Articles and blogs

Image of How to Select Hall Effect Sensors for Harsh Environments How to Select Hall Effect Sensors for Harsh Environments Publish Date: 2026-08-26

Rugged Hall effect switches and latches simplify closure, valve, and motor sensing in automotive and industrial systems.

Image of Selecting Thick-Film Thermistors for Fast-Response Temperature Sensing in Harsh Environments Selecting Thick-Film Thermistors for Fast-Response Temperature Sensing in Harsh Environments

Learn the basics of selecting thick-film thermistors for reliable and fast temperature sensing in harsh automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

Image of MEMS Sensors Must Survive Both Shock and Vibration MEMS Sensors Must Survive Both Shock and Vibration Publish Date: 2026-07-30

MEMS accelerometer shock ratings alone do not ensure vibration durability; see how ADI evaluates mechanical headroom and vibration operating limits.

Image of Webinar – Why Encoder Technology Matters in Factory Automation Design Webinar – Why Encoder Technology Matters in Factory Automation Design

Explore the role of encoder technology in automation and learn how the right encoder can improve performance, simplify integration, and enhance reliability.

Image of Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components Build High-Performance AI Servers with Advanced Passive Components

Murata passives, from MLCCs and power inductors to crystals and thermistors, deliver the power, timing, and thermal integrity AI server boards demand.

Image of Enhance Industrial Safety with Long-Life, Pre-Calibrated Hydrocarbon Gas Sensors Enhance Industrial Safety with Long-Life, Pre-Calibrated Hydrocarbon Gas Sensors Publish Date: 2026-06-24

Learn how the Honeywell 4 Series C1N-2654-40D NDIR hydrocarbon gas sensor enables accurate monitoring of gas concentrations for industrial safety applications.

Image of How to Extend the Industrial Edge with SPE and PoDL How to Extend the Industrial Edge with SPE and PoDL Publish Date: 2026-06-23

ADI's ADIN1110 MAC-PHY enables 10BASE-T1L SPE and PODL, simplifying industrial sensor deployment by reducing cabling and costs for condition-based monitoring.

Image of SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration

Combine robotics, 3D printing, and maker ingenuity to create a practical SpikerBot modification for safer autonomous exploration.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)

In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.

Image of Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Publish Date: 2026-06-02

Learn how the Arduino UNO Q accelerates the development of real-time edge AI applications and industrial retrofits that require embedded Linux.

Image of How Temperature Affects Electronic Components How Temperature Affects Electronic Components

When I first started working on electronic projects, temperature was the last thing on my mind. I was so focused on getting my circuits to work, making sure the wiring was right, the code ran, and the sensors were giving me the right values.

Image of Designing Position Sensing with Omnipolar Magnetic Sensors Designing Position Sensing with Omnipolar Magnetic Sensors Publish Date: 2026-05-11

Learn how TMR-based omnipolar magnetic sensors improve position sensing with high accuracy, thermal stability, and noise immunity.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)

Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.

Image of Solving Harsh Environment Rotary Position Sensing Engineering Challenges Solving Harsh Environment Rotary Position Sensing Engineering Challenges Publish Date: 2026-04-30

Reliable rotary position sensing for harsh and rugged environments has many applications, including manufacturing, process, construction, and agriculture.

Image of Webinar – Making CO2 Sensing Mainstream: Miniaturized, Efficient, and Cost Optimized Webinar – Making CO2 Sensing Mainstream: Miniaturized, Efficient, and Cost Optimized

This webinar will dive into how to overcome traditional CO2 sensor constraints without sacrificing performance.

Image of Magnetic sensing in harsh thermal environments with Allegro Microsystems APS11203/APS12203 Hall-Effect ICs Magnetic sensing in harsh thermal environments with Allegro Microsystems Publish Date: 2026-04-17

Explore Allegro’s APS11203 and APS12203 Hall effect ICs for stable magnetic sensing in high-temperature environments.

Image of The evolution of integrated current sensors: A digital leap with the first Sigma-Delta bitstream output ICS The evolution of integrated current sensors: A digital leap with the first Sigma-Delta bitstream output ICS Publish Date: 2026-04-17

Explore how digital Sigma-Delta current sensors improve accuracy, insulation, and noise immunity in modern power systems.

Image of Ultrasonic Sensors Remain the Go-To Choice for Reliable Proximity Detection Ultrasonic Sensors Remain the Go-To Choice for Reliable Proximity Detection Publish Date: 2026-04-17

Discover how ultrasonic sensors deliver reliable proximity and distance detection across industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications.

Image of STMicroelectronics’ Multi-Zone Time-of-Flight Sensor Enhances Spatial Awareness in Embedded Systems STMicroelectronics’ Multi-Zone Time-of-Flight Sensor Enhances Spatial Awareness in Embedded Systems Publish Date: 2026-04-17

Discover how ST’s VL53L8CX multi-zone ToF sensor delivers 64-zone depth sensing for robotics, occupancy detection, and gesture control.

Image of Simplifying environmental sensing with factory-calibrated MEMS: a look at Würth Elektronik’s sensor portfolio Simplifying environmental sensing with factory-calibrated MEMS: a look at Würth Elektronik’s sensor portfolio Publish Date: 2026-04-17

Discover Würth Elektronik’s factory-calibrated MEMS sensors for accurate temperature, humidity, and pressure sensing.