Image of Donald Bell Maker Update: Made to Fade Donald Bell Maker Update: Made to Fade Publish Date: 2026-04-23

This week on Maker Update: flying faders, data dispensers, tiny trucks, walkie talkies, and winking neon.

Reengineering Silicon Power Devices: How to improve both conduction and switching losses

This deep-dive explains how to reduce both conduction and switching losses without traditional tradeoffs.

image of Driving cost efficiency for OEMs and panel builders with the ATV320 webinar Driving cost efficiency for OEMs and panel builders with the ATV320

This webinar will introduce how the Schneider Electric Altivar™ ATV320 variable frequency drive (VFD) helps meet those challenges through a combination of flexible installation options, broad motor compatibility, and powerful embedded features.

Image of Lucki Electronics Logo Lucki Electronics

With decades development, LUCKI ELECTRONIC(LUCKI®) has been one of the leading manufacturers of electronic components such as frequency products, quartz crystals, oscillators, ceramic resonators, etc.

Image of 3M™ Extreme Sealing Tape+ Updated Extreme Sealing Tape+ Updated: 2026-04-23

3M™ extreme sealing tape+ is tough enough to handle sun, rain, snow, and extreme temperatures and is resistant to high-pressure washing.

Selecting the Right Crystal Oscillator for my application

Learn how to select the right crystal oscillator for your application. This FAQ video explains key design considerations including frequency requirements, stability, and performance for reliable electronic systems.

Arduino Control DC Motor Speed and Direction Using a Potentiometer & But Updated: 2026-04-09

Learn to drive a DC motor via L298N using an Arduino UNO. Adjust speed with a potentiometer and change direction with two buttons—all designed in Visuino.

Make Custom Chassis Designs for the Kitronik Drag Racer Module Updated: 2026-04-23

Building a project from the ground up can be intimidating, especially when designing around an existing electroni

Software for Microchip Ethernet PHYs

Application note from Microchip detailing the software required for their Ethernet PHYs with part numbers beginning with “LAN,” “VSC,” and “KSZ.”

Soldiers of the Future

Improvements in miniaturization, connectivity, and sensor technology are now empowering individual soldiers. Now, a single combatant can operate with the capability of an entire unit thanks to enhanced situational awareness, real-time data feeds, and smart systems.

DigiKey and Microchip to Host Educational Webinar on Programming Embedded Systems Publish Date: 2026-04-23

DigiKey is hosting a webinar with Microchip, “Programming hardware two ways: CircuitPython and Verilog,” scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.

Made to Fade [Maker Update] | Maker.io
Made to Fade [Maker Update] | Maker.io

This week on Maker Update: flying faders, data dispensers, tiny trucks, walkie talkies, and winking neon.

Video Library | DigiKey
Image of Utilizing GMSL for High Bandwidth Robotic Vision Applications Utilizing GMSL for High-Bandwidth Robotic Vision Applications Publish Date: 2026-04-23

ADI's GMSL simplifies the development of high-bandwidth, low-latency robotic vision applications.

Image of Thermal Grizzly Duronaut 2g Thermal Paste Duronaut 2g Thermal Paste Publish Date: 2026-04-22

Thermal Grizzly Duronaut 2 g thermal paste is safe to use on all electronic components, preventing any risk of short circuits during application.

Image of Same Sky's Microphone Development Kit Updated Microphone Development Kit Updated: 2026-04-22

Same Sky's microphone development kits each consist of four detachable evaluation circuits.

HCTSM1x Series Automotive Isolation Power Transformers - Bourns Automotive High Clearance/Creepage Distance Isolation Power Transformer - HCTSM1x Series Publish Date: 2026-04-22

Bourns Magnetics Product Line Models HCTSM100308BAL, HCTSM110102HAL, and HCTSM110304HAL are high clearance/creepage distance isolation power transformers.

Flir C8 | Compact Thermal Camera
Flir C8 | Compact Thermal Camera

Flir C8 is a thermal imaging camera designed for electrical and mechanical maintenance, vehicle inspections, and other troubleshooting applications. Featuring 320 × 240 thermal resolution the C8 captures sharp thermal images for accurate diagnostics.

Image of Murata XRCGB Crystal Units XRCGB Crystal Units Publish Date: 2026-04-22

Murata XRCGB series supports wireless communications (Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, Zigbee), wired interfaces (Ethernet, USB), and a wide array of electronic products.

Ferrite EMI Cable Cores

Information on Laird's ferrite EMI cable cores.

Image of Texas Instruments TMS320C64 C64x Fixed Point DSP TMS320C64 C64x Fixed Point DSP Publish Date: 2026-04-22

Texas Instruments C64x+™ devices are upward code-compatible from previous devices that are part of the C6000™ DSP platform.