Electronic Components Features

Connectivity solutions contribute to the success of COSMO-SkyMed programme

Smiths Interconnect provided Thales Alenia Space with high performance microstrip circulators embedded into the active antenna Transmitter/Receiver modules, as well as low profile solderless interposers for the core electronics of the satellite.

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 on course for the record books

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Farnborough from February 11-13, 2020. The exhibition, which is the longest running annual engineering exhibition in the UK, is expected to completely fill the 20,000m² Farnborough International Exhibition Centre and the organisers are confident of topping the record-breaking 9,000 visitors to the show in 2019.

Batteries for test and measurement

In early 2019, scientists across the globe voted in favour of modernising the traditional definition of a kilogram. Historically, it had been based on the weight of Le Grand K – a cylinder of platinum and iridium stored in a locked Parisian vault. Here, Neil Oliver, Technical Marketing Manager at Accutronics, explains why design engineers specifying batteries for test and measurement equipment should care.

Why energy education is still a vital piece of realising a sustainable future

If the newspaper headlines of the past few months were all you had to go by, it may seem as though the battle against climate change is one fought between Gen Z and Baby Boomers in positions of (corporate and political) power. But not so, according to recent research into attitudes towards environmental concerns by Schneider Electric.

More Electronic Components Features Features

A relay useful article(07/10/2019)

There are many circumstances in which a high current or voltage load needs to be controlled by the operation of a low-power circuit. In these cases, a relay can provide the necessary isolation between the high-power and low-power parts of the system. Will Darby, Managing Director of Carlo Gavazzi UK, outlines how to select the most appropriate solid-state relay for different applications.
From milk floats to mass-produced electric vehicles (Plus having a bash at the World Electric Land Speed Record…)(02/09/2019)

To celebrate Design, Products & Applications’ (DPA) 40-year milestone, the Editor – Paige West – brings you a selection of articles that look at the advancements and achievements the engineering sector has accomplished in this time.
Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2019(01/08/2019)

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics, the North’s own industrial technology and electronics show, returns to EventCity, Manchester from October 2-3.
Space is the final frontier for Newbury Electronics' PCBs(01/07/2019)

Not content with supplying prototype PCBs for everyday designs and developments, some of Newbury Electronics recent boards are being used in the development of a space borne GPS receiver.
How aerospace & defence technology is shaping the modern world(01/07/2019)

While large scale conflict can often result in technological breakthroughs, the pursuit of peace also drives innovation too. As Mark Patrick, Supplier Marketing Manager (EMEA) at Mouser Electronics, explains, this dichotomy has far-reaching implications that help shape the modern world.