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When the world gets tough, Molex connectors get tougher - Rugged and Reliable Connectors Built for Extreme Environments

vivekvelusamy

Introduction: The rising demand for extreme environment solutions Rugged connectors are the unsung heroes of the modern world. They are present everywhere, from autonomous vehicles that navigate dusty, bumpy roads to smart factory floors where robots...
- 9 Dec 2025
Accelerating Innovation with the AMD Kria™︎ KR260 Robotics Starter Kit

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The demand for robotics is growing across various sectors due to the increasing adoption of automation. Businesses are increasingly turning to automation to address labour shortages, enhance efficiency, and improve the quality and consistency of thei...
- 18 Nov 2025
Overcoming the Challenges of Interoperability in Industrial Automation

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Introduction Industry 4.0, or IIoT, leverages resources such as robotics, smart instruments, and programmable systems to boost production efficiency and optimize costs. This achievement requires the acquisition and integration of large amounts of dat...
- 10 Nov 2025
How Can the High Voltage Intelligent Battery Shunt Reference Design Benefit You?

vivekvelusamy

Introduction Accurate current measurement is a critical aspect of modern electrical engineering. Precision is essential everywhere - from battery management systems (BMS) to industrial automation. Traditional sensing methods are inadequate when tempe...
- 4 Nov 2025
Why Do Conductive Polymer Capacitors Have Low ESR?

e14sbhargav

Introduction Capacitors store and release electrical energy, stabilize voltage, filters noise, and manages circuit power flow. They reduce ripples in power supplies, couple signals, and time signals in oscillators. Various types of capacitors occupy ...
- 30 Oct 2025
The Basics of TFT LCD, OLED, and Micro-LED Displays

e14sbhargav

The demand for larger, brighter, curved, higher resolution, and higher contrast ratio displays in automotive applications is stronger than ever. New types of in-vehicle displays are becoming increasingly popular. Currently, TFT LCDs dominate the fla...
- 5 Sep 2025
The Use of SiPMs in the Life Sciences

e14sbhargav

This document explores the critical role of silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) and their diverse applications within the Life Sciences. Introduction A silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a highly sensitive solid-state photodetector. It has a very high si...
- 12 Aug 2025
Programmable bidirectional DC power supply

vijeth_ds

From battery cycling and renewable energy simulation to EV component testing, electronic design engineers are frequently required to test systems that consume and regenerate energy. Testing an EV battery pack, a regenerative braking system, or an ene...
- 9 Jul 2025
Monitoring Winter Air Quality with the Arduino Portenta and Nicla Sense ENV Boards

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(Image credit: Arduino) When it comes to air pollution, we typically don't think of the seasons, whether it's winter, spring, summer or fall or why that would even matter. As it turns out, the seasons absolutely play a major role in how prom...
- 20 Mar 2025
Severe Environment Testing for Interconnect Solutions in Rugged Environments

vijeth_ds

Introduction In today's business environment, applications in military, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical technology demand high-functioning, commercial-standard interconnect solutions. The electronic systems in these applications requir...
- 20 Mar 2025
IoT-Enabling Power Supplies for Critical and Industrial Environments

vijeth_ds

Introduction Industrial environments need reliable, efficient, and robust power for reliable, uninterrupted performance of their Internet of Things (IoT) system applications. Unfortunately, IoT systems often face unpredictable power conditions that s...
- 13 Feb 2025
Improving Vehicle Designs with Rugged, Miniaturized Connectors

vijeth_ds

Rugged Miniaturized Connectors: Advancing Compact, Reliable Solutions for Harsh Environments. Introduction Advancements in materials science, innovative design techniques, and manufacturing processes are driving the development of next-generation con...
- 5 Feb 2025
Monitoring Winter AQI with the Arduino Portenta and Nicla Sense

vijeth_ds

Overcoming Winter Challenges with an Air Quality Monitor Using the Arduino® Portenta C33 and Nicla Sense Env Boards. Introduction Poor air quality can lead to health problems, including respiratory infections, reduced lung function, asthma, and c...
- 23 Jan 2025
nRF54L Series SoC beats Wireless MCU barriers

vijeth_ds

With 3x efficiency and 2x processing performance compared to the market leading nRF52 Series, the new nRF54L15 SoC is the new go to wireless MCU for Bluetooth LE and IoT applications. Introduction Nordic Semiconductor's nRF54L15/L10/L05 are the late...
- 18 Dec 2024
Rapid Prototyping with Arduino®︎ Pro Application Kits

vijeth_ds

Arduino's Pro application kits are rapid prototype tools for engineers, researchers, and professionals in industrial automation, smart industry, Edge AI/ML, predictive maintenance, and IoT. Introduction In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) ...
- 13 Dec 2024
The Advantages of Wired Network Connections

vijeth_ds

Wired connectivity offers significant advantages that make it an ideal choice for many applications that require reliable and secure connections. Introduction All advanced electronic systems need reliable connections. Good network connectivity reduce...
- 11 Nov 2024
How to Program the Arduino Opta PLC

vivekvelusamy

Industrial automation has transformed business operations by making them more competitive and cost-effective. This tech-driven shift has helped industries optimize processes, reduce errors, increase productivity, and cut costs. A key component of ind...
- 8 Aug 2024
How To Choose an EMI Filter for Your Electronics Product

vivekvelusamy

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted noise or interference in an electrical circuit caused by an electromagnetic field (EMF). EMI can be radiated from sources such as radio transmitters, or conducted through wires or cables due to the flow ...
- 19 Jul 2024
How a Raspberry Pi Can Remotely Control an Oscilloscope

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Remote control of oscilloscopes allows users to operate and monitor the functions of an oscilloscope from a distance using a computer or mobile device. This technology is especially beneficial in the new remote work culture and educational institutio...
- 18 Jun 2024
What Are the Most Common Problems of Building Your Own RF Cable Assemblies?

pchan

RF cable assemblies perform an essential function in modern communication and technology systems. They transfer high-frequency signals with minimal loss and interference across various applications, ensuring signal integrity and performance. Several...
- 23 May 2024
How do you Transfer Signal and Power Between Isolated Circuits?

dychen

By Baoxing Chen In a circuit, different parts are typically isolated from one another to improve data integrity and safety. Unwanted signals can be generated by the circuit's power supply. Without isolation, these signals can leak into the rest of th...
- 22 Feb 2024
How does Cold Weather Affect Electric Vehicles?

dychen

You may have seen recent images in the news showing clusters of Teslas stranded near charging stations with due to the incredibly cold temperatures (dipping below -9°F or -23°C). Similar to combustion vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are muc...
- 5 Feb 2024
What is Jitter?

dychen

Digital circuits use a clock to dictate the timing of operations. A clock is a signal that oscillates between high and low states at a regular rapid interval, serving as the timing reference to synchronize the activities of different components. Bec...
- 5 Jan 2024
How Does a Silicon Photomultiplier Work?

dychen

A silicon photomultiplier, or SiPM, is a solid-state photodetector that is used to detect and quantify light signals. They are particularly sensitive to low levels of light and are used in applications where precise and sensitive light detection is r...
- 19 Dec 2023
How are Modern Data Centers Powered?

dychen

A data center hosts the servers that make up the core infrastructure for an organization’s IT operations. Data centers must continue running even if disruptions occur, making high quality and redundant power a requirement. This Tech Spotl...
- 2 Dec 2023