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Peltier Cooling for Electronic Sensors

Learn about the sensors and applications that benefit from thermoelectric coolers in harsh, high-temperature environments to optimize performance and ensure long term reliability.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Selecting Cooling Fans for Kiosks in Various Environments

A fan that combines rugged operation with high airflow and low noise to ensure the long-term operation of interactive, outdoor electronic kiosks is a key design consideration.

In partnership with Orion Fans

IP69K Ratings and Applications for AC and DC Fans

Conformal coating technologies have enabled Orion to develop fans impervious to dust and water ingress, making them IP69K rating approved. These AC and DC fans are designed for applications that require wash down for sanitization.

In partnership with Orion Fans

Precise Thermal Management with Recirculating Chillers

Compressor-based recirculating chiller systems can dissipate a large amount of heat in densely packed electronic enclosures to facilitate more complex system designs.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

IP69K-rated AC and DC Fans

Orion Fans IP69K-rated AC and DC fans are the optimal solution for restrictive environments. They offer protection for high temperature and intensive wash-down applications.

In partnership with Orion Fans

Reusable Filters for Louvered Filter Fan Kits

When combined with a Louvered Filter Fan Kit or an LFG series snap-on, slide, or hinged louvered guard, Orion Fans' specialty air filters offer low-pressure drop, water resistance, fire protection, and the ability to capture large amounts of airborne dust in industrial enclosure applications.

In partnership with Orion Fans

EC Fans Offer Spark Proof IP68-ATEX Protection for Harsh AC Applications

Electronically commutated (EC) fans combine rugged performance with significant cost savings.

In partnership with Orion Fans

UltraTEC™ UTX Series, a New Generation of High-performance Thermoelectric Coolers

Laird Thermal Systems' UltraTEC™ UTX Series is well suited for cooling lasers, laser projectors, and other devices that require high heat pumping capacity.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Laird Thermal Systems Launches Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Recirculating Chillers

The user-friendly Nextreme Recirculating Chiller Platform offers quiet operation with maximum uptime.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

New Hi-Temp ETX Series using Next Gen Thermoelectric Materials

Laird Thermal System's premium Hi-Temp ETX Series thermoelectric coolers deliver active cooling in high-temperature environments for autonomous systems, machine vision, digital light processors, optical transceivers, and more.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Microsoft Sends a Data Center to the Ocean Floor to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine

Why underwater? The reason is actually quite practical: cooling.

June 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

U.S. Army Dedicates Research Study to Advancing Cooling Systems for Thermal Management Needs

Thermal management of electronics is critical for high-reliability applications and is essential to improve the performance of electrical systems such as those in EVs, smartphones, and laptops.

May 24, 2020 by Rushi Patel

Using Pressure Sensors to Adjust the Oxygen Concentration: An Electrical Engineer’s Intro to Mechanical Ventilation

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

May 08, 2020 by Steve Arar

Using Hydrogel to Cool Down Electronics and Convert Waste Into Electricity

The thin polymer-based hydrogel film can be strapped to batteries to convert heat to electricity. It works by transferring electrons when heated to generate power.

April 30, 2020 by Luke James

Rapid Cooling Techniques Introduced to Advance Quantum Nanotechnology

A team of researchers led by physicists at the Technische Univeritat Kaiserslautem (TUK) in Germany and the University of Vienna in Australia have reportedly generated the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) through a sudden change in temperature.

April 27, 2020 by Luke James

An Engineer’s Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

April 12, 2020 by Steve Arar

Manufacturers Band Together to Supply Ventilators Due to Extreme Shortages

There is a global shortage for ventilators—a critical piece of medical equipment that hospitals require to treat COVID-19 patients.

March 27, 2020 by Hana Othman

Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

January 28, 2020 by Tristan Brillet de Cande

On Semiconductor Debuts Two Power Modules for Traction Inverters in EVs

ON Semiconductor has rolled out the first two devices in its VE-Trac family of power modules for traction inverter designs.

December 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Vishay TrenchFET Gen IV Top-Side Double Cooling MOSFETs | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 30, 2019 by Mouser Electronics