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Image of Webinar – Fun and Simple Electronics with PocketBeagle 2 Webinar – Fun and Simple Electronics with PocketBeagle 2

Linux comes to life with web based, real-world hardware interfaces and development tools using like the PocketBeagle 2 and the Techlab Cape learning platform.

Image of Antenna’s Innovative Materials and Design Solves the Multiband GNSS Dilemma Antenna’s Innovative Materials and Design Solves the Multiband GNSS Dilemma

Use a compact dual-band (L1/L5) patch antenna for GNSS receivers to reduce size without compromising performance.

Unleash Your Inner Maker with The New PocketBeagle 2 Unleash Your Inner Maker with The New PocketBeagle 2

Looking for a low-power development board? The PocketBeagle 2 is compact, portable, and ready to power your next innovation.

Image of Designing Control Panels for Safety and Maintainability Designing Control Panels for Safety and Maintainability Publish Date: 2025-06-04

Learn how Panduit cable management and labeling solutions improve industrial control panel safety, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

Image of Webinar – Stacking the Deck for Vertical Power Delivery Webinar – Stacking the Deck for Vertical Power Delivery

Gain insight into the design methodologies and the support and architecture of Silicon Embedded Substrate technologies (SESUB) which enable innovative stacking.

Image of C0G MLCCs Provide Design Advantages for Onboard Chargers C0G MLCCs Provide Design Advantages for Onboard Chargers Publish Date: 2025-06-03

Explore why MLCCs with C0G characteristics like TDK’s C3225/CGA6P components are increasingly used for onboard chargers and other high-voltage applications.

XRP Robot Obstacle Course: A Workshop with 4th Graders at DigiKey XRP Robot Obstacle Course: A Workshop with 4th Graders at DigiKey

DigiKey hosted a hands-on robotics workshop for a group of enthusiastic 4th graders visiting ‎as part of a school field trip. Knowing we’d only have about 30 minutes with each group, I ‎wanted to create an experience that offered a quick win while also introducing some deeper ‎problem-solving opportunities.

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.

Image of Standardizing Smart Home Interconnectivity with 'Matter' Standardizing Smart Home Interconnectivity with 'Matter'

Platform providers, device manufacturers, and semiconductor companies like Silicon Labs converge around the Matter protocol for smart device interconnectivity.

Image of Webinar - Understand Safety System Fundamentals Webinar - Understand Safety System Fundamentals

Learn how components such as proximity sensors, light curtains, laser scanners, and door interlocks can create a seamless safety environment.

Image of Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty – Switch Upgrade Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty – Switch Upgrade

In this second installment, Sinker describes how he upgraded his icehouse with some TE Connectivity switches for some custom applications.

Image of Webinar – Maximum Efficiency and Power: GaN Webinar – Maximum Efficiency and Power: GaN

This webinar introduces a series of joint GaN based reference designs featuring unmatched power output, thermal efficiency, and reduced board space.

Image of Use Surface-Mount Directional Couplers to Shrink RF Power-Monitoring Devices Use Surface-Mount Directional Couplers to Shrink RF Power-Monitoring Devices

Directional couplers using microstrip technology on high-permittivity substrates can help you achieve gigahertz RF power measurement in tiny SMT packages.

Image of How To Use Safety-Rated Contactors to Realize Optimal Industrial Safety Solutions How To Use Safety-Rated Contactors to Realize Optimal Industrial Safety Solutions Publish Date: 2025-05-21

A guide to how to architect safety systems using Siemens' 3RT2 safety-rated contactors with fail-safe operation to realize optimal industrial safety solutions.

Image of Webinar – Essential Guide to Choosing Sensors and Safety Webinar – Essential Guide to Choosing Sensors and Safety

Join SICK as they demonstrate how to match sensor capabilities to specific safety needs to avoid costly experimentation by using intelligent decision making.

Image of Why High-Reliability Antennas Are Key in Data Center AI Applications Why High-Reliability Antennas Are Key in Data Center AI Applications

Considering the requirements for reliable connectivity in AI data centers, the quality and dependability of the antennas stand out as a crucial element.

Image of Utilizing Piezoelectric Elements for Haptic Feedback Utilizing Piezoelectric Elements for Haptic Feedback Publish Date: 2025-05-20

The increasing demand for enhanced interactivity has accelerated the adoption of haptic technologies across multiple sectors.

Image of Uncertain Times Call for Careful BOM and Vendor Management Uncertain Times Call for Careful BOM and Vendor Management

In uncertain times, mitigation is the best defense, and strong distribution partnerships can build upon robust BOM and vendor management strategies.

Image of Simplify Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Solutions with Integrated Chargers/Inverters Simplify Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Solutions with Integrated Chargers/Inverters Publish Date: 2025-05-15

Simplify off-grid power system design with a single integrated AC/DC charging, DC/AC inversion, and AC bypass unit.

Image of New PLCs Help Speed the Deployment of Complex and Critical Automation Processes New PLCs Help Speed the Deployment of Complex and Critical Automation Processes Publish Date: 2025-05-14

New programmable logic controllers combine advanced features with the flexibility to develop and deploy complex infrastructure and automation processes quickly.