Alternators and generators are common forms of electrical generation systems, and despite serving similar purposes, the two systems should not be conflated with one another. To understand the functionality of each and the roles that they play, one first must understand what generators and alternators are. In this blog, we will go beyond the very basics of generators and alternators, allowing you to have a better grasp on the basic makeup of each, and how these differing designs result in varying operations and outputs.

Fusible resistors combine the requirements of a resistor and fuse, making them ideal for applications where there are low power surge and level requirements. Combining the characteristics of the two components reduces costs and saves space. Certain applications such as utility meters, tools that use electric power, and other commercial equipment require strong resistors within them. Such resistors are designed to tolerate high, short-term pulses, high fluctuations in power, and high temperatures. This is where fusible resistors come into the picture, and they can be further divided into wirewound and fusible film resistors. This blog aims to shed more light on the applicability of fusible resistors in different systems, considering their importance and ease of functionality.

When troubleshooting electronic components during the manufacturing stage or when conducting repairs, it is important to be able to efficiently test components for their functionality. As electronic components can often be small, sensitive, and complex, it is recommended that one uses a tool such as a multimeter to conduct their tests. A multimeter is a measuring instrument that may be used to determine various electrical properties such as voltage, resistance, and current. Depending on the electronic component being checked, a multimeter may be used in different ways. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of how multimeters may be used for testing common electronic components.

A diode is an electronic device with two terminals that conduct current primarily in one direction. Diodes feature a low (ideally zero) resistance in one direction, and a high (ideally infinite) resistance in the opposite direction. Diodes have a broad range of uses and therefore come in many different types. The unique characteristics of the differing types allow them to perform a wide array of functions. In this blog, we will discuss the most common types of diodes.

In our modern society, we have found ourselves heavily reliant on electronics such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, and other electronic appliances in and out of the home. Often, we find that we could not imagine a life without them now that they have been integrated in everything we use including entertainment, business, transportation, health, and beyond. Much of the technological capabilities that modern electronics are able to achieve would not be possible without a very important type of electronic hardware component, which is the integrated circuit (IC). Currently, almost every electronic and hardware component utilizes and relies on integrated circuit technology.

A slip ring is an electrical connector component that is designed to carry a current from a wire into a rotating device. It can be used in any electromechanical system that requires rotation while it transmits power. Slip rings can simplify system operations, eliminate the need for freestanding wires, and improve overall mechanical performance.