications 24 November 2021, TRX Electronics Available from local TTI distributor, TRX Electronics, is Schurter’s wide range of standard products ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Products include single- and three-phase line filters ...
EMI filter for space-sensitive designs 24 November 2021, Altron Arrow Engineered as a dual-channel filter array, the VEMI256A-SD2 two-channel EMI filter from Vishay Intertechnology helps suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) ...
Clearing the Static: ESD training and compliance in the workplace 24 November 2021, Actum Group
ESD (electrostatic discharge) can change the electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device by degrading or destroying it entirely. ESD can potentially damage electronic systems, causing equipment ...
Lightning current protection for four-conductor systems 27 October 2021, Phoenix Contact The Termitrab complete product family from Phoenix Contact provides narrow surge protective devices for measurement and control technology. With immediate effect, the TTC-6P-4… protective devices for ...