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The Role of Pulse Width Modulation in Electronics Publish Date: 2025-12-05

A discussion of the basics of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) as a power-control technique and some of the applications it’s used in.

Thermoelectric Generators: What They Are and How They Work Publish Date: 2025-09-03

Thermoelectric generator modules (often called TEGs) work by turning temperature differences into electrical voltage, or the other way around.

Ultra-Soft Thermal Pads for Heat Management Applications Publish Date: 2025-07-16

Ultra-soft thermal pads improve server cooling efficiency by enhancing heat transfer, reducing thermal resistance, and protecting sensitive components.

Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics in Electrical Engineering Publish Date: 2025-01-03

Managing heat transfer and cooling systems is crucial for ensuring reliability and efficiency. CFD can now be used as a precise and realistic modeling approach.

Embedded Board Thermal Management Solutions Publish Date: 2024-09-05

Thermal management techniques are crucial for maintaining devices in optimal operating condition. Electronics advancements have driven innovative technologies.

Creating an Electronics Starter Kit Creating an Electronics Starter Kit

Interested in getting started in electronics, but overwhelmed by the number of parts available? I have compiled a list of everything you need.

Understanding Thermal Challenges in EV Charging Applications Publish Date: 2024-03-13

As EVs emerge as the dominant mode of transportation, factors such as battery range and quicker charging rates will play pivotal roles in the global economy.

High-Performance Cooling: How Diagonal Compact Fans are Changing the Game Publish Date: 2024-02-08

Compact axial fans with centrifugal fan characteristics are an innovation in thermal management.

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.

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.

Image of Don’t Forget About Thermal Interface Materials Don’t Forget About Thermal Interface Materials Publish Date: 2023-05-02

A Thermal Interface Material (TIM) is of utmost importance in providing optimal performance for fans, heatsinks, and Peltier devices.

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 Webinar - From Prototype to Production: How myLists Helps You Save Time Webinar - From Prototype to Production: How myLists Helps You Save Time

Learn how to leverage DigiKey’s myLists to help you streamline your prototype to production timeline.

Image of A Seamless Way to Lock in Your Quotes for 30 Days with DigiKey’s myLists A Seamless Way to Lock in Your Quotes for 30 Days with DigiKey’s myLists

DigiKey’s customers can use myLists consolidated list management system to create quotes and get their pricing locked in for 30 days.

Image of How Autonomous Vehicles Will Improve Sustainability and Productivity in Agriculture How Autonomous Vehicles Will Improve Sustainability and Productivity in Agriculture Publish Date: 2023-02-08

Autonomous agricultural vehicles and robots are several of the technologies under development that will transform agriculture and help alleviate food shortages.

Image of Fan-Driven, Forced-Air Cooling: Push Air In Or Pull It Out? Fan-Driven, Forced-Air Cooling: Push Air In Or Pull It Out?

Using fans for cooling electronics is a standard technique, but should they push air in or pull it out of the assembly they are cooling?

The Path to Excellence in Teaching Math

Are math teaching credentials necessary to teach math? One teacher in Florida proves that these credentials are not needed for a successful math program.

Did You Hear the One about the Humorless Engineer?

Can having a humorous title help a technical paper? Find out in this blog.

CUI Devices New Branding Focuses on Promoting Innovative Spirit

CUI Devices has rebranded itself. Read all about it in this blog.

Why Fake Robots Are More Interesting than Real Ones

Are fictional robots more interesting than real ones? Read one computer science and engineering professor’s opinion.