Bel Technical Library
Several Application Notes and White Papers have been developed to offer advanced technical analysis, methodologies, and guidelines aimed at enhancing comprehension and optimizing the utilization of Bel Fuse products within the technical community.
EN 50155: The Essential Standard for Power Supply Design in Railway Solutions
Learn more about the EN 50155 standard, and the five areas that are crucial when designing power supplies for railway rolling stock equipment.
How Expanded Beam Connectors Improve Reliability in Harsh Environments
Learn how expanded fiber optic connectors deliver endurance and reliability to withstand rugged environmental conditions and contaminates.
The Benefits of Fiber Over Copper
Learn the key advantages fiber networks have over copper and the different types of transceivers that exist to convert between optical and electronic signals.
How Edge-Plating Improves Reliability of Attenuators
In this article, we’ll look at how the QPL standards define the performance and quality of attenuators, and how a new manufacturing technique developed by Bel can substantially improve reliability.
Connectivity in the Military Drone Market
Learn how military drone designers meet the reduced SWaP needs of high-performance UVs and UAVs with rugged, robust, and lightweight inter-operate connectors.
How to Select a PSU for Performance Applications Such as Laser Cutting
Explore the challenges and performance requirements of ac-dc power supply units for precision equipment and how to select an appropriate PSU solution.
Front-End Power Supplies for Custom Solutions & Applications
Read about an effective solution for increasing power density and improving efficiency by customizing standard front-end titanium and platinum-rated supplies.
The Need for High Frequency Connectors in 5G Communications
5G is placing demands on connector technology. Johnson is responding with products designed to accommodate the mmWave frequencies .
MIL-SPEC Connector Technologies Adapted to Address Everyday Challenges
Commercial and industrial applications are facing extreme operating environments. MIL-SPEC connector technologies mitigate these everyday challenges.
Using Triaxial Cables for Low-Current Measurements
Triaxial cables enable guarded probing. This technique reduces leakage current by eliminating voltage potential between force and guard.
How Multi-rate Ethernet Enables Higher Speeds at Lower Cost
10GBASE-T ethernet technology is currently only affordable for greenfield developments or refurbishments. NBASE-T technology offers low-cost path to multigigabit speeds.
Improving Communication in Explosive Atmospheres
Fiber optics use is increasing in explosive atmospheres. Expanded-beam optical connectors are ATEX-approved, consolidating power and data into a single connection.
The Difference Between Traditional & Resettable Fuses
Fuses can be categorized as traditional one-time devices or resettable PTC fuses that can continue to protect circuits without the need for replacement.
The Future of Connectors in Aerospace Applications
Looking ahead, fiber is the future of aircraft cable, and unlike circular connectors, rectangular connectors are fiber-ready. Make no mistake- the future of connectors is here, and it is rectangular.
Selecting the Right Magnetics for Your ICM
Choosing the right magnetics module for a LAN device is an important step toward ensuring signal integrity and EMI performance that meets IEEE 802.3 and EMC compliance.
Next Gen of Phased Array Radar & Communications
The latest phased array radar and communications systems that are being developed are following trends of higher frequency operation and physical densification.
Non-Magnetic Connectors in MRI Applications
The advancement of MRI machines focuses on increasing resolution and magnetic field strength, and hinges on the quality of non-magnetic connectors.
Power Converter Ruggedization for Railway
Modern rail vehicles are packed with electronics for communications and control, along with cellular repeaters and Wi-Fi services with ‘clean’ AC mains & USB DC power available at each seat.
Reducing SWaP for Military and Aerospace Applications
How fiber can provide the high throughput required, while delivering the combination of low SWaP per bit of digital data, and the ability to meet tough environmental and operational demands.
Ethernet Invades the Industrial Space
As Ethernet becomes the dominant communications protocol in the factory, more and more industrial machines, including a wide range of robotic systems must be connected to Ethernet networks.
Converters Oscillating at Surge Immunity Test
Clarification & recommendations for DC-DC converters for railway applications oscillating when being qualified against surge immunity requirements.
Designing Connectors for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Faced by unique challenges, connectors used in low earth orbit applications are designed to overcome the harsh environment presented in Space.
Micro-D Cable 10GBase-T Compliance
Ethernet 10GBase-T cabling demands in Military and Industrial environments dictates a thorough assessment of connectors in terms of electrical and shock & vibration compliance.