Electronic Specifier

Mouser Electronics offers an extensive selection of solutions from Bourns. Mouser currently stocks over 21,000 Bourns parts, with more than 50,000 parts available to order. Over the past 15 years, Mouser has received eight Global Distributor of the Year awards from Bourns, along with two European Distributor of the Year awards. Available from Mouser, the MAG-3002584 high-power inductor offers 87µH inductance for high-frequency power factor correction (PFC) and inverter applications in high-voltage three-phase power systems. The inductor features low direct current resistance (DCR) and a 42A saturation current, enabling high-efficiency and high-power-density operation for applications such as data centres, servers, onboard chargers, string…

A guide by Rochester Electronics’ Paul Green, Director, Sales – NE & MEA. Obsolescence is inevitable. Technology continues to evolve, product lifecycles change, and components that once seemed readily available can become difficult to source. However, obsolescence does not have to mean the end of a product’s lifecycle. With the right planning, organisations can reduce risk, avoid costly redesigns, and maintain long-term product support. Effective obsolescence management begins long before a component reaches end-of-life (EOL) and requires a proactive approach that considers design decisions, supply chain strategy, lifecycle monitoring, and trusted sourcing partnerships. Here are four key tips to successfully…

Run local conversational AI and vision workloads efficiently without Cloud reliance. The modular LattePanda Mu Ultra combines Intel Core Ultra processors with the x86 ecosystem for seamless system upgrades. The integration of AI into physical devices has introduced hardware constraints regarding processing power, thermal dissipation, and space efficiency. While Cloud computing is an alternative, it introduces challenges like latency, bandwidth dependency, and data privacy vulnerabilities. Addressing these hardware and software friction points, the LattePanda team has introduced the LattePanda Mu Ultra, a compact 69.6 × 60mm x86 compute module purpose-built for on-device AI. It brings local AI computing to engineering…

Contemporary communication has been dominated by wireless systems. Electronics increasingly rely on data exchange without the use of cables. This applies to household appliances, as well as industrial, medical automation, and Internet of Things solutions. One of the most commonly used short-range communication standards is Bluetooth, particularly its energy-efficient variant, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which allows for the construction of compact battery-powered devices. However, each device of this type requires appropriate design of the RF path, antenna, as well as time-consuming tests and certification procedures. Therefore, a practical solution is to use ready-made communication modules that integrate the radio system,…

Aerospace and defence development cycles are changing rapidly. Programmes focused on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-UAS technologies, electronic warfare, and secure communications are now moving at a pace that traditional validation processes were never designed to support. For engineering teams, the challenge is no longer simply about meeting fixed specifications or proving compliance. Systems must now be tested for resilience, survivability, and operational readiness in increasingly complex operating environments. In practice, this means systems are no longer validated in isolation, but under conditions where interference, rapid iteration, and evolving mission requirements are the norm rather than the exception. One of…