CAP1114 - Multi-Channel Capacitive Touch Sensor

CAP1114 device integrates SMSC’s RightTouch™ technology and consists of 14 individual capacitive touch sensor inputs with programmable sensitivity mainly for the use in touch button and slider switch applications.

Monday, March 30, 2015

PCBWeb - Hardware Design Made Easy

PCBWeb is a free CAD application for designing and manufacturing electronics hardware. It is a full-service Design and Manufacturing application where you can design multi-sheet schematics with its fast and easy-to-use wiring tool. Make PCB Layout where you can route multi-layer boards with support for copper pours and DRC checking. PCBWeb has integrated Digi-Key Parts Catalog with Bill of Materials Manager. It is a Windows based...

Monday, March 9, 2015

The Wide World of Regulatory Testing and Certifications for New Product Introductions

Introducing new products should begin by working with the appropriate agencies for regulatory testing and certifications. But learning which certifications are needed, and how to receive them can be overwhelming. This infographic features some of the more well known certifications, what they represent, and what countries they are accepted in. ULUnderwriter Laboratories – UL is the most widely known and respected marks. Established in 1894 to find...