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Light with precision: IC LEDs from Würth Elektronik set new standards

LEDs with intelligent control

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Würth Elektronik introduces new lead-free components implementing the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Focus on RoHS-compliant components

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When technology meets passion: the open source smartwatch from OV Tech powered by ADVANCED.hdi

ADVANCED.hdi PCBs

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Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulators outperform traditional Multi-Phase Voltage Regulators


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Sustainability in electronics: How recyclable printed circuit boards are revolutionizing the industry

Recyclable PCBs

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Sulfur-resistant thick-film resistors


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How to Find an Innovative Employer?


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How Long-Term Partnerships Ensure a Smooth Logistical Supply Chain


Sustainability and Electric Energy

Powering the Future


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EMC Guidelines and Regulations


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Würth Elektronik has wings!

FeatherWings

FeatherWings

Würth Elektronik has wings!

Let's review the great community feedback we received on FeatherWings.

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09.12.22
Reading time: 6 Min.
Electronics Design

Safety in Electronics Design

Safety In Electronics Design

Safety In Electronics Design

Safety in Electronics Design

The affect of insulation requirements is significant enough to change the form factor, performance, cost and of course, reliability of the transformer.

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11.08.22
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Navigating the EMC standards landscape

CE certification

CE certification

Navigating the EMC standards landscape

To bring a product to the market in Europe you need the CE conformity. An important aspect is the EMC, which is the subject of this blog article.

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10.08.22
Reading time: 5 Min.
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How Common Mode Chokes Work

Common Mode Chokes

Common Mode Chokes

How Common Mode Chokes Work

Let's examine the function and operation of a common mode choke and the way it reduces unwanted interference.

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09.08.22
Reading time: 4 Min.
Example application: DC/DC converter

Switch Mode Power Supply Topologies: A Comparison

Switch Mode Power Supply Topologies

Switch Mode Power Supply Topologies

Switch Mode Power Supply Topologies: A Comparison

The linear power supply of later days has been on the decline for years! But, why?

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09.08.22
Reading time: 10 Min.
Aluminum Polymer Capacitors

Why Use Aluminum Polymer Capacitors?

Aluminum Polymer Capacitors

Aluminum Polymer Capacitors

Why Use Aluminum Polymer Capacitors?

We will look specifically at the polymer type and how it compares to the traditional construction.

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09.08.22
Reading time: 8 Min.
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Galliumnitrid GaN - The Next Big Thing?

Gallium Nitride Benefits and New Semiconductors

Gallium Nitride Benefits and New Semiconductors

Galliumnitrid GaN - The Next Big Thing?

In 1906 Lee De Forest and Robert von Lieben invented the first vacuum tube triode. Initially it was used to amplify telephone and radio signals.

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31.05.22
Reading time: 15 Min.
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Strategic Obsolescence Management Starts During Design-In

Many companies tend to neglect the issue of obsolescence

Many companies tend to neglect the issue of obsolescence

Strategic Obsolescence Management Starts During Design-In

Electronic parts and other components are being developed at an ever-increasing speed. New functions are being added as both performance and speed have increased.

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03.05.22
Reading time: 15 Min.
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Liquid Instruments and Würth Elektronik Power Application Introduction

Power Electronics Education with Moku:Go

Power Electronics Education with Moku:Go

Liquid Instruments and Würth Elektronik Power Application Introduction

Analog electronics play a critical role in modern circuit design.

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Liquid Instruments
01.03.22
Reading time: 10 Min.
Transformers

How Signal Transformers are Changing to Meet Consumer Demand

Bigger Technology = Smaller Devices

Bigger Technology = Smaller Devices

How Signal Transformers are Changing to Meet Consumer Demand

Signal Transformers play an increasingly important role in our everyday lives.

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18.02.22
Reading time: 7 Min.
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Seeing Through the Skin

Remote controls, light barriers – that is nothing new. Is it?

Remote controls, light barriers – that is nothing new. Is it?

Seeing Through the Skin

Always wondering where all these “electronic parts” end up being used?

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17.02.22
Reading time: 6 Min.
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The Digitalization of Sports

Sport is a major growth market for sensor technology.

Sport is a major growth market for sensor technology.

The Digitalization of Sports

The use of sensors in sport is promising and offers many advantages for athletes, teams and clubs.

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Marketing Team
17.02.22
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Indoor Farming and Horticulture LEDs: Share Knowledge, Drive Development

Unpack the green thumb

Unpack the green thumb

Indoor Farming and Horticulture LEDs: Share Knowledge, Drive Development

With our LEDs we can change the light composition and thus influence the growth of plants.

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17.02.22
Reading time: 5 Min.
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LEDs: Always Innovating. Ensuring Quality.

Manufacturing and design of LEDs need to follow market innovations

Manufacturing and design of LEDs need to follow market innovations

LEDs: Always Innovating. Ensuring Quality.

Whether you realize it or not, LEDs play a large role in your life.

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17.02.22
Reading time: 4 Min.
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Predictive Maintenance – Based on Würth Elektronik Solutions

Predictive Maintenance increases efficiency by saving time, material, manpower resources and money

Predictive Maintenance increases efficiency by saving time, material, manpower resources and money

Predictive Maintenance – Based on Würth Elektronik Solutions

Ever since the industrial revolution, machines have simplified our lives for the better. Manufacturing companies in particular have felt the benefit of using machinery. However there is one major drawback; machines require maintenance.

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17.02.22
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