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Amphenol / SV Microwave U.FL-to-VITA Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave U.FL-to-VITA Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol / SV Microwave U.FL-to-VITA Cable Assemblies, available from Mouser, provide compact, high-performance RF connectivity for dense VPX plug-in cards, embedded computing systems, and precision test environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Debuts Rev 2 of Its PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge

Microchip Debuts Rev 2 of Its PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge

The new PolarFire FPGA-powered board from Microchip brings multiple sensors to Nvidia edge AI platforms.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Duane Benson
Microchip’s Industrial Midspan Unlocks PoE for Legacy Networks

Microchip’s Industrial Midspan Unlocks PoE for Legacy Networks

The PoE solution injects IEEE 802.3bt power onto existing Ethernet runs and operates from -40°C to 75°C, targeting factory and outdoor deployments where switch upgrades are impractical.


News Aug 04, 2026 by Luke James
Hirose Electric IT18 COM-HPC® Low-Profile BGA Mezzanine Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric IT18 COM-HPC® Low-Profile BGA Mezzanine Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric IT18 COM-HPC® Low-Profile BGA Mezzanine Connectors provide high-speed, high-density interconnect solutions for next-generation embedded computing platforms. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


A Dual 38W Power Amplifier: A Compact STA540-Based Stereo Audio Board

A Dual 38W Power Amplifier: A Compact STA540-Based Stereo Audio Board

This project brief describes how to build a compact dual-channel power amplifier module that delivers 38 W per channel into 4-ohm speakers using STMicroelectronics' STA540 audio amplifier IC.


New Demands on RF Interconnects—How 5G and AI are Redefining RF Designs

New Demands on RF Interconnects—How 5G and AI are Redefining RF Designs

5G, AI, and quantum computing are pushing RF interconnects to their limits. Learn how engineers are evolving connector designs to ensure signal integrity in compact, high-speed systems.


Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

The new wideband shunts and the high-voltage differential probe are designed to enable engineers to extend measurement coverage from precision low-current analysis to high voltage power validation.


News Jun 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Electrical Balance and Modal Analysis

Electrical Balance and Modal Analysis

In this article, we'll explore how modal analysis can be applied to problems of balance and common-mode current.


The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

In this article, we'll use practical examples to define and demonstrate the concept of electrical balance. In particular, we’ll examine differential signals and coax currents.


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.


New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

Attend, Samtec, and Same Sky have recently introduced new connectors that target modular AI memory integration, compact high-current interconnects, and environmentally sealed USB Type-C connectivity.


News May 13, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
HARTING ix Industrial® IP20 PushPull Cables | New Product Brief

HARTING ix Industrial® IP20 PushPull Cables | New Product Brief

HARTING ix Industrial® IP20 PushPull Cables provide compact, high-performance connectivity for demanding industrial Ethernet applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


TE Connectivity 1.25mm HPI Wire-to-Board Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity 1.25mm HPI Wire-to-Board Connectors | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity 1.25mm HPI Wire-to-Board Connectors provide compact, high-reliability interconnect solutions for signal and low-power applications in space-constrained designs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Phoenix Contact Battery-Pole Connectors, Gen II | New Product Brief

Phoenix Contact Battery-Pole Connectors, Gen II | New Product Brief

Phoenix Contact Battery-Pole Connector Gen II delivers reliable, high-current connectivity for utility-scale and industrial energy storage systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Amphenol FCI DDR5/LPDDR5 CAMM2 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI DDR5/LPDDR5 CAMM2 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI DDR5/LPDDR5 CAMM2 Connectors deliver a high-density, low-profile compression-contact memory interface for next-generation computing platforms. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Amphenol Commercial D-Sub Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol Commercial D-Sub Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Amphenol Commercial D-Sub Cable Assemblies provide rugged, high-integrity connectivity for industrial and electronic systems requiring reliable signal transmission and EMI/RFI protection. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


High-Speed Server and Data Center Connectivity with Stewart Connector QSFP-DD Solutions | Tech Guide

High-Speed Server and Data Center Connectivity with Stewart Connector QSFP-DD Solutions | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, learn how Stewart Connector QSFP-DD solutions enable 400G data center connectivity, covering signal integrity, thermal management, EMI control, and integration tips for high-speed servers, switches, and HPC systems. Watch now to get started!


Unlocking PCIe® Gen 5 Speed with Amphenol FCI CDFP Cable Assemblies | Tech Guide

Unlocking PCIe® Gen 5 Speed with Amphenol FCI CDFP Cable Assemblies | Tech Guide

Learn how to achieve PCIe Gen 5 speeds with Amphenol FCI CDFP cable assemblies. This Tech Guide covers signal integrity, EMI control, power efficiency, and integration tips for deploying high-speed copper interconnects in data centers and HPC systems. Watch now to get started!


Pickering Unwraps Free Toolset to Streamline ATE Signal Path Workflow

Pickering Unwraps Free Toolset to Streamline ATE Signal Path Workflow

Announced today, the free cloud-based toolset replaces spreadsheets with graphical signal path design for automated test engineers.


News Mar 05, 2026 by Luke James
 Advancing RF Performance with TE Connectivity’s NanoRF Series Connectors | Tech Guide

Advancing RF Performance with TE Connectivity’s NanoRF Series Connectors | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, explore TE Connectivity’s NanoRF Series Connectors — delivering high-frequency RF performance with compact RF/optical integration, precise 50-ohm impedance, up to 85 GHz support, and floating alignment for durability. Watch now to get started!