Articles & Blogs

Image of Detecting High-Impedance Ground Faults: Limitations of Standard GFDI and Active Diagnostic Solutions Detecting High-Impedance Ground Faults: Limitations of Standard GFDI and Active Diagnostic Solutions Publish Date: 2026-03-18

An examination of the limitations of standard GFDI, the physics of high-impedance faults, and the practical challenges of locating them in 1500 V arrays.

Image of Electronics Teardowns and Recycling Electronics Teardowns and Recycling

A beginner-friendly guide to disassembling electronics, salvaging parts, and disposing of e-waste responsibly.

Image of What You Must Know About Common 3D Model File Types What You Must Know About Common 3D Model File Types

Learn how STEP, STL, OBJ, and 3MF file types store 3D models, differ in accuracy, compression, and metadata, and impact DIY workflows.

Image of Patent Basics For Makers Patent Basics For Makers

Learn the core requirements that determine whether your invention qualifies for patent protection in the U.S.

Image of Get Instrument-Class Precision-Analog Characterization with a Turnkey Source and Measurement Platform Get Instrument-Class Precision-Analog Characterization with a Turnkey Source and Measurement Platform Publish Date: 2026-01-21

Learn how a waveform generation and measurement platform provides precision evaluation of next-generation audio converters and mixed-signal subsystems.

Image of Learn How Resistive Three-Phase Load Banks Speed Testing and Reduce Uncertainty Learn How Resistive Three-Phase Load Banks Speed Testing and Reduce Uncertainty

Use benchtop load banks to reduce uncertainty when testing and qualifying three-phase power sources, generators, and backup systems.

Image of A Framework for Wall-Mount Rack Enclosures in Edge Computing Deployments A Framework for Wall-Mount Rack Enclosures in Edge Computing Deployments Publish Date: 2026-01-07

A technical specification framework for wall-mount rack enclosures prioritizing serviceability, physical security, and space footprint.

Image of Webinar – Maximize System Performance and Efficiency: Precision Signal Chain Solutions Webinar – Maximize System Performance and Efficiency: Precision Signal Chain Solutions

Learn how Analog Devices’ discrete and integrated precision signal chain solutions are empowering engineers to design with confidence, speed, and accuracy.

Image of How to Select a PAPR for Cleanroom Contamination Control How to Select a PAPR for Cleanroom Contamination Control Publish Date: 2025-12-31

An analysis of the engineering and material science of a Powered Air Purifying Respirator system designed to protect a cleanroom environment from an operator.

Image of Building a Cohesive Product Family with a Modular Enclosure System Building a Cohesive Product Family with a Modular Enclosure System Publish Date: 2025-12-30

A look at the challenges of housing a product family and how a modular enclosure ecosystem provides a framework for an efficient and scalable design process.

Image of Breadboarding: How to Go from Wiring to Debugging Breadboards Breadboarding: How to Go from Wiring to Debugging Breadboards

Use good breadboarding habits: short wires, color-coded rails, clean layout and learn how to troubleshoot when things don't work.

Image of PlatformIO + VS Code The Smarter Way to Program Microcontrollers PlatformIO + VS Code: The Smarter Way to Program Microcontrollers

Move beyond Arduino IDE chaos: organize your source, libraries, and tests using PlatformIO’s project structure.

Image of How to Make 3D Prints Stronger How to Make 3D Prints Stronger

Learn how material choice, orientation, slicer settings, and design impact the strength of your 3D prints. Create parts that are strong and look good.

Image of Understanding the Importance of Enclosure Impact Ratings Understanding the Importance of Enclosure Impact Ratings Publish Date: 2025-12-09

An enclosure’s material is vital as it houses sensitive electrical equipment that must be protected from external impacts and forces.

Image of Safe Thermal Inspection Access Using IR Windows Safe Thermal Inspection Access Using IR Windows

Learn how IR windows can make thermography inspection safer.

Image of Webinar – Effortless Remote Device Management with Teltonika RMS Webinar – Effortless Remote Device Management with Teltonika RMS

This webinar showcases how you can monitor, configure, and update your devices from anywhere using a single, secure interface.

Image of Using Microbe- and Hydrolysis-Resistant Pneumatic Tubing to Simplify Automation and Robotics in Food Processing Using Microbe- and Hydrolysis-Resistant Pneumatic Tubing to Simplify Automation and Robotics in Food Processing Publish Date: 2025-11-20

This article discusses using pneumatic tubing in food processing automation and robotics which have challenges related to hygiene, durability, and maintenance.

Image of Favorite Things 2025: Top Electronics Tools & Boards for Makers Favorite Things 2025: Top Electronics Tools & Boards for Makers

A curated list of my favorite electronics tools, parts and maker boards for 2025—perfect gifts or upgrades for your workbench.

Image of Current Security Challenges in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Effective Countermeasures Current Security Challenges in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Effective Countermeasures Publish Date: 2025-11-13

Many semiconductor production environments rely on standalone software security systems resulting in a malware risk via USB flash drives or maintenance PCs.

image of DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025 DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025

Visit DigiKey at Maker Faire Rome 2025 for hands-on demos of Arduino, Adafruit, Raspberry Pi, & other cutting-edge new technologies, plus exclusive giveaways.