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The extension-cord setup that’s safer during an outage and the one that isn’t

When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

What to do before you start a generator so you don’t trip breakers instantly

When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with this simple, low-cost adapter - no rewiring required.
CNET

Replacing a Wall Outlet? Here Are the 7 Outlet Types to Consider

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...
IEEE

Direct Chip-to-Waveguide Transition Realized With Wire Bonding for 140–220 GHz G-Band

Abstract: This work presents a method to realize a direct chip-to-waveguide transition by means of commercial wire-bonding tools. A straight E-field probe is formed by a freely suspended bondwire and ...
IEEE

Predicting Lifetime of Thick Al Wire Bonds Using Signals Obtained From Ultrasonic Generator

Abstract: Routine monitoring of the wire bonding process requires real-time evaluation and control of wire bond quality. In this paper, we present a nondestructive technique for detecting bond quality ...