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Image of Meeting Modern Edge Computing Demands with the Tachyon Single-Board Computer Meeting Modern Edge Computing Demands with the Tachyon Single-Board Computer Publish Date: 2026-09-10

The Particle Tachyon single-board computer combines a Qualcomm QCM6490, Linux computing, AI acceleration, and integrated 5G for edge AI and IoT deployments.

Image of Delivering Watt-Level RF Power for K-Band SATCOM and Radar Front Ends Delivering Watt-Level RF Power for K-Band SATCOM and Radar Front Ends

Qorvo's QPA1722 GaN-on-SiC MMIC amplifier delivers 10 W saturated and 5 W linear K-band output in a compact SMT package for SATCOM and radar front ends.

Image of Driving High-Voltage MOSFETs in Automotive Solid-State Relays Without a Second Power Supply Driving High-Voltage MOSFETs in Automotive Solid-State Relays Without a Second Power Supply

Toshiba's TLX9920 photovoltaic-output photocoupler provides isolated gate drivers for high-voltage MOSFET-based SSRs without a separate power supply.

Image of Building Reliable RF Connectivity for Military Drone and UAV Systems Building Reliable RF Connectivity for Military Drone and UAV Systems Publish Date: 2026-06-25

Pasternack RF connectivity solutions support compact, reliable builds for military UAVs with rugged cables, connectors, filters, adapters, and antennas.

Image of Building Scalable Embedded Systems with Zephyr RTOS and NXP Semiconductors Platforms Building Scalable Embedded Systems with Zephyr RTOS and NXP Semiconductors Platforms Publish Date: 2026-05-20

Learn how Zephyr RTOS and NXP Semiconductors simplify firmware development and accelerate deployment across IoT, industrial automation, and edge computing.

Image of Resistor-Integrated Microswitches Improve System Reliability Through Four-State Detection Resistor-Integrated Microswitches Improve System Reliability Through Four-State Detection Publish Date: 2026-04-21

Resistor-integrated microswitches simplify wiring and improve system reliability with four-state detection for self-diagnosis and remote fault monitoring.

Image of Visual Signaling for Informed Management of Production Lines Visual Signaling for Informed Management of Production Lines Publish Date: 2022-04-20

Visual signaling components quickly and effectively communicate machine data and other actionable information to personnel through lights or other visual means.

Image of a two-finger pneumatic gripper on the end of a robotic arm Fundamentals of Pneumatic Grippers for Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2022-04-13

Pneumatic grippers are electromechanical devices used in industrial applications for grasping and lifting, holding, rotating, and placing objects.

Making Use of IO-Link in Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2022-02-08

With the fourth industrial revolution and Industry 4.0, comprehensive and intelligent automation is defined by advanced controls, monitoring, and diagnostics.