To remain ahead of the competition, all manufacturers are incorporating the capabilities of force mapping and sensing using Force Sensing Resistors (FSR) into equipment and processes. Sensors keep checks in every step of manufacturing, from confirming the machine’s setup to measuring pressures on the product that is going through the manufacturing line. This allows manufacturers to: 1. Implement error-proof processes and verify the process for national and international compliance regulators 2. Reduce the amount of waste generated by manufacturing process, which will … Continue reading “Pressure Mapping by Force Sensing Resistors for Industrials”
Captivating Capacitive Touch Switches for Industrial Applications
Posted on February 26, 2022November 10, 2022Categories Capacitive Switch Leave a comment on Captivating Capacitive Touch Switches for Industrial ApplicationsSince the arrival of the internet and other advanced technologies, a lot has changed in the industrial domain. These days, industrial workers use multitudinous sophisticated devices to perform repetitious tasks, similar as machine operation. One technological advancement that has seized the attention of numerous industries is capacitive touch keypads and switches. Capacitive touch, or Capsense, is a control display that uses the conductive touch of a technical device or human finger for input. With this advanced technology, numerous industries and … Continue reading “Captivating Capacitive Touch Switches for Industrial Applications”
Printed Heaters for Automotive and Aerospace Industry
Posted on February 24, 2022September 17, 2022Categories Printed Electronics, Printed heater Leave a comment on Printed Heaters for Automotive and Aerospace IndustryWhat 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
Posted on February 11, 2022June 6, 2022Categories Membrane Keypad, Uncategorized Leave a comment on Membrane Keypad Technologies for Harsh Working ConditionsMembrane 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
Posted on February 10, 2022December 17, 2022Categories Force Sensing Resistor Leave a comment on Force Sensing Resistor for Pressure Mapping of automobile seat occupantsIn 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
Posted on February 2, 2022September 17, 2022Categories Printed Circuit Board Leave a comment on 11 Reasons that cause Signal Integrity Issues in PCBAs 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
Posted on February 1, 2022September 17, 2022Categories Customized Input Devices, Membrane Keypad, Printed Circuit Board, Printed Electronics Leave a comment on Difference between Microcontroller and MicroprocessorThe 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?
Posted on January 22, 2022September 17, 2022Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment on What is the first step in PCB design?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
Posted on January 17, 2022September 17, 2022Categories Customized Input Devices, Uncategorized Leave a comment on Untold Differences between the Input and Output DevicesIn 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?
Posted on December 22, 2021December 23, 2021Categories Membrane Keypad, Uncategorized Leave a comment on What is Membrane Keypad?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?”