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Printed Heaters for Automotive and Aerospace Industry

Prathamesh Sawant February 24, 2022September 17, 2022Printed Electronics, Printed heaterFlexible Printed Electronics, Printed Electronics, Printed Flexible Sensors, Printed heater for aeronautical and aerospace industry, Printed heater for automobile and automotive industry, Transparent heater Leave a comment

What are Printed Heaters? Printed heaters can be described as heating elements that have been screen printed on flexible materials. They are designed to heat a product. Precision screen printing allows you to print resistive or conductive inks on a flexible material such as active carbon or silver. These inks can be tailored to meet specific requirements or needs for printed heaters. Many types of printed heaters are available, depending on the operating conditions and your requirements. You can use them for many different purposes, … Continue reading “Printed Heaters for Automotive and Aerospace Industry”

Membrane Keypad Technologies for Harsh Working Conditions

Prathamesh Sawant February 11, 2022June 6, 2022Membrane Keypad, Uncategorizedmembrane keyboard, membrane keypad, membrane switch Leave a comment

Membrane Keypads or Keyboards are highly sought-after components for contemporary product designs offering visually stunning and sophisticated user interface that’s intuitive and functionally top performing. Some products are made for use in extreme conditions than the standard electronic application, leading to additional design tolerances. This article will discuss membrane keypad technology and its considerations for use in harsh environments. Limited protection by certain membrane keypad technologies Membrane keypads and keyboards are made up of many layers, each having a distinct … Continue reading “Membrane Keypad Technologies for Harsh Working Conditions”

Force Sensing Resistor for Pressure Mapping of automobile seat occupants

Prathamesh Sawant February 10, 2022December 17, 2022Force Sensing ResistorForce Sensing Resistor, FSR, Pressure Mapping, Printed Force Resistor Leave a comment

In order to improve the functionality of the automotive safety system and driver assistance technology, Linepro developed force sensing resistors or FSR for automobile or cars or vehicles to help make judgments about the seat conditions inside a vehicle. We use FSRs to determine the body structure of the occupant and whether there exists a child restraint system. Modern vehicles are equipped with airbags, which when deployed cause injuries to occupants. Sensors that can detect the body, posture and build … Continue reading “Force Sensing Resistor for Pressure Mapping of automobile seat occupants”

11 Reasons that cause Signal Integrity Issues in PCB

Prathamesh Sawant February 2, 2022September 17, 2022Printed Circuit Boardpcb, pRINTED cIRCUIT bOARD, signal integrity Leave a comment

As opposed to the past technology, today’s gadgets continue to shrink in size. The majority of gadgets are now smaller and more efficient. Problems with the issue of signal integrity in the PCBs or printed circuit boards pose an enormous challenge for designers. Discontinuities, including irregular impedance or sharp bends, in addition to other things, can affect the integrity of signals in digital devices. In such events, a circuit becomes unstable, unreliable and in some instances even inoperable. How can designers avoid … Continue reading “11 Reasons that cause Signal Integrity Issues in PCB”

Difference between Microcontroller and Microprocessor

Prathamesh Sawant February 1, 2022September 17, 2022Customized Input Devices, Membrane Keypad, Printed Circuit Board, Printed ElectronicsMicrocontroller, Microprocessor, pcb, PCB Designing, pRINTED cIRCUIT bOARD Leave a comment

The difference between a microprocessor and a microcontroller is mainly related to their functionality difference. Based on reliable experience, engineers can differentiate them. But for a newbie, it becomes a daunting task to differentiate, as both microcontroller and microprocessor appear to be the same. Microprocessor and microcontroller are examples of single-chip processors that have aided in the growth of computing technology by increasing reliability and reducing the price in processing. Surprisingly, it appears that microprocessors and microcontrollers share something in common. Both are single-chip integrated circuits that implement computation … Continue reading “Difference between Microcontroller and Microprocessor”

What is the first step in PCB design?

Prathamesh Sawant January 22, 2022September 17, 2022Uncategorizedpcb, PCB Designing, pRINTED cIRCUIT bOARD Leave a comment

The process of PCB designing includes different phases, and each stage comes with specific processes and checklists. For a successful PCB design, it is crucial to follow the steps and go through the checklist each time you reach a milestone. The first step in PCB design imparts foundation to overall PCB as we very well know the importance of PCBs in every walk of our lives. This article will go through the first step involved in designing PCBs using Altium … Continue reading “What is the first step in PCB design?”

Untold Differences between the Input and Output Devices

Prathamesh Sawant January 17, 2022September 17, 2022Customized Input Devices, Uncategorizedcustom input device, custom output device, input device, output, output device Leave a comment

In general, input and output devices are considered to be a communication tool which by using specific technology for processing information (like that of a microcontroller) delivers additional information to users. The signals or data that microcontroller receives from the source and is referred to as input, whereas the information and data that are generated in response that are processed in reaction to these inputs and then transmitted to a particular destination is referred to as output. For example, when … Continue reading “Untold Differences between the Input and Output Devices”

What is Membrane Keypad?

Prathamesh Sawant December 22, 2021December 23, 2021Membrane Keypad, Uncategorizedkeypad membrane, membrane keypad, membrane keypad meaning, membrane switch Leave a comment

The membrane keypad and membrane switch can be described as an electric keypad that turns an electrical circuit on or off. It is different when compared to mechanical keypad that is typically constructed of plastic and copper; a membrane keypad is an electronic circuit that is printed on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) as well as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO). The ink used for screen printing is typically silver / copper or graphite-filled and thus a conductor. Membrane keypads are interfaces for user equipment … Continue reading “What is Membrane Keypad?”

Facts about Graphic Overlay Material for Membrane Keypad

Prathamesh Sawant December 18, 2021December 22, 2021Membrane Keypad, Uncategorizedgraphic overlay for membrane keypad, membrane keypad material, membrane switch material Leave a comment

Graphic Overlay as the name suggests is that non-metallic (made out of polymer) part that is the topmost part of Electronic Controller. You may have noticed the graphic overlay for membrane keypad while using the microwave oven push button. This kind of graphic overlay is a part of our daily lives. They have served various industries, and they can meet customers’ specific needs, which have been happening for decades. This article focuses on Graphic overlays for membrane keypad, but you … Continue reading “Facts about Graphic Overlay Material for Membrane Keypad”

Crucial Customizations for Accurate Membrane Keypads

Prathamesh Sawant December 2, 2021December 22, 2021Membrane Keypad, Uncategorizedcustomized input devices, industrial switches, input device, keypad membrane Leave a comment

A variety of industries across every field have adopted membrane keypads. The reason behind this is the reliability of the keypad as well as the highly flexible design. How do you customize the membrane keypad? It will help if you remember particular aspects. The environments in which the membrane keypad operates and functions have many underlying possible issues during the manufacturing process. Specific working conditions, wherein the input devices are exposed to moisture, fluid spill, dirt, debris, and dust; membrane keypads are effective. This implies they are suitable for outdoor applications. These issues require … Continue reading “Crucial Customizations for Accurate Membrane Keypads”