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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) relays are integral components within various modern devices and systems. These small yet powerful devices serve as a bridge between different circuits, making them key players across many industries. In this blog, we will explore the basic functions of PCB relays, along with a deeper look into their design and common applications.

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) connectors are very common components in the world of modern electronics, serving as the interface between various electrical components and the PCB itself. They facilitate the necessary connections for the transfer of electrical signals and power, making them indispensable in a wide variety of applications that range from consumer electronics to aerospace systems. In this blog, we will provide a review on the most common types of PCB connectors on the market and how to choose the best fit for your specific needs, ensuring you can achieve optimal performance and reliability with your electronics.

In the world of electronic devices and communication systems, RF connectors play a significant role in ensuring seamless connectivity and signal transmission. These electrical connectors are designed to carry radio frequency signals and are widely used in various industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, military, and consumer electronics. In this blog, we will explore the history, features, and applications of RF connectors, shedding light on their importance in modern-day technology.

The major difference between conductors, semiconductors, and insulators is that they all have varying levels of conductivity. Conductors are defined by their high conductivity, meaning that they allow energy like electricity, heat, or sound, to flow through them with ease. Semiconductors, on the other hand, enable moderate flow, and insulators exhibit low conductivity. While conductivity serves as the principal difference between conductors, semiconductors, and insulators, there are a few other differences as well. As such, this blog will consider their uses, features, and types.

Whether you are a prospective pilot looking for the perfect aircraft or are simply an operator seeking a new brand, it can be very useful to have a general understanding of who the top players in the industry are. Depending on whether you are interested in private planes, commercial airliners, defense aircraft, or other types of aircraft, there are various options that you may choose from. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most notable aircraft manufacturers operating in diverse markets, allowing you to narrow down your research.

While electronic wizzes are familiar with the peculiar components and elements that comprise a myriad of electrical assemblies, there are still some parts that are often conflated. Patch panels and switches are one example of components that are confused for one another, though they are entirely different elements with respective roles. With this in mind, we will provide a brief overview of patch panels and switches, their roles, and how they work.

Relays are critical components in a circuit, found in the electronic equipment ranging from smartphones to airplanes. While sharing the same name, the various types of relays perform vastly different functions. Therefore, having an understanding of the differences between the most prevalent types of relays is critical to understanding electrical currents as a whole. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between the most common relays and a safety relay.

Relays are switches that open and close circuits electromechanically or electronically. They can be found nearly everywhere from printers and shredders to cars and telephones. Relays control one electrical circuit by opening or closing contacts in another circuit. When a relay contact is normally open (NO), there is an open contact and the relay is not energized. When a relay contact is normally closed (NC), there is a closed contact when the relay is not energized. Whether the relay is normally in an open or closed position, applying electrical current to the contacts will change their state.

Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, AirBorn, Inc. is a leading producer of electronic connectors for the military, aerospace, civil aviation, and medical markets. Certified to ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485 specifications, AirBorn got its start in 1960 by manufacturing interconnect products for important legacy companies like Motorola, Texas Instruments, Lockheed Aircraft, Boeing, and Burroughs.AirBorn’s array of cable and board-mount connectors includes the following series: