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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 Cutting-Edge Photon Detection with Broadcom Sensors Cutting-Edge Photon Detection with Broadcom Sensors

Broadcom’s AFBR-S4 family of advanced silicon photomultiplier sensors enhances precision and reliability for high-performance photon detection applications.

Image of Apply Advances in Sensing, Connectivity, and Motion Control Devices for Smarter Fixed-in-Place Robots Apply Advances in Sensing, Connectivity, and Motion Control Devices for Smarter Fixed-in-Place Robots Publish Date: 2025-11-18

Design precise yet flexible fixed-in-place robotics using advanced control, imaging, sensing, and communications technologies.

Image of Choosing the Right Capacitors for AI Servers: Technical Guidelines for High-Performance Computing Choosing the Right Capacitors for AI Servers: Technical Guidelines for High-Performance Computing

Capacitors serve fundamental roles in AI server ecosystems.

Image of TE Connectivity BUCHANAN and ENTRELEC Terminal Block Brands TE Connectivity BUCHANAN and ENTRELEC Terminal Block Brands

From the tiniest circuit board to industrial controls, the way components link together can determine performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

Image of Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Publish Date: 2025-11-14

Designers can use high-Q low-loss ceramic inductors from Knowles to meet the critical requirements for RF and microwave applications.

Image of Simplify Global Deployments Using a Universal-Input Rack PDU Simplify Global Deployments Using a Universal-Input Rack PDU

Use UPDU G4 rack PDUs to simplify global data center deployments with universal input compatibility, flexible C39 outlets, and secure remote management.

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 Precision Pneumatic Pressure Monitoring for Robotics and Industrial Applications Precision Pneumatic Pressure Monitoring for Robotics and Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2025-11-12

A discussion of precision pressure monitors and how they cater to the needs of pneumatic and compressed air systems in industrial and robotics applications.

Image of How to Protect Industrial Devices from Power-on Current Surges How to Protect Industrial Devices from Power-on Current Surges

Inrush currents can cause significant issues in an industrial plant. As a result, an effective inrush current management strategy is crucial.

Image of Protecting USB-PD and PoE Circuits from Industrial Power Surges Protecting USB-PD and PoE Circuits from Industrial Power Surges Publish Date: 2025-11-11

Learn how Semtech SurgeSwitch transient diverting suppressors protect USB-PD and PoE circuits from EOS and ESD during industrial power surge events.

Image of Resistance Temperature Detector Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

Learn the basics and the different types of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and applications best suited for them.

Image of Use Optimized IR Emitters to Minimize Performance Tradeoffs Use Optimized IR Emitters to Minimize Performance Tradeoffs

Advanced IR emitters offer high performance and consistent operation, with a broad range of devices to best meet application priorities.

Image of Early Results Show AI is Delivering for Procurement Early Results Show AI is Delivering for Procurement

Early results for AI adoption across large procurement organizations show promise.

Image of Webinar – Small Signal Solutions for Defense and Mission-Critical Wireless Systems Webinar – Small Signal Solutions for Defense and Mission-Critical Wireless Systems

Explore how Qorvo’s cutting-edge RF components—Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), switches, mixers, and filters—can transform your design process.

Image of How Does Multi-Protocol Remote I/O Simplify Machine Control and Support OEE How Does Multi-Protocol Remote I/O Simplify Machine Control and Support OEE? Publish Date: 2025-11-06

Explore a modular approach to 22 mm pilot devices that addresses industrial challenges with the Eaton M22 series field-configurable functionality pushbuttons.

Image of Highly Integrated MCUs Simplify Precise and Efficient Motor Control Design Highly Integrated MCUs Simplify Precise and Efficient Motor Control Design

Use the PSOC Control C3 MCUs’ combination of fast analog, CORDIC math, and high-resolution PWM for efficient and precise motor control.

Image of Optimizing Industrial HMI Design with Modular 22 mm Pilot Devices Optimizing Industrial HMI Design with Modular 22 mm Pilot Devices Publish Date: 2025-11-05

Explore a modular approach to 22 mm pilot devices that addresses industrial challenges with the Eaton M22 series field-configurable functionality pushbuttons.

Image of Growing Season: The Supply Chain Path Behind Smart Soil Solutions Growing Season: The Supply Chain Path Behind Smart Soil Solutions Publish Date: 2025-11-04

Agtech solutions needed to support precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices require many parts and components that monitor and collect data.

Image of Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors

The 2-Pin JST-PH 2.0 connector is found on many LiPo batteries used in hobby drones, RC cars and toys, and of course, electrical boards and modules. These are handy little connectors, but there is one problem - the polarity convention.