The way a speaker is mounted can make or break its acoustic performance. Whether you’re working with miniature transducers in compact devices or full-sized drivers in specialized enclosures, proper speaker mounting is essential for ensuring optimal sound quality, minimizing distortion, and extending component lifespan. From mechanical isolation to enclosure sealing, even small mounting details can […]
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Encoder series delivers 12-bit and 14-bit absolute position sensing
Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of the AMT25 series to its AMT absolute encoder family. The series supports motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT25 series utilizes Same Sky’s capacitive ASIC technology and delivers the durability, accuracy, and environmental immunity characteristics of current AMT encoder […]
An overview of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Understanding airflow, heat transfer, and fluid behavior is critical when designing high-performance electronic systems. That’s where Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) comes in. CFD uses advanced numerical analysis to simulate how fluids — like air or coolant — move through and around complex geometries. For engineers working on thermal management, enclosure design, or aerodynamic optimization, CFD […]
Knobs feature 8.5 – 19.45 mm heights for potentiometers
Same Sky‘s Motion and Control Group has expanded its motion and control accessories product line with the addition of the SPK family of plastic knobs. These knobs are designed for compatibility with Same Sky’s rotary potentiometers and panel mount incremental encoders that feature 6 mm diameter D-cut shafts. The SPK product family includes both ribbed […]
Ultra-thin piezoelectric elements with 150 Ω – 1,500 Ω impedance now available
Same Sky’s Audio Group today announced the continued expansion of its piezoelectric elements product line. The CEB and CPT piezo element models feature extremely low profiles down to 0.12 mm and come with or without wire leads for simple and reliable design implementation in vibration detection or touch feedback applications. Externally driven and offering diameters […]
Understanding electret condenser microphones
Electret condenser microphones (ECMs) are widely used in audio applications due to their small size, low cost, and high sensitivity. They operate using a permanently charged diaphragm and backplate, eliminating the need for external polarization. This makes them ideal for use in consumer electronics, hearing aids, and professional audio equipment. Their ability to deliver a […]
A guide to spring-loaded pogo pin connectors
Pogo pins are essential components in modern electronics, providing reliable spring-loaded connections for testing, charging, and data transfer applications. These small yet robust connectors ensure consistent electrical contact through a plunger mechanism, allowing for repeated use without significant wear. Their versatility makes them ideal for use in PCB testing, battery connections, and modular device interfaces, […]
Encoders offer -30 °C to 80 °C operating range with 30,000 cycle rating
Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group announced the addition of hollow shaft ring encoders to its line of panel mount incremental encoders. The RING family of hollow shaft mechanical encoders is housed in packages from 23 mm up to 56.5 mm with low profile designs from 9.5 mm up to 20 mm. Offering hollow shaft diameters […]
TEG modules output 21.6 W at 56 mm
Same Sky’s Thermal Management Group announced the addition of thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules to its product portfolio. Utilizing the temperature difference between the hot and cold of the module to generate usable power, these thermoelectric generators offer output power from 5.4 up to 21.6 W in packages from 30 x 30 mm to 56 x 56 […]
9.5 mm potentiometer with four-section ganging and 1kΩ – 1000 kΩ resistance range
Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced two new rotary potentiometer series offering ganging up to four sections. Housed in a 9.5 mm package, the PTN09X and PTN09SX series feature resistance ratings from 1 up to 1000 kΩ, shaft lengths of 15, 20, or 25 mm, and D-cut, knurled, or slotted shaft styles. Ideal for control […]
