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Difference Between Current Transducers And Sensors

The physical devices, current transducers and sensors are might used by some people interchangeably. These devices are used in numerous electrical and electronic appliances and gadgets. But, people fail to make a difference between current transducers and sensor. Because, Current Transducers are sometimes found in sensors. The main difference between current transducers and sensors is, the sensor is a physical device, that senses a physical quantity and then converts it into signals which can be read by an instrument or the user. The current transducer is also a physical device, that converts one form of energy into an another form. The best example of a current transducer is an antenna. Just Because of it converts electricity to electromagnetic waves. A sensor also converts one form of energy to another form, shows that it senses a physical quantity and converts it into an electrical signal. Difference between Current Transducer and Sensor: People get confused with both term...

BNC Connectors Types & Applications

BNC (Bayonet Neill Concelman) Coaxial connectors are the mostly widely used RF connectors that are used in any coaxial or screened cable application, particularly RF applications. A BNC connector is used on test a wide range of device including oscilloscopes, audio generators, power meters and function generators. Attributes of BNC Connectors: The BNC Connectors uses a bayonet fixing to prevent accidental disconnection if the cable is repeatedly moved or pulled. It is a constant impedance connector or In other words, we can say that it has the same characteristic impedance across the whole of the connector. Coaxial cable has “characteristic impedance”. Consequently RF signals travelling along a coaxial cable will see no impedance changes as they pass through the BNC connector. Therefore, This is vital for RF applications as it will result in few reflections and a lower level of loss. Types of BNC Connectors : BNC Crimp on connector BNC Crimp on connector is available ...

Categories of Limit Switches

A limit switch is an electro-mechanical device that have an actuator mechanically linked to a set of contacts. When any object comes into contact with the actuator then device operates the contacts to make or break an electrical connection. Limit switches are used in a various kinds of applications and environments because of their ruggedness, simple visible operations, ease of installation and operational reliability. Limit switches are used in an assortment of applications and environments due to their ruggedness, reliability of operation and simplicity of installation. Limit switches are available in a variety of rotary arm styles, body, operation requirements, and environmental factors including moisture, contamination, temperature, shock and vibration. Other factors to consider when choosing a limit switch include operating force, reset force, over-travel, pre-travel, along with safety requirements. Limit switches are also available in four unique different categories: Glo...

Basics Of Solid State Relays

What do you mean by Solid State Relay? Solid State Relay is a totally electronic device that depends on the magnetic, electrical and optical properties of semiconductors to control the flow of current in a circuit. An alternative to Electro-mechanical relay giving enhanced electrical performance and reliability. A electronic switch that has no moving mechanical parts - Solid State. Solid State Relays have a long lifespan and superior reliability when exposed to vibration and shock. They are very small-sized, need less control power, and have very short response times. Loads can be switched without any disturbance or no bounce and no switching noise is generated. Neighbouring components cannot be disturbed during the switching process by the electromagnetic radiation typically caused by switching sparks or coil. When comparing with mechanical relays, the solid-state relays experience more power loss on the load circuit. Due to this reason they are often mounted on a heat sink. ...

Applications Of Mosfet

The MOSFET is an important element in embedded system design which is used to control the loads as per the need. Many of electronic projects developed using MOSFET transistor such as light intensity control, motor control and max generator applications. The MOSFET is a high voltage controlling device provides some important features for circuit designers in terms of their overall performance. MOSFET and Its Applications The MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) transistor is a semiconductor device which is widely used for amplifying electronic signals and switching in the electronic devices. The MOSFET is a three terminal device such as gate, source, and drain. The MOSFET transistor is very far the most common transistor and can be used in both analog and digital circuit. The mosfet transistor works by varying the width of a channel along which charge carriers flow (electron and holes). The charge carriers insert into the channel from the source and...

XLR Connector : Beginner’s Guide for XLR Connectors

What is XLR connector? An XLR connector is a type of electrical connector used mostly in professional video and audio electronics cabling applications such as for stage microphones and other analog sound device, as opposed to home audio/video device using RCA connectors. It is characterized by a large cylindrical connector body, commonly with three pins or prongs, but other variants have anywhere from two to six pins. The XLR Connectors was an incremental variant that started from the Type O connector made by Cannon (ITT Cannon), which featured an oval-shaped body and receptacle with three pins and a latch locking mechanism. Its actual predecessor was the X series without a locking mechanism, and by 1950 one was added and it became the XL series and after that In 1955, the female connector was designed to have synthetic rubber insulation surrounding the female contacts and this was now the XLR connector. As with all kinds of XLR connectors, there are a male and a female v...

Limit Switches : What is limit Switch? It’s Application and Function

If you're employed with electrical machinery, then you’ve most likely detected the term “limit switch” before. However what specifically is it? And what's the operation of a limit switch? Below, we offer you with a basic summary of what limit switches are, their applications and the way to use them. What is Limit Switch? A limit switch is a part of electromechanical equipment that’s made up of an actuator connected to a series of contacts. These contacts permit the limit switch to detect the presence and proximity or absence of a material or object, usually in industrial settings. Depends on what the contact detects, the sensor moves an actuator, which in turn changes the state of an electrical circuit. This movement signals that some preset or fixed ‘limit’ has been reached. Just because Limit Switches automatically detect preset limits, they eliminate the need for human workers to monitor those levels. This change makes operating everything from heavy machinery ...