Bench Talk

Molex joined Mouser in sponsoring Crowd Supply’s Teardown 2019, a gathering for discovering and sharing hardware. This year’s event focused on the four trends driving antenna and connector innovation as well as provided rapid-fire feedback from the people designing Molex solutions in their devices.

IoT relies on actuators and sensors to interface with the physical world. This blog discusses some common actuator and sensor types, the control systems that link them, calibration, fault tolerance, security, power efficiency, and related topics. A real-world example of a tea-brewing robot is given.

Determining a battery’s state-of-charge using voltage alone is not an accurate method. By combining the open-circuit voltage, current flow, operating temperature, battery age, and discharge rate into a single algorithm, the Maxim MAX1730x series delivers a highly accurate fuel gauge for your product.

Gateways are essential components in every IoT architecture. With the emergence of new IoT connectivity technologies and standards, the role of IoT gateways is transforming. This blog presents the important functions of IoT gateways and their ever-evolving applicability.

Brushless DC motors have become a popular choice for use in a wide range of consumer and industrial appliances. Building a controller for a BLDC requires several key functions, all of which are combined in the single-package Qorvo PAC5556 Power Application Controller® (PAC™).

Whether or not to file for a patent is a key decision many innovators must make. It is an expensive, time-consuming process, but it may be necessary for investors to take your idea seriously. This blog looks at the ins and outs of filing for patents, what you can patent, and when to do it.

Successful robotics connectivity only happens by design. Read on to explore some of the critical design considerations that engineers should account for when developing industrial or commercial robotic applications and some of the products designed to ensure long-lasting, stable connections.

The development of so-called “micro hybrid” and “mild hybrid systems” based on 48V power has shifted into high gear. Learn how versatile automotive 48V electrical systems will reduce CO2 emissions and usher in practical, super-efficient electrical subsystems.

The Analog Devices ADICUP3029 development board together with the cloud-based Medium One IoT Prototyping Sandbox provides hardware, software, and cloud-based tools to create applications that collect, process, and visualize IoT data.

The Microchip PIC-IoT WG development board together with the cloud-based Medium One IoT Prototyping Sandbox provides hardware, software, and cloud-based tools to create applications that collect, process, and visualize IoT data.