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    June 11, 2024
    What Is the Difference Between cDAQ and CRIO?

    National Instruments (NI) offers two popular options for data acquisition and control: the CompactDAQ (cDAQ) and the CompactRIO (cRIO). While both excel in specific areas, understanding their core differences can help you to make an informed decision about...

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    May 28, 2024
    Using ChatGPT-4 to Facilitate Communication Between LabVIEW and Python in Test Environments

    The integration of many programming languages and tools is crucial in the dynamic landscape of test environments, especially in the aerospace and defense industries, to optimize efficiency and precision. Python, which is praised for its vast...

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    April 18, 2024
    Introduction to Legacy Test Equipment

    While technology is constantly evolving and innovation is the name of the game, one everlasting component remains a constant: test equipment. These steadfast tools quietly warrant the reliability and quality of products experimented with for decades. ...

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    March 22, 2024
    The Role of Semiconductors in Aerospace Technology: From Rocket Science to Space Exploration

    Aerospace technology is an industry where innovation knows no bounds. From satellite technology to supersonic travel, it’s becoming one of the most intriguing and relevant components of our current and future eras. However, amid the...

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    January 12, 2024
    Automating ASIC Testing: A Case Study in Production Efficiency

    In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, the challenges of simplifying production tests and minimizing costs are paramount. A case study showcasing ideas from Concept Technologies- with the help of tools from NI and Konrad...

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    December 1, 2023
    Types of Power Supply Circuits

    Power supply circuits are incredibly important in semiconductors. These components are responsible for providing power that is essential to the operation of the device- enabling diverse applications, efficiency, stability, and reliability. In this post, we...

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    October 12, 2023
    A Guide to Semiconductor Types, Applications, and the Manufacturing Process

    From the microchips in our smartphones to the intricate circuitry of our computers, semiconductors are at the heart of it all. In this blog post, we will take a journey through the process of semiconductor...

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    September 12, 2023
    Why Testing is Essential for Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Semiconductors, the tiny powerhouses at the core of our modern electronics, undergo a rigorous journey before they make their way into our devices. The testing process in semiconductor design is vital, ensuring that these minuscule...

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    August 24, 2023
    Memory vs. Logic Chips in Test and Measurement Equipment

    For engineers, scientists, and tech enthusiasts, test and measurement equipment stands at the forefront of technological advancement. Behind the scenes, two fundamental types of semiconductor chips play a pivotal role in the functionality of these...

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    August 15, 2023
    The Diverse World of Semiconductor Chips

    In our rapidly advancing technological age, semiconductor chips, often referred to as integrated circuits (ICs), are the unsung heroes powering the devices and systems that shape our lives. These tiny wonders come in a variety...

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    August 9, 2023
    Is the LK-99 a Scientific Breakthrough?

    Something big is happening in the scientific world- and it is causing equal amounts of excitement and scrutiny. Researchers in Korea recently released documentation that they have successfully synthesized a room temperature superconductor for the first time...

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    June 8, 2023
    Hand Switches and Electrical Circuits

    Switches are the first basic building block of a successful electronic device. Since they have the power to either complete or disrupt an electrical circuit, control is impossible to achieve without them. Switches are fundamentally...

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