News
-
Why do active buzzer have the label “Remove after washing” on it?
Have you noticed this sticker on the buzzer? Why isn’t this sticker on the passive buzzer. Active refers to the built-in vibration source in the buzzer, which only needs to be powered on to produce sound. Vibration sources are sensitive components, and whether the soldering flux used for ...Read more -
Choosing the right buzzer – a review of key buzzer selection criteria
If you are designing products like a home appliance, security panel, a door-entry system or a computer peripheral, you might choose to feature a buzzer as the sole means of interacting with users or as part of a more sophisticated user interface. By Bruce Rose, Principal Applications Engineer, CU...Read more -
Electric vehicle warning sounds
Japan issued guidelines for such warning devices in January 2010 and the U.S. approved legislation in December 2010. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued its final ruling in February 2018, and requires the device to emit warning sounds when travelling at speeds less than...Read more -
Why Washing Machines Are Learning to Play the Harp
Appliance makers believe more and better chimes, alerts, and jingles make for happier customers. Are they right? By Laura Bliss he roar of the MGM lion. NBC’s iconic chimes. The godlike C-major chord of a booting Apple computer. Companies have long used sound to distinguish their brands and to c...Read more
