Frequently utilized by cable operators, telephone companies, and internet providers across the globe to convey data, video, and voice communications to customers, coaxial cables have been in use since 1929 to quickly transfer data through attached network devices. A type of transmission cable that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals, coaxial cables are built with four layers: the inner conductor layer, inner conductor insulating layer, conductive shield layer, and insulating outer jacket layer. They are made with this protective design to enable signal carrying voltage to flow through the central conductor with minimal outside interference from electrical and/or magnetic fields.

Thermometers are incredibly useful, but what happens when the temperatures get too high to use them, like in a furnace? Enter pyrometers, which are instruments developed to measure higher temperatures without contact by using optical devices. By measuring an object’s electromagnetic radiation, pyrometers can determine its temperature. Specifically, pyrometers are devices which measure the thermal and infrared radiation that is emitting from an object in order to determine its temperature without direct contact. When temperatures of an object exceed 65 degrees Celsuis, touching it would melt a thermocouple, thermistor, or thermometer. Other situations in which you might need to use a pyrometer include other instances where touching the object would damage the temperature measurement device, when the object is incredibly hazardous, or when the object is in motion and is difficult to pin down for a temperature reading. A hot object will release thermal energy through electromagnetic radiation, and measuring that radiation helps a pyrometer determine its temperature.

Storing data is an integral part of building any computing device. Although random access memory (RAM) suffices in supporting applications as they run, it is still necessary to maintain a local data device as well. In modern computing, consumers are typically presented with three storage source choices: HDDs, SSDs, and flash drives. Depending on the individual's application and access to cloud storage, the appropriate choice may vary significantly. With considerations such as life span, cost, speed, and storage space, it can be confusing to navigate the market. In this blog, we will discuss the nuances associated with flash drives, SSDs, and HDDs so that you may make an informed purchasing decision.

Graphics cards and video cards are two different devices that have been fairly interchangeable for years. Both may often be referred to as a GPU or graphics processing unit, and these components are used to process high-end graphics present in modern games and applications. While graphics cards and video cards do share much of the same design aspects and have overlapping roles, there are certain differences that set them apart. As such, we will discuss both options in brief detail, allowing you to better understand their minor variations.

Mobility and portability are advantageous features that electronic devices can have, allowing them to be transported and used in countless environments with ease. For an electronic device to function without a constant supply of power being provided through cabling, it will need a form of battery or battery pack. From car engines to telecommunication equipment, batteries of all types can be found, providing for countless applications and operations that we rely on. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of some of the most common batteries that are found in wireless electronic devices, allowing you to better identify each for the management of systems.