How do you choose a Temperature Sensor for military and rugged applications? This engineering guide covers NTC, RTD and Thermocouple selection, R/T curves, probe design, threads and MIL-DTL-38999 connector interfaces, including a real-world Custom Temperature Sensor case study featuring a 30kΩ NTC and Souriau 8D connector.
Have an existing gear but no drawing? This practical guide explains how to identify and measure a gear using the Number of Teeth, Outside Diameter, Module, Pitch Diameter, Pressure Angle, and other key parameters, what can be measured with a caliper – and when professional Reverse Engineering is required.
A comprehensive guide to the key standards for selecting power supplies and DC-DC converters for military, aerospace, and automotive applications, including MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, ISO 16750, ISO 7637, and SAE J1455. Learn what each standard covers, how they differ, and how to select the right power solution for your system.
Selecting a MEMS IMU for a dynamic system is not simply a matter of choosing the lowest Bias or the most impressive datasheet specification. Bias, Noise, Bandwidth, Latency, Dynamic Range, and environmental requirements must be evaluated together. This article explains why the best Tactical Grade IMU is the one that matches the system’s Mission Profile, with practical examples comparing Gladiator Technologies MEMS Gyroscopes and IMUs.
Choosing the right switch is not only about voltage and current. This guide explains how to select between electrical, pneumatic, contactless, Bluetooth, USB, and pressure/vacuum switching technologies based on the application, operating environment, system interface, safety, and failure behavior.
A military DC-DC converter is only one part of the complete power chain. When MIL-STD-1275F, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, CS101, and environmental requirements must also be addressed, Input Protection and EMI Filtering can add significant size, weight, and complexity. This article explains how integrating Input Protection, EMI Filtering, and DC-DC Conversion into a single solution can reduce SWaP and simplify system integration.
What is the difference between MIL-STD-1275 and MIL-STD-704, and how do you choose the right power supply? Compare military vehicle and aircraft electrical environments, including 28VDC systems, transients, surges, Power Front Ends, and the key requirements for selecting a military power supply.
Do you really need to measure temperature – or do you simply need to know when it is time to take action?
In many overtemperature protection applications, a Temperature Switch can provide a simpler and more direct solution than a complete temperature measurement system. This article explains the difference between Temperature Sensors and Temperature Switches, how bimetal thermal switches work, when to choose NC or NO, and why installation location, switching temperature, and thermal response are critical to effective protection.
MIL-STD-810 for military power supplies – a guide to Vibration, Shock, extreme temperatures and Conduction Cooling, including mechanical and thermal design, Baseplate considerations, Derating, and the relationship with MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
MIL-STD-461 defines EMI and EMC requirements for military equipment, including CS101 for evaluating susceptibility to disturbances conducted through power leads. This article explains the challenges of designing Input Filters and Power Front Ends, their relationship to MIL-STD-1275 and MIL-STD-704, and how EMC performance can be balanced with size, weight, and efficiency constraints.
