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Image of How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback Publish Date: 2026-03-24

Growing industrial automation and the push for better energy efficiency are speeding up the adoption of VFDs in motor-driven systems.

Image of Webinar – Select the Right Cables for Harsh Industrial Automation Applications Webinar – Select the Right Cables for Harsh Industrial Automation Applications

This in-depth webinar breaks down what it takes to select the right wire and cable for industrial environments.

Image of Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Publish Date: 2026-03-17

Cable design needs to focus on the system concept, integrating the installation method, electrical and mechanical loads, as well as cost-effectiveness.

Image of Webinar – Single Pair Ethernet — Simplified Sensor-to-Cloud Networking Webinar – Single Pair Ethernet — Simplified Sensor-to-Cloud Networking

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) has reshaped industrial connectivity. Now, with Power over Data Line (PoDL), SPE can deliver both data and power.

Image of How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors

Learn how the Hyper Cool Edge connector family can be used to support high-speed data interfaces for applications such as storage and AI datacenters.

Image of Understanding Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Pin Connectors Understanding Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Pin Connectors Publish Date: 2026-03-05

Although small, printed circuit board connectors serve an important role with dependable electrical connections between components and circuit board assemblies.

Image of Use High-Speed Board-to-Board Connectors to Increase Circuit Density While Improving Performance Use High-Speed Board-to-Board Connectors to Increase Circuit Density While Improving Performance Publish Date: 2026-02-25

Designers can use board-to-board connectors to achieve high-speed circuit density and enhance performance.

Image of Foldable PCI Express Extender Assemblies Streamline Connections in High-Performance Computing Foldable PCI Express Extender Assemblies Streamline Connections in High-Performance Computing Publish Date: 2026-02-24

3M’s 8KDx Series PCIe 5.0 extender assemblies provide high-speed, high-integrity data transfer and fold for better space management and airflow.

Image of Exploring TE Connectivity’s Trusted Brands Exploring TE Connectivity’s Trusted Brands

A brief discussion of TE Connectivity’s large portfolio of top brands of interconnect products.

Image of Webinar – Mastering Outside-Plant Fiber Design to De-Risk Deployments Webinar – Mastering Outside-Plant Fiber Design to De-Risk Deployments

Learn how to map local hazards to the right architecture, select industry standard hardware, and make quality visible to pass inspection the first time.

Image of Use Innovative Intelligent Link Modules to Deliver Field-Level Data Transparency in Industrial Automation Use Innovative Intelligent Link Modules to Deliver Field-Level Data Transparency Publish Date: 2026-02-03

An intelligent link module can connect a standard circuit breaker and a contactor to create an intelligent digital load feeder.

Image of Multipin Connectors Offer a Flexible Layout in Support of High Signal Integrity Multipin Connectors Offer a Flexible Layout in Support of High Signal Integrity

Designers can apply multiline connectors with hundreds of I/O paths to ensure high signal integrity in high-density applications with adjacent power buses.

Image of Webinar – RF Over Fiber: Benefits of Emerging Communication Technology Webinar - RF Over Fiber: Benefits of Emerging Communication Technology

Learn how radio frequency over fiber blends the rugged reliability of RF with the low loss, EMI immune advantages of fiber optics in this webinar.

Image of FSAE Blog 2 - Building a Formula Car Connectors in a Wiring Harness FSAE Blog 2 - Building a Formula Car: Connectors in a Wiring Harness

In our previous blog, we talked about how we’re manufacturing a wiring harness, the essential electrical system in any automobile, for our FSAE car. This blog serves as a continuation and will cover our usage of connectors from DigiKey to make our lives easier and our car better!

Image of FSAE Blog 1 - Building a Formula Car: Wiring Harness FSAE Blog 1 - Building a Formula Car: Wiring Harness

Anteater Formula Racing is a student-run engineering project at UC Irvine. The objective is to design, manufacture, and test a Formula-style car in less than a year to compete yearly in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition in Michigan (FSAE).

Image of Webinar – Streamline Your New Connector Design: Power of Configurators Webinar – Streamline Your New Connector Design: Power of Configurators

A discussion of the features and benefits of HARTING’s modular configurator that streamlines decision making and ensures manufacturable designs.

Image of TE Connectivity Quick Disconnect Terminals TE Connectivity Quick Disconnect Terminals

TE Connectivity’s Quick Disconnect portfolio includes insulated and uninsulated terminals, with many available features.

Image of ECONIDUR Plating Technology by TE Connectivity ECONIDUR Plating Technology by TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity’s innovative ECONIDUR plating replaces conventional precious metals with a nickel phosphorus which is environmentally friendly.

Image of How to Deliver Robust Smart City Connections Using Single-Pair Ethernet How to Deliver Robust Smart City Connections Using Single-Pair Ethernet

Learn how the Bulgin 4000 series supports robust single-pair Ethernet connections to streamline smart city infrastructure deployment.

Image of Power and Data Connectors Simplify Deployment of KNX Factory Automation Networks Power and Data Connectors Simplify Deployment of KNX Factory Automation Networks

Use reliable, tool-free KNX connectors from Phoenix Contact to quickly deploy power and data networks for building automation.