Electrical Engineering Inventions That Shaped the World: The Transistor
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The invention of the crucial transistor marked a departure from bulky vacuum tubes in favour of cheaper and more portable electronic products. In this first entry in our ‘Electrical Engineering Inventions That Shaped the World’ series, we look at the now-universal component.
Electrical Engineering Discoveries That Shaped the World: AC and DC Power
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Fought in 1880 between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, the ‘war of the currents’ defined modern electric power transmission: Edison believed in the use of DC (direct current) power, and Tesla the use of AC (alternating current) power. This article considers both sides of the fence.
Which Electrical Engineering Specialisation is Right for You?
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There are several engineering fields that university students can choose from, such as computer science, civil, mechanical, electrical, and aeronautics. It’s not surprising that students may find it difficult to select one speciality over another when the time comes.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering: What’s the Difference?
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People tend to think of electrical engineering and electronic engineering as the same. Even more confusing is the fact that many engineering graduates leave the university with a joint degree in both fields. However, several differences exist between the two disciplines...
Disruptive Electrical Engineering Technologies: Supercapacitors
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With growing concerns over environmentally-unfriendly materials—as well as of course the often low reliability of batteries—many manufacturers are turning to supercapacitors as the energy storage devices of choice for their applications.
Disruptive Electrical Engineering Technologies: the System-on-Chip
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Almost every kind of electronic device used today utilises a system-on-chip (SoC). Measuring about the size of a human thumbnail, these chips comprise both software and hardware components that add functionality to electronic devices and equipment.
If You Got Your Electrical Engineering Degree Before 2000, You’re at a Disadvantage
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With age comes wisdom and experience, but with youth comes up-to-date education and marketable skills. Is your engineering degree as valuable as it used to be?
Basics of Instrumentation in Electrical Engineering
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From automobile assembly to chemical plants and refineries—namely industries where automated process control is required—precise measurements are crucial. This article will introduce the basic concept of electrical instrumentation and some essential equipment for electrical engineers.
The Importance of Control Systems in Electrical Engineering
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Automated process control is an integral part of modern industry. For example, automation allows integrated circuit manufacturers to both minimise errors during the fabrication process and improve production efficiency—ultimately enhancing the quality of the final products.