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Position Sensing That Never Forgets: Inside Analog Devices' Absolute Rotary Encoder

Vinod-G

Imagine a six‑axis industrial robot arm mid‑cycle on a factory floor. The power goes off, and production grinds to a halt. Once power is restored, the controller faces a critical challenge that must be resolved before production can resume: Where exa...
- 8 Sep 2026
Modular Precision ATE Test Platforms for Next-Generation Validation

Vinod-G

Advancements in semiconductor technology, optoelectronics, and power electronics have introduced new challenges for test and measurement infrastructure. Modern devices require higher precision, faster throughput, and more flexible test configurations...
- 28 Jul 2026
Navigating Extreme Environments with Hubbell High Performance Power Entry Solutions

Vinod-G

Power reliability across diverse, high-stakes environments Industrial and institutional infrastructure, such as high-speed factory floors, washdown-intensive food processing plants, and life-critical healthcare environments, relies on safe, reliable,...
- 6 Jul 2026
How TVS Diodes Protect Industrial and Embedded Electronics from Voltage Surges?

e14sbhargav

Modern automotive and industrial electronic systems rely on densely packed, high-performance semiconductors that operate at lower voltages. Engine control units (ECUs), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), PLCs, motor drives, sensors, and commu...
- 6 Jul 2026
Low-ESR Capacitors in Automotive Camera Systems: Enhancing ADAS Imaging and Sensor Reliability

Vinod-G

The automotive industry is rapidly transitioning toward autonomous driving, with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) becoming the standard for vehicle safety. Automotive camera systems are the pillars of modern ADAS camera architectures, enabli...
- 22 Jun 2026
Industrial Waterproof USB Connectivity: IP67 Type A/TypeB Solutions from L-Com

e14sbhargav

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is one of the leading serial communication standards in modern electronics. It is present in domestic applications, factory floors, vehicles, and outdoor infrastructures. However, not all environments are as clean as your h...
- 22 Jun 2026
Power and Protection for Modern BMS: How Bourns Components Enhance Battery Safety and Efficiency

e14sbhargav

Battery Management Systems (BMS) serve as the critical layer in modern energy storage applications, from electric vehicles (EVs) to grid-scale installations. A BMS continuously monitors essential parameters such as cell voltage, current flow, and te...
- 16 Jun 2026
Struggling with Tight Spaces? Why Miniaturisation Demands a New Approach to Cable Design with EcoGen

e14sbhargav

The rapid development of technology has not only revolutionized sectors such as advanced robotics, industrial inspection, and medical diagnostics. It has also paved the way for the miniaturization of associated equipment. Today, numerous devices, inc...
- 11 Jun 2026
Catching What Swept Analyzers Miss: Lab Grade Wideband RF Analysis in a Handheld Platform

e14sbhargav

When the Spectrum Gets Harder to Read The RF environment is dominated by non‑continuous, time‑varying emissions rather than steady transmissions. These signals appear as short bursts, rapid frequency hops, low-duty-cycle signals, and wideband channel...
- 1 Jun 2026
Achieving Deterministic Latency with the AMD Kria™︎ K24 SOM

e14sbhargav

Introduction In industrial environments, it is imperative that digital signal processing (DSP)-intensive applications at the edge deliver efficient performance. Applications such as electric drives and motor controllers require high compute throughpu...
- 27 Apr 2026
When the world gets tough, Molex connectors get tougher - Rugged and Reliable Connectors Built for Extreme Environments

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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

e14sbhargav

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

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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