Articles & Blogs

Image of Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It Publish Date: 2025-10-29

Why high-voltage and resistance circuits need low-VCR (voltage coefficient of resistance) resistors.

Image of Modular Pushbutton System Snaps Together for Flexible Control Panel Designs Modular Pushbutton System Snaps Together for Flexible Control Panel Designs

Learn how SIRIUS ACT 3SU1 modular control pushbuttons offer snap-together assembly, IP69K and NEMA 4 protection, and flexible automation networking.

Image of Teardown of CurrentBody Series 2 and Shark Cryoglow LED Therapy Masks Teardown of CurrentBody Series 2 and Shark Cryoglow LED Therapy Masks

Electronics teardown of LED therapy masks: how they manage power, control LEDs, and survive daily wear.

image of DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025 DigiKey to Exhibit at Maker Faire Rome 2025

Visit DigiKey at Maker Faire Rome 2025 for hands-on demos of Arduino, Adafruit, Raspberry Pi, & other cutting-edge new technologies, plus exclusive giveaways.

Image of Axial Fans Propel the Shift from AC to EC Motors Axial Fans Propel the Shift from AC to EC Motors

Advanced EC motors and axial fans from ebm-papst drive energy-efficient innovations in ventilation and cooling solutions.

Image of Layout Design for Parallel Use of Kelvin-Structured Resistors Layout Design for Parallel Use of Kelvin-Structured Resistors

Find out how to configure three Kelvin-structure 4-pin resistors in parallel to make accurate electronic measurements.

Image of Raspberry Pi 500+ Launches with 256GB NVME SSD and 16GB RAM Raspberry Pi 500+ Launches with 256GB NVME SSD and 16GB RAM

The Raspberry Pi 500+ features a mechanical RGB keyboard, upgrades memory to 16GB, and includes a pre-loaded 256GB SSD with the latest Raspberry Pi OS.

Image of Heat Shrink Tubing - TE Connectivity Heat Shrink Tubing - TE Connectivity

Heat shrink tubing is an essential component protecting, insulating, and organizing wiring in everything from consumer electronics to aerospace systems.

Image of Webinar – Where No Ethernet Has Gone Before Webinar – Where No Ethernet Has Gone Before

Single protocol Ethernet has been reimagined for the rigors of industrial environments, where timing sensitivity, redundancy, and resilience are non-negotiable.

Image of Easy-To-Apply Cable Labels Solve Maintenance Issues Easy-To-Apply Cable Labels Solve Maintenance Issues Publish Date: 2025-09-09

Learn how HellermannTyton TabTags simplify cable labeling in industrial, telecom, and control panel applications through ergonomic, self-laminating designs.

Audio Devices: We Use Them, But What Are They? Audio Devices: We Use Them, But What Are They?

Learn how dynamic and planar magnetic drivers create sound using magnets, diaphragms, and current.

My Journey Learning Hardware as a Computer Science Student My Journey Learning Hardware as a Computer Science Student

Learn how a CS major tackled robotics, wireless charging, and Raspberry Pi with no prior hardware background.

Image of C0G MLCCs Offer Space-Saving Option Over Film Capacitors C0G MLCCs Offer Space-Saving Option Over Film Capacitors

Find out how C0G MLCCs from Kyocera AVX match or exceed the performance of film capacitors and save on space.

Image of Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Save Space in Control Panels with Dual-Status LED Indicators Publish Date: 2025-08-19

Learn how APEM Dual Icon series LED indicators use dichroic technology to save equipment panel space and provide clear visibility of system status.

Image of Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity Dual Icon LED Panel Indicators Help Designers Improve Clarity Without Complexity

Design efficient status displays using APEM dual icon LEDs. Explore the Q14 Series for smarter, versatile indicator solutions.

Image of Use Locking Power Cords for Stable Connections in Critical Applications Use Locking Power Cords for Stable Connections in Critical Applications

Designers can use locking power cords to prevent accidental disconnections in critical applications such as data centers, server rooms, and medical devices.

Image of Ultra-Soft Thermal Pads for Heat Management Applications Ultra-Soft Thermal Pads for Heat Management Applications Publish Date: 2025-07-16

Ultra-soft thermal pads improve server cooling efficiency by enhancing heat transfer, reducing thermal resistance, and protecting sensitive components.

Final Build Reveal: The Pixel Ball Showdown Final Build Reveal: The Pixel Ball Showdown

Check out the final game rules, mechanics, and full gameplay test of Pixel Ball—powered by RP2040 and RGB LEDs.

Image of Understanding Flexible Multi-Conductor Cables for Industrial Applications Understanding Flexible Multi-Conductor Cables for Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2025-07-01

A solid understanding of multi-conductor materials and structure for flexible cables will help ensure longevity, reliability, and safety in industrial systems.

Image of Webinar – Passive Electronic Component Solutions for RF Applications Webinar – Passive Electronic Component Solutions for RF Applications

An overview of existing and emerging solutions with an emphasis on suitable passives for RF applications - resistors, inductors, capacitors, and filters.