I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

Designing an analog circuit can be a frustrating experience, as noted by Nick Cornford in his Design Idea (DI), “DIY RTD for a DMM.” With a fortnight’s struggle, I completed the design of 4 mA to 20mA ...

Abstract: Wire retention force is an important indicator for evaluating the reliability of wire insertion in electrical connectors. Current approaches to measure this force are mainly relied on spring ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Modern cars are designed to be more efficient and eco-friendly than ever. Automakers build vehicles with a wealth of advanced features to not ...

Don't let failing oxygen sensors compromise your engine's performance. O2 sensors are critical to emissions control on your car, SUV or truck. As the name implies, the O2 sensor (also called an ...

When I first spoke with owner Brittany Van Domelen about O2, the big news was that her slick Pilates and yoga studio, which has been a mainstay of the Aspen boutique fitness scene for nearly two ...

As a vital component of a vehicle’s emissions control system, oxygen sensors play a crucial role in engine performance and fuel efficiency. But what’s the typical cost to replace a failed O2 sensor?

Abstract: The performance of gas sensors based on micro-heater is highly dependent on the environment temperature, heater temperature, and gas flow rate. The performance fluctuation of gas sensors ...

Conventional thermostats are based on separate temperature sensor and heater devices with means for feedback between them. But in some recent EDN design ideas (DIs) we’ve seen thermostat designs that ...