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July 2008
Electronics Report - Reaching Ideal Capacity
A new capacitor design saves space while allowing appliance engineers to achieve high capacitance values.
June 2008
Electronics Report - Bringing Features to Light
Ultrabright LEDs are designed to provide appliance engineers with a variety of color selections, a vibrant and compact package, low power consumption, and longevity.
June 2008
Technology Report - Sensing a Change
New concepts for combining MEMS and ASIC technology may create smaller, smarter, and lower-cost sensing devices suitable for large-volume production.
May 2008
Electronics Report - Bright Idea
Appliance manufacturers can use light to communicate with end users thanks to a new capacitive switch technology.
May 2008
Sensors and Microcontrollers - A Sense of Sophistication
Highly developed sensor systems and more-capable microcontrollers are satisfying functional safety standards and providing better energy efficiency capabilities.
April 2008
Electronics Report - Taking on the World
With global approvals and a low profile, a new sugar-cube relay is designed to meet the needs of international appliance companies.
March 2008
Electronics Report - Driving Power Savings
A new LED driver provides product designers with a low-power, compact solution for blinking LED applications.
February 2008
Electronics Report - High-Performance Humidity Sensing
The EE16 is a humidity and temperature transmitter designed to bring a high degree of measurement accuracy and reliability to HVAC applications.
February 2008
Technology Report - On a Roll
Flex capacitive touch sensors in a new roll configuration provide production and design flexibility.
February 2008
Commercial Appliance Burners - A Powerful Conversion
Midco International cuts component count and keeps cost down by integrating a new control into burners for commercial foodservice appliances and HVAC applications.
January 2008
Electronics Report - Extended Portable Power
An operational amplifier consumes only 20 ľA supply current while offering high linearity to maximize sensing accuracy in portable applications.
January 2008
North America Forecast - 2008: The Industry Shows Its Resilience
While shipment numbers remain sluggish, the U.S. industry continues to court success by cutting costs and convincing consumers to pay a premium for value-added appliances.
January 2008
Europe Forecast - The Power of Persistence
European appliance makers remain optimistic that, despite high tax hikes and increasing material costs, 2008 could be a growth year.
January 2008
Latin America Forecast - Continuing Growth in Latin America
After a period of robust growth, the Latin American appliance market will slow down to show steady performance increases in 2008.
January 2008
Forecast India, China, Middle East - Another Growth Year in 2008
Despite the impact of sluggish U.S. economy, appliance industries in China, India, and the Middle East should continue growing in 2008.
December 2007
Circuit Protection - The Impact of Safety Regulations on MCUs
December 2007
Electronics Report - Snap-In Sensor
Thanks to a special clip design, a new sensor allows HVAC equipment engineers to easily monitor air temperature within an enclosure.
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Moving and Shaking: 2007 Industry Year in Review
It was a year marked by uncertain markets, the continuing shift of manufacturing to lower-cost production centers, and the mounting importance of environmental factors in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of appliances.
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Appliance Standards and the Environment in 2007
December 2007
13th Annual Portrait of the Latin American Appliance Industry
The availability of credit continued to stimulate the Latin American market for home appliances in 2006.
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