Application Note: Driving the GV35 Contactor with external PWM
The Sensata | Gigavac GV35 contactor with P and R coils require an external economizer.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Driving HX460 contactors with external PWM
Sensata | Gigavac offers the HX460 with a continuous duty coil. Customers that want to reduce overall power consumption can PWM the coil.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Driving Contactors with external PWM
Sensata | Gigavac offers the GX14, GX23, and GV200 with built-in PWM economizer (coil option M or N).
Learn MoreApplication Note: Direction of Current Flow for Contactors
All Sensata | Gigavac contactors can carry current in both directions on closed contacts. The term “bidirectional” refers to the ability to switch/open while current is flowing. Most Sensata | Gi
Learn MoreApplication Note: Detecting A2L Refrigerant Leaks in HVAC/R Systems
In many HVAC system designs, HFC refrigerants are being replaced by hydrofluorolefins (HFOs), a class of A2L gases which have a far lower global warming impact.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Contactors for Battery Packs
Modern battery packs for high power applications such as battery powered fork lifts, battery energy storage, and aerospace (eVTOL) require robust contactors to maintain safe operation.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Contact Welding
Sensata | Gigavac has performed extensive testing to determine the make current capability of their contactors.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Compact Voice Coil Actuators in Handheld Medical Devices
Sensata’s LAS04 linear actuator (voice coil actuator) delivers precise motion control in Sensata’s smallest linear actuator with an integrated sensor, providing the ideal solution for handheld medi
Learn MoreApplication Note: Commercial Wind Turbines
Encoders in a Commercial Wind Turbine Application
Wind turbines have gotten larger and more powerful, making them competitive with convention fuel-fired power plants.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Commercial Beverage Dispensing Machine
Commercial Application: Beverage-Dispensing Machines
What are Beverage Dispensers?
Learn MoreApplication Note: Chip Conveyor Motor Control in Machine Tools
Machine Tools Application: DRMS Series Hybrid Motor Starter
A chip conveyor system is very common on CNC machine tools where it can be part of the machine or it can be offered as an acces
Learn MoreApplication Note: Boiler Sensors
Central Heating Boiler Applications: Boiler Sensors 116CP/117CP
Central heating boilers are a very common way of heating the house or office.
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