Latest Electromechanical Industry Articles

Learn how innovative technologies like protection switches will be crucial in transitioning to high-power delivery of USB-C ports.

Learn how innovative technologies like protection switches will be crucial in transitioning to high-power delivery of USB-C ports.

Learn how liquid cooling eliminates system airflow, creating a hidden thermal bottleneck for 'left-behind' components…

Learn how liquid cooling eliminates system airflow, creating a hidden thermal bottleneck for 'left-behind' components like memory and SSDs. Targeted micro-cooling is required to restore system balance.

Learn how to prevent costly assembly delays by synchronizing ECAD and MCAD workflows through continuous 3D validation.…

Learn how to prevent costly assembly delays by synchronizing ECAD and MCAD workflows through continuous 3D validation. This also stabilizes production and eliminates mid-cycle re-spins.

A load-powered relay architecture allows smart HVAC controllers to operate without batteries or a common wire while…

A load-powered relay architecture allows smart HVAC controllers to operate without batteries or a common wire while enabling compact, silent switching.

Learn how advanced RF MEMS switches with high linearity, low loss, and fast switching speeds are enabling modern cellular…

Learn how advanced RF MEMS switches with high linearity, low loss, and fast switching speeds are enabling modern cellular communication systems.

Learn how integrated battery monitoring and motor control in outdoor power equipment designs ensure safety, extend…

Learn how integrated battery monitoring and motor control in outdoor power equipment designs ensure safety, extend battery life, and simplify development with high-voltage integration.

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs…

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs face when designing hybrid models.

Learn how to optimize performance, safety, and battery life in 24/7 drug delivery systems using smart sensing and…

Learn how to optimize performance, safety, and battery life in 24/7 drug delivery systems using smart sensing and protection components.

Power tools have demanding needs when it comes to tactile switches. Learn how an engineering team overcame integration,…

Power tools have demanding needs when it comes to tactile switches. Learn how an engineering team overcame integration, durability, and safety hurdles for this harsh environment.

MEMS-based miniature-fan technology can provide improved thermal performance, increased reliability, and reduced noise…

MEMS-based miniature-fan technology can provide improved thermal performance, increased reliability, and reduced noise for advanced processors.

DIP switches come in many forms and offer an array of configurations, sizes, switching mechanisms, and power ratings.…

DIP switches come in many forms and offer an array of configurations, sizes, switching mechanisms, and power ratings. This article will help equip designers to select the best models for their designs.

Learn how to use edge AI technology to do predictive maintenance, leveraging machine learning, vibration sensors, and…

Learn how to use edge AI technology to do predictive maintenance, leveraging machine learning, vibration sensors, and wireless connectivity.

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated…

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated microcontroller features can smooth the way to implement advanced algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC).

Designing PCBs and enclosures in parallel is the best way to ensure high-quality system designs. Learn how to use Fusion…

Designing PCBs and enclosures in parallel is the best way to ensure high-quality system designs. Learn how to use Fusion 360 to marry the 2D domain of PCB design with the 3D domain of mechanical enclosure design.

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls…

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls have been a mainstay of effective interface design. Learn more about rotary controls for modern hardware interfaces.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key…

This article discusses the use of an encoder to ensure accurate ongoing tracking of a motor's rotor shaft and the key factors that will help in the selection of the encoder based on different parameters.

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design…

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution.