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Design reviews are a cornerstone of the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR), specifically outlined in 21 CFR Part 820.30. These reviews are structured checkpoints that play a vital role in ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of medical devices. For companies developing medical electronics, where hardware, software, and firmware must work seamlessly together, design reviews are not just a regulatory requirement. They...

For original equipment manufacturers working in marine and offshore operations, the smallest electronic component can have an outsized impact. A single faulty power relay or obsolete temperature sensor can cascade into costly downtime, safety hazards, and even contract breaches, with equipment often physically remote from traditional backup supplies or technical support. For procurement professionals in this sector, sourcing decisions can be...

The success of every product launch depends upon careful coordination between design, procurement, and manufacturing. With tight coordination, the journey to market is smooth and swift. At the heart of that coordination lies the bill of materials (BOM), a dynamic document that bridges the gap between engineering intent and supply chain reality.  In today’s fast-moving electronics sector, teams gain a significant advantage by integrating...

As modern electronics grow more complex, teams are building entire systems of interconnected boards, components, and harnesses. Yet the tools and methods used for system-level design haven’t evolved to keep pace with this complexity. The result? Fragmented workflows. Mismatched connectors. Costly rework. And critical design errors that surface far too late in the process. It’s time for a system-level revolution in electronics design. In this...

98%: That is the estimated growth percentage over 10 years of the medical electronics market from a value of $172 billion in 2024 to an estimated value of $340 billion by 2034. In the high-stakes world of medical electronics, where precision, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable, supply chain resilience is no longer just a competitive edge, it has become a regulatory and operational imperative. The ability to withstand disruptions...

In Vibe Coding with AI and Arduinos, we explored the idea of chatting with AI and letting the agent write code for an Arduino. We took it one step further and had Github Copilot’s agentic flow run all the compile and upload commands without lifting a finger. There were a few challenges faced with that workflow but the primary issue was the agent’s inability to run the same Arduino tool commands consistently. Starting a new conversation required...

In today’s automotive industry, the focus on professional electronic component sourcing has never been sharper. As governments around the world incentivize the ‘electrification’ mega trend, OEMs and tiered suppliers are racing to electrify new vehicle portfolios. Four fundamental vehicle platforms are accelerating component demand:  Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) Mild...

As an engineer wearing many hats, I recently put on my firmware cap and tested out the Renesas GreenPAK Programmable Mixed Signal Kit and was rather intrigued. While I’ve dabbled a bit in mixed signal design, I tend to over-engineer solutions with microcontrollers and FPGAs in preference to designing a brand new circuit. Simple clock dividers become complex software. Power sequencing becomes power “state machines” with eventual software overhead...

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, electronics systems must be not only high-performing but also safe, secure, and compliant – especially in safety-critical industries such as automotive, medical technology, or industrial automation. At the same time, companies face growing pressure: cyber threats, evolving regulatory demands (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 27001), and increasing complexity in product development require...