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A New Era of Industrial Automation

On February 13, 2025 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, Open Source, Robotics, Security by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Open-source technologies are revolutionizing industrial automation by offering flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Learn about the benefits of these open-source platforms and their impact on modern manufacturing and production processes.

Tagged With: communication protocols, flexible automation, hardware, industrial automation, modern manufacturing, open-source technology, software

Exploring the Versatility of Arm Cortex Processors

On February 12, 2025 in All, Computing, General by Adam Taylor

There are approximately 38 Arm processors for every single person on the planet. With such an influence in the computing world, let’s look closer at the most popular instruction set architecture (ISA) ever produced.

Tagged With: arm, arm cortex, cortex-a, cortex-m, cortex-r, embedded software, embedded systems, instruction set architecture, isa, software engineering

New Tech Tuesdays: Riding the Waves of Analog to Digital Audio

On February 12, 2025 in All, Audio, Automotive, Dev Tools, General, IoT, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Converting analog signals into digital audio is an intricate process. Learn how sampling, DSPs, and DACs work together to create the immersive sound you hear on your favorite devices, bridging the gap between engineering and artistry.

Tagged With: active noise cancellation, adc, analog devices, analog-to-digital converter, anc, audio enthusiasts, audio frequency modulation, audio signal chain, audio signal processing, audiophile, class-d audio amplifier, dac, digital signal processing, digital sound systems, digital-to-analog converter, dsp, headphone acoustics, max98380, maxim integrated, sampling and quantization, speaker technology, stmicroelectronics hfa80a

New Tech Tuesdays: Advanced Heads-Up Displays Change How We Drive

On February 4, 2025 in All, Automotive, Connectors, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how advanced heads-up displays, powered by AR and AI, enhance driver safety and awareness with innovative HUD technologies from industry leaders like Ford and HARMAN.

Tagged With: advanced huds, ar huds, augmented reality hud, automotive displays, automotive innovation, dlp, dmd, driver safety, heads-up display technology, immersive driving, smart cars, texas instruments, ti

Optical, Magnetic, Resolver, or Capacitive?

On January 31, 2025 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Motor encoders, essential for motion control, come in optical, magnetic, and capacitive types. Each offers distinct benefits and trade-offs, affecting factors like resolution, power consumption, and ruggedness. Choosing the right encoder depends on the application’s specific needs and priorities.

Tagged With: angular position, capacitive encoder, direction, encoder selection, magnetic encoder, motion control, motor encoder, optical encoder, rotor position, speed

How IoT Antennas Enable Smart Home Communications

On January 30, 2025 in All, General, IoT, Wireless by Amphenol RF

IoT antennas power smart home devices and support wireless protocols like Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Zigbee, and cellular for better communication, integration, and control within modern smart homes.

Tagged With: bluetooth antennas, embedded antennas, iot antennas, iot integration, iot wireless protocols, smart home antennas, smart home devices, wi-fi antennas, wireless communication, zigbee connectivity

New Tech Tuesdays: Freshwater Scarcity: A Global Crisis

On January 28, 2025 in All, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Addressing the global freshwater scarcity exacerbated by climate change is crucial for sustaining life and agriculture. Conventional solutions are being stressed, but emerging technologies like atmospheric water generators and solar-powered irrigation systems offer promising, scalable alternatives.

Tagged With: atmospheric water generators, bluetooth low energy, climate change, environmental technology, food security, freshwater crisis, nordic semiconductor, nrf54l, renewable water sources, soc, solar irrigation, sustainable water supply, systems-on-chip, water conservation, water management, water scarcity, wi-fi 6

Power Connectors for Data Centers and Beyond

On January 27, 2025 in Computing, Connectors, General by David Pike

Data centers pose challenges in power distribution that highlight the importance of power density. Examine connector designs that meet growing data center demands for efficiency, performance, and space optimization.

Tagged With: blade contacts, compact connectors, connector design, current rating, data center power, efficient connectors, electrical resistance, energy efficiency, heat dissipation, industrial connectors, lamella contacts, micro-d connectors, pcb connectors, power connectors, power density, power distribution, thermal management

Generating Electricity from Seawater

On January 24, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Sensors by Carolyn Mathas

KIMM’s seawater generator, powered by ion movement, delivers continuous electricity without external input, offering scalable, sustainable energy solutions for sensors in remote locations.

Tagged With: carbon nanotubes, continuous power, graphene oxide, ion redistribution, kimm, nanoelectronics, remote energy, saltwater electricity, seawater energy, self-charging generator

The Sensor Technologies Powering Gesture-Controlled Hearables

On January 22, 2025 in All, Audio, General, Power, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Advanced sensor technologies like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and optical sensors are revolutionizing gesture-controlled hearables. Learn about the innovations in AI and MEMS technology that make these devices more intuitive and responsive.

Tagged With: accelerometers, ai in hearables, gesture control, gyroscopes, hearable technology, mems technology, miniaturization, optical sensors, power management, sensors, wearable devices

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