https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/techzoneRSS Feed for Article Library - Tech Zone Articlesen-US{C7D46FCD-1F97-44B2-991E-5D72CB1B993E}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/select-the-right-connectors-to-meet-stringent-milaero-requirementsConnectors for aerospace and defense integrate sophisticated materials, contact and body design, fabrication, and evaluation to meet mandated objectives.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 Z{A4D7E807-2377-4750-8404-4BB376E59528}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/single-chip-systems-mcus-for-matter-enabled-smart-home-devicesEnergy-efficient, low-latency components from NXP support Matter-enabled smart home networks while development tools help designers create new prototypes.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{3FC577EF-7201-4CE6-ACA1-EE6085DB42C7}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/simplifying-frequency-stability-for-high-speed-5g-and-data-converter-designsDiscover how ADI's ADF4382 PLLs with integrated VCOs enhance frequency stability and speed for high-speed data converter and 5G radio designs.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{5908EE39-AA84-4BEF-901C-A89EC9425397}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-select-cables-for-reliable-vfd-motor-control-and-sensor-feedbackGrowing industrial automation and the push for better energy efficiency are speeding up the adoption of VFDs in motor-driven systems.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{DA772E1E-061C-43A7-B2CB-8EF8B2B7A754}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/detecting-high-impedance-ground-faultsAn examination of the limitations of standard GFDI, the physics of high-impedance faults, and the practical challenges of locating them in 1500 V arrays.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{EECF51FE-4BC4-49B0-97C3-713482787176}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/criteria-for-cable-and-wire-selectionCable design needs to focus on the system concept, integrating the installation method, electrical and mechanical loads, as well as cost-effectiveness.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{2B5CAA44-6921-42AD-AD99-5ABF80F7DC9A}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-overcome-linux-development-hurdles-in-resource-constrained-systemsLearn how the BeagleBoard.org BeagleV-Fire single-board computer addresses common hurdles for running Linux in resource-constrained systems.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{BEAE08E7-3890-46F4-9574-4EF5F8E19CC5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/petalinux-nvme-break-through-7-gbs-on-the-amd-zcu106An introduction to the world’s first NVMe PetaLinux solution operating at PCIe Gen4 speed without relying on the PCIe Hard Block of the FPGA.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{00432D92-C917-4AB9-8ED6-57CF851BFF82}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/simplify-amr-and-agv-integration-with-ros-2-componentsAccelerate AMR and AGV integration using motor controllers, IMUs, and ToF modules with native ROS 2 drivers.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z{D64E7F31-53EF-4B5B-987A-8CB2021C1EC2}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/understanding-printed-circuit-board-pcb-pin-connectorsAlthough small, printed circuit board connectors serve an important role with dependable electrical connections between components and circuit board assemblies.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{D4B41378-06D6-4A3A-899B-492A6F2FDE0B}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-evaluation-boards-to-speed-motor-driver-development-and-optimize-resultsEvaluation boards and software enable designers to establish and characterize the performance of advanced motion control ICs under realistic load conditions.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{94CA3148-8EDC-45FB-8048-9C6F69DA1662}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-space-saving-din-rail-ac-dc-supplies-and-e-fuseLearn how slim DIN rail power supplies, supported by a four-channel e-fuse, can be used to ensure successful industrial power installations.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{76FBC3FD-2F01-46C0-91CD-E96E5409A694}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/lean-into-mmwave-applications-with-power-amplifier-componentsExplore how ADI mmWave power amplifiers simplify design for commercial 5G and demanding military applications.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{86EA7DDF-7E39-490A-AB10-DB068693C2B9}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-high-speed-board-to-board-connectors-to-increase-circuit-densityDesigners can use board-to-board connectors to achieve high-speed circuit density and enhance performance.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{E9F757DC-64A0-4695-B56E-84B906598148}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/foldable-pci-express-extender-assemblies-streamline-connections-computing3M’s 8KDx Series PCIe 5.0 extender assemblies provide high-speed, high-integrity data transfer and fold for better space management and airflow.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{2088C363-1E71-427F-A2B2-B42338BCE5B9}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-a-dual-path-adc-architecture-for-low-noise-wideband-signal-captureLearn how a dual-path 10 Gsamples/s ADC architecture can be used to achieve accurate low-noise signal digitization from DC to 5 GHz.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{A2F22AC2-D26C-4C37-9A3A-1E9A79DC97B5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-select-flat-panel-hmis-for-optimal-results-in-all-industrial-environmentsMatching the performance of human-machine interface flat-panel displays to requirements in industrial networking applications is complex.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{3D21800C-2D15-4ECD-942C-613D544178B5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-deploy-edge-ai-on-fpgas-with-familiar-toolsLearn how Altera Agilex 5 and Agilex 3 FPGAs with AI tensor blocks address edge AI challenges while speeding development with the FPGA AI Suite.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{9BA02554-91E7-447B-B4B0-E41BA0CE79A6}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/io-link-making-the-connection-from-sensor-to-edge-computingRather than replacing existing fieldbus or industrial Ethernet infrastructure, IO-Link operates as a complementary interface.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{4BD360CE-A77D-4314-A2D3-3C115E6C606F}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/technology-behind-air-quality-detectors-of-the-futureSignificant health risks have been revealed associated with poor indoor air quality, driving increased health advisories and guidelines.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{01198F6E-BAAB-4F78-8686-C2BC037AABE2}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/a-cost-effective-approach-to-random-bin-pickingStructured light, FPGA acceleration, and machine vision enable fast, accurate random bin picking for high-performance robotic automation systems.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{E7B42514-581D-4C30-AA20-228C3B577DD5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/the-role-of-power-relays-in-reliable-hvac-system-designPower relays form the electrical boundary between the high-power loads that perform real work in HVAC systems and the low-voltage control electronics.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{4C0F0479-DEDE-466D-B1CC-EF238E7B652B}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/simplify-the-design-of-secure-line-powered-smart-devicesLearn how multiprotocol wireless SoCs simplify the design of next-generation line-powered smart devices for LED lighting, smart plugs, and switches.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{E827FF92-0367-4540-B7BD-091379561BE2}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-innovative-intelligent-link-modules-to-deliver-field-level-data-transparencyAn intelligent link module can connect a standard circuit breaker and a contactor to create an intelligent digital load feeder.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 Z{EAD061CA-F460-4FE9-8195-F17B17DD2767}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-synchronize-pneumatic-components-for-maximum-efficiencyAn outline of a system-level approach to pneumatic design and how synchronizing six key component categories can improve energy efficiency.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{F0C1B9A6-1264-4212-8B6E-D2850B6D4AE4}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/select-the-right-components-to-achieve-7-5-digit-measurement-resolutionLearn how 7.5-digit resolution can be achieved in high-performance instrument applications.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{2810C6A4-C1A1-4902-A725-D57934F5ACBA}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-differential-clock-buffers-with-ultra-low-additive-jitterTue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{45471095-F763-4FBD-96F3-075E7D0111C7}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/simplify-global-ready-device-design-with-versatile-ac-dc-power-suppliesLearn how GlobTek GTM96600 power supplies accelerate design and certification of mains-powered products destined for global markets.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{BE4DEDEA-1F2B-47C9-A193-E6AA84CD4316}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/get-instrument-class-precision-analog-characterizationLearn how a waveform generation and measurement platform provides precision evaluation of next-generation audio converters and mixed-signal subsystems. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{BF75F2CE-018C-4A75-AA4A-0C1F36C7F47A}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/engineering-iaq-monitoring-for-modern-buildings-with-integrated-advanced-sensorsWith mounting pressure to improve indoor air quality, advanced sensors have been developed to accurately measure and monitor a wide variety of air pollutants.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{058F198B-2FE0-447C-9D68-0DC0656EE238}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/accelerate-small-display-integration-with-ips-hdmi-tftsDesigners can now use plug-and-play 3.5" IPS HDMI TFT modules to simplify display integration for industrial and medical applications.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{A1B2BF7C-999C-41E7-A28D-A53FD7D11878}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/rf-over-fiber-taking-rf-signals-from-a-few-meters-to-kilometersA brief discussion of Radio Frequency over Fiber (RFoF), a technology that merges the advantages of optical fiber with the versatility of RF communication.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{43EF6573-82E9-4818-B928-8A8E96CEEA63}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/rotary-dip-switches-and-their-application-in-modern-devicesA dive into rotary DIP switch basic functionality and continued relevance in modern electronic design.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{0D59B69B-0BBA-4B55-BE39-232C9D7EE170}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-optimized-amplifiers-for-reliable-and-accurate-automotive-current-sensingHow to use an amplifier capable of handling high common-mode voltages to implement high-side current-sensing in automobile circuits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{FF424120-B647-497F-9603-4A0B9004F1E3}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/a-framework-for-wall-mount-rack-enclosures-in-edge-computing-deploymentsA technical specification framework for wall-mount rack enclosures prioritizing serviceability, physical security, and space footprint.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{56B884AC-C1BF-4086-A9BA-5AA32BEB26F4}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/gmsl-expands-beyond-automotive-applicationsExplore how GMSL technology expands from automotive to broader industries, from GMSL1-generation MAX96705 to 3rd-gen MAX9296A.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{8DA74750-52F0-4367-9368-A3B1831B9FE5}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-rugged-wide-input-range-dc-dc-converters-for-railroad-applicationsLearn how wide-input DC/DC converters for railways can be used in harsh environments while meeting regulatory requirements.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z{FE2D84B3-250F-4C31-B7DE-C6E395302361}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-select-a-papr-for-cleanroom-contamination-controlAn analysis of the engineering and material science of a Powered Air Purifying Respirator system designed to protect a cleanroom environment from an operator.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z{4C932B71-EEE0-4FBE-A277-88BC2DB8EBE4}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/building-a-cohesive-product-family-with-a-modular-enclosure-systemA look at the challenges of housing a product family and how a modular enclosure ecosystem provides a framework for an efficient and scalable design process.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z{FDB55FE8-96DF-4021-8065-A24BBFD82376}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/edge-processing-paves-the-way-for-faster-millimeter-wave-scanningAn integrated chipset for millimeter wave scanning uses an efficient signal chain and edge processing to make walk-through security screening possible.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z{93ADD987-B385-4B37-96E2-8BD05D638310}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/visualization-and-edge-connectivity-with-schneider-electric-pro-face-hmisHow Schneider Electric’s Pro-face™ HMI portfolio supports automation requirements in packaging, material handling, assembly, and process applications.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z{0B089CC9-FD79-4410-A2B2-56172EF8CE97}https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/use-contactless-power-and-data-transmission-for-wear-free-and-low-maintenance-industrial-solutionsExplore how wireless couplers can replace conventional connectors and slip rings in industrial applications.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z