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Image of Arduino Launches the UNO Q Arduino Launches the UNO Q

Arduino has released the next-gen UNO Q, a single board computer that combines a Linux Debian-capable microprocessor with a real-time STM32U585 microcontroller.

Image of Teardown of CurrentBody Series 2 and Shark Cryoglow LED Therapy Masks Teardown of CurrentBody Series 2 and Shark Cryoglow LED Therapy Masks

Electronics teardown of LED therapy masks: how they manage power, control LEDs, and survive daily wear.

Jmage of How Can Solar Cells Improve Reliability for Indoor IoT Devices? How Can Solar Cells Improve Reliability for Indoor IoT Devices?

Battery replacement is time-consuming, inefficient, and counterproductive to the IoT vision of autonomous, always-on devices. Solar cells can be the solution.

Image of Use GMSL to Reliably Meet Industrial and Automotive High-Bandwidth Video Requirements Use GMSL to Reliably Meet Industrial and Automotive High-Bandwidth Video Requirements Publish Date: 2025-10-16

GMSL point-to-point link technology brings enhanced multi-camera video capabilities to industrial and automotive applications.

Image of Future-Proofing PoE Standards to Power Modern AI Cameras Future-Proofing PoE Standards to Power Modern AI Cameras

Legacy PoE standards met the power requirements of early IP cameras that drew 8-30 W. However, advanced PTZ cameras with AI capabilities require 50 W or more.

Image of From Automated Parking to Smart Homes: BESTAR Holdings' Highly Reliable Automotive-Grade Ultrasonic Sensors From Automated Parking to Smart Homes: BESTAR Holdings' Highly Reliable Automotive-Grade Ultrasonic Sensors

Automotive grade ultrasonic sensors with integrated closed-type transceivers and sound-absorbing materials, ensure stability even in extreme environments.

Image of Simplifying Industrial Networking with Hirschmann BOBCAT and GREYHOUND Switches and Transceivers Simplifying Industrial Networking with Hirschmann BOBCAT and GREYHOUND Switches and Transceivers Publish Date: 2025-10-15

This article explores how Hirschmann's simple Ethernet switches, supported by SFP transceivers, deliver scalable connectivity across many industrial sectors.

Image of Webinar – Smaller Footprint, Greater Power: DIN Rail Total Solutions Webinar – Smaller Footprint, Greater Power: DIN Rail Total Solutions

Learn how to reduce panel size and not power, manage inrush current and peak loads, and best practices for selecting power supplies for global automation.

Image of Building Next-Generation Software-Defined Radios with RFSoC System-on-Modules Building Next-Generation Software-Defined Radios with RFSoC System-on-Modules Publish Date: 2025-10-14

Software-defined radios represent a significant transformation in the field of wireless communication. It shifts much of the processing to the digital domain.

Image of Use Scalable, Compact, and Intelligent DIN Rail DC Power Supplies for Industrial Power Use Scalable, Compact, and Intelligent DIN Rail DC Power Supplies for Industrial Power

Discover how a family of scalable DIN rail power supplies solves for flexibility, compactness, built-in intelligence, and global compatibility.

Image of Webinar – How to Save Time and Money with Ultra-Wide Input DC/DC Converters Webinar – How to Save Time and Money with Ultra-Wide Input DC/DC Converters

Practical insights and real-world strategies to help you design smarter and faster with TRACO’s ultra-wide input converters which are flexible and robust.

Image of Driving Manufacturing Innovation with HARTING’s Modular Connectors Driving Manufacturing Innovation with HARTING’s Modular Connectors Publish Date: 2025-10-09

Hardwired systems can create hidden inefficiencies that compound over equipment lifecycles. Modular connector solutions can solve this problem.

image of DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025 DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025

Visit DigiKey at Maker Faire Rome 2025 for hands-on demos of Arduino, Adafruit, Raspberry Pi, & other cutting-edge new technologies, plus exclusive giveaways.

Image of What are the Common Design Parameters Engineers Should Consider When Selecting Solid-State Relays? What are the Common Design Parameters Engineers Should Consider When Selecting Solid-State Relays? Publish Date: 2025-10-08

Solid-state relay (SSR) problems can stem from the improper design parameters: thermal management, switching type, current rating, and overvoltage protection.

Image of Webinar – Silicon Carbide and Multi-Technology Solutions in Novel Isolated Packages Webinar – Silicon Carbide and Multi-Technology Solutions in Novel Isolated Packages

Learn how cutting-edge SiC packaging innovations and protection solutions can overcome power design hurdles and elevate your system design.

Image of Axial Fans Propel the Shift from AC to EC Motors Axial Fans Propel the Shift from AC to EC Motors

Advanced EC motors and axial fans from ebm-papst drive energy-efficient innovations in ventilation and cooling solutions.

Image of When and How to Utilize Multi-Turn Encoders When and How to Utilize Multi-Turn Encoders Publish Date: 2025-10-07

Multi-turn rotary encoders are sensors that measure the angular position of a shaft within a single revolution and the cumulative number of complete rotations.

Image of Layout Design for Parallel Use of Kelvin-Structured Resistors Layout Design for Parallel Use of Kelvin-Structured Resistors

Find out how to configure three Kelvin-structure 4-pin resistors in parallel to make accurate electronic measurements.

Image of Solve Splicing Problems with Lever Wire Connectors Solve Splicing Problems with Lever Wire Connectors

Use WAGO 221 Series lever wire connectors for safe and simple residential and industrial splicing of solid and stranded conductors, even with mixed gauges.

Image of Smart Beacons Leverage Bluetooth System-on-a-Chip for Connected ML Insights Smart Beacons Leverage Bluetooth System-on-a-Chip for Connected ML Insights Publish Date: 2025-10-02

Smart Bluetooth beacons with System-on-a-Chip technology collect and analyze operational data in real time to provide machine-learning-informed insights.