Much of the computing equipment world — and particularly data centers — dedicated to artificial intelligence workloads have a problem. They eat too much electrical energy, generate too much heat, and consume inordinate amounts of water. Communities that once welcomed the construction of a data center now question whether the local infrastructure can support theRead More

Heat pump technology has emerged as a powerful solution in the push toward energy efficiency for a wide variety of applications. Heat pumps can be utilized in residential and industrial HVAC systems, appliances such as clothes dryers and water heaters, and even electric vehicles. Unlike conventional heating systems that generate heat through combustion or resistance,Read More

Connectors play an outsized role in the performance and longevity of photovoltaic systems. Now, a new generation of photovoltaic systems have been developed to address the unique requirements of the solar industry. By Amphenol Industrial Operations Solar connectors provide the critical electrical and mechanical link between solar panels, inverters, and other components. Their reliability directlyRead More

Meet the Connector: MC4 Connectors MC4, a type of PV connector, allows adjacent solar panels to be easily connected by hand to create a string of panels, but require a tool to disconnect, ensuring that the panels don’t accidently disconnect when the cables are pulled. MC4 is a type of photovoltaic (PV) connector used primarily forRead More

In the field, at home, and even in hospital settings, demand for medical devices that are small, light, durable, reliable, and portable are creating pressure for smaller interconnects. Portability is an ongoing trend for medical devices. Monitoring equipment is no longer limited to a fixed location, even within a hospital setting. To achieve this portability,Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a reexamination of the global electronics supply chain. New strategies were needed to ensure timely access to critical supplies. Now, sensors, the IoT, and AI are helping connector suppliers get products to their customers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, shortages of critical supplies, including electronic components needed for ventilators and otherRead More

Meet the Connector: Thermocouple Modules Thermocouple modules are a compact subsystem or interface circuit device that connects a thermocouple sensor to an electronic system. A thermocouple module converts small millivolt signals from thermocouples into usable digital or analog signals. Integrating one into a circuit makes temperature sensing plug-and-play, especially common in embedded systems and industrialRead More

Robots offer transformative functionality to harsh environments. In situations such as the battlefield, radiation zones, and space, robots can accomplish tasks that would be dangerous or impossible for humans. Add in AI, and they become able to analyze, adapt, interact in intelligent ways.   The latest development in the rapidly evolving field of automation isRead More

The role of AI in military operations is expanding to battlefields, where it is used to defend, attack, and observe. This technology has great potential but comes with considerable technical and ethical considerations. Artificial intelligence is playing a new role in civilian life, business operations, and government projects, and it has now expanded to militaryRead More

MIL-PRF-39012 connectors bring high reliability to a wide range of RF devices and assemblies such as amplifiers, transceivers, filters, antennas, and more. Previously referred to as MIL-C-39012, this standard defines the materials, quality conformance, qualification, and verification for coaxial connectors. As industries continue to adopt high-reliability coaxial cable assemblies, MIL-PRF-39012 is increasingly important for manufacturingRead More

AI leadership could give countries a major advantage in exploring advanced physics, energy production, and cybersecurity, as well as developing new materials, medications, and manufacturing processes that will leave other nations in the dust. Competition between nations, tribes, cities, and individuals seems to be baked into human experience and has resulted in stunning cultural advancesRead More

The PCI standard continues to evolve to meet the challenges of PCB design and offers the flexibility to play a role in future high-speed applications. By Florian Guglhör and Martin Adamczyk, ept connectors GmbH The PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) standard originated in the early 1990s as a bus protocol for chip-to-chip communication and the connectionRead More