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Troubleshooting Load-Step Resets in SPE Edge Nodes

On April 16, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power by Stewart Connector / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

PoDL-powered Single Pair Ethernet allows devices to connect with a single twisted pair for power and data. Diagnosing power integrity issues during load transitions helps resolve connector issues.

Tagged With: edge node resets, emi troubleshooting, ethernet phy issues, iec 63171, industrial ethernet, podl power, power integrity, single pair ethernet, spe cabling, spe connectors

Why Industrial Cybersecurity Matters in the Age of NIS2

On April 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 April 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 April 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

As Vehicles Add Sensors and Data Links, Connectors Are Getting Smaller

On March 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

Selecting Power Options for Image Sensors

On March 30, 2026 in Automation, Automotive, Industrial, Power, Sensors by onsemi

Effective power tree design requires careful selection of LDOs and buck converters, along with an understanding of efficiency, heat dissipation, and rail-specific requirements for inputs.

Tagged With: adas imaging, buck converters, image sensor power tree, ldo regulators, low noise power design, machine vision cameras, power management ics, psrr image sensors, vddio vdd vaa rails

USB-C Charging and Essential Power-Management Functions

On March 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

Mitigating Growing EMI Challenges from High-Efficiency Power Systems

On March 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 March 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

Machine Safety Risk Assessment for Safer Industrial Automation

On March 18, 2026 in All, Automation, Circuit Protection, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Robotics by Abhishek Jadhav

Structured machine safety risk assessments help engineers identify hazards, reduce risks, and comply with ISO 12100 for safer industrial automation.

Tagged With: agv safety, hazard identification, industrial automation safety, iso 12100, machine safety risk assessment, manufacturing safety, risk reduction, robotics safety, safety compliance, safety standards

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