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Image of Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Publish Date: 2025-08-19

Learn how APEM Dual Icon series LED indicators use dichroic technology to save equipment panel space and provide clear visibility of system status.

Image of Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity

Design efficient status displays using APEM dual icon LEDs. Explore the Q14 Series for smarter, versatile indicator solutions.

Image of The Critical Role of LED Drivers in Lighting Applications The Critical Role of LED Drivers in Lighting Applications Publish Date: 2025-08-06

The AL5887Q LED driver delivers accurate RGB color control, dimming, and efficient lighting in automotive and display applications.

Image of Nit Picking the Terms to Describe the Brightness of LEDs Nit Picking the Terms to Describe the Brightness of LEDs

While lumens measure overall light from the device, nits instead measure the intensity of light on a specific area. Valuable to know for display systems.

Image of RGB LED Indicators for Embedded Systems and Displays RGB LED Indicators for Embedded Systems and Displays Publish Date: 2025-05-30

Energy-efficient RGB LED indicators are ideal for embedded systems and offer vibrant colors, durability, and compact design.

Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500: A Leap in All-in-One Computing Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500: A Leap in All-in-One Computing

Discover the Raspberry Pi 500, a powerful all-in-one computer in a keyboard. Explore specs, GPIO upgrades, and its perfect pair—the Pi Monitor.

LCD Types and Modes LCD Types and Modes

Not sure which LCD mode is right for your project? Learn the differences between transmissive, reflective, and transflective displays to help you decide.

Why You Need to Know About EEZ Studio Why You Need to Know About EEZ Studio

Ready to enhance your UI design process? Learn why EEZ Studio, a free and open-source tool, is a must-try for those working on embedded systems & test equipment.

OLED vs. LED Screens: Unveiling the Illuminating Differences OLED vs. LED Screens: Unveiling the Illuminating Differences

Compare OLED and LED-backlit LCD screens side by side and uncover the key factors that differentiate these two display technologies.

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 Design Ideas for Software-Configurable Analog I/O Design Ideas for Software-Configurable Analog I/O

Explore how software-configurable I/O enables multi-function precision equipment.

Image of How to Quickly Implement Reliable Touchscreens How to Quickly Implement Reliable Touchscreens Publish Date: 2024-01-17

Off-the-shelf resistive touchscreens and controllers simplify HMI implementations where ruggedness and operation with a bare or gloved finger are required.

What Even is an LCD?? What Even is an LCD??

Discover the inner workings of LCD technology. Explore the layers within LCD screens and how they twist, polarize, and control light to bring images to life.

Using an LCD: An I2C Backpack with an LCD Using an LCD: An I2C Backpack with an LCD

Streamline your Arduino projects by incorporating LCD screens via I2C backpacks. This quick setup guide walks you through the essential steps for success.

Retro Tech: The Lost Art of Plasma Screens Retro Tech: The Lost Art of Plasma Screens

Take a trip down memory lane with plasma screens! Explore their rise and fall, their fascinating history, and the science behind them.

Choosing the Oscilloscope That's Right for You! The RIGOL MSO5074 Choosing the Oscilloscope That's Right for You! The RIGOL MSO5074

Don't know which oscilloscope to buy? Our detailed review of the RIGOL MSO5074 and buying guide will help you make the right choice.

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.

What’s the Difference Between Capacitive and Resistive Touch Screens What’s the Difference Between Capacitive and Resistive Touch Screens

This article discusses a few key differences between capacitive and resistive touch displays and the benefits and drawbacks of each technology.

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.

Image of How to Combine LEDs, E-paper, and Gesture Recognition for Low-Power HMIs in Enterprise Connectivity How to Combine LEDs, E-paper, and Gesture Recognition for Low-Power HMIs in Enterprise Connectivity Publish Date: 2023-03-30

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) are an important element supporting enterprise connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in Industry 4.0.