https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/techzoneRSS Feed for Article Library - Tech Zone Articlesen-US{C761E90C-D7E8-4EE7-91C1-98BDA2EAD63D}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/meeting-modern-edge-computing-demands-with-the-tachyon-sbcThe Particle Tachyon single-board computer combines a Qualcomm QCM6490, Linux computing, AI acceleration, and integrated 5G for edge AI and IoT deployments.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{09DB601E-6850-4E07-AAD4-7C8C73250B4C}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/enhancing-situational-awareness-on-the-plant-or-factory-floorBanner SD50 Status Displays and K100 Programmable Beacons offer a simple, cost-effective solution for alerting workers in industrial settings.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{EED8E6E0-1F11-4701-9AF4-F93D9995899A}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/maintain-interconnect-integrity-at-cryogenic-extremes-with-deep-space-connectorsLearn how space-grade circular connectors with upgraded elastomers help maintain environmental sealing and connectivity through cryogenic thermal extremes.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{979ADD4A-8E3E-4177-A33D-F684D418DC10}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/design-power-converters-with-gan-technology-for-ai-datacentersLearn how the onsemi GaNEXUS power portfolio supports smaller, more efficient power converters to reduce heat generation in AI datacenters.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{483A765A-6935-4A51-9969-9215159F89E7}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/build-a-custom-8-bit-absolute-linear-encoder-with-spiBuild a custom 8-bit, absolute linear encoder with infrared reflective sensors, comparators, and a shift register (for data collection and SPI delivery).Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{E8FF77C3-22D6-41E7-8102-931DC3D3E449}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/explore-modern-isolation-strategies-for-medical-device-designsLearn how ADI's modern isolation components help medical device designers meet IEC 60601-1 requirements for MOPP, MOOP, leakage current, and safety.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z{839A270C-3A13-4965-ADE0-33ACEFAA2C97}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-mems-based-tcxos-for-precise-and-stable-timingUse MEMS for stable, precise timing in a compact form factor for harsh environments.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{3AFCA932-E8A7-4B3C-8B6C-5938B961108E}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-select-hall-effect-sensors-for-harsh-environmentsRugged Hall effect switches and latches simplify closure, valve, and motor sensing in automotive and industrial systems.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{D73A0B04-6A45-42C8-91AE-777714213ED5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/selecting-board-to-board-connectors-for-reliable-multi-pcb-designsSelect board-to-board connectors by balancing alignment, assembly, reliability, and cost in multi-PCB designs.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{D488A276-F5E7-49CF-B95C-23A5804AF6C5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/rugged-nano-d-connectors-deliver-mission-critical-gigabit-connectivityNano-D Connectors with Flex Pin technology create secure connections that tolerate misalignment, vibration, and shock to provide up to 20 Gbps of connectivity.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{70C9B2AE-61F3-4C6D-8C92-5E84151E6A1E}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/compression-vs-mechanical-connectorsHow compression and mechanical connections differ at the conductor-lug interface and how installation methods affect the consistency of the finished connection.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{6B00C203-9CDB-429E-9EE4-E55BF4593A0F}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/enhance-power-supply-efficiency-through-improved-thermal-managementLearn how using thermal design best practices and dedicated cooling controllers helps improve power supply efficiency and reliability.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{F0C90FE7-FD7C-4B3F-B95F-CC0B09820E93}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/are-you-ready-for-level-vii-efficiencyExplore DOE Level VII efficiency standards, their impact on power supply design, and how Advanced Energy Solutions help meet new requirements.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{8B696889-B8C1-410F-BC74-62EC0A505EC1}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/configuring-four-switch-buck-boost-umodule-regulatorsExplore how the LTM4712 four-switch buck-boost μModule regulator delivers efficient step-up, step-down and inverting power conversion.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{645A9849-D2B2-44F9-929A-2971C541C7BD}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/delta-pj-series-is-built-for-compact-spacesDelta’s PJ Series delivers compact, efficient power with 200% peak load capability, wide inputs, conformal coating, and harsh-environment protection.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{7FA8AB89-1612-4147-91A2-554C5F617352}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/renesas-rrw11011-shrinks-500-w-gan-power-designsExplore how Renesas’ RRW11011 combines interleaved PFC and half-wave LLC control for compact, efficient GaN-based AC/DC power supplies up to 500 W.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{260C94B9-7C5E-4648-AA85-F66D7DC4689D}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/simplifying-discrete-power-designExplore how RECOM simplifies isolated power supply design with pre-validated power ICs and matched transformers for flexible, scalable solutions.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{FFE271AE-BF32-4B09-BFD6-33D5B7D90394}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/vicor-power-modules-simplify-high-voltage-conversionExplore how Vicor power modules enable efficient high-voltage to 48 V conversion for computing, automotive, robotics, and industrial systems.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{5C1C5E6A-606C-4684-99F8-4F9A6938B313}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/improve-industrial-system-reliability-with-compact-high-density-ribbon-cablesLearn how the 3M 451 series socket assemblies and 452 series board-mount headers simplify wire-to-board interconnects for space-constrained industrial designs.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{AE18CEC3-5574-4035-AF6E-6AA29C1779B0}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-increase-power-density-and-simplify-cooling-using-advanced-mosfetsUse top-side cooled (TSC) SiC MOSFETs to increase power density and simplify cooling across automotive, data server, motor drive, and power conversion systems.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{0CDFBB85-82ED-496D-84E3-61F3FDE2CA77}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/dc-dc-converters-bridge-48-v-input-with-12-v-industrial-loadsEfficient, non-isolated, regulated DC/DC converters in a compact package bridge 48 V inputs to 12 V loads for greater power density in industrial applications.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z{7BFC21DD-1237-4516-8FB9-63C20B096462}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/mems-sensors-must-survive-both-shock-and-vibrationMEMS accelerometer shock ratings alone do not ensure vibration durability; see how ADI evaluates mechanical headroom and vibration operating limits.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{76D250B3-245D-40CC-BF1A-F8FE61C4F7AA}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-boost-datacenter-efficiency-and-power-densityLearn how MLCCs can boost efficiency and reduce footprints to support higher power density in AI datacenter racks and servers.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{F9C81531-AA5B-4D62-8957-072B92D43820}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/maintaining-system-availability-and-data-integrityPhoenix Contact TRIO3 capacity modules offer several key benefits for powering and protecting PLCs, IPCs, I/O, HMI panels, and other 24 VDC DIN-rail equipment.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{B596615D-4730-4ED5-9FD5-E14B7A92E564}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-high-performance-clock-buffers-to-preserve-clock-tree-timing-integrityUse high-speed clock buffers to replicate system timing signals while maintaining their integrity and fidelity.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{577147DF-7D71-4DB1-BF47-49EE596474A9}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/usb-connectivity-configuration-support-boost-effectiveness-of-fpga-evaluation-boardFPGA evaluation boards with built-in USB and MIPI connectivity streamline development of reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency sensor and video applications.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{483AD467-8F77-4FBD-B8F3-CE0A171B0F70}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-boost-enterprise-performance-using-second-generation-edge-computersSecond-generation edge computers can support high levels of enterprise performance, enhance security, speed installations, and help future-proof operations.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{82112518-5A6D-45B7-B87C-ABD27D21465B}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/reducing-downtime-in-distributed-24-vdc-control-systemsSelective electronic circuit protection improves fault isolation, uptime, and troubleshooting in compact 24 VDC control systems.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{A5C68F16-7A52-4490-9EBB-DD77A3A703F4}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-explosion-proof-relays-for-hvac-systemsUse explosion-proof relays to ensure the safe operation of HVAC systems that use flammable refrigerants.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{5AD3D3F3-D167-4B73-90A4-CE593C51BE32}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/debug-with-the-confidence-of-12-bit-waveform-visibilityA 12-bit high-definition oscilloscope gives engineers finer visibility into small signal variations riding on larger waveforms.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z{9A2B41B9-60F6-4F36-AFF7-C9B3A04E4F21}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/handheld-digital-multimeters-for-modern-industrial-troubleshootingIndustrial electrical troubleshooting often draw non-sinusoidal current waveforms. 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