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Understanding LED Thermal Resistance

Learn about LED thermal resistance, its importance, and how it affects the performance and reliability of LED lighting systems.

heat dissipation

led

thermal resistance

Understanding Lux and Illuminance: A Guide to Light Levels

This article explains lux (illuminance), its relationship to lumens and footcandles, and provides recommended light levels for different environments.

illuminance

light measurement

lux

Understanding Noise Spectral Density (N₀) and Carrier-to-Noise Spectral Density Ratio (C/N₀)

This article explains the concepts of Noise Spectral Density (N₀) and Carrier-to-Noise Spectral Density Ratio (C/N₀), detailing their definitions, formulas, and applications.

carrier-to-noise ratio

noise spectral density

signal processing

Understanding Radiation Units: Roentgen, Gray, Rad, and REM

This article explains common radiation measurement units: Roentgen, Gray, Rad, and REM. It details what each measures, how they relate, and their biological significance.

gray

radiation

roentgen

Understanding Resistivity: A Guide to Material Properties

This article explains resistivity and resistance, detailing how they impact electrical flow. Includes a table with resistivity values for various materials.

electrical conductivity

resistance

resistivity

Understanding the Bandwidth Time Product (BT)

The Bandwidth Time Product (BT) describes the relationship between a signal's spectral width and duration, key for efficient bandwidth usage.

bandwidth

frequency

signal processing

Understanding Torques in Analog Meters

This article explains the three essential torques in analog meters: deflecting, controlling, and damping. It describes their functions and methods of implementation.

analog meters

measurement

torque

Vector Signal Generator and Analyzer Terminologies

A glossary of key terms related to Vector Signal Generators (VSG) and Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA), including power vs. time, EVM, and CCDF.

evm

vector signal analyzer

vector signal generator

Venturi Flume vs. Venturi Meter: Key Differences

Explore the distinctions between Venturi flumes and Venturi meters, focusing on their design, applications, and measurement characteristics.

flow measurement

venturi flume

venturi meter

Viscosity vs Rheology: Understanding the Difference

Explore the concepts of viscosity and rheology, their key differences, and how they are measured. Learn about their applications in fluid and material analysis.

fluid mechanics

rheology

viscosity