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Isolated Power in Automation: How to Design Isolated DC-DC Converters

Learn how to design isolated DC-DC converters to eliminate switching noise in sensitive automation systems. Explore shielding strategies, pulse transformers, and the trade-off between efficiency and signal integrity.

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Hardware•12 min

RISC-V in Practice: How Open Architecture Challenges ARM and x86

Explore how RISC-V, an open-source instruction set architecture, is disrupting the semiconductor industry by eliminating licensing barriers and competing with legacy giants.

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Eletrônica•12 min

Crowbar Protection Circuits: How to Cut Power Instantly During Severe Overvoltage

Learn how crowbar protection circuits act instantly to short-circuit the power supply and save sensitive components from destructive voltage spikes.

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AutomaçãoHardware•11 min

How Mechanical Safety Limit Switch Actuators Work on Protection Doors

Explore the internal workings and engineering principles of mechanical safety switches on industrial protection doors, ensuring operator safety and operational reliability.

HardwareAutomação•12 min

How to check the validity and pressure of portable fire extinguisher gauges in a building

Learn the technical step-by-step procedure to inspect the validity, safety seals, and pressure gauge pointer on portable fire extinguishers, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective building safety.

AutomaçãoHardware•12 min

Emergency Safety Shower and Eyewash: Operation and Weekly Testing Guide

Discover the critical role of emergency safety showers and eyewash stations in industrial environments and learn the step-by-step procedure for mandatory weekly activation tests.

AutomaçãoHardware•12 min

Mechanical Door Interlocking in High-Risk Areas: Architecture and Safety

Discover how mechanical interlocking of doors and gates protects high-risk areas by preventing human and software errors through absolute physical blocks.

EletrônicaHardware•12 min

How to Perform Daily Visual Inspections on Electrical Panels to Identify Signs of Overheating

Learn how to detect thermal failures in electrical installations before they cause catastrophic breakdowns. This technical guide covers daily routines and visual warning signs.

AutomaçãoHardware•12 min

Industrial Safety Mats: Operation and Emergency Stop Architecture

Learn how industrial safety mats detect human presence and trigger emergency stops in hazardous machinery, ensuring physical protection in factory environments.

RedesHardware•12 min

MTU and Fragmentation: Why Packet Size Matters in a Network

Learn how MTU and packet fragmentation impact network performance and stability. Discover practical network engineering concepts explained without complex jargon.

RedesHardware•11 min

Jumbo Frames: When Increasing Packet Size Improves Performance

Learn how Jumbo Frames reduce CPU processing overhead in high-speed local networks, optimizing the transmission of massive data volumes.

RedesHardware•12 min

LACP: How to Combine Multiple Network Connections Into a Single Logical Link

Learn how the LACP protocol allows you to bond multiple physical network cables into a single, faster virtual connection with failover protection for high availability.

RedesHardware•12 min

How a VLAN Works and Why It Separates Networks on the Same Switch

Learn how virtual local area networks isolate computer traffic using the same physical network hardware, ensuring security and organization without extra costs.