As Daniel Carnes (Facebook reader) said, “As more and more data acquisition systems make their way into our lives it is good to know how they work at least at a high level.” Taking a cue from Mr. Carnes, engineers are no longer stereotyped as the person wearing the white coat in a lab. We […]
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DAQ Series: What is a Data Acquisition System (DAQ)?
Data acquisition systems (DAQ) are getting a lot of engineers’ attention lately. Pondering minds would like to know what is a DAQ? To clarify, it is simpler to explain what a DAQ “does” than to answer, “What it is”. The DAQ was invented circa 1964, with the purpose of doing something with software. Initially, DAQ’s […]
8 ways electrical engineering is changing medicine
Electrical engineering (EE) is a field that goes beyond electricity and electrical components. In today’s world, EE’s are used frequently in the medical profession. Here are eight ways that EE’s are contributing to the medical field by developing products or software, and researching or working collaboratively with researchers in biomedical fields. 1.) Apps: Doctors now […]
The fundamentals in transformer losses
When designing a transformer, you want to make sure that it is efficient. There are fundamental principles that you need to know: the amount of windings, the core losses, and the flux. Magnetomotive force (mmf) in a transformer is the current in a coil of wire wrapped around a core, which produces a magnetic flux […]
What is the best oscilloscope may surprise you
As a college student, I worked with various pieces of lab equipment depending upon the facet of engineering being studied. The one thing I remember was that most of the equipment was antiquated and outdated. Thus, faulty and poor readings or output signals were produced. In one particular lab, we used the HP 54600B 100 […]
Video: What are Digital Systems? (Part One)
This is part one of the basics in Digital Systems. Beginning with the existence of Boolean Algebra, take on the form of “true” and “false”. This area of thought process is called “Deductive Logic”. This presentation explains the three most common gates, its meanings and how it relates to Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital […]
CUI Inc. is more than a technology company it is a philanthropist
CUI Inc., was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon. CUI Inc., (a subsidiary of CUI Global Inc.) is a technology company focused on the development and distribution of electro-mechanical products. Taking its cue from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the company imports and distributes electro-mechanical components for OEMs and design engineers. Its power, motion […]
Editorial roundtable for the week of 10/22/12
Design World editors cover the latest developments in motion, pneumatics, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and power supplies for the week of Oct 22, 2012.
A look into the world of Keithley Instruments
Founded in 1946, Keithley Instruments, a Tektronix company (which specializes in ac items), was purchased by the Danaher Co., in 2010. Keithley specializes in power supplies, dc items and DMMs (digital multimeters). This company designs solutions for test and measurement needs. In electrical measurement solutions, its research in production test technology and through partnerships has […]
Tektronix is focused on leading edge performance
The Tektronix Corp. was founded in 1946, by Howard Vollum, and acquired by Danaher in 2007. Headquartered in Beaverton, Or., the company serves engineering and technical professionals, by offering key products and markets, and respected brand based, high-quality, innovative products. With more than 40 years of custom microelectronics experience, its reputation is built on engineering […]
