26Feb
26Jan
RF Testing in Space? How will that be Done?
RF Testing in Space? That seems like a strange question. Certainly, RF Testing in space is not being done to any great extent at this time. RF testing is done on earth for the spacecrafts and their components to make sure that their delicate electrical systems work smoothly together in space. RF testing in space seems like it could be a necessary thing to consider within the next decade. NASA's Artemis Program will return humans to the Moon in 2024. ...
20Jan
Silver is the Best Thermal Conductive Element, Creating Comfort!
Silver is the best thermal conductive element, creating comfort! Silver's thermal conductivity accounts for a great benefit provided by fabrics that are made with silver containing yarns and fabrics. This property is measured in Watts per meter per degree Kelvin, W/M°K. The high thermal conductivity of Silver is due to its electron configuration! Silver's electrons are are "loosely held" due to its low nuclear charge. This allows them to move more easily, resulting in efficient energy transfer. The energy...
07Jan
What is Braided Tube, What is Braided Tube used for?
What is Monofil Braided Tube? Shieldex® Monofil Braided Tube is essentially a "sleeve" used to enclose data cables. Data lines are fed through this flexible sleeve, made of woven individual Polyamide threads, with each thread having been individually coated with silver, which helps to protect them from severe kinks, bends, and abrasion. This lightweight flexible sleeve also provides a protected "electronically shielded environment" for the data cables and the information that is carried through them. This "silver braided cable sleeve" is...
30Dec
What is a Solar Flare? How can it Effect our Electronic Lives?
What is a Solar Flare? A Solar Flare is the release of pent-up energy, also called a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). Think of them as the results of storms on the surface of the sun, or "spouts of magnetic energy". In early December, we had a Solar Flare. This Solar Flare coincides with the onset of "Solar Cycle 25". A Solar Cycle is an 11 year window of time during which the storminess on the surface of the sun peaks...
16Dec
Infrared Detection, the Good and the Bad, and How to Avoid it!
What is Infrared Detection? Infrared Detection is using heat as a method of finding someone or something. The the infrared sensor/camera picks up the infrared heat signature of a person or object, which is be stronger or weaker than their surroundings. This makes the human being or object "distinct" from its surroundings, essentially locating the human being or object. What is Good about IR Detection? One good thing about infrared detection is the use of this technology in finding people lost in...
15Dec
What is Resistance Heating, What are its Applications?
What is Resistance Heating and What are its Applications? Resistance heating is heat generated by an electrical current passing through a resistor. The heat comes from electrical energy being converted to thermal energy. There are many applications for Resistance Heating: Aeronautics, Automotive, Military, and Smart Clothing industries to name a few. How is Resistance Heating Used in the Aeronautics Industry? In the aeronautics industry, resistance heating is used for de-icing the wings of aircraft in inclement weather. If the leading edges of...
14Jul