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HDMI vs. Display Port – A Brief Comparison
There’s been a lot of talk recently about how HDMI and DisplayPort compare to one another. As two of the most cutting edge high definition interfaces currently available on the market, they are the subject of intense scrutiny from techies and consumers alike, since it seems likely that one will eventually become the industry standard [...]
Read moreOxygen Free Copper and its Applications
Oxygen Free Copper and its Applications Oxygen free copper is a type of copper that has been refined in an electrically charged solution of copper sulfate and sulfuric acid. This process, called electrolytic refining, causes the copper to have an exceptionally low level of oxygen, often less than one hundredth of a percent. Commonly used [...]
Read moreLean vs Mass Manufacturing: A Very Brief Overview
Lean vs Mass Manufacturing: A Very Brief Overview “Lean manufacturing” is a favorite buzzword of business conferences lately, and it’s easy for the uninitiated to be unclear on the difference between lean and mass manufacturing. In fact, they differ in many ways, from philosophy and business strategy to production models and company culture. Lean manufacturing [...]
Read moreWhat to Know Before Buying Insulated Wire
What to Know Before Buying Insulated Wire From the most basic cable assemblies to intricate custom cable assemblies, insulated wire is found in some form. It’s wide range of uses makes it popular for many kinds of projects, but before you get started, it’s important to do some homework on the wire you plan to [...]
Read moreWhy Outsource?
Why Outsource? Outsourcing has become a hot topic in recent years. You may already be aware that the concept of outsourcing is far from a new idea. As far back as 1776, economist and philosopher Adam Smith addressed the topic is his seminal volume An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of [...]
Read moreSTP vs UTP Cables: Application Comparison
STP vs UTP Cables: Application Comparison Differentiated physically by little more than a conducting shield, shielded twisted pair cables and unshielded twisted pair cables nonetheless have different advantages, disadvantages, and best applications. Both shielded twisted pair (STP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) have interference canceling capacities, however the way that each one is designed to [...]
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Custom Patch Cable RFQ Form
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D Sub Custom Cable RFQ Form
Read moreLean versus Agile Production
Lean versus Agile Production It was in 1989, that for the first time the world was introduced to the term ‘lean production’ as it was coined in by MIT. On the other hand, Agile Manufacturing can trace its origins in a research study by Lehigh University in the early 90s. Before discussing lean and agile, [...]
Read moreStranded vs Solid Wire
Stranded vs. Solid Wire In choosing the right type of wire for a project, there are a number of important considerations. Based on the amperage load and application, the electrician needs to determine the appropriate gauge of wire to use, as well as the type of metal wire to use. Beyond choosing between aluminum or [...]
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