Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

PID Controller01:19

PID Controller

113
Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers are widely used in various control systems to enhance stability and performance. In a thermostat, it adjusts heating or cooling based on the temperature difference between the actual and desired levels. They are often used in automotive speed systems, effectively managing sudden speed changes while maintaining a constant speed under varying conditions. On the other hand, PI controllers, commonly employed in voltage regulation, enhance stability...
113
Full wave rectifier01:22

Full wave rectifier

1.0K
A full-wave rectifier is a device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and is more efficient than its half-wave counterpart. It typically includes a center-tapped transformer, two diodes, and a load resistor. The secondary winding of the transformer is divided to provide two equal voltages of opposite polarities, which is the pivotal element of full-wave rectification.
1.0K
Half wave rectifier01:20

Half wave rectifier

1.0K
A half-wave rectifier is a fundamental circuit in electronics, designed to convert alternating current (AC) voltage into a unidirectional voltage. It utilizes the simplest form of diode rectification, where the circuit comprises a single diode in series with a load resistor and an AC power source.
1.0K
PI Controller: Design01:24

PI Controller: Design

239
Proportional Integral (PI) controllers are a fundamental component in modern control systems, widely used to enhance performance and mitigate steady-state errors. They are particularly effective in applications such as automatic brightness adjustment on smartphones, where they excel at mitigating steady-state errors for step-function inputs. Unlike PD controllers, which require time-varying errors to function optimally, PI controllers leverage their integral component to address residual...
239
Operational Amplifiers01:17

Operational Amplifiers

907
The operational amplifier, often referred to as an op-amp, is a multifaceted building block of a circuit. This electronic component functions like a voltage-controlled voltage source and can also be used to create a voltage- or current-controlled current source. The design of an operational amplifier enables it to execute mathematical operations when external components like resistors and capacitors are linked to its terminals. An op-amp has the capacity to sum signals, amplify a signal,...
907
PD Controller: Design01:26

PD Controller: Design

212
In automotive engineering, car suspension systems often employ Proportional Derivative (PD) controllers to enhance performance. PD controllers are utilized to adjust the damping force in response to road conditions. A controller, acting as an amplifier with a constant gain, demonstrates proportional control, with output directly mirroring input.
Designing a continuous-data controller requires selecting and linking components like adders and integrators, which are fundamental in Proportional,...
212

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Gaussian-modulated continuous-variable quantum key distribution over 60 km fiber using an integrated silicon photonic receiver.

Optics letters·2026
Same author

Low-temperature plasma catalysis for VOCs control: Mechanistic insights and hybrid strategies.

Environmental research·2026
Same author

Dehydrocostus Lactone Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Inhibiting Protein Tyrosine Kinase-7 Mediated β-Catenin Signaling.

Phytotherapy research : PTR·2026
Same author

FAIMS-IMS-QTOF MS Combined with TSPSO Deconvolution Algorithm for Effectively Probing Protein Conformation Changes Induced by Dipole Locking in FAIMS.

Analytical chemistry·2026
Same author

Multiple source enrichment model of organic matter in fifth member of Xujiahe Formation of Upper Triassic, northeastern Sichuan Basin.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Size-Matching-Driven SF<sub>6</sub> Capture Via Isoreticular Pore Contraction in a Microporous MOF.

Inorganic chemistry·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Author Spotlight: Assembly and Operation of a Cooling Stage to Immobilize C. elegans on Their Culture Plates
08:23

Author Spotlight: Assembly and Operation of a Cooling Stage to Immobilize C. elegans on Their Culture Plates

Published on: May 5, 2023

2.8K

Development of a fully packaged passive thermal regulator.

Seung Won Park1, Junhui Li1, Patricia B Weisensee2,3

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Scientific Reports
|July 23, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a novel passive thermal regulator that switches between insulating and conducting states. The device offers high switching ratios and scalability for advanced thermal management systems.

More Related Videos

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.9K
Temperature-Controlled Assembly and Characterization of a Droplet Interface Bilayer
10:11

Temperature-Controlled Assembly and Characterization of a Droplet Interface Bilayer

Published on: April 19, 2021

3.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Author Spotlight: Assembly and Operation of a Cooling Stage to Immobilize C. elegans on Their Culture Plates
08:23

Author Spotlight: Assembly and Operation of a Cooling Stage to Immobilize C. elegans on Their Culture Plates

Published on: May 5, 2023

2.8K
Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.9K
Temperature-Controlled Assembly and Characterization of a Droplet Interface Bilayer
10:11

Temperature-Controlled Assembly and Characterization of a Droplet Interface Bilayer

Published on: April 19, 2021

3.7K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Thermal regulators are crucial for thermal management systems.
  • Existing regulators often have limitations in switching ratio, scalability, or integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test a new passive thermal regulator design.
  • To achieve high switching ratios around room temperature.
  • To ensure the regulator is scalable, robust, and easily integrated.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a passive thermal regulator utilizing a bimetallic strip and an aluminum plug.
  • Testing of a fully packaged prototype in a laboratory environment.
  • Geometric optimization through numerical simulations.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated switching ratios of approximately 50:1 for a packaged prototype and 320:1 for a non-packaged regulator.
  • Numerical simulations indicate a potential for approximately 100:1 switching ratio through geometric optimization.
  • The device exhibits scalability due to low sensitivity of OFF-state performance to conductor size.

Conclusions:

  • The developed passive thermal regulator offers a simple, effective, and scalable solution for thermal management.
  • The design is structurally integer, orientation-independent, and vibration-resistant.
  • Further optimization can significantly enhance the switching ratio for broader applications.