Opto-isolators are a fairly common electronic device, serving to relay information between diodes without electrical current being passed. With this ability, opto-isolators are able to be used to establish electrical isolation between two regions of a printed circuit board (PCB). As a protection mechanism, opto-isolators can deter harmful electrical currents from flowing across a device, making it useful to have a general understanding of their design and functionality.

It is widely known that the components of aircraft are specially designed for aviation purposes, with everything from windows to steering mechanisms being unique, as compared to those used in day-to-day life. Interestingly, this applies to much more aircraft than we may realize, and plane floor panels are a good example of why on-land designs must be modified to account for the unique factors of flight. This means that floor panels used in aircraft must meet certain requirements to do more than just provide a flat surface to walk on. With many options on the market for either finished or semi-finished floor panels, this blog will provide insight to the advantages and disadvantages of both types.