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Amphenol’s Rugged RJ Panel Mount connectors add IP67 sealing to your design for harsh environments.

Amphenol’s Rugged RJ Panel Mount connectors add IP67 sealing to your design for harsh environments.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.

The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.

Squba is a 1.8 mm wire-to-wire connector system that offers IP67 sealing for up to 10 circuits in space-constrained…

Squba is a 1.8 mm wire-to-wire connector system that offers IP67 sealing for up to 10 circuits in space-constrained applications, ensuring a reliable connection in wet and dusty environments.

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the…

This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.

Infineon TLE9250 high-speed CAN transceivers are designed for automotive and industrial high speed CAN networks,…

Infineon TLE9250 high-speed CAN transceivers are designed for automotive and industrial high speed CAN networks, including ECUs, TCUs, power steering, and chassis control modules.

Analog Devices LT8640S and LT8643S Silent Switcher 2 regulators are step-down regulators that offer a wide input voltage…

Analog Devices LT8640S and LT8643S Silent Switcher 2 regulators are step-down regulators that offer a wide input voltage range in a small 24-lead 4mm x 4mm LQFN package commonly used in automotive and industrial applications.

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…

ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…

Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.

Learn about three key points in EE history and how they changed the world: the invention of the Difference Engine, the…

Learn about three key points in EE history and how they changed the world: the invention of the Difference Engine, the introduction of the first point contact resistor, and the laying of the first transatlantic cables.

Some analysts are predicting that, by 2050, the demand for the metals essential for lithium ion batteries may be in short supply.

Some analysts are predicting that, by 2050, the demand for the metals essential for lithium ion batteries may be in short supply.

Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR…

Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR performance is often lacking. ON Semiconductor has announced the NCP16x series of LDOs that aim to improve PSRR performance.

Taiyo Yuden ES series fixed inductors are high current, surface mount power inductors for choke coils and filters in…

Taiyo Yuden ES series fixed inductors are high current, surface mount power inductors for choke coils and filters in DC/DC converters for automotive, industrial, and high-reliability applications.

Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution…

Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution than traditional LiDAR, with predictions the price could eventually fall below $100 per unit.

Vishay AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors help keep electronics safe in tough environments and fit a wide range…

Vishay AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors help keep electronics safe in tough environments and fit a wide range of applications.

Littelfuse 885 Series NANO2 fuses are compact automotive fuses that offer a high DC voltage rating and high interrupt…

Littelfuse 885 Series NANO2 fuses are compact automotive fuses that offer a high DC voltage rating and high interrupt current rating and are designed for use in lithium-ion battery packs, battery management systems, sense lines, and in high voltage DC/DC converters.

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.

The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density, have a ruggedized construction to withstand…

The Vishay BCcomponents 225 EDLC-R ENYCAP series offer a high power density, have a ruggedized construction to withstand use in high humidity applications, and provide an exceptionally long life at lower operating temperatures.

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.