Artículos y blogs

Image of Piezoelectric Ceramics: Driving the Silent Interaction Revolution Piezoelectric Ceramics: Driving the Silent Interaction Revolution

Piezoelectric ceramic technology generates an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress and undergoes deformation when an electric field is applied.

Image of Kitronik Arcade for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade Kitronik Arcade for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade

If you want to learn to code, learning to write games is a great way to get started, and our new hand held gamer has everything you need right now and it also has the connectivity for everything you might need tomorrow.

Image of Selecting Power Supplies for Harsh Industrial Applications and Hazardous Locations Selecting Power Supplies for Harsh Industrial Applications and Hazardous Locations Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-16

Designers of industrial systems for harsh and potentially explosive environments must select power supplies that prioritize reliability and safety.

Image of Webinar – Programming Hardware Two Ways: CircuitPython and Verilog Webinar – Programming Hardware Two Ways: CircuitPython and Verilog

This webinar introduces embedded system design through both the software and hardware abstraction levels.

Image of Optimize High-Current Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Efficiency Optimize High-Current Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Efficiency Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-15

Use µModule buck-boost regulators for three architectural approaches to integrating inductors and current sensing for high-current DC/DC conversion.

Image of Webinar – Topology is Just the Start: Building Reliable Wide-Input SEPIC Converters Webinar – Topology is Just the Start: Building Reliable Wide-Input SEPIC Converters

Achieve a robust, production worthy design by understanding component behavior, electrical stress, and practical design limits by selecting the SEPIC topology.

Image of Sound Generation and Musical Microcontrollers Sound Generation and Musical Microcontrollers

Explore audio output options, including piezos, speakers, DACs, and playback boards for creating music and sound effects in microcontroller projects.

Image of Understanding Field Programmable Analog Arrays in Modern Mixed-Signal Design Understanding Field Programmable Analog Arrays in Modern Mixed-Signal Design Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-14

Field Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs) offer the option of configuring analog functionality through software instead of fixed analog signal chains in hardware.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 1) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 1)

Developing prosthetic technology that is both affordable and functional is challenging in today’s space, mainly due to the costly fabrication and specialized calibration requirements.

Image of Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1 Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1

Explore a custom-built dyno for hub motors using load cells and Arduino, enabling accurate power and torque measurements.

Image of The Importance of Certification in the Selection of Connector Products The Importance of Certification in the Selection of Connector Products

Certification of products ensures operational and product safety, reliability, and compatibility.

Image of The Kitronik ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade The Kitronik ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade

Introducing the new ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade from Kitronik, gamification has never been this exciting! It’s our smallest handheld gamer to date but packs the biggest screen we’ve ever had!

Image of Webinar – Driving Cost Efficiency for OEMs and Panel Builders with the ATV320 Seminario web: Impulsar la eficiencia de costos para OEM y constructores de paneles con el ATV320

Este seminario web presenta cómo el variador de frecuencia Altivar™ ATV320 de Schneider ayuda a abordar los retos del control motor.

Image of Dielectric Elastomer Switches: Building Logic Gates with Soft Membranes Dielectric Elastomer Switches: Building Logic Gates with Soft Membranes

When you think of "electronics," you probably picture rigid green circuit boards, silicon chips, and soldering irons. But what if you could build a circuit entirely out of soft, stretchy rubber?

Image of How to Establish a Secure Hardware Foundation for Long-Term CRA Compliance Cómo establecer una base de hardware segura para el cumplimiento de la CRA a largo plazo Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-08

Aprenda a utilizar el enclave seguro NXP EdgeLock para establecer una base de hardware segura para el cumplimiento de la CRA a largo plazo.

Image of Understanding the Difference Between Latching and Non-Latching Relays Comprender la diferencia entre relés con enclavamiento y sin enclavamiento Fecha de publicación: 2026-04-07

Los relés son un componente fundamental en los sistemas electrónicos, ya que permiten un control fiable de los circuitos en aplicaciones industriales, comerciales y de consumo.

Image of Connector Testing and Its Importance to User Safety and End Use Pruebas de conectores y su importancia para la seguridad del usuario y el uso final

Las pruebas de conectores, realizadas por centros de prueba acreditados, son una fase importante para garantizar la seguridad de los conectores eléctricos.

Image of Docker Part 1: Fixing “It Works on My Machine” Docker Part 1: Fixing “It Works on My Machine"

In this post, I want to explain what Docker is, why it helps with these problems, and give a practical understanding of how it fits into development workflows.

Image of Humanoids – What Does the Future Look Like? Humanoides: ¿Cómo es el futuro?

El ritmo de la innovación se está acelerando rápidamente, impulsado por los avances en IA, robótica y potencia computacional, y las posibilidades se expanden mucho más allá de tareas simples.

Image of DC/DC Converters for AI Data Centers: Tackling Space and Thermal Challenges Convertidores de CC/CC para centros de datos de IA: abordar los retos espaciales y térmicos

Las GPU de centros de datos con IA superan los 1 kW por dispositivo, lo que provoca densidades de potencia en racks en la escala de megavatios, lo que sobrecarga los sistemas de refrigeración más allá de sus zonas de confort.