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In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard…

In this video, we'll take a look at a buck/boost battery manager IC that can charge your device battery using standard USB PD voltages—but it can also work in reverse, providing output to power or charge other devices.

MPS’ mEZ Plug & Play DC/DC power modules are wide-input, high-efficiency power solutions in an easy-to-use module for a…

MPS’ mEZ Plug & Play DC/DC power modules are wide-input, high-efficiency power solutions in an easy-to-use module for a broad range of applications.

Digilent’s Basys MX3 is a development platform based on the PIC32MX370 MCU with on-board audio IO, motor control, and…

Digilent’s Basys MX3 is a development platform based on the PIC32MX370 MCU with on-board audio IO, motor control, and motion sensing.

HARTING’s Han-Modular Connector System combines electrical, optical, and pneumatic signal and power connections in a…

HARTING’s Han-Modular Connector System combines electrical, optical, and pneumatic signal and power connections in a single, heavy duty assembly.

Hirose’s FH64MA FPC connectors have a height of just 0.5 mm, a tight 0.25 mm pitch, and a depth of 3.15 mm, giving…

Hirose’s FH64MA FPC connectors have a height of just 0.5 mm, a tight 0.25 mm pitch, and a depth of 3.15 mm, giving designers a space saving, top contact, surface mount FPC connector and more flexibility in where it is placed on the PCB.

Cinch Connectors’ ModICE® connector enclosures are a turnkey solution for sealed packaging solutions for control…

Cinch Connectors’ ModICE® connector enclosures are a turnkey solution for sealed packaging solutions for control modules in agriculture, heavy equipment, commercial, recreational vehicles, and industrial controls.

The correct crimping tool can make a world of difference—just ask assembly technicians.

The correct crimping tool can make a world of difference—just ask assembly technicians.

TE Connectivity Motorman Hybrid Connectors provide communication, signal, and power connections for decentralized motors…

TE Connectivity Motorman Hybrid Connectors provide communication, signal, and power connections for decentralized motors in a compact, rectangular connector.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?

The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?

Harwin’s Datamate connectors have a 2 mm pitch and use Harwin’s high-reliability four-finger beryllium copper contact…

Harwin’s Datamate connectors have a 2 mm pitch and use Harwin’s high-reliability four-finger beryllium copper contact technology to withstand the vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures of harsh environments.

Amphenol UFS card sockets give users the benefits of next-generation UFS cards while also allowing them to use the…

Amphenol UFS card sockets give users the benefits of next-generation UFS cards while also allowing them to use the ubiquitous micro-SD card.

Stewart Connector’s SealJack RJ45 jacks are designed for IP67 applications requiring high-speed communication.

Stewart Connector’s SealJack RJ45 jacks are designed for IP67 applications requiring high-speed communication.

Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery…

Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.

TE Connectivity's Deutsch HD connector system is meant for harsh applications where minimizing downtime is critical.

TE Connectivity's Deutsch HD connector system is meant for harsh applications where minimizing downtime is critical.

Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.

Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.

In this video, we’ll cover some of the aspects of USB Power Delivery, or USB PD, which greatly expands on the simple 5…

In this video, we’ll cover some of the aspects of USB Power Delivery, or USB PD, which greatly expands on the simple 5 V supply built into regular USB.

In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the…

In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the necessary software setup.

This in-line adapter can be a helpful design tool when your USB 3.0 device is having noise problems.

This in-line adapter can be a helpful design tool when your USB 3.0 device is having noise problems.