Bench Talk

5 Practical Ways AI Strengthens Cybersecurity

On April 22, 2026 in All, Industrial, IoT, Security by Poornima Apte

AI is transforming cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, contextual risk scoring, and automated defenses across distributed and IIoT environments.

Tagged With: zero trust security, ai cybersecurity, cybersecurity analytics, cybersecurity automation, iiot security, machine learning security, threat detection ai, vulnerability management ai

New Tech Tuesdays: Making Advanced BLDC Motor Control More Accessible

On April 21, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

MCUs with simultaneous‑sampling ADCs and advanced PWM timers enable precise sensorless FOC BLDC motor control, improving efficiency and reducing system complexity for consumer and industrial drives.

Tagged With: bldc motor control, embedded motor control, energy‑efficient motor drives, field‑oriented control, motor control mcu, pwm dead‑time control, renesas ra2t1, sensorless foc, simultaneous adc sampling, three‑phase current measurement

Troubleshooting Load-Step Resets in SPE Edge Nodes

On April 16, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power by Stewart Connector / Cinch Connectivity Solutions

PoDL-powered Single Pair Ethernet allows devices to connect with a single twisted pair for power and data. Diagnosing power integrity issues during load transitions helps resolve connector issues.

Tagged With: edge node resets, emi troubleshooting, ethernet phy issues, iec 63171, industrial ethernet, podl power, power integrity, single pair ethernet, spe cabling, spe connectors

New Tech Tuesdays: High-Speed Data Links Enable Next-Gen ADAS

On April 14, 2026 in All, Automotive, Connectors, New Tech Tuesdays, RF by Mouser Technical Content Staff

High‑speed ADAS and infotainment systems require compact, high‑frequency connectors. To meet these needs, FAKRA‑Mini coaxial solutions enable reliable multi‑gigabit in‑vehicle data transmission.

Tagged With: adas connectivity, automotive ethernet, automotive high‑speed data, coaxial connectors, fakra‑mini, hfm connectors, in‑vehicle networking, radar and camera data, zonal architecture

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: An Introduction to Embedded Middleware

On April 13, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Middleware is the hidden layer that makes embedded systems portable and scalable. Learn what it does, when to use it, and why abstractions inevitably leak.

Tagged With: board support, build vs buy, code reuse, embedded systems, freertos, hardware abstraction, leaky abstractions, middleware, portability, protocol stacks, rtos integration, software architecture, system layers, zephyr os

Why Industrial Cybersecurity Matters in the Age of NIS2

On April 9, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, Security by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Industrial cybersecurity is critical as OT systems connect to the cloud, sensors, and automation systems. Learn how directives like NIS2 strengthen defenses and why engineers must protect infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

Tagged With: critical infrastructure protection, cyber risk management, industrial automation security, industrial cybersecurity, industry 5.0 security, nis2 compliance, ot security, scada threats, zero‑trust ot

High-Voltage Safety: The SMDY1 Advantage

On April 7, 2026 in Automotive, Power by Vishay

Explore the technical specifications of Vishay’s SMDY1 series, the first surface-mount Class Y1 capacitors designed to handle 500VAC and 1500VDC in demanding xEV powertrains.

Tagged With: 1500 vdc, 500 vac, aec-q200, automotive, class y1 capacitor, emi suppression, smdy1, surface-mount safety capacitor, vishay, xev powertrain

New Tech Tuesdays: Stacked Capacitors for Harsh, High-Frequency Power

On April 7, 2026 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Stacked MLCC capacitors enhance reliability in harsh, high‑frequency power designs by reducing mechanical stress while maintaining low ESR and ESL for industrial and energy applications.

Tagged With: dc‑dc converter capacitors, harsh‑environment components, high‑frequency power capacitors, industrial power electronics, kyocera avx kgp series, low esl capacitors, low esr capacitors, power supply capacitors, stacked mlcc capacitors

Machine Safety Best Practices in Industrial Automation

On April 6, 2026 in All, Automation, Circuit Protection, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Sensors by Abhishek Jadhav

Effective machine safety in industrial automation requires robust risk assessment, functional safety standards, and engineered safeguards to protect workers, equipment, and automated systems.

Tagged With: functional safety, iec 62061, industrial automation safety, iso 13849, machine safety, risk assessment, safety plc, safety relays, safety sensors, sil levels

How AI Travel Tools Transform Trip Planning

On April 2, 2026 in Automation, EIT 2026, Empowering Innovation, General, IoT by Mouser Technical Content Staff

AI travel tools are reshaping trip planning by turning simple conversations into accurate, bookable itineraries. Shie Gabbai explains how travel-specific AI reduces research time, improves reliability, and makes planning easier for everyday travelers.

Tagged With: ai accuracy, ai booking tools, ai travel planning, conversational ai, digital travel assistant, personalized itineraries, roam around, travel automation, travel tech, trip planning technology

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