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Image of Use Point-of-Load Switching Converters to Optimize Your Power Distribution Architecture Use Point-of-Load Switching Converters to Optimize Your Power Distribution Architecture

Learn how DC/DC point-of-load switching converters can meet the efficiency, performance, and cost challenges of power distribution.

Image of How to Select and Size an Online UPS for Unattended Network Closets How to Select and Size an Online UPS for Unattended Network Closets Publish Date: 2026-10-27

How to choose a UPS topology for an unattended site and how to size it in watts and runtime against the real network load.

Image of Using a Universal DC Adapter Kit to Identify Unknown Power Plugs Using a Universal DC Adapter Kit to Identify Unknown Power Plugs

The universal 5.5×2.1mm DC adapter kit from DFRobot provides barrel connector adapters that convert a standard 5.5 × 2.1 mm DC plug into a variety of other connector formats commonly found on electronic devices.

Image of Key Characteristics in Selecting Low-Frequency RF Cables and Connectors Key Characteristics in Selecting Low-Frequency RF Cables and Connectors Publish Date: 2026-10-22

Learn how to select RF cables and connectors based on impedance, frequency, signal integrity, PCB mounting, and manufacturing needs.

Image of Homeio: A Friendly Starting Point for Your First Home Server Homeio: A Friendly Starting Point for Your First Home Server

Discover Homeio, an open-source home server dashboard that simplifies Docker management, app deployment, and system administration through a browser-based interface.

Image of Webinar – Design Reliable, Secure, and Connected Medical Devices Webinar – Design Reliable, Secure, and Connected Medical Devices

Gain insights into advanced sensing technologies, closed-loop control systems, high-bandwidth imaging solutions, and secure connectivity architectures.

Image of Use MEMS Oscillators for Precise Timing in High-Performance Networks Use MEMS Oscillators for Precise Timing in High-Performance Networks Publish Date: 2026-10-21

Learn how MEMS-based oscillators support the extremely tight timing and stability demands of datacenters, network infrastructure, and advanced communications.

Image of Synaptics Coralboard: Bringing Powerful Edge AI Development to Embedded Systems Synaptics Coralboard: Bringing Powerful Edge AI Development to Embedded Systems

Explore the Synaptics Coralboard, a powerful embedded AI platform for computer vision, sensor fusion, audio processing, and local inference.

Image of Webinar – Accelerate Edge AI Prototyping with Synaptics® CoralBoard™ Webinar – Accelerate Edge AI Prototyping with Synaptics® CoralBoard™

Explore Synaptics® CoralBoard™ multimodal capabilities, flexible connectivity options, and support for hardware-accelerated Google Gemma™ workloads.

Image of Waterproof Speaker Integration: Getting the Mounting and Sealing Right Waterproof Speaker Integration: Getting the Mounting and Sealing Right Publish Date: 2026-10-20

A speaker’s IP rating covers the part as tested. Water resistance depends on speaker mounting, joint sealing, and where water goes once it gets past the grille.

Image of Stop Re-Flashing USB Drives: Use Ventoy for OS Installation and Recovery Stop Re-Flashing USB Drives: Use Ventoy for OS Installation and Recovery

If you regularly install operating systems, experiment with Linux distributions, build embedded systems, or maintain a collection of recovery tools, Ventoy is a must-have!

Image of Building A Swarm of Sound Reactive Jellyfish Building A Swarm of Sound Reactive Jellyfish

How we made a bunch of glowing jellyfish for EMFCamp, powered by Raspberry Pi Pico 2.

Image of Webinar – Are Your Automation Systems Limiting Future Growth? Webinar – Are Your Automation Systems Limiting Future Growth?

Explore how the u-remote I/O platform helps organizations establish a single remote I/O standard across multiple automation environments.

Image of Jumpstart Ethernet-APL Field-Device Designs with ADI's Reference Platform Jumpstart Ethernet-APL Field-Device Designs with ADI Reference Platform Publish Date: 2026-10-15

Using Ethernet-APL and 10BASE-T1L to connect intrinsically safe field instruments to Ethernet-based process automation networks.

Image of How to Select a DC Power Jack for Harsh Operating Environments How to Select a DC Power Jack for Harsh Operating Environments

Learn how to select a DC power jack for harsh operating environments and maintain ingress protection even when the power connection is unmated.

Image of Use FEMs for Extended Range and Robust Links in Space-Constrained BLE Designs Use FEMs for Extended Range and Robust Links in Space-Constrained BLE Designs Publish Date: 2026-10-14

Learn how to achieve higher performance in Bluetooth Low Energy systems using compact front-end modules.

Image of The Invisible Technology Keeping AI Data Centers Alive The Invisible Technology Keeping AI Data Centers Alive

Data centers depend on an intricate chain of power conversion, distribution, backup systems, and cooling infrastructure. Current sensing is the key.

Image of How to Apply High-Speed Differential MUX/DEMUX Bus Switches on Ultra-Fast Serial Buses How to Apply High-Speed Differential MUX/DEMUX Bus Switches on Ultra-Fast Serial Buses Publish Date: 2026-10-13

Learn how Toshiba 64 GT/s differential MUX/DEMUX switches route high-speed serial signals while minimizing insertion loss, crosstalk, and skew.

Image of Designing RF Systems for Harsh Environments: Why Connector Material Selection Matters Designing RF Systems for Harsh Environments: Why Connector Material Selection Matters

HUBER+SUHNER 316L stainless steel RF connectors were developed for microwave applications requiring environmental durability and high-frequency performance.

Image of What is Slate for Laser Engraving? A Practical Guide What is Slate for Laser Engraving? A Practical Guide

What is slate for laser engraving? Slate is a natural stone that engraves beautifully with a CO₂ laser, producing crisp, light-grey markings that contrast against its dark surface.