Everyone knows that at certain times of the year we need to stock up on certain items as they'll soon be in high demand. Items such as sun cream for the summer and seasonal items can not only be hard to find but some companies may take advantage of this demand for their products and begin to hike the price up. Some items such as hay fever medication are often increased in price as...more
When you think of safety equipment and workplace safety you may think of workplaces such as factories and laboratories – the kind of environments where you'd expect to find hard hats, safety glasses and other items of vital safety equipment. What is often overlooked are the items of safety equipment and general awareness of other hazards in the workplace and this means the...more
Surface finishes for PCBs fluctuate in reliability, shelf life, flatness, price, and assembly procedures. All finishes have their own benefits; however, the process, product, and / or final use determine which surface finish works best for use with a specific application. The designer, end-user or assembler needs to work with the PCB manufacturer to choose the correct finish for the product design.Hot Air Solder Leveling (HASL)Hot Air Solder Leveling, a 63/37 tin lead solder, has served as the industry standard since the start of the circuit board. . HASL is the favorite because "Nothing Solders like Solder." In situations where you have no concern about lead, HASL proves cost effective as well as a reliable finish for the making of PCBs of standard technology. This finish does, however, further stress on high layer circuit boards, resulting in ineffective long-term use. The added stress, short shelf life, and uneven soldering height on thick SMT or BGA pads make HASL a bad choice for wire bonding or chip technology. New technologies, tighter design principles and environmental issues are starting to make HASL...more
Ordinary display when in use, generally do not need special drivers, while the touch screen when in use, you must have a dedicated touch screen driver, otherwise it can not touch the operation of Rights.Basically, the international famous brands 3M, ELO, GVision, etc., but the price is...more
The kindle 2 of Amazon is considered as the slimmer, faster, and smarter device thats ever been designed. Its both the hottest and the coolest among any other devices of its kind. It is based on the first Kindle that was also produced by the same company, but this one is preloaded with more additional features and functionalities. As a result,...more
In the United States, around three thousand five hundred people die in house fires, and another two thousand are seriously injured. Yet they are preventable.Some people think home fires happen only to poor people and this is true on average, but fire doesn't care about your income. When I was in high school one of my classmates, the daughter of a successful doctor, died in a house fire.Everybody should be careful. The first step is to go through your house carefully looking for fire hazards. Electrical wiring should be complete, not frayed, stapled or worn. And not run under rugs or carpets where the insulation can get worn, creating a short.Be especially alert in your kitchen and around heating sources. Make sure there's no trash around water heater and furnace pilot lights. Have space heaters checked out. They've been a prime source of home fires.Put candles, matches and lighters away, especially if you have small children. Many fires are started by children playing around.Do not store flammable liquids in your basement or in an attached garage. If you do have a separate garage or storage bin, make certain they're far from other flammable materials such as paper and wood. Don't...more
Identifying your target audience needs, behavior and interest is winning half of the conversion battle. Electronic Information Kit alsoknown as EIK is designed to serve that same purpose...more
Radio controlled helicopters are a dream of every single child. They have remained in the market for quiet some times now. These are tiny helicopters with radio controls for flying and...more
Two-way radios are fun and useful tools. You can use them for safety, or just for fun. The type of two-way radio set that you buy will depend very much on what kind of usage you want to...more
Toronto, Canada - GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) has released its Gen 2 RFID tire tag operating in the 860 to 950MHz frequency band for worldwide use. This tag is embedded into the tire mould prior to the manufacture and curing of the tire, so that...more
Before you start towing heavy loads you need to make sure of a few things. First, is your car insurance up-to-date to cover you in the event of an accident, and second, do you have...more
Health and safety regulations in Ireland and the UK include clear outlines of the requirements that every office must meet. These include carrying out a risk assessment, providing clean...more