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Why did the engineer put resistors on the Christmas tree?

To stop the LEDs drawing too much current 🎄

That's all from us, folks. Wishing all our followers a Merry Christmas!

We'll be back in 2026!

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Capturing accurate temperature inside tiny, high stress spaces is tougher than it sounds.

@YageoCorp's new M308 Pt RTD tackles it with a miniature form factor and a wide operating range from minus seventy to plus five hundred degrees Celsius.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/AakdzLIVQF

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Low speed fan control without jitter or noise spikes is a tougher challenge than it sounds.

@Melexis_Sensors new MLX90411 D fan driver targets that problem with a refined PI loop and a configurable speed curve.

Explore how it works:
https://t.co/De8BMEW2k6

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How much efficiency do you lose to VCE(sat) in your control stages?

@DiodesInc DXTN/P 78Q and 80Q BJTs target ultra low conduction loss in compact automotive power designs.

Lower saturation voltage means cooler operation and more usable thermal margin.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/L2EgsjXFPD

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How far can you shrink a high current power stage before losses take over?

MCC MCAC2D9N04YHQ is a 40 V MOSFET built for compact, high current switching.

The interesting part is how low Rds(on) and thermal performance are balanced in a small DFN package.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/Kz2CakE68M

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How far can vehicle compute really be consolidated onto one chip?

@RenesasGlobal's R-Car X5H targets multi-domain SDV workloads on a single 3 nm SoC.

The interesting part is how safety, AI and mixed-criticality execution are handled.

Explore how it works:
https://t.co/6MpHIr2LY8

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High power is easy on paper. It gets messy once vibration, heat and EMI show up.

@AmphenolAIO's TS1 power connectors are designed for systems where current, voltage and environment all stack against you.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/pr2tDbBHEi

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When high current meets vibration, connectors usually fail first.

@AmphenolAIO TS1 Series power connectors.

Designed for high voltage, high current systems that must survive EMI, shock, and harsh environments without derating.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/pr2tDbCftQ

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Multiple isolated rails often mean multiple power supplies.

@AdvEnergy NeoPower dual output 24 V module.

It enables two isolated 24 V outputs from a single configurable power platform to reduce system complexity in industrial, medical, and test designs.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/J3z3tHmOu2

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High voltage protection is no longer reserved for bulky components.

@SCHURTER_UK's UHP 2410 surface mount fuse.

Designed to protect high voltage circuits while fitting into compact layouts where space is already under pressure.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/Ji4UN7qNTu

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AFC compliance gets easier when GNSS delivers 95% confidence accuracy.

@ublox's SIG 2.00 firmware sharpens geolocation for Wi Fi 6E and 7 access points.

It helps APs pass AFC checks and maintain reliable RF behaviour in multipath heavy sites.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/kaq7bx9X4l

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A dev kit with full RF access changes how you test cellular and satellite links.

@NordicTweets's nRF9151 SMA DK adds SMA connectors and NTN capable firmware.

It lets engineers validate LTE M, NB IoT and satellite performance with real antennas or lab equipment.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/nPUrjjBMeo

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A capacitor that stays stable at 125°C while keeping ESR low is worth a closer look.

@YageoCorp's A7C0 hybrid polymer capacitor blends low ESR with long life thermal behaviour.

It gives power designers more margin when rails run hot and ripple currents stay high.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/4Z1aPfWosl

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A flexible substrate dropping its Dk below 2.0 is a big deal for FR3 and 6G.

@MurataEurope's new ULTICIRC LCP substrate uses an Inner Cavity design to cut loss without thickening the https://t.co/jkWmJfYv6O offers a cleaner path for high frequency antennas and RF modules where thin materials usually add too much attenuation.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/De9dncHn7c

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Negative surge protection that lets you downsize the MOSFET? Interesting.

@Littelfuse's TPSMB Asymmetrical TVS diodes use low negative clamping to cut conduction loss in 12 V battery paths.

It simplifies anti reverse protection and helps protect converters and controllers without stacking extra devices.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/LTKRnIB6UP

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A connector that can replace clusters of harness interfaces is worth a closer look.

@MolexConnectors's MX DaSH Modular Wire to Wire connectors combine power and signal in one housing. The cartridge system helps engineers cut weight, reduce part counts and adapt harness layouts for zonal architectures. Explore how it works: https://t.co/VG4BGMTQMI

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608 A at 1200 V with only 0.07°C/W thermal resistance.

SemiQ’s Gen3 SiC modules push current density while cutting conduction and switching losses for high power converters.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/kIUnIVXRJS

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Two position readings. One inductive sensor.

@Melexis_Sensors's MLX90514 uses dual inputs to synchronise motion feedback without magnets or optics.

It targets robotics, mobility drives and industrial systems that need precise, contamination resistant sensing.

Explore how it works: https://t.co/aZkPf9zv9t

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Wi Fi rarely works well in low power IoT. These MCUs try to change that.

@RenesasGlobal RA6W1 and RA6W2 add dual band Wi Fi 6 and optional Bluetooth LE to an ultra low power MCU platform. They target always connected devices without draining the battery.

Find out more: https://t.co/Uc3pgBvUk2

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What would it take to build a full GaN ecosystem inside India?

@NavitasSemi and Cyient Semiconductors are partnering to bring locally supported GaN devices and design capability to high voltage markets.

It could reduce barriers for engineers building data center, EV and industrial power systems.

Learn more: https://t.co/upVSa042KZ

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