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Capaciticectomy? Sounds Awfully Painful! In partnership with Analog Devices
There are a variety of things that could be wrong with the "circuits," but most likely there is nothing intrinsically wrong with the amplifier. With many high performance amplifiers, however you need to pay close attention to layout and bypassing. If ignored, you and your circuit could feel a little ill. Read More
Engineering Concept Conduit In partnership with Digi-Key
Welcome to Engineering Concept Conduit, this site takes a look at the engineering challenges your peers faced and examines the components that solved those challenges. Find out how this translates to a concept you can implement immediately. Our first video features the functionality of the Omnimouse. Read More
Partnering with Iowa State's Institute for Physical Research and Technology In partnership with Groschopp Inc.
Groschopp Inc. engineers and manufactures customized, high-reliability fractional horsepower electric motors and gear motors for some of the world's most demanding Original Equipment Manufacturers. Find out why the company has turned to IPRT Company Assistance to help it maintain its reputation for products of the highest quality. Read More
Design Tips For Engineers: The Finishing Touch In partnership with Hydro Aluminum
Numerous finish options are available for aluminum extrusions and selecting a surface finish of an extruded component can be a critical design decision. During the extrusion process, a corrosion-resistant film forms on the surface that provides a durable protective barrier. Read More
Sensorless Field Oriented (FOC) Control for AC Induction Motors In partnership with Microchip Technology Inc.
The requirement of low-cost, low-maintenance, robust electrical motors have resulted in the emergence of the AC Induction Motor (ACIM) as the industry leader. Learn how to apply sensorless field-oriented control of induction motors using a dsPIC(R) Digital Signal Controller (DSC) from Microchip Technology. Read More
Lean Thinking Drives Assembly Innovation In partnership with Tinnerman
When a large Midwestern building manufacturer had a strong need to improve the way their product was assembled their thoughts immediately turned to the unfortunate potential for increased cost in solving their problem. Find out how Tinnerman helped create a cost effective fastening solution. Read More
Light Matters: Systems Level Approach to HBLED illumination applications In partnership with Avnet
It's good practice to apply a systems-level approach to high-brightness LED (HBLED) illumination applications. Minimally, the system includes the optical, thermal and electrical characteristics of the of the HBLED, the lens (if any) which is built-in to its package, secondary optics such as external plastic lenses/reflectors to direct the light as your application requires and power driver electronics. Read More
Improve Innovation & Time-to-Market In partnership with Dassault ENOVIA
Speed your innovation. Capture the "voice of the customer" and translate customers requests into user requirements that define new products. Find out why the new ENOVIA Requirements Management solution enables organizations to improve their overall global requirements management process. Read More