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What is SCCR?

Understanding the required Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) of an industrial control panel is crucial for operating and maintaining the systems that help workplaces function. These ratings save lives and eliminate malfunctions from occurring. Learn more about which products from TTI may help with creating efficient and safe industrial control systems.

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What is a Zener Diode?

Zener diodes are some of the most commonly used components in the electronics industry for voltage regulation. From cell phones to surge protectors, Zener diodes operate in many devices. This article defines their functionality and applications.

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Potentiometers

Potentiometers are a big component category within the electronics industry. This article walks through the basics of potentiometers and how they work. It also defines the different types of potentiometers and their applications.

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Electronic Components Up Close

Electronic components make the world work. They pave the way for the future, and make the impossible possible...but what makes them work? This series brings you instructables and infographics showing the inner workings of some of the most familiar electronic components, as well as practical instruction related to using them.

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TTI Coloring Book

Chip and his friends are tired of being black and white. Get out your crayons and choose from one of our National Coloring Day pages to lend them a hand!

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Ten Best Electronic Inventions from the 70s

Thinking back on the 70s, some may want to forget things like the bell bottom pants and thick sideburns. But one of the great things we never want to forget about the 70s were some of the innovations. Let’s take a look back on the 10 best electronic inventions from the 70s that made us look and feel as though the future was now.

MIL-DTL-38999 connectors

What are MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors?

The MIL-DTL-38999 is one of the most popular, best-selling connectors in the industry. From tactical radio sets to 5G cellphone towers, the MIL-DTL-38999 (also referred to as D-38999 or simply 38999) has continued to gain traction as the preferred component to power up devices and aircraft carriers alike, across multiple industries.

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Lead Time Trends and the Component Market

When ordering in the electronics market, there’s usually little to no issue with most components, as many companies carry the inventory in-house, ready to be shipped. However, specialized items can take longer to manufacture and ship out. That additional time is called lead time or lead-time.

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