The electrical system in an aircraft is a complex web of components and circuits that play a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the vessel. This system includes the DC alternator, a pivotal apparatus that supports many flight operations. In this blog, we will explore how DC alternators and their control units benefit aircraft electrical systems, with a focus on piston engine aircraft. Read more >>

Solenoid switches are compact yet powerful devices that play a crucial role in various electrical applications. Despite finding use in numerous industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to manufacturing and healthcare, these types of switches do not receive the recognition they deserve. As such, this article will delve into how they work and where they can be employed. Read more >>

Used in assembling, installing, and supplying power to electrical devices, connectors join electronic circuits and are foundational components in a variety of electronic equipment. Moreover, they have been engineered to optimize signal integrity in applications with limited space. A common element in industrial machinery, consumer electronics, commercial appliances, and more, connectors ensure all electronic products are both functional and complete. Read more >>

Circuit protectors are essential devices for proper aircraft functioning and are prompted to turn on in a variety of situations. First, circuit protectors are useful in the event of a short circuit which happens because of an electrical disruption between different voltage potentials. This can cause wire overheating and other equipment damage. Another situation aircraft circuit protectors are prepared for is overload, which occurs when devices in a circuit are pulling more current than the system is able to handle all at once. Chronic circuit overloading heats wires in a network and can cause parts to degrade. Read more >>

Circuit breakers are assemblies that may be found in a number of buildings and spaces, serving to protect circuits from the harmful effects of electrical overload conditions, faults, and other such issues. Circuit breakers can range in use from one’s personal home to an aircraft, and they are often paramount for safety. In order to provide protection from hazards, circuit breakers break circuit contact connections when current rises above certain levels or a surge occurs. While this is the basic role of circuit breakers, there are specialized types known as smart circuit breakers (SCB) that perform the same roles while having various additional capabilities that can be highly advantageous for more rigorous operations. In this blog, we will discuss how smart circuit breakers differ from other options, and the various benefits that they provide. Read more >>