How De Minimis Commerce Affects Your Company's Compliance Efforts The landscape of international trade is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant changes in recent years has been the rise of de minimis commerce. This principle allows low-value goods to enter a country with minimal regulatory scrutiny, which has reshaped import rules and compliance efforts for many companies. In this article, we will explore how de minimis commerce affects your company’s compliance efforts, particularly in the Read Article Ten 32-bit MCUs Powering Next-Gen Embedded Systems In 1974, Texas Instruments released the TMS1000, the first commercially available microcontroller (MCU). This groundbreaking (for its time) component combined a 4-bit CPU, 1 KB ROM, 256-bit RAM and input/output lines, all on a single chip. Today, a high-performance 32-bit MCU sporting 2MB of on-chip SRAM can reach speeds of 1 GHz, running at least 2,500 times faster than the pioneering TMS1000. Microcontrollers have evolved from simple Read Article Advanced Security Features in Modern 32-bit MCUs The rapid proliferation of connected devices has substantively changed the security landscape for embedded systems. Modern 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) now serve as the first line of defense against an increasingly sophisticated array of security threats, from device cloning and firmware tampering to side-channel attacks that exploit subtle variations in power consumption or electromagnetic emissions. This evolution has driven MCU manufacturers Read Article How the 600nm Phase-Out Will Impact Legacy Systems The semiconductor industry is on the brink of a significant transition as it phases out 600nm wafers. This shift, driven by advancements in technology and the need for more efficient manufacturing processes, will have profound implications for legacy systems that rely on these older nodes. In this article, we will explore the impact of the 600nm phase-out, provide a historical overview of wafer volumes, and discuss the broader context of the Read Article Overview of the European NIS2 Directive NIS2 is a new EU directive you need to pay attention to. While there's no denying that digitalization has made for more efficient internal and external processes, easing the movement of goods and minimizing costs, it's this very reliance on interconnected digital systems that has left manufacturers—and their value chains—vulnerable to an unprecedented level of cybersecurity threats as cybercriminals increasingly target vulnerabilities within the Read Article The Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating Negotiation misjudgments are often more crucial than brilliant strategies. Like the infamous Seven Deadly Sins, there are key mistakes that can doom you. Are you guilty of making any of these fatal errors? 1. Pride - Failing to Adapt Your Style Why It's a Sin: Pride in your own approach can prevent you from adapting to different negotiation scenarios and counterparts. When you rigidly stick to one style, you may fail to see that each negotiation Read Article Procurement Under Pressure: Challenging the CFO’s Focus on Cost Reduction Targets You know you're in procurement when you hear "cost reduction" more often than "good morning." Each quarter, you face a new set of cost-cutting goals from the CFO, often disconnected from the realities of sourcing and supply chain complexities. It's like being in a never-ending episode of "The Price Is Right," except nobody's winning. Let's talk about how to change the script. Understanding the CFO's Perspective (Yes, They Have Challenges Too) Read Article Managing Electronic Component Obsolescence With a Unified Data Solution If components stayed competitive forever, your smartphone would run on vacuum tubes. Component obsolescence is an essential part of electronics. Although it is incremental, it represents an advance in technology. However, component obsolescence can also create pain points for PCB designers, especially when they don't use the right component and obsolescence management tools. PCB designers often lack the supply chain visibility essential for Read Article Bridging Edge AI with Face Detection on the OrangePi 5 AI inference engines are becoming more and more popular at the edge. We find machine learning algorithms and even large language models being ported over to embedded systems in the hobbyist and commercial spaces. In this project, we will be building a real-time face detector using an Orange Pi 5 powered by the Rockchip 3588 processor. This means we will, in real-time, detect human faces from our webcam video stream. Project Setup To get started Read Article Beyond Cost Reduction: A Rebel's Guide to Transforming Procurement Enough with the outdated fixation on cost savings. Modern procurement approaches center on innovation, risk management, and sustainability but some companies just aren't there yet. Respect your stakeholders, but don't let their authority alone determine what is important. Question everything and push back on out-of-date practices. If you do it right, they'll thank you. Your New Superpower: "Influence Without Authority" Need to sway a decision or Read Article Integrating Flexible and Rigid-Flex PCBs in IoT and Wearable Devices: Design Challenges and Solutions Discover how flexible and rigid-flex PCBs power IoT and wearable devices with compact, durable, and innovative designs. Overcome challenges and explore solutions! Read Article Compliance Success For Long Lifecycle Products While it is true that for industries requiring high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs), such as aerospace, medical, and automotive, compliance success may be paramount, when designing for extended lifecycle use, the challenges of compliance are intensified—changing regulatory landscapes, material obsolescence, and complex, interdependent supply chains make compliance success hard. Luckily, by integrating the right tools to better manage Read Article Looking Into the Future – Can India Take China’s Crown in Manufacturing? India and China, two of the world's most populated countries, have both been on the radar for their potential in the global manufacturing sector. China has long held the crown as the "world's factory" with a robust manufacturing sector and a well-established supply chain. However, India is now actively working to expand its industrial footprint, raising the question: Can India Take China's' Crown in Manufacturing? As India positions itself as a Read Article The Big Challenges Driving Today's Workforce Skills Gaps Why such an intense focus on domesticating PCB supply chains? Well, for civilians, a chip runs their daily electronics and automobiles, an important role for sure, but for the U.S. military, smart chips make smart bombs. However, despite its criticality, revitalizing the U.S. PCB industry requires much more than just investments in infrastructure; it requires a complete overhaul of the workforce. Employers and their partners must equip their Read Article What Is an RJ45 Port on a PCB? Ever since the introduction of Ethernet, the RJ-45 port (or RJ-45 jack) has become the standard for connecting wired LANs in commercial settings. When used on PCBs and in panel-mount versions, these connectors come in two common formats: magjack and non-magjack, and there are some specialized connector options that provide superior ingress protection ratings. While a common usage is in home networking equipment, today, it's common to see an Read Article AI-Enhanced Imaging Sensors: Eyes That Never Blink The era of cameras just taking pictures is behind us. AI-enhanced imaging sensors now equip machines with eyes that never blink, never tire, and can see beyond human capabilities. These sensors don't just capture images – by integrating high-resolution imaging with on-chip AI processing, they understand and interpret them in real-time. A New Era of Machine Vision and Perception AI-enhanced image sensors represent a paradigm shift in processing Read Article 10 Sensor Technologies Making Waves in 2025 The sensor revolution isn't just knocking on our door – it's already picked the lock and made itself at home. IoT devices are multiplying like rabbits, AI is getting smarter by the minute, and the push for sustainability is changing how we approach electronic design. These forces are converging to create a massive wave of sensor innovation. Gone are the days when sensors were just simple input devices. Today, they're our increasingly connected Read Article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page3 Current page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Next page ›› Last page Last » Load More
