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    Automation

    Electronic Parts and Components of the Week (5/23 - 5/29)

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    In this roundup, we look at several of the latest components to hit the market.
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    COVID-19

    Pass the Chips: Robust Forecasting is Key to Solving Supply-Chain Volatility

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    The automotive industry is grappling with a COVID-related semiconductor shortage. Some might call it self-inflicted.
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    Analog

    Teaching Kids with Mechanical Transistors, Wind-Up Batteries—and Comics?

    May 21, 2021
    Can a role-playing adventure game that has kids solve puzzles using mechanical equivalents of resistors, capacitors, and transistors actually teach them the principles of electronics...
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    Analog

    Qualcomm Digs Deeper into 5G Phones With Radio-Frequency ICs

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    Automotive

    Trench Schottky Rectifiers Boost Efficiency for Fast Switching Apps

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    The AEC-Q101-approved devices developed by Nexperia deliver up to 100 V and 20 A, combining low switching losses and increased safe operating area.

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    Tektronix Upgrades Entry-Level Oscilloscope with Xilinx SoC

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    Video

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