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Troubleshooting Load-Step Resets in SPE Edge Nodes

On Nisan 16, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power by Stewart Connector / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

PoDL-powered Single Pair Ethernet allows devices to connect with a single twisted pair for power and data. Diagnosing power integrity issues during load transitions helps resolve connector issues.

Tagged With: edge node resets, emi troubleshooting, ethernet phy issues, iec 63171, industrial ethernet, podl power, power integrity, single pair ethernet, spe cabling, spe connectors

New Tech Tuesdays: High-Speed Data Links Enable Next-Gen ADAS

On Nisan 14, 2026 in All, Automotive, Connectors, New Tech Tuesdays, RF by Mouser Technical Content Staff

High‑speed ADAS and infotainment systems require compact, high‑frequency connectors. To meet these needs, FAKRA‑Mini coaxial solutions enable reliable multi‑gigabit in‑vehicle data transmission.

Tagged With: adas connectivity, automotive ethernet, automotive high‑speed data, coaxial connectors, fakra‑mini, hfm connectors, in‑vehicle networking, radar and camera data, zonal architecture

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: An Introduction to Embedded Middleware

On Nisan 13, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Middleware is the hidden layer that makes embedded systems portable and scalable. Learn what it does, when to use it, and why abstractions inevitably leak.

Tagged With: board support, build vs buy, code reuse, embedded systems, freertos, hardware abstraction, leaky abstractions, middleware, portability, protocol stacks, rtos integration, software architecture, system layers, zephyr os

Why Industrial Cybersecurity Matters in the Age of NIS2

On Nisan 9, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, Security by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Industrial cybersecurity is critical as OT systems connect to the cloud, sensors, and automation systems. Learn how directives like NIS2 strengthen defenses and why engineers must protect infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

Tagged With: critical infrastructure protection, cyber risk management, industrial automation security, industrial cybersecurity, industry 5.0 security, nis2 compliance, ot security, scada threats, zero‑trust ot

High-Voltage Safety: The SMDY1 Advantage

On Nisan 7, 2026 in Automotive, Power by Vishay

Explore the technical specifications of Vishay’s SMDY1 series, the first surface-mount Class Y1 capacitors designed to handle 500VAC and 1500VDC in demanding xEV powertrains.

Tagged With: 1500 vdc, 500 vac, aec-q200, automotive, class y1 capacitor, emi suppression, smdy1, surface-mount safety capacitor, vishay, xev powertrain

New Tech Tuesdays: Stacked Capacitors for Harsh, High-Frequency Power

On Nisan 7, 2026 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Stacked MLCC capacitors enhance reliability in harsh, high‑frequency power designs by reducing mechanical stress while maintaining low ESR and ESL for industrial and energy applications.

Tagged With: dc‑dc converter capacitors, harsh‑environment components, high‑frequency power capacitors, industrial power electronics, kyocera avx kgp series, low esl capacitors, low esr capacitors, power supply capacitors, stacked mlcc capacitors

Machine Safety Best Practices in Industrial Automation

On Nisan 6, 2026 in All, Automation, Circuit Protection, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Sensors by Abhishek Jadhav

Effective machine safety in industrial automation requires robust risk assessment, functional safety standards, and engineered safeguards to protect workers, equipment, and automated systems.

Tagged With: functional safety, iec 62061, industrial automation safety, iso 13849, machine safety, risk assessment, safety plc, safety relays, safety sensors, sil levels

How AI Travel Tools Transform Trip Planning

On Nisan 2, 2026 in Automation, EIT 2026, Empowering Innovation, General, IoT by Mouser Technical Content Staff

AI travel tools are reshaping trip planning by turning simple conversations into accurate, bookable itineraries. Shie Gabbai explains how travel-specific AI reduces research time, improves reliability, and makes planning easier for everyday travelers.

Tagged With: ai accuracy, ai booking tools, ai travel planning, conversational ai, digital travel assistant, personalized itineraries, roam around, travel automation, travel tech, trip planning technology

New Tech Tuesdays: Engineering Better Crops with Targeted Horticulture LEDs

On Mart 31, 2026 in All, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Targeted Photo Red 660nm horticulture lighting boosts photosynthesis and crop yield in vertical farms by improving efficiency, reducing energy use, and supporting reliable CEA performance.

Tagged With: 660 nm led, cea lighting, controlled environment agriculture, cree xlamp xp‑l, energy‑efficient grow lights, greenhouse lighting, horticulture leds, indoor farming leds, photo red leds, vertical farming lighting

As Vehicles Add Sensors and Data Links, Connectors Are Getting Smaller

On Mart 30, 2026 in All, Automotive, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power, Robotics, Sensors by Molex

Miniaturized automotive connectors enable compact wiring harnesses, high-speed data links, and reliable power delivery as ADAS, sensors, and electronics expand in modern vehicle designs.

Tagged With: adas data links, automotive connectors, automotive ffc fpc connectors, automotive sensors, compact power connectors, fakra-mini hfm, highspeed automotive interconnects, miniaturized connectors, nanofit, vehicle wiring harness

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