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Arm processors are dominated by proprietary design. But a new adaptable 3.5-inch carrier board highlights the virtues of…

Arm processors are dominated by proprietary design. But a new adaptable 3.5-inch carrier board highlights the virtues of commercial-off-the-shelf systems.

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal…

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.

What does it take to get the RoHS stamp of approval?

What does it take to get the RoHS stamp of approval?

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs…

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs to change in order for electrical engineers to keep up with product design deadlines.

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

In this F_EQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're…

In this F_EQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're most suitable in design.

Over a decade past the first alarm bells of the effects of electronic and electrical waste, e-waste is still a major…

Over a decade past the first alarm bells of the effects of electronic and electrical waste, e-waste is still a major blight in the electronics industry.

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details…

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details around each type, including best uses for each method.

In this brief video tutorial, you will learn about resistance and resistors. This includes an introduction to resistor…

In this brief video tutorial, you will learn about resistance and resistors. This includes an introduction to resistor symbols, resistance units, and both intentional and unintentional (parasitic) resistance.

The VCE20 and VCE40 series provide 20 W or 40 W outputs at voltages ranging from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC.

The VCE20 and VCE40 series provide 20 W or 40 W outputs at voltages ranging from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC.

Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.

Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of…

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of replacing those processes with automation.

The US government has blocked the sale of an EUV lithography system to China. What is EUV? why is it important? and why…

The US government has blocked the sale of an EUV lithography system to China. What is EUV? why is it important? and why did the US government prevent its sale to China?

STMicroelectronics (ST) has joined the Board of Directors of the Zigbee Alliance, a major step forward towards plans to…

STMicroelectronics (ST) has joined the Board of Directors of the Zigbee Alliance, a major step forward towards plans to guide the adoption and evolution of the IoT-friendly wireless standard.

inspectAR offers engineers a revolutionary new method of interacting with PCBs using the power of augmented reality.

inspectAR offers engineers a revolutionary new method of interacting with PCBs using the power of augmented reality.

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations…

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection…

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection and a wide range of temperature tolerances.