Battery contacts: An underappreciated challenge
There's an aspect of batteries which doesn't have the glamour that these electrochemical energy-storage units have: their physical contacts and…
NEMA receptacles 5-15R with expanded IDC options
The NR010 and NR020 series have an operating temperature range of -25°C to 150°C in response to the power needs…
Fractured wires and automotive safety
Fracturing is an insidious phenomenon to be aware of with stranded wires.
Digi-Key’s 13th Annual DigiWish Giveaway and Holiday Gift Guide now live
Digi-Key has launched its 13th annual DigiWish Giveaway and 2021 Holiday Gift Guide.
The diode and the drop test
Semiconductor stress isn't always electrical. No matter their size, semiconductor devices don't like mechanical stress either. Sometimes, one does need…
SCHURTER thermal fuse features low tripping temperature
SCHURTER's RTS thermal fuse is getting a new variant with a tripping temperature of >175°C.
Digi-Key launches “Supply Chain Transformed” video series
Digi-Key Electronics has a new video series that follows the journey of components across the supply chain.
Thermal time constant versus specific heat
If we know the specific heat capacity of a particular thing, we can make an estimate of the time constant…
Tanaka develops brazing filler metal/copper composite material for power devices
Tanaka has developed an active brazing filler metal/copper composite material that can be used as next-generation heat sinks for power…
Mouser named e-catalog distributor of the year by Molex
Mouser Electronics Inc. has received the e-Catalog Distributor of the Year award for Americas, Asia, and Europe, from Molex.