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The Power of Electronics in Cybersecurity
Critical infrastructure and factory automation are among the most common targets of cyberattacks. Building cybersecurity into these systems is as necessary as any performance or safety measures. Cyber-attacks have become an increasingly complex, sophisticated, and high stakes threat. Industrial cybersecurity is evolving to meet the challenges of protecting systems and assets, ensuring safety, and preventing financial loss. This involves multiple layers and participants, including…

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Navigating Tariffs with Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
One distributor looks back at the challenges the electronics industry weathered during the pandemic and finds solutions that apply to today’s tariff situation. The electronics industry faced considerable supply chain challenges during the pandemic. The lessons…

Designing Regulatory Compliance into Medical Devices
The medical device industry is constantly innovating with new materials, wireless technologies, sensors, packaging, and power devices. However, despite the ongoing advances occurring in electronics, it is critical that all equipment continues to follow regulatory compliance.…

Connector Selection for Medical Device PCBs
When choosing a connector for a medical application, one must consider not only the typical ratings for voltage and current, but also the constraints on physical size, temperature, and durability. Article contributed by KYOCERA AVX Medical…

Connecting Automotive Infotainment Systems
Modern automotive infotainment systems are designed to make driving safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable for drivers and passengers. Automation, AI, IoT and driverless vehicles are playing significant roles in the development of advanced automotive infotainment…
Product Roundup

Accessories for Circular Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights accessories for circular connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Accessories for circular connectors Available at PEI-Genesis, AS85049/M85049 backshells from Eaton offer the utmost reliability. They are lightweight, designed for a…

Circular Plastic and Soft-Shell Connectors Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights circular plastic and soft-shell connectors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Circular plastic and soft-shell connectors Smith Interconnect’s HyperGrip is a circular plastic, user-configurable, color-coded connector with a push/pull latching design…

CECC, EN, and EU Interconnects Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights CECC, EN, and EU interconnects from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. CECC, EN, and EU Interconnects Eaton’s 8D D38999 Series III connectors, available from PEI-Genesis, are built to meet the performance…

Cable Management Equipment and Accessories Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights cable management equipment and accessories from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Cable Management Equipment and Accessories PEI-Genesis stocks HellermannTyton's line of identification cable ties. These cable ties can be easily applied…

Wire and Cable Assemblies Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights wire and cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers. Wire and Cable Assemblies Times Microwave Systems' MaxGain Space Assemblies, supplied by PEI-Genesis, epitomize cutting-edge satellite communication technology. Engineered for space…
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What are Motion Sensors?
Meet the Sensor: Motion Sensors Motion sensors are integrated into electronic devices to detect movement within a specified area. Within a connected system, these sensors can activate an alert or initiate a task sequence in response to that motion. They are widely used in industrial equipment, smart lighting…
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