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Ultra-wide bandgap surpasses GaN and SiC in power electronics

Gallium oxide power semiconductors promise to revolutionize applications from EV powertrains to renewable energy and aerospace electronics with a leap in power conversion efficiency.

Optimized analog front-end design for edge AI

Connected applications are in transition, from the internet of things (IoT) to the artificial intelligent internet of things (AIoT). Real-world data is now doing double-duty. How does that impact analog design?

Low-latency power management in edge AI architectures

Can traditional power management techniques meet AI's computational demands while satisfying the stringent latency requirements of real-time systems? We look at solutions to this fundamental challenge for edge AI developers.

Your essential guide to edge AI terminology

Need more detail around edge AI terminology? Check out this essential guide.

Programmable logic provides the key to efficient edge AI

FPGAs provide design flexibility. Like GPUs, configurable logic lends itself to massively parallel execution, aligning with the demands of embedded machine learning and artificial intelligence. Which one is better for your application?

Transitioning from IoT to edge AI system development

Rapid developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence present challenges for embedded system engineers charged with bringing AI to edge devices. How should design teams address these challenges?

A technical guide to distributed aperture radar

The combination of innovative hardware and advanced software is enabling a new approach to synthetic aperture radar design, improving spatial resolution, position detection and object recognition.

ECUs in off-highway vehicles

Off-highway vehicles are becoming power-user for electronic control units (ECUs). Manufacturers are adopting new system architectures that support more complex software features, driving efficiency and productivity.

Integrating renewable energy into building HVAC systems

An overview of technical advances in and real-world applications for energy harvesting used to power HVAC in domestic and commercial buildings.

Bluetooth Channel Sounding takes positioning to a new level

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has released Version 6.0 of the core specification and its newest feature, channel sounding, is challenging incumbent approaches to indoor positioning. Access is one reason, in more ways than one.

Building better supply chains using AI

Avnet delivered nearly 240 billion components worldwide in its 2024 fiscal year. With supply chain complexity increasing, leveraging AI to improve electronic component distribution is now a priority for service providers.

The choice of energy harvesters for self-sustaining sensors

PART 2: This article reviews advances in self-sustaining sensor nodes, focusing on innovative designs tackling intermittent energy and ultra-low-power challenges.

How energy harvesting underpins the self-sustaining IoT sensor node

PART 1: This article reviews advances in self-sustaining sensor nodes, focusing on renewable energy harvesting integration and power management techniques.

Thermal innovations keep high-performance electronics cool

Thermal management solutions are innovating rapidly to address the challenge of keeping electronic systems cool as they get smaller and faster, oftentimes used in combination to spread and transfer the heat.

Connectors for harsh environments

The right connectivity solution for harsh environments depends on an understanding of the disruptive environmental factors and how they affect sensitive equipment. With this knowledge, engineers can select connectors

Meeting the challenges of medical cable assembly design

Cable assemblies play a crucial role in the medical industry, providing the essential connection between medical devices, patients and healthcare professionals. These assemblies must meet stringent requirements to ensure patient safety while delivering re...

Discover what’s special about AI processor architectures

Are you and your engineering peers curious about AI processors? There’s a good chance you are, but can you agree on what makes them different, better or special? It’s not just a label; they are architected in a fundamentally different way.

Life on the edge of the network

We are hearing more about AI at the edge, but where exactly is the edge? Is it just a concept, or something more tangible? Is it a hub or router in a building, a sensor in a field, or everywhere in between?

Bluetooth 6.0 vs. Bluetooth 5.4: Key advantages

Bluetooth 6.0 comes with six new features of note. With centimeter-level positioning one of them and now available, will this change the way we navigate?

What to know about global action on cybersecurity

Growing concerns about cybersecurity and the financial damage caused by ransomware attacks are not going unnoticed by governments around the world.

An introduction to mmWave connectors for 5G wireless networks

Addressing the challenges of mmWave for 5G networks requires careful system design and mmWave RF connector selection to help maximize link range, ensure link reliability and protect signal integrity.

Advances in charging infrastructure drive the rise of green mobility

Advances in charging infrastructure, EVs’ “energy supply station”, are directly related to the market growth of the vehicle of the future.

Breathe easy: How electrochemical sensors safeguard air quality

Design engineers seeking to develop more sustainable devices can turn to electrochemical gas sensors for a variety of applications that reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment and safeguard human health.

How AI TRiSM is laying foundations of trust for the Future of AI

AI TRiSM stands for “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trust, Risk and Security Management”. In this era of flourishing AI, data communications and GPUs, the AI TRiSM framework is becoming increasingly important.

Using Open Standard Modules in the IoT age

When you think about embedded compute modules, you should be thinking small.

Use multicore microcontrollers for higher speed at lower power

The 8-bit single-core microcontroller ruled the embedded market for several decades. Advanced 32-bit multicore architectures now offer massive performance increases.

Will Ethernet cancel CAN?

10BASE-T1S Ethernet is the perfect protocol for implementing zonal electronic and electrical architectures in automobiles. This article highlights how it meets automotive requirements and showcases the Onsemi product family.

Solving the three major IoT challenges: Power Supply, Software Fragmentation, and Deployment

There are three major obstacles standing in the way of widespread IoT applications. They are: power supply issues, software fragmentation, and system deployment complexities.

AI is impacting passive and interconnect design

Engineers selecting passive and power components must consider the needs of AI running in the cloud and on high-performance computers. Moving huge amounts of data around is also influencing interconnect design.

Learn how AI and the latest CPM technologies optimize patient rehabilitation

Continuous passive motion (CPM) is now a critical part of patient rehabilitation. New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are helping medical OEMs take the next step to optimize patient therapy.

Using sound to capture medical data boosts device innovation

Wearable medical devices provide continuous body monitoring. Acoustic sensing is non-intrusive and the data supports early diagnosis and remote analysis. Are the stethoscope’s days numbered? That’s not likely, but new device opportunities abound.

Designers lead advances in CT scanning field

High resolution and low dose are two of the latest developments in computed tomography equipment used by medical professionals. Looking inside tells us how these innovations are being achieved.

Safer, targeted approaches to treat atrial fibrillation

Pulsed field ablation is a bold approach to treating atrial fibrillation. The control required is extreme, leading to innovative solutions and newly patented technologies gaining attention from doctors, patients and OEMs.

Home energy storage systems in the shift to green energy

As technology continues to advance and the market matures, home energy storage systems will play an increasingly important role in the future.

Explore interconnect innovations that save space

Demand for electronic interconnect prioritizes smaller sizes and more connections. Delivering both without sacrificing reliability, usability or incurring higher costs are challenges.

Cobots: The new darlings of factory automation

Cobots focus on interacting and collaborating with human workers. They bring a breath of fresh air to industrial automation and represent a new direction in automation technology.

The importance of programmable technology in a smarter digital age

Programmable technologies like PGA and programmable IC offer significant competitive advantages that will play an increasingly important role in the digital age.

How are OEMs joining the IoT trend?

The IoT gives manufacturers access to an unprecedented opportunity. To seize this opportunity, building all products and services from scratch is not always the most effective or economical choice.

Monitor your heartbeat, safeguard your health

Take a closer look at heart rate monitors, especially the technology, applications, and development of optical heart rate monitors.

The wonders of dedicated 5g networks

Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.

What’s new in mmWave and 5G SoCs and modules?

This article looks at recent developments in mmWave and 5G modules and systems-on-chips (SoCs), and the benefits they represent to product development teams working at both the board level and system level of design.

Take these steps to maximize performance of analog peripherals

For many embedded engineers, the microcontroller provides the beating heart of system design. More MCUs now integrate analog peripherals, reducing the need for additional analog components. This is where hardware and software come together.

Industrial energy storage for a sustainable future

Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.

A primer: Understand the importance of EMI and EMC in EVs

A strong understanding of the basics of electromagnetic interference and of electromagnetic compatibility is vital for any automotive engineering team. This article introduces the concepts as well as some initial checklist items.

EVs and the Quest for Electromagnetic Compatibility

For obvious and not-so-obvious reasons, EMI poses potentially serious problems for electric vehicles (EVs) and other electronic products and systems in their vicinity.

Digital interfaces are driving data in the automotive sector

High-speed automotive networks link independent control units. This article compares the role and specifications of Ethernet, CAN and SPE, and explores recent network innovations enabling zonal network architectures.

TTI transforms global supply chain into a competitive differentiator using Avnet business migration solutions

CUSTOMER CASE STUDY: See how Techtronic Industries used Avnet’s business migration solutions for insight into its supply chain, enabling it to make real-time decisions about chip inventory for its contract manufacturers worldwide.

Take a look inside your first board support package

A good board support package (BSP), or software development kit (SDK), provides a jump-start for embedded software developers. What are you expecting to find inside a BSP, and what should you be looking for?

Extending operational lifetime for battery-powered devices is crucial

Ultra-low power devices encourage the use of primary cell batteries. Developers can employ design techniques to maximize the power available. It starts with understanding your application’s power profile.

AI takes on growing role in HVAC system efficiencies

In most countries, buildings account for about 40% of the total energy consumed. HVAC and lighting consume around half that amount. Fortunately, AI is already delivering improved energy efficiency in these systems.

An interview with a robotics pioneer

Wiring harnesses are the second heaviest component in a car. What would happen if we could print electrical connections directly to the chassis, or replace wires in other products? Avnet asked a pioneering company looking to do just that.

How do you make a cobot inherently safe?

As the market and uses for cobots grow, so does productivity. Cobots can quickly deliver an investment return when used alongside human operators. Given their close human proximity, how do you make cobots inherently safe?

Empower your food storage equipment with Avnet’s IoT accelerator

Maintaining proper temperatures in fresh food storage applications means increased productivity for employees and reduced waste. Avnet’s IoTConnect accelerator enables real-time alerts and notifications for temperature, humidity and other factors.

Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?

Technology is making asset tracking more accessible. Connectivity options are increasing, including non-terrestrial networks. Any object can be located and monitored. This blog uncovers the design challenges, including power, protocols and precision.

Crucial role of analog front ends, creating bridge to digital world

Analog front end, or AFE, is something every electronics engineer has heard of but may have difficulty defining. The design of these versatile circuits varies by application, making them essential even in a digital world.

When GaN is too fast for your application, consider SiC instead

The best power converters are not always the ones that switch the fastest. Gallium Nitride (GaN) switches faster than other power transistors, but sometimes it is too fast. Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs may sometimes be a better option.

Understand the sources of electromagnetic interference in electric vehicles

Electrical noise sources within vehicles fall into two types: electromagnetic inference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD). We explain these and the basic concepts of conducted and radiated EMI noise, with relevant examples.

Operating environment drives temperature sensor selection in medical applications

Understanding a medical device’s operating environment and performance needs can result in a more optimal temperature sensor choice. This article looks at some key medical device applications and considerations for selecting a temperature sensor.

Take the programmable approach to smart sensing

A smart world depends on the data generated all around us. Take the programmable approach to capturing a smarter analog world. The right programmable gain amplifier (PGA) offers high analog performance with convenient digital control.

How to succeed with programmable analog

Programmable analog mixes things up. It is analog, but it's also digital. It is hardware, but it is software-defined. It takes analog peripherals to the next level. But it is hard to get right. Many have tried, here are the ones that have succeeded.

Private 5G networks are becoming fundamental to enterprises

Cellular networks are no longer the exclusive domain of traditional telecom operators. If you are looking for guaranteed service levels, you should consider a private 5G network. The key is to master mmWave and MIMO technologies.

How 5G networks support precision agriculture

Modern farming faces many challenges, but technology holds the key. Precision agriculture uses the latest technologies, enabled by 5G networks. Drones and robots have joined tractors and harvesters, becoming the hardware of farming.

Explore some real-world examples of private 5G networks

There are increasing examples of private 5G networks, but many more at the trial-and-test bed stage. Find out why all kinds of industries are building private 5G networks rather than using public 5G networks.

More industries seek performance benefits of private 5G networks

We have waited 10 years for public 5G networks. While real-world implementations of private networks are in their infancy. Owning one means you don’t have to wait any longer. You also get exclusive access to the performance 5G offers.

How to find the right op amp

Analog design relies heavily on many types of op amps. They are the most versatile of all electronic components and there are many parameters to consider when choosing the right device for your design.

Why you should be turning on to brushless DC motors

For most applications, brushless DC motors are the more flexible and efficient choice.

Understanding the analog aspect of data converters

There are many types of data converters available. First, choose the right architecture to meet your requirements. Comparison then helps you make the right choice for your application.

3 ways IoT means true business transformation

IoT is business transformation and will change organizations more than Six Sigma or agile methodologies or social media.

Reimagining the ‘things’ of IoT

While our collective vision for IoT’s impact on the future is grand in scale, it is still too easy for companies to get distracted by the minutiae of our present day IoT challenges.