Internal combustion engines are traditionally used as a key source of heat in conventional vehicles. However, this source is absent in electric vehicles (EVs) so alternative heating elements like foil heaters are needed. And, EVs …
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Advancing Alternative EV Heater Safety with Bourns® Mini-Breakers
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A Simple Solution for LED Overtemperature Protection
LED lighting has transformed the way we illuminate our surroundings. From dynamic home lighting controlled by smartphone apps to futuristic LED features in electric vehicles, these energy-efficient lights have become an integral part of our …
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A Simple Solution to LED Overtemperature Protection
What is not to love about LED lighting? A simple swipe of an app can turn the ambience of our homes from calming zen temples, to flashing multi-color 1970 discos. Such fun features are not …
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Li-Ion Batteries Thirst for Electrolyte
The desert scene in the 1960s spaghetti western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” shows the desperation of Clint Eastwood’s character as Eli Wallach’s Tuco dumps the precious water he craves onto the desert …
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Video Highlights Safety Issues with USB Type-C Cables
If you are using the latest USB Type-C cables that offer super-speed 10 gigabit-per-second performance, there are safety threats you need to be aware of. In addition to the increased power capability and bandwidth achieved …
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Smartphone Fast Charging Brings Safety, Reliability Concerns Along with Additional Performance
One of the most recent smartphone lithium-ion battery advancements is fast charging, which can dramatically cut charging time. It increases the amount of current sent to the battery in order for its capacity to refill …
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Why USB Type-C Cables Need Protection
USB 3.1 Superspeed+ is the updated interface standard that doubles the data rate to 10 Gbps – a 2x improvement of the previous generation USB 3.0 Superspeed. With a power delivery projected at 100 W, …