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Learn how advanced contact materials improve signal integrity, durability, and lifecycle performance in demanding environments

Learn how advanced contact materials improve signal integrity, durability, and lifecycle performance in demanding environments

A load-powered relay architecture allows smart HVAC controllers to operate without batteries or a common wire while…

A load-powered relay architecture allows smart HVAC controllers to operate without batteries or a common wire while enabling compact, silent switching.

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT…

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT networks. Learn more in this article.

Learn how integrated battery monitoring and motor control in outdoor power equipment designs ensure safety, extend…

Learn how integrated battery monitoring and motor control in outdoor power equipment designs ensure safety, extend battery life, and simplify development with high-voltage integration.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.

From traditional fuses to eFuses, learn the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology to help you create…

From traditional fuses to eFuses, learn the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology to help you create reliable, space-efficient, and standards-compliant consumer products.

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs…

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs face when designing hybrid models.

By strategically incorporating artificial intelligence throughout their networks, telecom companies can meet demand for…

By strategically incorporating artificial intelligence throughout their networks, telecom companies can meet demand for better performance, streamlined operations, and improved customer experiences.

Power tools have demanding needs when it comes to tactile switches. Learn how an engineering team overcame integration,…

Power tools have demanding needs when it comes to tactile switches. Learn how an engineering team overcame integration, durability, and safety hurdles for this harsh environment.

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors…

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it…

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn…

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets,…

Learn the optimal Wi-Fi version, flavor and configuration to select for your application—considering feature sets, costs, and power consumption. Get up to speed on MIMO, MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA, and more.

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design.…

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design. Learn how to keep power low as smart cameras add more processing intelligence.

Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both…

Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both the hardware (transistors, power distribution, and connection of multi-die systems) and tools (EDA tools with AI/ML and silicon life-cycle management).

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key…

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key features of today’s advanced oscilloscopes can smooth the way.

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart…

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart household device classification and power requirements for their design.

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and…

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and limitations.

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical…

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical design in appliances. Learn what the standard entails and controllers to help meet these standards.