Galvanic Isolation
Galvanic isolation is a principle of isolating functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flow; no direct conduction path is permitted. It is a…
Engineering
Opto-isolator
An opto-isolator (also called an optocoupler, photocoupler, or optical isolator) is an electronic component that transfers electrical signals between two isolated circuits by using light.…
‘Quantum Composites’ are Made by a Team for Various Electrical and Optical Innovations
Electrical engineers and material scientists from UCR demonstrated a scientific breakthrough that could lead to significant improvements in computer, optical, and electrical technology. The research…
One-Step Solution-Coating Method to Promote the Production and Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite solar cells are a type of photovoltaic (PV) technology that uses perovskite materials as the active layer to convert sunlight into electricity. With their…
Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)
A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) or integrated optical circuit (IOC) is a microchip that contains two or more photonic components that work together to form…
Electromagnetic Suspension
Electromagnetic suspension (EMS) is the magnetic levitation of an object achieved by using a feedback loop to constantly change the strength of a magnetic field…
Electromagnetic
The generation of an electromotive force (emf) across an electrical conductor in a changing magnetic field is known as magnetic induction. The interaction of electric…
Impedance Analogy
The impedance analogy is a method of representing a mechanical system with an electrical system that is analogous. The concept of using an electrical analogy…
Reusing Transistors as a Microchip “Clock” to Fix a Supply Chain Weakness
Although American microchip manufacturing facilities can fit billions of data processing transistors onto a tiny silicon chip, a crucial component, essentially a “clock,” that is…
The Critical Metals Supply Chain Will Be Extremely Affected by the Electrification Push
Through the middle of the century, as vehicle electrification picks up speed and nations try to cut greenhouse gas emissions, there will be a sharp…
Ignition System
Heat engines use ignition systems to start combustion by igniting the fuel-air mixture. It is a critical component of an internal combustion engine that initiates…
Flat Plate Bow Covers Improve Ship Aerodynamics and Allow for More Economical Shipping
Because they are effective and efficient, ships are the primary means of transportation for international trade. Enhancing a ship’s aerodynamic performance could increase speed and…
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