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Learn how advanced MOSFETs built around an improved low-power trench structure can improve efficiency and reliability.

Designers can use high-Q low-loss ceramic inductors from Knowles to meet the critical requirements for RF and microwave applications.

Why high-voltage and resistance circuits need low-VCR (voltage coefficient of resistance) resistors.

Learn how to choose the correct power and signal connector to ensure reliable operation in robotic and other high-density factory applications.

Industrial plugs and sockets facilitate the safe and reliable connection and disconnection of power to manufacturing equipment.

A solid understanding of multi-conductor materials and structure for flexible cables will help ensure longevity, reliability, and safety in industrial systems.

Flyback transformers are the heart of high-performance electric vehicle (EV) power supplies, and it is essential for designers to understand them well.

A selection tool helps match clock crystals to SPC5 and STM8 MCUs in the challenging automotive environment to assure timing precision and stability.

Understanding the structure and characteristics of film capacitors helps select the correct device to match specific power application requirements.

Selecting solid-state relays requires an understanding of the load voltage, current, and type, as well as the control voltage and the number of poles.

By selecting the appropriate high-current connector, designers can ensure power integrity and system reliability in extreme environments.

Selecting surface-mount resistors for automotive and industrial use requires understanding protective structures for harsh environments.

Accelerate the design of switched-mode power supplies using a matrix to select compatible components based on power levels and density.

I3C is an I2C serial data interface enhancement that designers can use for higher speed, simpler wiring, and greater control flexibility.

Systems operating in harsh environments can now take advantage of a high-power version of the D-subminiature connector family that can handle up to 75 amperes.

The NI mioDAQ series combines multiple analog and digital channels with counter/timers and power sources to simplify test systems for electromechanical devices.

Custom enclosures based on modified stock enclosures reduce costs and save time, and easy-to-use specialized software speeds up their configuration.

Designers can use SSRs to meet factory automation's switching performance, reliability, and international standards requirements.

SiC using a merged PIN Schottky design improves the efficiency and reliability of switched power systems by providing high current capability with low losses.

Mini molded inductors offer designers all the benefits of a conventional molded inductor but in a smaller package.