Fix It Homestead on MSN

7 smoke detector mistakes that matter more in winter—and how to fix them

Winter quietly raises the stakes for every smoke detector in your home, just as you spend more time indoors with heaters ...
The Spruce on MSN

You can wash a heated blanket in the washing machine — here’s how to do it safely

Key Points Unplug and detach the cord, then wash gently by hand or on a delicate cycle with mild detergent.Partially ...

Why Your Video Doorbell Battery Dies So Quickly in Winter—and What to Do About It

When it’s in a cold environment, the electrolyte substance inside the battery thickens. Transferring ions in this thickened ...
IEEE

Maximum Chip Temperature Direct Monitoring for Press-Pack IGBT Integrating Temperature Sensors

Abstract: Press-pack insulated gate bipolar transistor (PP IGBT) junction temperature online monitoring is of vital importance for the health management of high-voltage power conversion systems. The ...
IEEE

On-Chip Sensors for Temperature Monitoring of Packaged GaN MMICs

Abstract: A novel approach to ON-chip temperature sensors for noninvasive thermal characterization and monitoring of packaged GaN MMICs is presented. The proposed sensor is fully compatible with ...