New WhiteBoard Video: Taking the Guesswork and Human Error Element Out of Supply Chain Management
“What if?!” It’s a question that’s usually asked after something goes wrong or when the realization surfaces that things could have been done differently to avoid a less than desirable situation. In production and planning, don’t be caught unaware of supplier Product Change Notifications. There…
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,…