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STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs are designed for cost-sensitive, battery-powered applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Phoenix Contact M12 Push-Pull Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Phoenix Contact M12 Push-Pull Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Phoenix Contact M12 Push-Pull Cable Assemblies offer a groundbreaking, tool-free plugging system that reduces installation time by up to 80%. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode

A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode

The humble universal product code has passed the 50-year mark as a key tool in the retail sales industry.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
Micron, SK Hynix, and Others Debut Memory Firsts Ahead of Storage Show

Micron, SK Hynix, and Others Debut Memory Firsts Ahead of Storage Show

This week, memory makers big and small have rolled out NAND Flash, MRAM, and DDR innovations ahead of the rebranded Future of Memory Storage show.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Duane Benson
Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) provides a comprehensive solution for cellular IoT and DECT NR+ applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Using a non-contact thermometer with a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer, the team eliminated the need for precise emissivity values.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies | New Product Brief

RECOM REDIIN DIN Rail Power Supplies, contains 120W, 240W, and 480W models, are designed for a wide range of industrial and automation applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Gives Its Latest dsPIC a 200 MHz, High-Speed Upgrade

Microchip Gives Its Latest dsPIC a 200 MHz, High-Speed Upgrade

The new line operates at 200 MHz—the highest dsPIC clock speed to date—and adds a double-precision floating point unit and enhanced DSP engine.


News Jul 30, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST Releases New Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

ST Releases New Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

The ready-to-use circular board reference design puts 750 W drive capability into a circular PCB just 50 mm (1.9”) in diameter.


News Jul 29, 2024 by Duane Benson
Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.


OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

Several companies have updated the size, efficiency, or development ecosystems of their image sensors for applications ranging from AR to factory automation.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Nuvoton Supports the AI-Laden Data Center With 48-V Motor Driver IC

Nuvoton Supports the AI-Laden Data Center With 48-V Motor Driver IC

The 48-V direct drive motor driver IC promotes high efficiency, airflow, and speed rotation in fan motors.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Embedded Boards Target Edge AI, Industrial, and Digital Displays

New Embedded Boards Target Edge AI, Industrial, and Digital Displays

In this roundup, we highlight three embedded boards that come in versatile form factors for various applications.


News Jul 16, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Six Misconceptions About Power Modules—Say Goodbye to Trade-Offs

Six Misconceptions About Power Modules—Say Goodbye to Trade-Offs

With power modules, no one wants to have to trade-off performance for other benefits. But you don’t have to. In this article, learn about modern power module capabilities by understanding these six misconceptions.


New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

Samsung, Sensry, and Melexis recently announced new sensor technology and collaborations aimed at improving performance, power, and protection.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.


Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

In an effort to reduce the burden of wiring for learning and rapid prototyping, today Arduino has revealed a new system of plug-and-play components leveraging the new UNO R4 with Qwiic connectors and Wi-Fi.


Toshiba Demos New Switching Topology for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

Toshiba Demos New Switching Topology for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

The new topology eliminates the need for a transformer and significantly reduces the number of capacitors in DC-DC converter ICs.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.