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

On Abril 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

Why Industrial Cybersecurity Matters in the Age of NIS2

On Abril 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

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

On Abril 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 Abril 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

New Tech Tuesdays: Engineering Better Crops with Targeted Horticulture LEDs

On Marso 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 Marso 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

USB-C Charging and Essential Power-Management Functions

On Marso 25, 2026 in All, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power by Nexperia

Smart USB C power delivery enables safer charging, bidirectional power flow, and dynamic negotiation for modern adapters and multi port chargers.

Tagged With: cc1/cc2 control, fast charging protocols, nex52041, nexperia controller, pd negotiation, power management ic, type c charging, usb, usb c design, usb c power delivery, usb pd controller, usb type c

New Tech Tuesdays: Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Connectivity for the Matter Smart Home Era

On Marso 24, 2026 in All, Dev Tools, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, and Zigbee enable extended IoT battery life and seamless Matter device interoperability for next-generation smart home and industrial designs.

Tagged With: bluetooth low energy, embedded wireless, iot sensors, low-power iot design, matter iot, multi-protocol soc, smart home wireless, thread connectivity, ultra-low-power wireless, zigbee mesh

Mitigating Growing EMI Challenges from High-Efficiency Power Systems

On Marso 23, 2026 in All, Circuit Protection, Connectors, Industrial, Motor Control, Power, Sensors, Wide Bandgap by TE Connectivity

High-efficiency SiC and GaN power systems increase conducted EMI. Learn how system design, parasitics, and TE Connectivity/Schaffner filtering solutions mitigate EMI in industrial power applications.

Tagged With: conducted emi, emc compliance, emi mitigation, gan power devices, industrial power filters, power electronics design, sic power devices, three-phase emi filters, variable-speed drives, wide-bandgap systems

How Additive Manufacturing Transforms Next-Gen Automotive Components

On Marso 20, 2026 in 3D Printing, All, Automotive, Dev Tools, Industrial, Power by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Additive manufacturing is transforming automotive design with advanced CAD tools, lightweight materials, and digital workflows that enable stronger, lighter, highly engineered vehicle components.

Tagged With: 3d‑printed components, alsi10mg, am design, automotive additive manufacturing, cad simulation, digital workflows, ev components, lightweight materials, ti64 alloy

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