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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 Publish Date: 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 Publish Date: 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 Publish Date: 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 Webinar – Driving Cost Efficiency for OEMs and Panel Builders with the ATV320

This webinar introduces how the Schneider Electric Altivar™ ATV320 variable frequency drive helps address motor control challenges.

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 How to Establish a Secure Hardware Foundation for Long-Term CRA Compliance Publish Date: 2026-04-08

Learn how to use the NXP EdgeLock secure enclave to establish a secure hardware foundation for long-term CRA compliance.

Image of Understanding the Difference Between Latching and Non-Latching Relays Understanding the Difference Between Latching and Non-Latching Relays Publish Date: 2026-04-07

Relays are a foundational component in electronic systems, enabling reliable control of circuits across industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.

Image of Connector Testing and Its Importance to User Safety and End Use Connector Testing and Its Importance to User Safety and End Use

Connector testing, performed by accredited test facilities, is an important phase in ensuring electrical connector safety.

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? Humanoids – What Does the Future Look Like?

The pace of innovation is accelerating rapidly, driven by advances in AI, robotics, and computing power, with the possibilities expanding beyond simple tasks.

Image of DC/DC Converters for AI Data Centers: Tackling Space and Thermal Challenges DC/DC Converters for AI Data Centers: Tackling Space and Thermal Challenges

AI data center GPUs are pushing beyond 1 kW per device resulting in rack power densities in the megawatt scale, stressing cooling schemes past comfort zones.

Image of Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges

Explore how solutions from Würth Elektronik offer tailored advantages to LAN enhance robustness, simplify layout decisions, and reduce overall system cost.