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Written by our experienced team and industry experts, the articles in this section provide accurate and high-quality information on component basics, circuit design, microcontrollers, IoT, and more, guiding engineers and electronics enthusiasts.


Successfully Outsourcing Electronics Manufacturing

When properly executed, outsourcing manufacturing provides Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with a wide variety of commercial benefits. In contrast, if the subcontracting process goes wrong, it may do harm to an OEM's business operations and reputation...

By Seb Springall | 16-05-2024

The Evolution of Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know About Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7

As the wireless technology landscape continues to evolve, staying updated with the latest standards like Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 is essential. This article, written by Jari Haiston, Technical Content Marketing Specialist at Symmetry Electronics, explores the capab...

By Jack Pollard | 14-05-2024

Are HMIs the Forgotten Edge Gateways?

Key Things to Know: Edge Intelligence and Gateway Functionality: Advantech integrates industrial computing with intelligent communications hardware to create sophisticated solutions, enhancing edge intelligence and gateway functionality across...

By Advantech | 09-05-2024

How to Choose the Right Timing Device for Your Application

Choosing the right timing device is crucial when considering your next application design. Crystal Oscillators, MEMS-based Oscillators, and other components that offer unique features are factors to take into consideration. Frequency stability, temperature ran...

By Jack Pollard | 26-04-2024

How Advanced Connectors are Revolutionising Agriculture

From drones analysing farmland to sensors monitoring soil conditions and driverless farming vehicles harvesting crops, farming methods are undergoing a significant transformation. These advancements are driving a new future for agriculture. Here, PEI-Genesis,...

By Jack Pollard | 25-04-2024

Case Study: Wireless Charging of AGVs and AMRs Increases Productivity

Marco van der Linden, country sales manager at PULS-Wiferion UK, says FFT (Flexible Fertigungstechnik/Flexible Manufacturing Technology) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of systems for automated, flexible manufacturing plants, and now use wireless charg...

By Jack Pollard | 25-04-2024

How Power Electronics Work: A Detailed Guide

Introduction Power electronics play a crucial role in modern electrical engineering, essential for efficiently converting, controlling, and managing electrical power within circuits. These components are designed to handle high voltages, currents, powers, and...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-04-2024

How to Decide: Surface Mount or Through-Hole Technology?

Key Things to Know: Technology Overview: Understand the fundamental differences between Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) and how they impact the assembly of electronic components on PCBs. Production Efficiency: Explore...

By PCBWAY | 15-04-2024

Learn the fundamentals of thermography with the Infrared Training Center

GET STARTED the right way as an infrared thermographer. Infrared cameras allow you to detect a wide range of equipment and system issues, for everything from troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components to diagnosing building envelope concerns. Learn t...

By Seb Springall | 28-03-2024

The Challenges of Inline Thickness Measurement

Maintaining correct material thickness is critical in precision manufacturing. Micro-Epsilon addresses this challenge, presenting the complexities and solutions for inline thickness measurement. Explore how their advanced sensors and systems can enhance accura...

By Jack Pollard | 27-03-2024

The History of Power Electronics: From Tesla to Today

Table of Contents Introduction Key Figures in Power Electronics: Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison The Dawn in the History of Power Electronics The Mercury Arc Rectifier Era Vacuum Tubes: Controlling Electricity Flow The Semiconductor Re...

By Jack Pollard | 21-03-2024

Avnet’s Design Hub Makes Reference Designs More Approachable to Engineers

Avnet, Inc. just made thousands of customisable reference designs easily accessible to engineers in the Americas in its new self-service online tool, Design Hub. Design Hub is powered by AVAIL, Avnet’s engineering tool with a vast reference design library that...

By Jack Pollard | 23-02-2024

What are Power Electronics: A Comprehensive Guide

3D-rendered robotic arm assembling solid-state battery cells Table of Contents: Introduction to Power Electronics Definition and Basic Concept Historical Development and Evolution Key Components of Power Electronics Efficiency and Size Co...

By Jack Pollard | 06-02-2024

What is a Microchip: Overview of Its Role in Technology

Introduction: Unraveling the Microchip's Enduring Legacy Microchips, those unassuming slivers of silicon, are more than just components; they are the linchpins of modern technology. Fundamentally, a microchip, or an integrated circuit, is a convergence of num...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2024