Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) exhibit impressive stiffness and strength properties that are commonly attributed to the reinforcing fibers. However, for many important mechanical properties, the ...

As automotive manufacturers produce vehicles with an increasing number of features, the expectation of reliability and performance increases as well. Reliability trickles down to component ...

The importance of keeping temperature constant in an environmental chamber. Proper test results means the cell's interior must be at a setpoint temperature. Issues with testing cells at room ...

The automobile sector must ensure that its products can function in such a wide temperature range and with such fast temperature fluctuations without failing or experiencing material fatigue. An ...

High Temperature Reverse Bias (HTRB) testing is often used to verify the reliability of power semiconductor diodes. This application note describes the requirements of a valid HTRB test for power ...