current sensing

Apply Smart Current Sensing and Monitoring Technologies

How to Apply Smart Current sensing? We are surrounded by electrical appliances everywhere; refrigerators, smartphones, tablets, TVs among others. They all demand different amounts of power so as to function. Exposure to too much power is certain to damage these

Why USB Type-C Circuit Protection is Vital

The USB type C</h2> USB C is rapidly gaining traction with many smartphone manufacturers incorporating into their products. Its major appeal is the fact that it can deliver up to 100 watts (5A, 20v) which makes it a very convenient

current sensing

Current Sensors: Effective High Power Isolated Current Sensors

Current Sensing In power-related applications, it is very important to know the amount of current flowing through the conductor. There are many ways of measuring current hence it is important to understand each one of them so that you make

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Mesh Networking: Bluetooth 5 Mesh Networking to Advance IoT

Bluetooth 5: Going faster and further When Bluetooth Special Group (SIG) released Bluetooth 5 last year, it was clear that their intentions were to improve the distance covered, speed and throughput of Bluetooth Low Energy. True to this intention, Bluetooth

MOSFET in Motor Design

BLDC Motor: Power Loss and Optimized MOSFET Selection

Brushless DC motors From PCs to drones, the Brushless DC (BLDC) motor has become a preferred choice and it is for a good reason, BLDC motors are more efficient and exhibit higher power density than their brushed counterparts. BLDC motors

UNDERSTANDING CONNECTORS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS

Connectors There are numerous types of connectors that can be used for a wide range of applications. Some can be used where a single connection is required while others can be used where a huge number of connections are required.

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How to Choose an Arduino Shield

The king of prototyping Arduino is arguably the most popular microcontroller that allows engineers, scholars, and designers to quickly prototype projects. It is an open-source platform consisting of both physical programmable circuit and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that runs

BLDC Motor

An Introduction to Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motors

  The growing popularity Has your phone vibrated today? Well then, you just experienced a brushless DC (BLDC) motor in action. BLDC motors are synchronous motors that are powered by direct current through a drive module or controller. BLDC motors

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LED Lighting for Commercial Applications

From our homes to our offices Light-emitting diode (LED) is increasingly becoming the popular choice of lighting in both homes and commercial premises. This rapidly growing popularity is no surprise as LEDs have proven to be more efficient and long-lasting

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Low TCR Resistors for Current Sensing

Accurate current sensing for better power efficiency There is a global push to ensure electronic circuits to become more efficient so as to cumulatively reduce carbon emissions.  Circuit designers and system operators need to understand the level of current through