Advances in electrification have led to greater energy efficiencies in a whole range of new market solutions. Semiconductor technology is also keeping up where suppliers have developed new switching methods, contributing to increased bandwidth and …
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PowerNotes Provide Helpful Resource for Adjustments and Protection of RRU Power Modules
We depend on cell site reliability more than ever before. Many people no longer even bother with a landline, and instead use their mobile phone as their primary phone. Researchers estimate that at least one …
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Tel-Notes Detail Effective ONT and Server Protection Solutions
There’s no patience with communications equipment downtime as consumers continue to demand the highest reliability connectivity and service. So, it stands to reason that adding circuit protection to almost all equipment designs is a necessary …
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Solving the Drawbacks of Traditional Network Transformers
It seems that almost every industry has transitioned to Ethernet for their networking needs because of its increased bandwidth capabilities that can support real-time data sharing needs. Ethernet-based transformers are used in these applications to …
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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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STEM Students Give a Big “10-4” to Public Safety Careers
Bourns Sponsors Summer STEM Academy Tech careers are comprised of more than just engineering jobs. Intelligent people with tech skills are needed today in almost every industry including a variety of public safety roles. That’s …
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Solving Wearable Electronics Battery Issues
Smartwatches, fitness bands, GPS trackers, earbuds and health monitors are just a few of the wearable electronics we have come to utilize and enjoy in our daily lives. These devices almost always use lithium-ion or …
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Bourns Inc. Puts its Best Foot Forward…every step of the way
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, we are posting this article originally written by our founder, Marlan Bourns in 1969 following the completion of the mission. REFLECTIONS ON THE MOON …
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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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Trimmers: Using Analog Technology to Tweak Digital Designs
It isn’t necessarily intuitive that analog technology can be used to tweak digital electronic designs. But that is how trimming potentiometers, or trimmers, have been employed as useful resources for more than 70 years. To …
