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ADI's Data Acquisition Solution Shines in Advanced Lithography Chip Manufacturing Updated: 2026-01-09

Learn how sensors enable the advanced lithography system processes used in chip manufacturing and the role of ADI's µModule ADAQ solution.

GMSL Expands Beyond Automotive Applications Publish Date: 2026-01-06

Explore how GMSL technology expands from automotive to broader industries, from GMSL1-generation MAX96705 to 3rd-gen MAX9296A.

Edge Processing Paves the Way for Faster, More Accurate Millimeter Wave Scanning Publish Date: 2025-12-29

An integrated chipset for millimeter wave scanning uses an efficient signal chain and edge processing to make walk-through security screening possible.

Data Acquisition Signal Chain Simulation Simplifies Component Selection and Testing Publish Date: 2025-11-24

Data acquisition design software generates circuit schematics, component recommendations, and response simulations based on user specifications.

Can an ADC Be Just a Random Number Generator? Publish Date: 2025-10-22

A 16-bit ADC will not always give 16-bits of useful information. A lot of 16-bit ADCs really operate as 7-bit ADCs and 9-bit random number generators.

Use Careful Component Selection, Topology, and Layout to Achieve 7.5-Digit Signal-Chain Accuracy Publish Date: 2025-09-16

Achieving readout resolution of 7.5 digits requires careful attention to component selection, circuit topology, and physical layout, plus many subtle details.

Programmable Gain TIAs Deliver Precision Amplification for Signal Processing Publish Date: 2025-01-09

Learn how ADI programmable gain transimpedance amplifiers deliver more precise amplification and integrated functionality for signal processing applications.

Simplifying Signal Chain Data Acquisition Design with Standardized, Customizable Solutions Publish Date: 2024-04-25

Analog Devices’ precision signal chain data acquisition μModules offer an optimum balance of integration and flexibility without compromising performance.

How to Cost-Effectively Implement Reliable Aircraft Navigation Systems With Precision Components Publish Date: 2024-04-11

Developers can use precision data acquisition modules and highly integrated IMUs to implement sophisticated and cost-effective avionics systems.

Image of A Single IC Solves the Single-Phase Energy-Metering Challenge A Single IC Solves the Single-Phase Energy-Metering Challenge

Today’s AC-line management needs more than an RMS value; an advanced digitizing IC yields substantial powerline data with multiple energy and power metrics.

What is the 4-20mA Communication Protocol and How Does it Work? What is the 4-20mA Communication Protocol and How Does it Work?

Learn about the 4-20mA communication protocol and its significance. Explore how this standard is used for transmitting sensor data through current variation.

Image of How to Use IO-Link to Easily Adapt RTD Connectivity to the Smart Factory How to Use IO-Link to Easily Adapt RTD Connectivity to the Smart Factory Publish Date: 2023-09-21

Use IO-Link as a communication standard between an industrial RTD sensor and a control unit to enable configurability, diagnostics, and easier management.

Image of How to Design and Certify Functionally Safe RTD-Based Systems How to Design and Certify Functionally Safe RTD-Based Systems Publish Date: 2023-07-24

Functionally safe design certification for critical RTD applications can be accelerated by using ICs that allow designers to apply Route 2S.

IoT & DIY Electronics Projects: How to Connect Your Project IoT & DIY Electronics Projects: How to Connect Your Project

Web connectivity made easy: Explore Adafruit IO, Arduino Cloud, IFTTT, and more. Connect and automate with ESP8266, ESP32, Particle, and Raspberry Pi Pico W!

Image of Use IO-Link for Increased Flexibility, Availability, and Efficiency in Industry 4.0 Factories Use IO-Link for Increased Flexibility, Availability, and Efficiency in Industry 4.0 Factories Publish Date: 2023-07-11

Using IO-Link converters, hubs, and masters, designers can cost-effectively connect sensors, actuators, and other edge devices for Industry 4.0 factories.

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 Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 2: Image Capture and Processing Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging Part 2: Image Capture and Processing Publish Date: 2023-05-05

Using an Efinix FPGA and an associated development board, designers can quickly develop and deploy AI/ML imaging applications.

Image of Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 1: Getting Started Why and How to Use Efinix FPGAs for AI/ML Imaging — Part 1: Getting Started Publish Date: 2023-04-20

Using an Efinix FPGA and associated development board, designers can quickly develop and deploy AI/ML imaging applications.

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 - The Easy Way to Industrial IoT, From Data to Value Webinar - The Easy Way to Industrial IoT, From Data to Value

DigiKey and Weidmuller host a webinar about IIoT and going from "data to value".