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New Tech Tuesdays: Time-Sensitive Networking Delivers Deterministic Industrial Ethernet

On May 19, 2026 in All, Automation, Computing, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how TSN brings deterministic, low‑latency performance to industrial Ethernet, enabling reliable real‑time control, IIoT connectivity, and synchronized communication in modern smart factories.

Tagged With: deterministic networking, iiot, industrial edge computing, industrial ethernet, it/ot convergence, low‑latency ethernet, real‑time control, smart factory networking, time‑sensitive networking, tsn

New Tech Tuesdays: High-Resolution 3D Depth Sensing with Multi-Zone dToF Sensors

On May 5, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Explore how multi-zone direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors deliver precise 3D depth mapping and an 11-meter range for robotics and autonomous industrial systems.

Tagged With: 3d depth measurement, ams osram applications, automation, consumer, dtof sensor, industrial, multi-zone sensing, obstacle avoidance, robotics, time-of-flight

Designing Robust Capacitive Touch Interfaces for Industrial Use

On May 4, 2026 in Industrial, IoT, Low Power, Sensors by Microchip Technology

Touch interfaces are becoming more common in automotive and industrial applications, but safe and reliable operation depends on capacitive touch interfaces that withstand EMI, ESD, and moisture.

Tagged With: driven shield capacitive sensing, emi resistant touch interface, esd protected capacitive sensing, gloved touch control, industrial capacitive touch design, industrial hmi touch, microchip capacitive touch, pic32cm pl10 mcu

Upfitting for a New Generation of Emergency Vehicles

On April 30, 2026 in Automotive, Circuit Protection, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, IoT, Power, Sensors by Littelfuse

Modern emergency vehicles rely on electrical and digital integration, and upfitting coordinates power distribution, network architecture, and automotive-grade components.

Tagged With: 48V power systems, automotive circuit protection, automotive fuses, dc contactors, emergency vehicle upfitting, fleet electrification, littelfuse relays, mixed voltage design, mobile data systems, zonal architecture

New Tech Tuesdays: Endpoint UWB Powers Secure, Spatially Aware Devices

On April 28, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Endpoint UWB is reshaping embedded design with secure ranging, RTLS, and low‑power radar. Explore how new standards and Qorvo’s QM35825 SoC enable next‑generation spatially aware devices.

Tagged With: aliro, embedded radar, endpoint iot, fira 3.0, qorvo qm35825, real-time locating system, rtls, secure ranging, spatial sensing, ultra-wideband, uwb

From Concept to Gadget: Building Embedded Systems That Ship

On April 24, 2026 in Dev Tools, General, IoT, Maker, Open Source by Mike Parks

A practical guide to embedded electronics projects, covering requirements, architecture, prototyping, testing, DFM, and low-volume production for real-world devices.

Tagged With: dfm electronics, embedded electronics design, embedded systems development, hardware product development, iot device design, low-volume production, microcontroller design, pcb prototyping

5 Practical Ways AI Strengthens Cybersecurity

On April 22, 2026 in All, Industrial, IoT, Security by Poornima Apte

AI is transforming cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, contextual risk scoring, and automated defenses across distributed and IIoT environments.

Tagged With: zero trust security, ai cybersecurity, cybersecurity analytics, cybersecurity automation, iiot security, machine learning security, threat detection ai, vulnerability management ai

New Tech Tuesdays: Making Advanced BLDC Motor Control More Accessible

On April 21, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

MCUs with simultaneous‑sampling ADCs and advanced PWM timers enable precise sensorless FOC BLDC motor control, improving efficiency and reducing system complexity for consumer and industrial drives.

Tagged With: bldc motor control, embedded motor control, energy‑efficient motor drives, field‑oriented control, motor control mcu, pwm dead‑time control, renesas ra2t1, sensorless foc, simultaneous adc sampling, three‑phase current measurement

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

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