When to Choose Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Coils
Comments Off on When to Choose Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf CoilsEvery engineering choice has trade-offs. As a general rule of thumb, most off-the-shelf coil components have fast lead times, are more cost-effective, and are available from multiple sources. But custom products offer optimal performance for specialized applications and are tailored for your specific operating environment. Many critical applications, such as medical imaging and scanning, semiconductor […]
How Electromagnets Are Used in the Medical Industry
Comments Off on How Electromagnets Are Used in the Medical IndustryIn contrast to permanent magnets, which always have a magnetic field, electromagnets only create a magnetic field when electricity runs through them. They are made from coiled wire, often wrapped around a core of ferromagnetic material, such as iron, or a coil with a hollow core (i.e., air core). The coil is connected to a […]
Solenoids: Working Principle, Types, & Applications
Comments Off on Solenoids: Working Principle, Types, & ApplicationsClick to Expand A solenoid is a type of electromagnet consisting of coiled copper wire wound tightly into a helix, a mobile plunger made of magnetic material, and an iron or steel housing. As electric current moves through a coil, the solenoid generates a magnetic field and proceeds to transform magnetic energy into mechanical motion. […]
Magnetorquers for Satellite Attitude Control
Comments Off on Magnetorquers for Satellite Attitude ControlEmergency communications, navigation systems, the internet, and many other modern conveniences are only possible through satellite technology. As our world grows more interconnected via satellite, manufacturers must build satellites that provide reliable, long-term performance. Devices like magnetic torquers, or magnetorquers, provide high-quality attitude control and proper orientation of the satellite by interacting with the Earth’s […]
RF Inductor Basics
Comments Off on RF Inductor BasicsRadiofrequency (RF) inductors are critical electronic components in applications from consumer products to complex scientific equipment. RF inductors perform numerous functions in high-frequency circuit applications, such as high-frequency chokes, filtering, impedance matching, and circuit tuning. These inductors are prevalent in modern technology, including IoT devices, wireless devices like tablets, and specialized applications such as testing […]
Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Process
Comments Off on Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication ProcessSemiconductors are vital components in everyday life, powering cars, mobile phones, computers, TVs, and even credit cards. Semiconductor manufacturing is complex, requiring many steps and precisely controlled processes. This blog will shed light on wafer fabrication, the first step of semiconductor manufacturing. What Is a Semiconductor Wafer? Semiconductors serve as substrates for building microelectronic devices […]
The Basics of Coil Winding
Comments Off on The Basics of Coil WindingCoil winding involves wrapping a wire around a cylindrical object in a spiral-like shape to produce a standalone coil or a coil on a toroid, bobbin, or other type of center support. The coil may be made of one or more layers of wires depending on its intended application. The following factors influence the type […]
Solenoids: Working Principle,
Types & Applications
Comments Off on Solenoids: Working Principle,Types & Applications
A solenoid is a variety of electromagnet consisting of a copper wire coil wound tightly into a helix, an iron or steel housing, and a mobile plunger made of magnetic material. When an electric current passes through the coil, the solenoid produces a magnetic field and converts that magnetic energy into mechanical motion. Essentially, a […]
A Guide to Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI)
Comments Off on A Guide to Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI)Medical professionals rely on access to high-quality preclinical imaging tools to monitor healthy and diseased tissue, make diagnoses, and develop treatment plans. Three tomographic preclinical imaging options have been available over the last few decades: positron-emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each has its own drawbacks, from using ionizing radiation […]
Electromagnets in the Aerospace Industry: Thrusters
Comments Off on Electromagnets in the Aerospace Industry: ThrustersElectromagnetic propulsion (EMP) requires two primary components: an electromagnet to generate the magnetic field and a propulsion component. EMP uses a current from the magnetic field to accelerate the object. Through Lorenz Force, the electrified conductor encounters a force in a perpendicular direction to the magnetic field and the current. If a liquid or gas […]