Recent Posts
Medical Design. Quality. Safety.
Posted on 5/7/18 11:39 AM
Every day can be critical in a medical setting. Because one of the most important elements is safety, it is crucial to design hospital-grade products with quality components.
Topics: testing, Hospital-Grade Products, Designing for North America
Design Strategies with Fuses
Posted on 4/9/18 2:00 PM
When designing a new electrical or electronic equipment product, an important factor to determine is circuit protection. The main function is to provide protection to both the equipment and the equipment operator in the event of a circuit overload.
Topics: circuit protection, fuses, product design
Designing with Circuit Protection
Posted on 3/26/18 1:00 PM
Built-in circuit protection is often a major design component in electrical and electronic equipment. The main purpose is to protect both the equipment and the equipment operator from an electrical power overload.
Topics: circuit protection, product design, circuit breaker
Ingress Protection—Classifying the Degrees of Protection
Posted on 3/12/18 1:00 PM
Dust, dirt, water—all “enemies” of electronic products due to the potential damage they can cause. To help address this issue, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has created a classification system (IEC 60529) designating degrees of protection regarding enclosures of electrical equipment against the invasion of contaminants, such as dust, dirt, or moisture, plus other foreign bodies (e.g. tools or fingers).
Topics: electrical safety, product design, cable glands, ingress protection, strain reliefs
Quality Goal: Ensure that Every Product is Safe
Posted on 2/26/18 10:30 AM
Quality and safety are two top values at Interpower. Designing and manufacturing products that meet quality requirements are an essential part of Interpower.
Topics: electrical safety, product design, testing