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Image of Debug with the Confidence of 12-Bit Waveform Visibility Debug with the Confidence of 12-Bit Waveform Visibility Publish Date: 2026-07-08

A 12-bit high-definition oscilloscope gives engineers finer visibility into small signal variations riding on larger waveforms.

Image of Handheld Digital Multimeters for Modern Industrial Troubleshooting Handheld Digital Multimeters for Modern Industrial Troubleshooting Publish Date: 2026-07-08

Industrial electrical troubleshooting often draw non-sinusoidal current waveforms. The True RMS value of distorted waveforms needs to be measured.

Image of Building Smarter Electromechanical Systems with Control, Isolation, and Protection Building Smarter Electromechanical Systems with Control, Isolation, and Protection Publish Date: 2026-07-07

Learn how advanced MCUs, GaN switches, solid-state isolation, and eFuses improve control, efficiency, protection, and reliability.

Image of Designing Reliable Power Switching at the Operator Interface Designing Reliable Power Switching at the Operator Interface Publish Date: 2026-07-07

Explore how rugged 16 A rocker switches deliver reliable power control, inrush protection, and IP67 sealing in harsh environments.

Image of Powering the Tight Squeeze in Industrial Control Systems Powering the Tight Squeeze in Industrial Control Systems Publish Date: 2026-05-11

Explore TRACO Power’s TXO Series AC/DC supplies, delivering 45 W to 500 W with high efficiency and compact designs.

Image of A New Approach to Circuit Protection in Industrial Control Cabinets A New Approach to Circuit Protection in Industrial Control Cabinets Publish Date: 2026-05-11

Discover how HARTING Han® Protect integrates fuse protection into connectors to save cabinet space and simplify maintenance.

Image of How Eaton’s easyE4 Nano PLC Powers Connected Smart Manufacturing How Eaton’s easyE4 Nano PLC Powers Connected Smart Manufacturing Publish Date: 2026-03-16

Discover how Eaton’s easyE4 Nano PLC combines control, connectivity, and cloud integration to power Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing.

Image of Meeting Cyber Resilience Act Requirements with Hardware Root of Trust Meeting Cyber Resilience Act Requirements with Hardware Root of Trust

The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) aims to improve the security of products with digital components with mandatory cybersecurity requirements.

Image of Designing High-Speed Interconnects for Automotive Systems Designing High-Speed Interconnects for Automotive Systems Publish Date: 2026-01-14

Learn how Molex HSAutoLink delivers reliable, high-speed automotive connectivity with robust signal integrity and multi-protocol support.

Image of Role of Card Edge Connectors in PCIe Gen 6 Systems Role of Card Edge Connectors in PCIe Gen 6 Systems Publish Date: 2026-01-14

Discover how PCIe Gen 6 card edge connectors enable 64 GT/s performance with PAM4 signaling, signal integrity, and backward compatibility.

Image of Rethinking Industrial Wiring for Sensor-Rich Systems Rethinking Industrial Wiring for Sensor-Rich Systems Publish Date: 2026-01-14

Learn how IDC connectors simplify industrial wiring, reduce installation time, and support dense sensor networks and field service.

Image of Putting Interconnects to the Test in the Harshest Environments Putting Interconnects to the Test in the Harshest Environments Publish Date: 2026-01-14

Discover how severe environment testing validates interconnect reliability under extreme heat, vibration, humidity, ESD, and altitude.

Image of Choosing the Right Memory Architecture for Firmware Security Choosing the Right Memory Architecture for Firmware Security

Firmware security has always been an afterthought. Therefore, the choice of memory architecture is a key decision in establishing a verifiable chain of trust.

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.

Jmage of How Can Solar Cells Improve Reliability for Indoor IoT Devices? How Can Solar Cells Improve Reliability for Indoor IoT Devices?

Battery replacement is time-consuming, inefficient, and counterproductive to the IoT vision of autonomous, always-on devices. Solar cells can be the solution.

Image of Future-Proofing PoE Standards to Power Modern AI Cameras Future-Proofing PoE Standards to Power Modern AI Cameras

Legacy PoE standards met the power requirements of early IP cameras that drew 8-30 W. However, advanced PTZ cameras with AI capabilities require 50 W or more.

Image of Why Are Ruggedized Industrial PCs Replacing Traditional Factory Computers Why Are Ruggedized Industrial PCs Replacing Traditional Factory Computers?

Traditional computing hardware can lead to severe consequences for industrial applications which can result in downtime and compromised operational integrity.

Image of Who Owns the Video Feed for Home Security Surveillance Who Owns the Video Feed for Home Security Surveillance?

A simple video doorbell or a whole network of cameras around your property rely on cloud storage. Who owns our video footage and how do we get control of it?

Image of Are Capacitive Touchscreens Overhyped for Industrial Environments? Are Capacitive Touchscreens Overhyped for Industrial Environments?

Touchscreen technology has totally changed how human operators interact with complex machines in factories and industrial places.

Image of The Importance of Additive Manufacturing in Electronic Design The Importance of Additive Manufacturing in Electronic Design

Conventional photolithography processes pose significant disadvantages while the goal of any fabrication technology is rapid prototyping.

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