John Mulindi

Magneto-Optic Current Sensors for High Voltage, High Power Transmission Lines

Magneto-Optic Current Sensors for High Voltage, High Power Transmission Lines

One of the key challenges in measuring the electrical current in high voltage, high power transmission lines, is that of…

10 months ago

How the Wiegand Effect is used in Sensing Instruments

The Concept behind Wiegand Effect Based Sensors   The Wiegand effect technology employs the unique magnetic properties of specially processed,…

10 months ago

Piezoelectric Accelerometer: Principle of Operation & Applications

An accelerometer is a sensor that is designed to measure acceleration or rate of change of speed due to motion,…

10 months ago

The USB-6009 Data Acquisition Card Features

The USB-6009 is a small external data acquisition and control device manufactured by National Instruments that is normally connected to…

10 months ago

How X-Y Tables are used in Position Control Applications

X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two…

10 months ago

Techniques used in Stopping DC Motors

Stopping of a motor is actually a form of speed control. Methods used to stop DC motors are in a…

10 months ago

Microwave Spectroscopy: Features, Types & Applications  

Microwave Spectroscopy  The section of the electromagnetic spectrum extending approximately from 1 mm (300,000 MHz) to 30 cm (1000 MHz)…

10 months ago

Vision Sensors: Features, Concepts & Applications in Manufacturing

Vision Sensors A vision sensor is basically a TV camera connected to a computer, usually a PC. Special vision software…

11 months ago

Steam Sampling for Conductivity: Instrumentation Structure

Sampling Systems The Purpose of Sampling Systems The objective of a sampling system is to obtain a truly sample of…

11 months ago

How Cascade Control System Enhances Dynamic Response to Load Changes

The major limitation of a conventional feedback control system is that the correction for disturbances does not start until the…

11 months ago