CUI Devices’ Jeff Smoot explores tactile switches, answering what they are, the different types and features they have, and more. An electrical switch, in…
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The history of USB standards from 1.0 to USB4
The term USB is short for Universal Serial Bus. A “bus” is a circuit connection used to transfer data or power between components in…
An overview of panel mount encoders
Written by Jeff Smoot, VP of Engineering at CUI Devices. There are many types of encoders. In this blog post, we will focus on…
A guide to IEC 60601-1-8 and medical alarm systems
The design of medical electronic equipment seems like a straightforward task, until you get into the details. Remember, as you know, this type of…
Embracing the future: USB Type C standardisation approaches
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one innovation has taken centre stage for its remarkable versatility, capabilities, and widespread adoption – USB Type C.…
All you need to know about potentiometers
Potentiometers, or ‘Pots’ as they are commonly known among engineers, are essentially resistors that incorporate a mechanical adjustment mechanism enabling their resistance to be…
New screwless terminal blocks ideal for high temperature operation
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group today announced the addition of screwless terminal block connectors for high temperature applications. Featuring wide -40 to +130°C operating temperature…
Commutation encoder supports 9 mm to 15.875 mm BLDC motor shafts
CUI Devices’ Motion Group announced the introduction of a new model to its AMT commutation encoder family that supports larger motor shaft sizes from 9…
Advantages and trade-offs: comparing optical, magnetic and capacitive encoders
Used across a multitude of industrial settings, rotary encoders are crucial to reliable and accurate motion control in applications such as industrial process control,…
Designing a Peltier module system for thermal management
This post tells about designing a Peltier module system for thermal management. The Peltier effect, which produces a temperature differential when current is passed…