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Image of How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback Publish Date: 2026-03-24

Growing industrial automation and the push for better energy efficiency are speeding up the adoption of VFDs in motor-driven systems.

Image of How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors How to Meet High-Speed Interface Requirements Using Hyper Cool Edge Connectors

Learn how the Hyper Cool Edge connector family can be used to support high-speed data interfaces for applications such as storage and AI datacenters.

Image of Use High-Speed Board-to-Board Connectors to Increase Circuit Density While Improving Performance Use High-Speed Board-to-Board Connectors to Increase Circuit Density While Improving Performance Publish Date: 2026-02-25

Designers can use board-to-board connectors to achieve high-speed circuit density and enhance performance.

Image of Select the Right Components to Achieve 7.5-Digit Measurement Resolution Select the Right Components to Achieve 7.5-Digit Measurement Resolution Publish Date: 2026-01-28

Learn how 7.5-digit resolution can be achieved in high-performance instrument applications.

Image of Multipin Connectors Offer a Flexible Layout in Support of High Signal Integrity Multipin Connectors Offer a Flexible Layout in Support of High Signal Integrity

Designers can apply multiline connectors with hundreds of I/O paths to ensure high signal integrity in high-density applications with adjacent power buses.

Image of Learn How Resistive Three-Phase Load Banks Speed Testing and Reduce Uncertainty Learn How Resistive Three-Phase Load Banks Speed Testing and Reduce Uncertainty

Use benchtop load banks to reduce uncertainty when testing and qualifying three-phase power sources, generators, and backup systems.

Image of Use an Advanced MOSFET Process for Greater Power Density and Reliability Use an Advanced MOSFET Process for Greater Power Density and Reliability Publish Date: 2025-12-16

Learn how advanced MOSFETs built around an improved low-power trench structure can improve efficiency and reliability.

Image of Power and Data Connectors Simplify Deployment of KNX Factory Automation Networks Power and Data Connectors Simplify Deployment of KNX Factory Automation Networks

Use reliable, tool-free KNX connectors from Phoenix Contact to quickly deploy power and data networks for building automation.

Image of Safe Thermal Inspection Access Using IR Windows Safe Thermal Inspection Access Using IR Windows

Learn how IR windows can make thermography inspection safer.

Image of Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Matching Inductors to Critical RF Circuit Applications Publish Date: 2025-11-14

Designers can use high-Q low-loss ceramic inductors from Knowles to meet the critical requirements for RF and microwave applications.

Image of Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It Publish Date: 2025-10-29

Why high-voltage and resistance circuits need low-VCR (voltage coefficient of resistance) resistors.

Image of Use Stainless Steel Shells to Protect Connectors in Harsh Environments Use Stainless Steel Shells to Protect Connectors in Harsh Environments

Use stainless steel connector shells to protect against dust, water, mechanical shock, vibration, and corrosive chemicals.

Image of Matching Signal and Power Connectors to Robotic and Other High-Density Industrial Applications Matching Signal and Power Connectors to Robotic and Other High-Density Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2025-08-13

Learn how to choose the correct power and signal connector to ensure reliable operation in robotic and other high-density factory applications.

Image of Use Locking Power Cords for Stable Connections in Critical Applications Use Locking Power Cords for Stable Connections in Critical Applications

Designers can use locking power cords to prevent accidental disconnections in critical applications such as data centers, server rooms, and medical devices.

Image of Matching Industrial Power Connectors to Application Requirements Matching Industrial Power Connectors to Application Requirements Publish Date: 2025-07-22

Industrial plugs and sockets facilitate the safe and reliable connection and disconnection of power to manufacturing equipment.

Image of Understanding Flexible Multi-Conductor Cables for Industrial Applications Understanding Flexible Multi-Conductor Cables for Industrial Applications Publish Date: 2025-07-01

A solid understanding of multi-conductor materials and structure for flexible cables will help ensure longevity, reliability, and safety in industrial systems.

Image of Use an Automotive-Grade Flyback Transformer for Compact EV Power Supply Designs Use an Automotive-Grade Flyback Transformer for Compact EV Power Supply Designs Publish Date: 2025-06-12

Flyback transformers are the heart of high-performance electric vehicle (EV) power supplies, and it is essential for designers to understand them well.

Image of Selecting Crystals for SPC5 and STM8 Automotive MCUs Selecting Crystals for SPC5 and STM8 Automotive MCUs Publish Date: 2025-06-11

A selection tool helps match clock crystals to SPC5 and STM8 MCUs in the challenging automotive environment to assure timing precision and stability.

Image of Understanding and Selecting Film Capacitors for Power Applications Understanding and Selecting Film Capacitors for Power Applications Publish Date: 2025-05-08

Understanding the structure and characteristics of film capacitors helps select the correct device to match specific power application requirements.

Image of How to Select the Right Solid-State Relay to Match Application Requirements How to Select the Right Solid-State Relay to Match Application Requirements Publish Date: 2025-04-29

Selecting solid-state relays requires an understanding of the load voltage, current, and type, as well as the control voltage and the number of poles.