10 considerations when choosing the right sensor for hazardous environments
How to hedge sensing and control systems for hazardous environments The production and manufacturing demands of 21st-century global commerce are increasing at an astonishing rate, creating industrial challenges that depend on sensors for absolution. The trifecta of 24-hour global production demands, reliable real-time asset monitoring,…
10 common electrical symbols found on electrical schematic diagrams
These electrical symbols might look like nonsense to the layman, but they provide a ton of information to the EE. An electrical schematic diagram might look like a nonsensical drawing to the layman, but to the electrical engineer, it’s a high-level documentation that provides a…
Why doesn’t the US use 220V like everyone else in the world?
It’s a common question tied to a couple of common misconceptions. First is the idea that the United States is the only country in the world to use the 120V 60Hz standard. The fact of the matter is that there are many other countries that…
Years to End of Life: How Reliable is EOL Forecasting?
The Need for Proactive Obsolescence Management Electronic component obsolescence presents challenges to product design that are often costly. Managing the risk associated with component lifecycles and weighing whether or not parts will last the whole lifecycle of a product is no easy task. As an engineer,…
Featured Mergers and Acquisitions: Diodes, Pericom & more
Keeping up with mergers and acquisitions in the electronics industry is important. The same exact component that was in your design might now be made by a different manufacturer. Luckily, SiliconExpert keeps up with everything happening with mergers and acquisitions to bring you the latest information. Updated: 11/25/2015…