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Six Steps for Designing a Custom 3D Printed Electronics Enclosure

Six Steps for Designing a Custom 3D Printed Electronics Enclosure

Rich resources are available today for crafting an enclosure using 3D printing. But where to begin? In this article, learn—step by step—how to design your own custom 3D printed electronics enclosure.


You’ve Got the Power—Ensuring Interoperability for Power Over Ethernet Devices

You’ve Got the Power—Ensuring Interoperability for Power Over Ethernet Devices

Learn how the Ethernet Alliance Certified test plan and PoE certification can maximize your product success and help you avoid expensive recalls and post-launch redesigns.


How To Perform Fault Classification With an AI-Based Vibration Sensor Node

How To Perform Fault Classification With an AI-Based Vibration Sensor Node

Learn how to use edge AI technology to do predictive maintenance, leveraging machine learning, vibration sensors, and wireless connectivity.


Leveraging Advanced Microcontroller Features to Improve Industrial Fan Performance

Leveraging Advanced Microcontroller Features to Improve Industrial Fan Performance

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated microcontroller features can smooth the way to implement advanced algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC).


How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.


The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

The Importance of Power Electronics in IIoT for Smart Manufacturing

Next-generation manufacturing relies on a continuous flow of data and, therefore, reliable power for advanced control, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance.


Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.


Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.


DC-DC Switching Regulators Zero In on Automotive and Industrial Designs

DC-DC Switching Regulators Zero In on Automotive and Industrial Designs

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.


Mixed-safety Systems Using Multicore SoCs With Hypervisors and Multicore Frameworks

Mixed-safety Systems Using Multicore SoCs With Hypervisors and Multicore Frameworks

Learn about how heterogeneous multicore systems-on-chip (SoCs), hypervisors, and multicore frameworks can be useful in mixed-safety systems.


Design and Selection of Magnetic ICM Modules to Ease Ethernet EMI/EMC Challenges

Design and Selection of Magnetic ICM Modules to Ease Ethernet EMI/EMC Challenges

Learn some of the high-level basics of magnetic integrated connector modules (ICMs), some of the tasks they are used to accomplish, and look at an example product from Bel Fuse.


Silicon Lifecycle Management: Enabling Silicon Visibility Through Intelligent Analysis

Silicon Lifecycle Management: Enabling Silicon Visibility Through Intelligent Analysis

Learn about silicon lifecycle management (SLM), what it is, the EDA challenges involved, how it relates to SoC systems, and its overall benefits.


Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Learn about some of the challenges for liquid crystal display (LCD) touch-screen human-machine interface (HMI) designs and how a designer might integrate them.


Unraveling the Basics of MEMS Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications

Unraveling the Basics of MEMS Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications

Pressure sensors are used in a wide range of applications, especially in industrial settings. With that in mind, learn about types of pressure sensors and their use cases.


Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications.


Understanding the Basics of Ultrasonic Sensors

Understanding the Basics of Ultrasonic Sensors

Learn how ultrasonic sensors work, how transmitters and receivers come into play, considerations for choosing an ultrasonic sensor, and their applications.


Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often incorporate light indicators. One option for HMI indicator technology is light pipes. In this article, learn some of the design considerations for choosing and using light pipes.


Protecting 5G Macro Base Station Amplifiers and Antennas From Electrical Hazards

Protecting 5G Macro Base Station Amplifiers and Antennas From Electrical Hazards

This article dives into protecting tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced antenna systems of 5G macro base stations from electrical hazards.


Power Consumption in IIoT Applications: Linear Regulators vs. DC/DC Buck Converters

Power Consumption in IIoT Applications: Linear Regulators vs. DC/DC Buck Converters

Concerning the Internet of Things (IoT), especially Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, power consumption can be a major hurdle. To overcome this challenge, linear regulators and buck converters can be beneficial.


Understanding ADAS Limitations and V2X Communication Technology

Understanding ADAS Limitations and V2X Communication Technology

In today's data-driven world, devices are constantly striving to connect with one another, especially in the automotive industry. How can vehicle-to-everything (V2V) communication change the world of vehicle communication?