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RGB LED Indicators for Embedded Systems and Displays Updated: 2026-01-15

Energy-efficient RGB LED indicators are ideal for embedded systems and offer vibrant colors, durability, and compact design.

Visualization & Edge Connectivity with Schneider Electric Pro-face™ HMIs Publish Date: 2025-12-23

How Schneider Electric’s Pro-face™ HMI portfolio supports automation requirements in packaging, material handling, assembly, and process applications.

Use GMSL to Reliably Meet Industrial and Automotive High-Bandwidth Video Requirements Publish Date: 2025-10-16

GMSL point-to-point link technology brings enhanced multi-camera video capabilities to industrial and automotive applications.

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.

The Critical Role of LED Drivers in Lighting Applications Publish Date: 2025-08-06

The AL5887Q LED driver delivers accurate RGB color control, dimming, and efficient lighting in automotive and display applications.

Using a Unified Cybersecure Platform to Support Comprehensive Industry 4.0 Connectivity Publish Date: 2024-04-30

A unified and cybersecure Industry 4.0 deployment requires many levels of connectivity starting on the factory floor with the control of individual devices.

How to Quickly Implement Reliable Touchscreens Publish Date: 2024-01-17

Off-the-shelf resistive touchscreens and controllers simplify HMI implementations where ruggedness and operation with a bare or gloved finger are required.

What Even is an LCD?? What Even is an LCD??

Discover the inner workings of LCD technology. Explore the layers within LCD screens and how they twist, polarize, and control light to bring images to life.

Using an LCD: An I2C Backpack with an LCD Using an LCD: An I2C Backpack with an LCD

Streamline your Arduino projects by incorporating LCD screens via I2C backpacks. This quick setup guide walks you through the essential steps for success.

Retro Tech: The Lost Art of Plasma Screens Retro Tech: The Lost Art of Plasma Screens

Take a trip down memory lane with plasma screens! Explore their rise and fall, their fascinating history, and the science behind them.

Choosing the Oscilloscope That's Right for You! The RIGOL MSO5074 Choosing the Oscilloscope That's Right for You! The RIGOL MSO5074

Don't know which oscilloscope to buy? Our detailed review of the RIGOL MSO5074 and buying guide will help you make the right choice.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade 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.

What’s the Difference Between Capacitive and Resistive Touch Screens What’s the Difference Between Capacitive and Resistive Touch Screens

This article discusses a few key differences between capacitive and resistive touch displays and the benefits and drawbacks of each technology.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website 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.

Image of How to Combine LEDs, E-paper, and Gesture Recognition for Low-Power HMIs in Enterprise Connectivity How to Combine LEDs, E-paper, and Gesture Recognition for Low-Power HMIs in Enterprise Connectivity Publish Date: 2023-03-30

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) are an important element supporting enterprise connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in Industry 4.0.

What is UX, and How Does it Differ from UI? What is UX, and How Does it Differ from UI?

Any system users interact with has to offer them a user interface. Learn what differentiates a good UI so you can implement these tips in your next project.

Image of What Are RC Timing Circuits (DC) What Are RC Timing Circuits (DC)

A working example of how RC timing functions in a DC circuit.

A Summary of Smart Home Concepts and Terms A Summary of Smart Home Concepts and Terms

The world of smart home SDKs, terminology, & technologies can be overwhelming. We'll cover terms & concepts so you can get started building your smart equipment.

Arduino Code Libraries with Becky Stern Arduino Code Libraries with Becky Stern

Arduino libraries exist for all sorts of complex tasks; control LEDs, read sensors, create sounds, manipulate data, write to displays, and much more.

Image of Updating the Original Digi-Keyer Updating the Original Digi-Keyer

The founder of DigiKey started the company by selling a Morse code generator. See its original design alongside an updated version you can build.