17Feb
16Feb
Sensors and Electrodes-keeping us Aware!
Sensors and Electrodes-keeping us Aware! Sensors are by definition devices that measure a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. Electrodes are conductors through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance or region. Through sensing, we know the condition of our automobile's systems. Today's automobile tells us how much gas we have and the condition of our tires. They tell us if seatbelts are buckled, and airbags are functional. The health care industry uses sensing devices in...
10Feb
EMI/RFI spell Trouble, VTT offers Solutions!
EMI/RFI spell Trouble, VTT offers Solutions! An electronic device can't be marketed until it is compliant with applicable EMC Standards. Each device has to pass EMC Final Compliance Testing before it can be marketed. Testing is rigorous, device development is crucial in preparation for it. Pre-Compliance testing, starting upon product development is the best way to prepare for the Final Compliance Testing. Pre-Compliance testing is best done "early and often" in your own facility. This development method saves time and...
03Feb
Sensors are Everywhere! What can they do for You?
Sensors are Everywhere! What can they do for You? I have used this platform to talk about them in the past. I've talked about their use in automobiles, medicine, and personal safety. This time, I'm going to speak about their use in sports! It's getting near the time for the Super Bowl. Football is a sport that sensors can help improve several ways. We've all heard and seen the concern about concussions in football. Concussions have ended many football careers...
02Feb
Have EMC Testing Questions, VTT can Answer them!
Have EMC Testing Questions, VTT can Answer them! There are many types of EMC Testing Standards, issued mainly by these groups: FCC (Federal Communications Commission), MIL Standards, EN (European Norm), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and CISPR (Comite International Special Des Perturbations Radio). All of these groups have tests, test standards, and test methods. These tests deal with emission of and susceptibility to RF. Many products are exported to foreign countries and become subject...
26Jan
Shielding Electronic Vehicles, RFI Challenges coming!
Shielding Electronic Vehicles, RFI Challenges coming! Electronic Vehicles (EVs) are coming, get ready for them! EVs are an answer to reduce the world's "carbon footprint" problem. Currently, the U.S. Government plans make all of its fleet EVs by 2035. The Biden Administration wants 50% of vehicles sold in 2030 to be EVs. New York has ordered all new passenger cars and light trucks be Zero Emission by 2035. Electronic vehicles will have more electronics than ever in the vehicle's "electronic...
20Jan
Comfortable Wellness Garments, Feel Great in Style!
Comfortable Wellness Garments, Feel Great in Style! No doubt about it, winter is here! We all like to be comfortable in the winter. There is nothing like coming home from work and slipping into comfortable clothes. The cold days and nights make us crave warmth. Wellness Garments are both comfortable and stylish for lounging in. V Technical Textiles, Inc. makes great garments for this season! Most people feel that VTT is a science-based company. In reality, VTT is a textile...
19Jan
Resistance Heating Warms us!
Resistance Heating Warms us! Winter is here, and resistance heating keeps us warm outside! People stay warm by wearing smart clothes that react to cold. Hunters, ice fisherman, snowmobilers and skiers can stay warm! Socks, gloves, coats, and vests can respond to ease the cold! The secret to keeping warm in lies in conductive textiles. Electric current is passed through the conductive material. The conductive textile converts electrical energy to heat energy! Our car seats, mirrors, steering wheels, and rear...
12Jan
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread!
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread! In the early days of smart textiles and smart clothing, wires ruled! Actual wires ran from power source to switch and on to the functional element! Wires developed stress fractures as the textile flexed. These stress fractures resulted in circuit failures. TPU "wire" was developed to correct stress fractures. The "wire" was conductive yarn surrounded by Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU). This allowed flexibility of yarn and the insulation/protection of the TPU. This solution worked well as...
06Jan
