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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 Use Matched Components to Minimize “Make versus Buy” Compromises in DC/DC Converter Designs Use Matched Components to Minimize “Make versus Buy” Compromises in DC/DC Converter Designs

Use matched DC/DC components to develop optimized solutions that benefit from both discrete (make) and modular (buy) design approaches.

Image of How to Boost Datacenter Efficiency and Power Density Using MLCCs How to Boost Datacenter Efficiency and Power Density Using MLCCs Publish Date: 2026-07-29

Learn how MLCCs can boost efficiency and reduce footprints to support higher power density in AI datacenter racks and servers.

Image of Meet Demanding Connected Consumer Requirements Using Rugged Crystal Units Meet Demanding Connected Consumer Requirements Using Rugged Crystal Units Publish Date: 2026-07-08

Learn how to select crystal units to deliver reliable timing for connected consumer devices operating in harsh environments with tight power budgets.

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 Building Reliable RF Connectivity for Military Drone and UAV Systems Building Reliable RF Connectivity for Military Drone and UAV Systems Publish Date: 2026-06-25

Pasternack RF connectivity solutions support compact, reliable builds for military UAVs with rugged cables, connectors, filters, adapters, and antennas.

Image of Modern Product Performance Depends on Passive Power Delivery Components Modern Product Performance Depends on Passive Power Delivery Components

How YAGEO and KEMET passive components can improve power delivery, efficiency, EMI control, and reliability in modern electronics.

Image of Use MultiVolt Automotive Crystal Oscillators for Stable Timing Under Variable Supply Conditions Use MultiVolt Automotive Crystal Oscillators for Stable Timing Under Variable Supply Conditions

Designers have a ready source of automotive-qualified oscillators to meet the rising demand for compact, high-performance devices in today’s cars.

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 Optimization Solutions for Current Carrying and Heat Dissipation Optimization Solutions for Current Carrying and Heat Dissipation

The busbar establishes low-impedance pathways between electrical components enabling efficient current transmission and optimized heat dissipation.

Image of Alloy Resistors - Overview, Structure, Materials, Performance, Applications, and Selection Alloy Resistors - Overview, Structure, Materials, Performance, Applications, and Selection

Discover the basics of alloy resistors including their different construction materials, performance, and applicable applications.

Image of Use LTCC Technology for High-Performance, Compact, and Stable RF Bandpass Filters Use LTCC Technology for High-Performance, Compact, and Stable RF Bandpass Filters Publish Date: 2026-05-21

Learn how filters based on LTCC technology help designers meet the performance, size, and reliability requirements of gigahertz RF applications.

Image of Use Miniature, High-Performance GNSS Antennas to Minimize Design Compromises Use Miniature, High-Performance GNSS Antennas to Minimize Design Compromises

Designers can select from a wide range of miniature, high-performance GNSS antennas to minimize receiver design compromises.

Image of Use Off-the-Shelf EMI Filters to Simplify EV Powertrain Compliance Use Off-the-Shelf EMI Filters to Simplify EV Powertrain Compliance

Designers can use off-the-shelf EMI filters to quickly meet EMC mandates for EV powertrains.

Image of Use a Modular Platform with Robust Components to Simplify Consistent DC/DC Regulator Evaluation Use a Modular Platform with Robust Components to Simplify Consistent DC/DC Regulator Evaluation Publish Date: 2026-05-12

How a modular evaluation platform uses a portfolio of inductors and stable passives to simplify evaluation of buck, boost, and LED-driver DC/DC topologies.

Image of Simple, They’re Not: Datacenter Power Supplies Rely on Advanced High-Current Inductors Simple, They’re Not: Datacenter Power Supplies Rely on Advanced High-Current Inductors

Use low-loss inductors with advanced materials in a compact form factor to meet the high-power requirements of datacenters.

Image of Power Resistor Selection Tips for Industrial Motor Drives Power Resistor Selection Tips for Industrial Motor Drives Publish Date: 2026-04-22

Learn how carefully selected power resistors with specialized architectures solve inrush, braking, and thermal challenges in industrial motor drives.

Image of Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges

Explore how solutions from Würth Elektronik offer tailored advantages to LAN enhance robustness, simplify layout decisions, and reduce overall system cost.

Image of What if Computers Could Think Like Brains, Down to the Hardware Level? What if Computers Could Think Like Brains, Down to the Hardware Level?

The human brain is a marvel of nature, but unlike computers, it doesn’t rely on GPUs, AI accelerators, RAM, or hard drives, yet it internalizes and stores a lifetime of experiences, emotions, and knowledge.

Image of Select the Right Components to Achieve 7.5-Digit Measurement Resolution Select the Right Components to Achieve 7.5-Digit Measurement Resolution Publish Date: 2026-01-28

Learn how 7.5-digit resolution can be achieved in high-performance instrument applications.