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ABB enables green power to pioneering dockyard project in UK

05/09/2018

ABB´s new shore-to-ship technology minimises environmental impact and secures reliable electricity to Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth.

Making a solid (steel) investment

03/09/2018

Transformers are among the most basic electrical devices in a power distribution system. Essentially, it's a chunk of iron wrapped with wire.

An exclusive look at the inner workings of Digi-Key Electronics

03/08/2018

Back in June, I had the pleasure of visiting Digi-Key Electronics in its home town of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Three flights totalling around 10+ hours and an hour car ride later, I arrived!

Supporting Aerospace projects for the long term is getting harder

05/07/2018

With long design cycles and operational life of aircraft, designers have to be assured that parts they design in can be sourced for a long time. 10 years is a minimum, and probably in the end support will be required for multiples of that.

Smashing the ceiling: How to break free of DALI technical limits

08/05/2018

DALI (digital addressable lighting interface) is a form of lighting control which allows customised preferences to be programmed. The key benefit of DALI for a designer or installer is that it provides two-way communication, allowing devices such as ballasts, transformers and emergency fittings to report back on their status. This can help speed up installation compared to non-DALI lighting, and makes fault diagnosis much quicker and easier.

Electronic Components Features

ABB enables green power to pioneering dockyard project in UK

Making a solid (steel) investment

An exclusive look at the inner workings of Digi-Key Electronics

Supporting Aerospace projects for the long term is getting harder

Smashing the ceiling: How to break free of DALI technical limits