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Image of How to Know Your Electronic Components Are RoHS/REACH-Approved How to Know Your Electronic Components Are RoHS/REACH-Approved

This blog will dig into the RoHS and REACH regulations, their effect on electronic design engineers, and how DigiKey can help.

Image of You're Sleeping on the Magic of APIs for Electronic Procurement You're Sleeping on the Magic of APIs for Electronic Procurement

APIs are important in optimizing the supply chain for chips, semiconductors and all parts digital.

Image of Three Fantastic Electronic Design Tips to Better the Environment Three Fantastic Electronic Design Tips to Better the Environment

There is not an environmentally friendly and economical way to process e-waste. However, some choices designers make can result in greener choices.

Image of IoT Technology Designers Need Not Be Fooled on AI and Edge Computing IoT Technology Designers Need Not Be Fooled on AI and Edge Computing

The Cloud suffers from high latency created by upload and download bandwidths. Solve this by minimizing cloud communication with edge computing.

Image of The Hidden Trick to Size Heat Sinks for Modern Technology The Hidden Trick to Size Heat Sinks for Modern Technology

Every electronic component in a device produces heat. To avoid “bricking” designs, engineers must ensure every component operates at a safe temperature.

Image of 3 Unique Holiday Builds to Empower Any Kid's Engineering Mind 3 Unique Holiday Builds to Empower Any Kid's Engineering Mind

Gift ideas for engineering parents, especially those developing electronics. A Raspberry Pi is a fun and educational tool that can expand your kid’s interests.

Image of Making Sense of the Nonuniversal Technology of USB Making Sense of the Nonuniversal Technology of USB

Here is what you need to know when designing USB compatible electronics. Engineers still need to make various design decisions based upon the application.

Image of Why Can’t Chromecast, Airplay and Bluetooth Get Along? Why Can’t Chromecast, Airplay and Bluetooth Get Along?

Why a wired and wireless combination of options were used for a home theater sound system intended to be as affordable, simple, and wireless as possible.

Image of Why Some “Wireless” Home Electronics Can’t Cut the Cord Why Some “Wireless” Home Electronics Can’t Cut the Cord

Why a wired and wireless combination of options were used for a home theater sound system intended to be as affordable, simple, and wireless as possible.

Image of Confuse HDMI, HDMI ARC, and HDMI eARC at Your Own Risk Confuse HDMI, HDMI ARC, and HDMI eARC at Your Own Risk

Find out the differences between HDMI, HDMI ARC, and HDMI eARC and where to use them in your application.