Articles and blogs

Image of How to Select Hall Effect Sensors for Harsh Environments How to Select Hall Effect Sensors for Harsh Environments Publish Date: 2026-08-26

Rugged Hall effect switches and latches simplify closure, valve, and motor sensing in automotive and industrial systems.

Image of Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Publish Date: 2026-08-18

Learn how using thermal design best practices and dedicated cooling controllers helps improve power supply efficiency and reliability.

Image of Selecting Thick-Film Thermistors for Fast-Response Temperature Sensing in Harsh Environments Selecting Thick-Film Thermistors for Fast-Response Temperature Sensing in Harsh Environments

Learn the basics of selecting thick-film thermistors for reliable and fast temperature sensing in harsh automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

Image of MEMS Sensors Must Survive Both Shock and Vibration MEMS Sensors Must Survive Both Shock and Vibration Publish Date: 2026-07-30

MEMS accelerometer shock ratings alone do not ensure vibration durability; see how ADI evaluates mechanical headroom and vibration operating limits.

Image of Webinar – Why Encoder Technology Matters in Factory Automation Design Webinar – Why Encoder Technology Matters in Factory Automation Design

Explore the role of encoder technology in automation and learn how the right encoder can improve performance, simplify integration, and enhance reliability.

Image of How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities

Learn how Digi XBee Wi-SUN modules enable long-range mesh networking and flexible device integration across large-scale smart city deployments.

Image of USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board Publish Date: 2026-07-22

FPGA evaluation boards with built-in USB and MIPI connectivity streamline development of reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency sensor and video applications.

Image of FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics

Altera FPGA SoCs help robotics designers add AI, real-time control, sensor flexibility, and scalable motion support as requirements evolve.

Image of Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components

Murata passives, from MLCCs and power inductors to crystals and thermistors, deliver the power, timing, and thermal integrity AI server boards demand.

Image of Enhance Industrial Safety with Long-Life, Pre-Calibrated Hydrocarbon Gas Sensors Enhance Industrial Safety with Long-Life, Pre-Calibrated Hydrocarbon Gas Sensors Publish Date: 2026-06-24

Learn how the Honeywell 4 Series C1N-2654-40D NDIR hydrocarbon gas sensor enables accurate monitoring of gas concentrations for industrial safety applications.

Image of How to Extend the Industrial Edge with SPE and PoDL How to Extend the Industrial Edge with SPE and PoDL Publish Date: 2026-06-23

ADI's ADIN1110 MAC-PHY enables 10BASE-T1L SPE and PODL, simplifying industrial sensor deployment by reducing cabling and costs for condition-based monitoring.

Image of SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration

Combine robotics, 3D printing, and maker ingenuity to create a practical SpikerBot modification for safer autonomous exploration.

Image of Simplify Direct Time-of-Flight Receiver Design with an Integrated Current-to-Bits Module Simplify Direct Time-of-Flight Receiver Design with an Integrated Current-to-Bits Module Publish Date: 2026-06-16

An integrated current-to-bits receiver simplifies time-of-flight designs by consolidating the essential transimpedance amplifier, filter, and converter chain.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)

In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.

Image of Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Publish Date: 2026-06-02

Learn how the Arduino UNO Q accelerates the development of real-time edge AI applications and industrial retrofits that require embedded Linux.

Image of Use Rugged Modules to Move Industrial I/O Closer to the Machine Use Rugged Modules to Move Industrial I/O Closer to the Machine

Use Advantech’s ADAM-200PN series of rugged machine-mount remote I/O modules for distributed control with daisy-chain connectivity via M12 connectors.

Image of How Temperature Affects Electronic Components How Temperature Affects Electronic Components

When I first started working on electronic projects, temperature was the last thing on my mind. I was so focused on getting my circuits to work, making sure the wiring was right, the code ran, and the sensors were giving me the right values.

Image of Designing Position Sensing with Omnipolar Magnetic Sensors Designing Position Sensing with Omnipolar Magnetic Sensors Publish Date: 2026-05-11

Learn how TMR-based omnipolar magnetic sensors improve position sensing with high accuracy, thermal stability, and noise immunity.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)

Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.

Image of Jump-Start AI Designs with a Lattice Semiconductor and NVIDIA Collaboration Jump-Start AI Designs with a Lattice Semiconductor and NVIDIA Collaboration

Lattice Semiconductor collaborates with NVIDIA to provide a solution for rapid design and prototyping of edge AI applications.