LED lighting has transformed the way we illuminate our surroundings. From dynamic home lighting controlled by smartphone apps to futuristic LED features in electric vehicles, these energy-efficient lights have become an integral part of our lives. However, despite their numerous advantages, LEDs are not immune to challenges. One significant issue is their susceptibility to failure due to overheating. This blog highlights the importance of LED temperature management and provides an overview of a straightforward solution for effective LED overtemperature protection that was outlined in a recent ..read more

As LEDs continue to revolutionize lighting across various sectors, ensuring their longevity and reliability is paramount. In many lighting applications, LEDs are connected in series strings to achieve desired brightness levels. However, a single malfunctioning LED in the string can cause the entire circuit to fail, leading to reduced performance and costly maintenance. Shunt protectors act as a barrier against transient overvoltages, protecting LEDs from voltage spikes that could potentially damage them. These spikes can occur due to factors like power surges, lightning strikes, or electrical ..read more

The evolution of smart cities and homes relies heavily on advanced energy-saving solutions and control technologies. Meeting the narrowband design needs of modern telecommunication systems is seen as an important element in the smart cities transformation process. That means that designers will look to power line transformers to take a leading role in satisfying these requirements. This blog examines the changing landscape of power distribution grids, and the benefits of Power Line Communication (PLC) technology.  It also presents the features in Bourns® PFB Series PLC transformers that ..read more

Automotive systems have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with new and improved features being introduced every year. For customers to be satisfied, it is important that these features are reliably powered, protected, and connected to their respective interfaces within the overall system. Bourns®, a leading supplier of high-reliability automotive components, has extensive experience designing, building, and supplying AEC-Q compliant components that meet the demanding requirements of the automotive industry. Bourns® offers a wide range of resistors and magnetics to condition an ..read more

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on electric vehicles and industrial batteries, Battery Management Systems (BMS) are becoming more important than ever. The safety and reliability of these systems are critical for ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of high-energy battery packs. That’s where Bourns® comes in, with a broad range of AEC-Q200 certified, custom and standards-based power conversion, circuit protection, and sensing products. One of the biggest challenges facing BMS designs is the increase in the number of cells in the stack and working voltages. With more cells in the s ..read more

Bourns®, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, has recently released their latest Model PCS020 and PCS040 series of Current Sense Transformers. These new transformers are designed to be used in a variety of applications, such as switched-mode power supplies, motor control, overload sensing, and other AC current applications. One of the key features of these new transformers is their high current rating. The PCS020 series has a current rating of up to 20 A, while the PCS040 series has a current rating of up to 40 A. This makes both series ideal for applications that requ ..read more

In the realm of power electronics, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) play a pivotal role in controlling and managing high-power applications. However, the efficient functioning of IGBTs is often marred by transient voltage spikes and surges that can lead to their malfunction or even failure. To help engineers and designers mitigate these risks, Bourns offers a comprehensive line of Power TVS (PTVS) and TVS diodes. In this blog, we present some of the details presented in a Bourns application note that focuses on the importance of IGBT switching protection and how PTVS/TVS diodes can b ..read more

Spot welding, a common process in the manufacturing industry, involves the joining of two metal surfaces through the application of heat and pressure. This technique is used widely in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and various other sectors. To achieve the most efficient and precise spot welds requires advanced technology and control mechanisms. This blog covers the highlights of a helpful Bourns application note outlining the utilization of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) technology to enhance spot welding processes. Challenges in Spot Welding Spot welding is used to create a s ..read more

Bourns is committed to helping young people explore and engage with STEM education. Each year we host STEPCON, a STEM educational conference where students can engage in the world of STEM via a live Science Show and hands-on activities from a variety of STEM-related organizations. We partner with the Science Technology Education Partnership (STEP) each year for this event. As a booth vendor, we offered visitors a variety of demos that focused on energy and sustainability. Sustainability is a critical issue that affects the world we live in. Therefore, teaching sustainability to students is mo ..read more

In the rapidly evolving landscape of surveillance systems, advancements in sensor technology have helped enhance security and monitoring capabilities. The demand for more efficient and accurate surveillance solutions continues to increase calling for more cutting-edge components to meet future requirements. To meet this need, Bourns offers a comprehensive range of trimming potentiometers (trimmers) that can significantly improve the performance and versatility of surveillance system sensors. In this blog post, we delve into Bourns’ application note, “Interfacing Bourns Trimmers with Surveillan ..read more