Protecting Patients from Potential Electrical Failure
Posted onAs part of our education series, TRACO Power’s Florian Haas delves into the safety concerns that must be considered when a patient is connected to an electrically powered medical device, and how to best protect that patient by avoiding electrical failure. Click here to learn more.
Evaluating a Convection Cooled Power Supply’s Performance
Posted onThe Power Guy at TDK-Lambda recently blogged on a subject worthy of mention: how to evaluate a convection cooled power supply’s performance. What makes this such an important topic of discussion is the variety of testing methods across the industry differ significantly. Click here for more.
The Challenges of Designing and Sourcing Power Supplies and Batteries
Posted onEvery electronic application requires some form of power source, but designing and sourcing power supplies and batteries can be challenging. Customers often face potentially complex solutions, long design cycles, extended lead times, and a lack of expert design guidance. Because power and power-related products are some of the most complex in terms of design and […]
Understanding the Complexities, Efficiency and Safety Requirements of Power Supplies
Posted onThe role of purchasing within an OEM or CEM is continuously expanding, and today’s purchasing professionals can heavily influence their company’s component selection. As influencers, their understanding of the parts they’re sourcing is critical to ensuring they make the right purchase at the right price and the right time. An educated buyer evaluates components, recognizes […]
Knowledge is Power
Posted onWhen faced with a myriad of changing regulations, extended lead-times and tight delivery schedules, specialist expertise can provide powerful solutions, says Sager Electronics’ Paul Kopp Q – What are the greatest challenges faced by the power sector? A) The ever-changing landscape of regulations is the biggest challenge, especially in medical, industrial and EMC-related applications, where […]
Sourcing for Harsh Environments
Posted onSourcing for harsh environments needn’t be tough To ensure electronic components can withstand their end-use environment, purchasers must navigate a host of international standards and certifications. Specialist advice can be invaluable, says Sager Electronics Although the interpretation of harsh and hazardous conditions can vary, factors such as water, humidity, dust, chemicals, electrical surges, vibrations, electromagnetic […]
Keep Cool in the Face of Choice
Posted onMost electronic devices require cooling, but with a variety of solutions on the market, choosing the right technology can be daunting. Sager Electronics walks buyers through the assorted options Increasing power densities, product miniaturization and stringent industry standards are all driving development in the thermal management space. Devices require more power, efficiency and performance in […]
Hot Tips for Cool Sourcing
Posted onWith increased functionality and further miniaturization on the horizon, the need for innovative thermal management continues apace. Sager Electronics’ Aldo Guarino highlights the issues getting buyers hot and bothered in this area Procuring electronic products, materials and systems that combat unwanted excess heat has experienced an upsurge in recent years. The need for increased functionality […]
Off-board Power and Switch Challenges
Posted onSourcing off-board power and switch components presents plenty of challenges in an industrial setting, as Sager Electronics’ vice president product marketing, electromechanical, Craig Sanderson, and director of supplier marketing, power products, Paul Kopp, explains Everyone involved in sourcing electronic components understands the intricacies of sourcing on-board components. Yet off-board components, although they may appear basic, […]
Turning up the Heat
Posted onMiniaturization and increasing power densities put pressure on thermal management design and ultimately on purchasers tasked with sourcing the final solution, says Sager Electronics’ Aldo Guarino Heat is the most common culprit in electronic system failure, accounting for 55 per cent of failure occurrences. Sourcing adequate thermal management is therefore vital, yet demands a pragmatic […]