[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":38},["ShallowReactive",2],{"tags-Dedicated-1":3},{"records":4,"total":37},[5,25],{"summary":6,"images":7,"institutionId":7,"horizontalCover":7,"siteId_dictText":8,"updateTime":9,"title":10,"verticalCover":7,"content":11,"tags":12,"cover":13,"createBy":7,"createTime":14,"updateBy":7,"cateId":15,"isTop":16,"siteId":17,"id":18,"cateId_dictText":19,"views":20,"isPage":16,"slug":21,"status":22,"uid":18,"coverImageUrl":23,"createDate":14,"cate":15,"cateName":19,"keywords":12,"nickname":24},"Explore the concept of a dedicated connection point and its significance in enhancing network efficiency and performance.",null,"ElectrParts Blog","2026-04-22 15:07:22","Dedicated Connection Point: Enhancing Connectivity Today","\u003Cdiv data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7459\" class=\"elementor elementor-7459\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70a436fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70a436fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dbf5182\" data-id=\"7dbf5182\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-910d4bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"910d4bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"/uploads/2019/12/610.png\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-37493\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"uploads/2019/12/610.png 700w, uploads/2019/12/610-400x229.png 400w, uploads/2019/12/610-650x371.png 650w, uploads/2019/12/610-250x143.png 250w, uploads/2019/12/610-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" />\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c2cb0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60c2cb0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">* Question\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">What Is a Separate Terminal?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">* Answer\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">A \u003Cstrong>separate terminal\u003C/strong> refers to a \u003Cstrong>dedicated connection point\u003C/strong> that is \u003Cstrong>physically or electrically isolated\u003C/strong> from other terminals in a device or system.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">It is designed to handle a \u003Cstrong>specific signal, function, or electrical path independently\u003C/strong>, rather than sharing a common terminal with other connections.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In simple terms, a separate terminal provides \u003Cstrong>clear separation, safety, and functional clarity\u003C/strong> in electrical or electronic systems.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>1. What Makes a Terminal “Separate”\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">A terminal is considered separate when it:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Has its \u003Cstrong>own dedicated contact or pin\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Is not internally shorted or shared with other terminals\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Serves a \u003Cstrong>specific purpose\u003C/strong>(power, signal, ground, protection, etc.)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This separation helps prevent interference, misconnection, or safety risks.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>2. Why Separate Terminals Are Used\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Separate terminals are used to:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Improve \u003Cstrong>electrical safety\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Reduce \u003Cstrong>signal interference or noise coupling\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Simplify \u003Cstrong>wiring, testing, and maintenance\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Clearly distinguish different functions or voltage levels\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">They are especially important when different parts of a system operate at \u003Cstrong>different voltages or signal types\u003C/strong>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>3. Common Examples of Separate Terminals\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>3.1 Power and Signal Terminals\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Power supply terminals are often kept separate from signal terminals to:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Avoid noise injection\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Protect sensitive circuits\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>3.2 Ground Terminals\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Some devices provide:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Signal ground\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Power ground\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Protective earth (PE)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">as \u003Cstrong>separate terminals\u003C/strong>, even if they are connected internally under controlled conditions.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>3.3 Control and Communication Terminals\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In industrial equipment:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Control inputs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Feedback outputs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Communication lines\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">are usually assigned separate terminals for clarity and reliability.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>4. Typical Application Scenarios\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Separate terminals are commonly found in:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Industrial control panels\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Power supplies and inverters\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Sensors and actuators\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Test and measurement equipment\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Automotive and embedded systems\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">They help users \u003Cstrong>connect, diagnose, and replace components\u003C/strong> more easily.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Engineering Insight\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Using separate terminals does not necessarily mean the signals are completely isolated inside the device.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Instead, it means the designer provides \u003Cstrong>intentional separation at the interface level\u003C/strong>, which improves usability, safety, and system robustness.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Conclusion\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">A \u003Cstrong>separate terminal\u003C/strong> is a dedicated connection point used for a specific electrical or signal function, kept independent from other terminals.\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">By providing clear separation between different connections, separate terminals enhance safety, reduce interference, and simplify system integration and maintenance.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"clear\">\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C!-- clear for photos floats -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"clear\">","Dedicated","uploads/2019/12/610.png","2026-04-22 01:43:42","4d7f472a17ef876377d",0,"2028706543895019522","5b30a514539069f9861","QUESTIONS & ANSWERS",376,"what-is-a-separate-terminal",1,"/uploads/2019/12/610.png","Admin",{"summary":26,"images":7,"institutionId":7,"horizontalCover":7,"siteId_dictText":8,"updateTime":27,"title":28,"verticalCover":7,"content":29,"tags":30,"cover":31,"createBy":7,"createTime":32,"updateBy":7,"cateId":15,"isTop":16,"siteId":17,"id":33,"cateId_dictText":19,"views":34,"isPage":16,"slug":35,"status":22,"uid":33,"coverImageUrl":36,"createDate":32,"cate":15,"cateName":19,"keywords":30,"nickname":24},"Discover the importance of dedicated storage capacitors in LSI and VLSI designs for reliable voltage and signal integrity.","2026-04-22 14:52:15","Dedicated Storage Capacitor Placement Techniques Explained","\u003Cdiv data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8495\" class=\"elementor elementor-8495\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4aa1a01e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4aa1a01e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7940cfef\" data-id=\"7940cfef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc6942 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3cc6942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"/uploads/2019/12/292.png\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-28807\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"uploads/2019/12/292.png 700w, uploads/2019/12/292-400x229.png 400w, uploads/2019/12/292-650x371.png 650w, uploads/2019/12/292-250x143.png 250w, uploads/2019/12/292-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" />\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a6312f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79a6312f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">* Question\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Why does every two LSI or VLSI components require a storage capacitor, and how should it be placed?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">* Answer\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In high-density integrated circuit designs, especially those involving LSI (Large Scale Integration) and VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) components, stable power delivery is critical. Every two LSI or VLSI components typically require a \u003Cstrong>dedicated storage capacitor\u003C/strong> to ensure reliable voltage levels and minimize power fluctuations due to simultaneous switching activities.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">To maintain signal integrity and power stability, the placement of storage capacitors must follow these guidelines:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Proximity to Components\u003C/strong>:\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">The capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the power pins of the associated LSI/VLSI devices to reduce parasitic inductance and voltage ripple.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Shared Positioning\u003C/strong>:\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">When shared between two components, the capacitor should be centrally located between them, minimizing trace length to both.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Low-Impedance Ground Path\u003C/strong>:\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Ensure the capacitor has a direct and low-impedance connection to the ground plane to maximize decoupling effectiveness.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Avoid Interference Zones\u003C/strong>:\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Do not place capacitors directly under or over high-speed signal lines or sensitive analog traces, as this may introduce noise or coupling.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u003Cstrong>Thermal Considerations\u003C/strong>:\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Capacitors should be placed in thermally stable areas, avoiding proximity to heat-intensive zones unless rated for high temperatures.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">By following these rules, designers can enhance power integrity and overall system performance in LSI/VLSI-based architectures.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"clear\">\u003C/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C!-- clear for photos floats -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"clear\">","Dedicated,Capacitor","uploads/2019/12/292.png","2026-04-22 01:42:30","fa6461727966fb83666",223,"every-two-lsl-and-vls1-components-require-a-storage-capacitor-which-is-placed-according-to-those-rules","/uploads/2019/12/292.png",2,1776841653278]