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Image of Use Flexible AFE, Motion Control, and Authentication ICs to Design Point of Care Diagnostics Systems Use Flexible AFE, Motion Control, and Authentication ICs to Design Point of Care Diagnostics Systems Publish Date: 2025-04-22

Designers need flexible and application-focused analog front-end, motion-control, and authentication ICs to realize point-of-care medical test benefits.

Image of Webinar – Cybersecurity Regulations: A Paradigm Shift Webinar – Cybersecurity Regulations: A Paradigm Shift

Keep up to date on cutting edge cybersecurity including the most recent regulations and legislation establishing security standards for digital products.

Image of Use Edge AI to Extend Battery Life in Wireless Motor Monitoring Use Edge AI to Extend Battery Life in Wireless Motor Monitoring Publish Date: 2025-03-27

Learn how to use edge AI to extend battery life in wireless motor-monitoring applications.

Image of The Hacksmith: The Ultimate Security Drone System at H.E.R.C. The Hacksmith: The Ultimate Security Drone System at H.E.R.C.

Discover how Hacksmith Industries built the ultimate autonomous security drone system at H.E.R.C., featuring drones, robot dogs, and AI-driven turrets.

Explore Your Car's Electronics with OBDII and Automotive Sensors Explore Your Car's Electronics with OBDII and Automotive Sensors

Learn about the technology behind modern car sensors and how to read them with OBDII. Plus, an expert interview on automotive sensors and cybersecurity.

Image of Match Application Requirements More Effectively with Highly Integrated Arm Cortex MCUs Match Application Requirements More Effectively with Highly Integrated Arm® Cortex® MCUs Publish Date: 2024-06-04

Using a suite of highly integrated MCUs, developers can optimize their product designs for power, performance, security, and wireless connectivity.

Image of Using a Unified Cybersecure Platform to Support Comprehensive Industry 4.0 Connectivity Using a Unified Cybersecure Platform to Support Comprehensive Industry 4.0 Connectivity Publish Date: 2024-04-30

A unified and cybersecure Industry 4.0 deployment requires many levels of connectivity starting on the factory floor with the control of individual devices.

Image of Use Soft-Starter Units to Solve Motor Power-Up and Cybersecurity Issues Use Soft-Starter Units to Solve Motor Power-Up and Cybersecurity Issues Publish Date: 2024-03-21

The Altivar Soft Starter ATS480 is critical for the smooth start and stop of multi-horsepower AC motors and features robust connectivity and cybersecurity.

Image of Using Cybersecure PLCs with Integrated Safety for High-Speed Industrial Automation Using Cybersecure PLCs with Integrated Safety for High-Speed Industrial Automation Publish Date: 2024-02-20

Flexible and high-speed machine control with integrated safety and high levels of cybersecurity is needed in various factories.

Image of Build Connected Intelligent Field Instruments Quickly with Comprehensive Solution Sets Build Connected Intelligent Field Instruments Quickly with Comprehensive Solution Sets Publish Date: 2023-11-07

A comprehensive set of devices addresses requirements for sensor interfaces, processors, power, and connectivity in intelligent field instruments.

Image of Use a Multifunction Power Supply to Quickly Implement Intelligent Fire Safety and Security Systems Use a Multifunction Power Supply to Quickly Implement Intelligent Fire Safety and Security Systems Publish Date: 2023-09-25

Quickly implement an intelligent fire safety and security system using a combined AC-DC power supply, battery charger, DC UPS, and communications monitor.

Image of How to Design Industrial Control Panels for Space, Efficiency, and Safety How to Design Industrial Control Panels for Space, Efficiency, and Safety Publish Date: 2023-08-31

Designers of industrial control panels can address space constraints and hazards with the right wiring, safety systems, access controls, and UPS.

Image of How to Ensure Embedded System Security Using DSCs and MCUs Supported by Dedicated Security ICs How to Ensure Embedded System Security Using DSCs and MCUs Supported by Dedicated Security ICs Publish Date: 2023-07-25

Use a combination of security ICs with high-performance DSCs and low-power MCUs to implement an effective embedded systems security platform.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Image of How Automation, Machine Learning, and Blockchain are Driving the Future of Electronics Manufacturing How Automation, Machine Learning, and Blockchain are Driving the Future of Electronics Manufacturing Publish Date: 2023-05-23

A look at key automation trends in electronics manufacturing, including the increasing layers of connectivity, the growing need for cybersecurity, and more.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on Digi-Key's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.

A Summary of DIY Smart Home Software A Summary of DIY Smart Home Software

A smart home doesn't have to mean buying a bunch of connected devices. These popular software packages allow you to create your smart home exactly how you want.

A Summary of Smart Home Concepts and Terms A Summary of Smart Home Concepts and Terms

The world of smart home SDKs, terminology, & technologies can be overwhelming. We'll cover terms & concepts so you can get started building your smart equipment.

Image of How to use FPGA SoCs for Secure and Connected Hard Real-Time Systems How to use FPGA SoCs for Secure and Connected Hard Real-Time Systems Publish Date: 2023-02-16

Use FPGA SoCs with Linux-capable RISC-V MCU subsystems for secure real-time and safety-critical systems.

Image of How to Effectively Implement Multi-Connectivity Asset Tracking Applications How to Effectively Implement Multi-Connectivity Asset Tracking Applications Publish Date: 2023-01-11

Using the STEVAL-ASTRA1B development kit, designers can quickly implement asset tracking applications for multiple wireless interfaces with minimal coding.