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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.

Image of Power Inductors: Get Higher Performance from New Materials and Fabrication Techniques Power Inductors: Get Higher Performance from New Materials and Fabrication Techniques

Learn how advanced magnetic materials and packaging yield small, high-value, low-resistance, high-performance SMT inductors for power converters.

Image of Builder of tomorrow: Reginald Fessenden’s legacy in radio and beyond Builder of tomorrow: Reginald Fessenden’s legacy in radio and beyond eMagazine Articles

Reginald Fessenden's career was extensive and complex, involving various business dealings, bankruptcies, patent infringements, and government interference.

Image of Inside the high-frequency world of RF inductors Inside the high-frequency world of RF inductors eMagazine Articles

Designing reliable RF circuits has always been a balancing act.

Image of A closer look at inrush current protection with thermistor-based solutions A closer look at inrush current protection with thermistor-based solutions eMagazine Articles

In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of inrush current, and how Vishay Ametherm’s SL Series ICLs protect electrical systems during power-up.

Image of How to Simplify Bluetooth Low Energy Connectivity Using Tiny Drop-in Modules How to Simplify Bluetooth Low Energy Connectivity Using Tiny Drop-in Modules Publish Date: 2025-12-10

Feature-rich BL54L15 modules from Ezurio provide a clear path to high-performance Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity in a tiny package.

Image of Steel-Based Resistors Out-Power Ceramic Steel-Based Resistors Out-Power Ceramic

Thick film on steel resistors from Bourns offer density, thermal efficiency, and durability that overcome ceramic limitations in high-power applications.

Image of Choosing the Right Capacitors for AI Servers: Technical Guidelines for High-Performance Computing Choosing the Right Capacitors for AI Servers: Technical Guidelines for High-Performance Computing

Capacitors serve fundamental roles in AI server ecosystems.

Image of Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Publish Date: 2025-11-14

Designers can use high-Q low-loss ceramic inductors from Knowles to meet the critical requirements for RF and microwave applications.

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 Compact Multiband Patch Antenna Simplifies Design of RF Front-End for GNSS Receivers Compact Multiband Patch Antenna Simplifies Design of RF Front-End for GNSS Receivers Publish Date: 2025-10-23

To handle multiple satellite constellation frequency bands, a GNSS receiver employs a multiband antenna to realize higher accuracy and reliability.

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 Use Careful Component Selection, Topology, and Layout to Achieve 7.5-Digit Signal-Chain Accuracy Use Careful Component Selection, Topology, and Layout to Achieve 7.5-Digit Signal-Chain Accuracy Publish Date: 2025-09-16

Achieving readout resolution of 7.5 digits requires careful attention to component selection, circuit topology, and physical layout, plus many subtle details.

Image of Murata Components Provide Design Toolkit for Diabetes Devices Murata Components Provide Design Toolkit for Diabetes Devices

Murata components provide a toolkit for personal diabetes application designs that balance precision, reliability, and connectivity, while ensuring safety.

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 Webinar – Engineering Industrial Automation in the Industry 4.0 Era Webinar – Engineering Industrial Automation in the Industry 4.0 Era

Dive into the components and systems powering smart factories. See the latest trends and best practices enabling seamless integration and intelligent operation.

Image of Capacitors are Key Design Components for 5G Telecommunications Infrastructure Capacitors are Key Design Components for 5G Telecommunications Infrastructure Publish Date: 2025-08-26

MLCCs, polymer electrolytic capacitors, metallized film capacitors, and flexible frequency-suppressor sheets enable 5G telecommunications infrastructure design.

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 Selecting Power over Coax Inductors for ADAS and Infotainment Selecting Power over Coax Inductors for ADAS and Infotainment Publish Date: 2025-07-10

Learn how specialized Power over Coax (PoC) inductors simplify bias-T circuit design for ADAS, infotainment, and powertrain applications.