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.


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Solenoid coil is a versatile electrical component that utilizes a tightly wound wire around a metal core to generate an electromagnetic field (EMF). When an electrical current passes through the coil, the resulting EMF provides ample energy for linear motion. Solenoid coils find use in irrigation systems, toys, appliances, and other forms of automated equipment, and they are generally used to automatically turn any given application on or off.


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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.


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We all need cables, those of which ensure the functionality of electronic systems such as audio and video equipment. Though many options are available, finding the perfect match can be a daunting task, especially when you have little to no knowledge about specific components such as RCA cables. Luckily, we have written a detailed blog on RCA cables and connectors for your knowledge. So, whether you need them for audio or video lines in your home or for uninterrupted communication above the ground on an aircraft, this blog will help you find your requirements.


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Invented by Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1936, the reed relay has evolved from being very large with crude parts to being a much smaller and extremely dependable component over time. In this blog, we will discuss what solid-state relays and electromechanical relays are, what exactly MEMS switches do, and what the future of reed relays is.


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A strain relief or cable gland can offer protection to cables and wires by securing the cable of a power cord to a panel of electrical equipment. Both can help protect pieces of cordage from stress and damage as they run through the panel of equipment. While strain reliefs and cable glands do not relieve stain on a cable as it exits the equipment, it does reduce the strain on the electrical connections and circuitry inside the equipment.


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Sensors are used in a multitude of devices and equipment to detect the presence of objects or other phenomena. These components are used in applications ranging from automation, computer sensors, cars, and many other products that are a part of our everyday lives. In this blog, we will discuss the Hall effect sensor, which is one type of sensor that finds use in countless applications.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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