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Image of SanDisk Clip Jam MP3 player Getting Headphone Leads to do “Double Duty”

Antennas and their leads can do more than just handle RF: They can also carry DC power to a front-end amplifier or provide audio signals to user headphones.

Image of Webinar - The What and Why of Digi-Spools Webinar - The What and Why of Digi-Spools

Join DigiKey as they explain what Digi-Spools® are, why the program was created, the available products, and the program works.

Image of SmartNIC Storage & Network Accelerator Card for Servers SmartNIC Storage & Network Accelerator Card for Servers

Explore how iWave Systems SmartNIC Storage & Network Accelerator Card can improve connectivity and communication within a network.

Image of eUICC, eSIM, and Multi-IMSI Defined: Essential Components for IoT Deployment eUICC, eSIM, and Multi-IMSI Defined: Essential Components for IoT Deployment

An explanation of the terms eUICC, eSIM, and multi-IMSI and their significance in global IoT deployment.

Image of The Power of Custom USB Hubs: Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Needs The Power of Custom USB Hubs: Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Needs

If you have specific USB requirements that off-the-shelf hubs just can't meet, custom USB hubs can be the solution.

How GaN HEMTs Can Help You Increase Power Supply Efficiency

GaN-based switching devices offer multiple advantages over older silicon options, even when compared to new SiC components.

Discrete or Integrated: Exploring Options for Gigabit Ethernet Front-End Protection

Save design time and board space with integrated Gigabit Ethernet protection circuits.

Webinar – Unlocking Seamless Connectivity: Exploring I/O Innovations for Enhanced Machine Performance

Find out how I/O solutions like the Siemens ET 200 series is the best option in developing standardized control systems for the automation environment.

DigiKey’s Digi-Spool® - Custom-Cut Wire & Cable

Have you heard of Digi-Spools®? You can now order cables and wires in any length and DigiKey will cut, spool, and ship it. Many time the same day.

Webinar – Strategic Procurement for 2024: A Live Fireside Chat

Join DigiKey procurement professionals for a discussion of their experiences and how to ensure a successful procurement strategy.

How to Select Flexible Cables for Industrial Applications

Learn how to pick flexible cables for industrial applications, from choosing jacketing materials to optimal EMI shielding and durable conductors.

Image of Smarter Motion Control for Smart Manufacturing Smarter Motion Control for Smart Manufacturing

Advances in intelligent motion control and machine health monitoring are setting factories on a path to truly smart manufacturing.

Image of The Benefits of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF960 SiP for Cellular IoT Applications The Benefits of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF960 SiP for Cellular IoT Applications

A highly-integrated SiP offers a compact solution for cellular IoT.

Image of Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing

Even as Europe and the U.S. step up their semiconductor manufacturing investments, new chip sources are emerging across Asia.

Image of Webinar – Accelerate High-Performance Applications with RA8 Webinar – Accelerate High-Performance Applications with RA8

The use of high-performance microcontrollers in IoT, AI and ML applications demand advanced memory, a wide array of peripherals, and security.

Image of Silicon Labs’ Pro Kit Speeds Your Path to Amazon Sidewalk Product Designs Silicon Labs’ Pro Kit Speeds Your Path to Amazon Sidewalk Product Designs

Accelerate the design of Amazon Sidewalk products with the Silicon Labs Pro Kit and take advantage of free community wireless networks.

Smart, Connected, Secure, and Fast Effortless Design

Using a plug-and-play module to easily add Bluetooth Low Energy to a design.

Introduction to Fiber Patch Cables: Everything You Need to Know

Fiber patch cables are essential components in modern communication networks as they transmit data and signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.

Image of The Surprising Innovations Steel Cables Ties Hold for Harsh Environments The Surprising Innovations Steel Cable Ties Hold for Harsh Environments

Steel cable ties can enhance equipment durability and worker safety in harsh environments, but it’s important to choose the right parts.

Image of Flat Ribbon Cables and 0.050” Pitch Connectors Can Help Optimize Interconnect System Performance Flat Ribbon Cables and 0.050” Pitch Connectors Can Help Optimize Interconnect System Performance

Use compact and flexible socket, header, and cable systems that support SCSI-3 Fast-20 and LVDS interconnects from 500 Mbps to over 20 Gbps.