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Rotary encoders are vital components in the motion-control feedback loop of industrial, robotic, aerospace, energy, and automation applications.
The accelerating trend towards point-of-care medical tests and assessments requires sophisticated, application-focused analog front-end and data security ICs.
Designers need flexible and application-focused analog front-end, motion-control, and authentication ICs to realize point-of-care medical test benefits.
The Basics of Photoplethysmography
Curious about how your smartwatch tracks your heart rate? Uncover the secrets of Photoplethysmography, the optical technique that makes it possible.
The challenges facing designers of power supplies for medical devices can be mitigated by choosing a DC/DC converter with IEC 60601-1 certification.
Use ultra-low-power MCUs with specialized capabilities to meet application requirements without compromising processor performance or power budgets.
Learn about strict regulatory requirements for medical devices and how MEAN WELL's medical-grade power supplies and adaptors can suit many applications.
After choosing the best battery for medical devices, designers need to maximize battery life with the right LDOs or DC/DC converters.
Use GaN Devices to Shrink External Medical AC/DC Power Supplies
Publish Date: 2023-12-19
Designers of external AC/DC medical power supplies can better meet regulatory, efficiency, and size requirements using GaN technology.
Wireless SoCs for Connected Health Devices
Publish Date: 2023-10-10
Wireless SoCs are well-suited for Internet of Medical Things devices.
DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade
DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.
The Best Medical Robotics Reflect Care Providers’ Input
Publish Date: 2023-04-25
Interest in robotics has hastened since the COVID-19 pandemic and the skilled-labor shortages it exposed. Now, robots are viable for medical applications.
Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website
Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.
Secure Data with Kingston's IronKey Product
Kingston provides security solutions to protect valuable data.
How to Design Effective Power Supply Thermal Management in Industrial and Medical Systems
Publish Date: 2022-08-25
The right power supply units (PSUs) for medical and industrial applications will come with built-in thermal management tools to ensure stable operation.
How to Select and Apply Board-Mounted DC/DC Converters in Medical Systems
Publish Date: 2022-06-28
Use the right off-the-shelf DC/DC converter to accelerate medical system power supply design while meeting operator, patient, and system safety needs.
Five Considerations when Specifying Connectors for Medical Applications
Publish Date: 2022-06-22
Important criteria for connectors in medical devices include electrical and mechanical performance, ease of use, industry standards, and extended testing.
Select the Right AC/DC Power Supply To Meet Unique Medical Requirements
Publish Date: 2022-05-12
Designers of medical systems can use off-the-shelf power supplies to meet demanding MOP, MOPP, and MOOP patient and operator safety requirements.
Quickly Implement Flow Cytometer Designs Using High-Accuracy Data Acquisition Modules
Publish Date: 2022-04-21
Take a modular approach to designing the analog front-end of an acoustic focusing flow cytometer to save time and space.
Risks and specification tradeoffs to be considered when assessing using ICs with high functionality versus using basic building blocks.
