The invention of modular jacks is considered to be a significant event in the history of communications connectors. Originally introduced in the 1970’s, modular jacks were first used to facilitate the growing complexity of telephone systems in North America. Prior to the arrival of modular jacks, telephones were typically hardwired to the building network wiring, or made use of much bulkier connectors. [Read more]

The world is switching to renewable sources of energy for a greener living, among which wind energy is widely popular these days. As we all know, the basic functionality behind a wind turbine is to convert the kinetic energy from winds to electric power. There are wide varieties of wind turbines, in different sizes and shapes.

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Electronic devices today are increasingly making their way into applications that require serious consideration for the environment that they are exposed to. As we enter deeper into the fourth industrial revolution, we see the possibility to connect virtually everything to a network. Whether it be the factory floor, the hospital operating room, or a GPS controlling a tractor, we need to be concerned about Ingress protection for the device enclosure in the environments in which they operate. [Read more]

Travel by rail is fast, efficient, and eco-friendly. Rail systems comprise of rolling stock like locomotives, coaches, and wagons, and signaling equipment like track-side switches, and base stations.  Trains are either hauled by a locomotive or run as independent multiple units, both with either diesel or electric propulsion.

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An intelligent building is defined as a building with increased levels of automation and integration, enabled by advanced electronic and information technologies. The concept of intelligent building was first framed in the 1980s. Back then it was considered to be a system which optimally matches the basic four elements like structure, systems, services, and management to create a perfect interrelationship between them with an emphasis on technology.

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