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The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

Edge AI moves is moving processing to harsh environments like UAVs and robotics. Connectors must be rugged, compact, and high-power to meet SWaP-C constraints and ensure safety/reliability.


Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Learn how innovative technologies like protection switches will be crucial in transitioning to high-power delivery of USB-C ports.


EW ‘26 Exclusive—Nuvoton Talks MCUs: Low-Power, Edge AI, Automotive, and More

EW ‘26 Exclusive—Nuvoton Talks MCUs: Low-Power, Edge AI, Automotive, and More

We spoke to Nuvoton’s Walter Tseng in this exclusive Embedded World 2026 interview. Our focus was all things microcontrollers, ranging from low power to Edge AI to automotive MCUs.


News Apr 13, 2026 by Jeff Child
Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions | New Product Brief

Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions | New Product Brief

Bulgin Vitalis Buccaneer Solutions represents a breakthrough in sustainable engineering, offering a rugged connectivity solution constructed with up to 86% bio-based content by weight. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

The new devices target anti-reverse circuits with lower negative clamping voltages and simplified front-end design.


News Dec 12, 2025 by Luke James
Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse MXM MEGA® MIDI® Fuse Holders provide robust high-current protection up to 120 V and 650 A, making them ideal for demanding automotive and industrial systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

Rohm Adds High-Accuracy Sense Apps for High-Voltage Designs

The BD1423xFVJ-C and BD1422xG-C series current sense amplifiers offer design simplicity for electric vehicle and other automotive systems.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables | New Product Brief

Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables | New Product Brief

Bulgin 4000 Series Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Buccaneer Cables are rugged, high-performance connectivity solutions designed for harsh industrial and IoT environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

Announced today, the new IMU brings a cost-optimized, high-temperature solution to in-cabin automotive applications.


News Jun 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Implementing Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies for Reliable and Efficient Power Management | Tech Guide

Implementing Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies for Reliable and Efficient Power Management | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we explore the Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies—rugged, high-performance solutions designed for demanding industrial environments. Watch now to get started!


EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

We talked with Nuvoton President Hsin-Lung Yang in this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview. Our topics covered AI embedded development, automotive, IoT, sustainability, and the forecast for 2025.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Jeff Child
Infineon Expands Gate Drive ICs for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon Expands Gate Drive ICs for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon’s isolated gate driver ICs support the latest IGBT and SiC technologies, improving efficiency, reliability, and safety in EV powertrains.


News Feb 17, 2025 by Luke James
The Evolution of Radar Technology: Shaping Autonomous Driving

The Evolution of Radar Technology: Shaping Autonomous Driving

Radar technology in vehicles has evolved from the early days of basic bulky sensors to the advanced 4D imaging radar and sensor fusion of today. Learn how the underlying technology is opening new capabilities.


Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla aims to reduce the number of connectors required in an electric vehicle.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Control automation engineer David Peterson explores the capabilities of Banner Engineering's U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor, breaking down the details of sensor technology. Watch now to get started!


Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave D38999 High-Frequency Coaxial Contacts provide exceptional electrical performance from DC to 65GHz, making them ideal for demanding applications in military and aerospace embedded systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during high-power charging.


News Sep 05, 2024 by Liam Critchley
How to Design Reliable Next-Gen Automotive Control Electronics

How to Design Reliable Next-Gen Automotive Control Electronics

Designing a reliable automotive control system is a challenging job. Learn how to ensure circuit survival in the challenging automotive and electric vehicle environments.


AMPHENOL AEROSPACE Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connector | New Product Brief

AMPHENOL AEROSPACE Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connector | New Product Brief

The Amphenol Aerospace Series Five Black Zinc-Nickel Circular Connectors represent a significant advancement in connector technology tailored for military and aerospace applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


12 Major Japanese Firms Team Up for Automotive SoC Research Initiative

12 Major Japanese Firms Team Up for Automotive SoC Research Initiative

As automobiles get more complex, the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) initiative teams up a dozen automotive, electrical, and semiconductor companies to further develop automotive SoCs.


News Jan 05, 2024 by Duane Benson