Monthly Archives: March 2021

This article covers Loads up into the range of a few 100W. Loads in the kW-realm are a different animal which are not discussed here and today. Variable Power Resistors When testing any type of power source the traditional approach was to use a variable power resistor.The functionality of these ...

Technokrat is a young company founded by four electrical engineering graduates, providing a fresh and agile approach to development, product design, manufacturing and consulting. As a partner, Computer Controls supports Technokrat by making Test Equipment affordable, even as an initial investment. ...

When designing a grid powered product, you should consider various points that can impact the behavior of your product or even the grid.A short list of some possible misbehaviors:Strange behaving engines Humming False speeds Flickering displays Misbehaving AC/DC converters Phase shifting ...

Modern multi-channel power supplies offer the possibility to couple two channels in series or in parallel to double the output voltage or the output current.This feature is very useful in cases where you have to power a device under test which requires more voltage or current than one of the ...

Longevity of battery-driven IoT devices is crucial especially for the users of these devices. Just put yourself in their shoes. Recharging a wearable device, whether it is a hearing-aid, fitness tracker, or a gadget is annoying. Or even worse, a tracking device for valuable or sensitive goods ...

By removing the tangle of wires, true-wireless earbuds truly give users the flexibility that comes with being unencumbered by cords. When designing true-wireless earbuds, you might find that their unique features - small size, high reliability, fast and efficient battery charging - are also among ...

It’s common for today’s vehicles to feature multiple cameras that, combined with other advanced sensors such as radar and LiDAR, support safety features like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This fusion of sensors detects blind spots, pedestrians, street lanes and more.In fact, some ...

Fixed Virtual Platforms (FVP) are simulation models used by engineers for software development before the equipment is delivered. FVP are designed to emulate the work of a complete system, just as if it was physically connected to the programming environment. The simulation models are developed and ...

Modern electronic products operate at higher frequencies, have increased functionality, and have densely populated PCBs. On effect thereof are lower supply voltages, commonly 3.3, 1.8, 1.5 and even 1.1 V DC. All these DC voltages have tighter tolerance compared to previous product generations.Such ...

Counterfeiting happens, and it’s always bad news for consumers and businesses alike. Consumers pay good money for products that may be lacking in quality, while businesses lose out on revenue. Putting in hours of effort and ingenuity into designing a product, only to find cheaper copycats on the ...

Numerous communications service providers (CSPs) across the globe have embarked on a digital transformation journey. Their primary goal? To drive automation and reduce costs while continuing to provide innovative offerings to their customers. But to reach these goals and achieve the desired level ...

“Good historians, whether they think about it or not, have the future in their bones,” said renowned twentieth century British academic and theorist EH Carr. “Besides the question ‘Why?’ the historian also asks the question ‘Whither?’ ” So, this may also apply to network automation ...