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Six Engineering Considerations When Selecting a Potentiometer

william.walsh — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:52:06 GMT

Introduction Selecting a potentiometer can look straightforward: determine the required resistance, choose a package and shaft, and check the power rating. For a simple adjustment function, that may be enough. For position feedback, frequent ope...(read more)

Industrial Automation & Robotics Components

william.walsh — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:16:20 GMT

Engineered to Keep Industry MovingIndustrial Automation & Robotics Components Precision Resistors, Potentiometers & TrimmersIndustrial automation and robotics applications require components that deliver precision, reliability and long-term p...(read more)

Qualification Is the Foundation of Reliable Resistor Selection

william.walsh — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:28:02 GMT

Selecting resistors for aerospace and defence electronics often includes reviewing the applicable qualification requirements at an early stage. For component engineers, however, that is rarely where the evaluation ends. Qualification reports provide ...(read more)

TT Electronics’ Optek Hall-Effect Sensors Selected for NASA Dragonfly Mission

william.walsh — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:50:03 GMT

Woking, UK - 27, May 2026 - TT Electronics, a global provider of mission-critical power and sensing technology, has been selected to supply Hallogic® Hall-effect sensors for integration into fan assemblies on NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft mis...(read more)

Architectural Reliability and Performance Optimization of Optical Isolation in Modern Power Systems

william.walsh — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:52:40 GMT

As global energy infrastructures transition toward decentralized, intelligent "Smart Grids," the requirement for robust electrical separation has moved beyond mere compliance. The integration of utility-scale renewables and high-speed power conversion necessitates a fundamental re-evaluation of signal integrity at the system level. Galvanic isolation is no longer a basic safety hurdle; it is a sophisticated performance enhancer that enables the seamless interaction between high-voltage power stages and sensitive, low-voltage control logic.(read more)

Adaptable Optical Sensors vs. Fixed Legacy Systems: A Guide for Industrial Engineers

william.walsh — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:42:32 GMT

In the landscape of industrial automation, the debate between maintaining fixed legacy systems and migrating to adaptable optical sensors is not just about technology; it is about operational philosophy. For decades, fixed optical systems—stand...(read more)