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Rudy Ramos Rudy is a member of the Technical Content Marketing team at Mouser Electronics, bringing 35+ years of expertise in advanced electromechanical systems, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, high voltage, semiconductor manufacturing, military hardware, and project management. As a technology subject matter expert, Rudy supports global marketing efforts through his extensive product knowledge and by creating and editing technical content for Mouser's website. Rudy has authored technical articles appearing in engineering websites and holds a BS in Technical Management and an MBA with a concentration in Project Management. Prior to Mouser, Rudy worked for National Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.

New Tech Tuesdays: Beyond 1s and 0s: The Quantum Leap in Artificial Intelligence

On November 28, 2023 in All, Circuit Protection, Computing, General, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos

The term "singularity" has evolved from cosmic mysteries to a future where AI might surpass human intellect. Modern supercomputers pave the way for this potential leap. Central to this progress is the Analog Devices/Maxim Integrated MAX17614, excelling in power efficiency and source switching.

Tagged With: analog devices, computing, max17614, maxim integrated, power, quantum

New Tech Tuesdays: Revolutionizing Logistics: The Age of AI Truck Loading Robots

On November 21, 2023 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Rudy Ramos

As package shipments peak, the manual loading process in logistics, historically resource-intensive and accident-prone, is being revolutionized with the introduction of AI robotic loading that streamlines operations, reduces costs, and heralds a new era in the global supply chain.

Tagged With: ai robotic loading, ai truck loading robots, broadcom aeat-901x-s06, dexterity ai robotics, fedex trailer loading, global supply chain, industrial automation, industrial robotics, logistics, material handling, package handling, semi-trailer loading, semi-trailer loading automation

New Tech Tuesdays: Ambient Power: Energy-Harvesting Robots

On November 14, 2023 in All, Automation, Computing, Energy Harvesting, General, IoT, Maker, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Open Source, Power by Rudy Ramos

In the quest for sustainability and efficiency, energy-harvesting robots stand out as innovative wonders. With their ability to extract power from the environment, these robots present a novel approach to autonomous operations, challenging age-old norms of charging and battery replacement.

Tagged With: ambient energy, autonomous robots, conversion efficiency, energy harvesting, energy storage, environmental monitoring, robotic operations, self-power, sustainable automation, sustainable technology

New Tech Tuesdays: Energy on the Go: The Evolution of Portable Power Banks

On November 7, 2023 in All, Computing, General, New Tech Tuesdays, Wide Bandgap by Rudy Ramos

The modern power bank is truly a tech marvel, born from advanced battery technology, cutting-edge chargers, and the standardization of charging ports. As the world moves at a rapid pace, one thing is certain: with the advancements in portable power banks, mobile devices will be ready to keep up.

Tagged With: battery management system, bms, faa battery regulations, gan chargers, li-ion batteries, lithium-ion batteries, portable power banks, power delivery, thermal runaway, usb-c charging

New Tech Tuesdays: Progression of Authentication: Comparing Passwords, Passphrases, and Passkeys

On October 31, 2023 in All, Computing, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Security, Wireless by Rudy Ramos

Human errors and behaviors pose the biggest vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. With password security issues at the top of the list, understanding authentication best practices has never been so important. Continuous education and a security-conscious culture are essential in mitigating these risks.

Tagged With: access control, authentication, biometrics, brute force attack, cryptography, login, mfa, multi-factor authentication, online security, passkeys, passphrases, passwords, phishing, public key, security, vulnerabilities, yubikey

New Tech Tuesdays: Grading 1D and 2D Codes: Omron F440 Transforms the Game

On October 24, 2023 in All, Automation, Automotive, Computing, General, Industrial, IoT, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Quality by Rudy Ramos

The Omron F440 smart camera with advanced machine vision is a revolutionary tool in the world of 1D and 2D code grading. By ensuring the highest level of precision and accuracy in barcode grading, the F440 enhances operational efficiency while upholding the gold standards of quality control.

Tagged With: 1d and 2d codes, automation, autovision, barcode, f440, grading codes, inventory management, logistics, machine vision, omron, omron industrial automation, qc, sony pregius 5mp global shutter sensor, supply chain, traceability

New Tech Tuesdays: The Dawn of a New Thermal IR Detection Era

On October 17, 2023 in All, Automation, Automotive, General, Industrial, IoT, Lighting, Low Power, Maker, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Security, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

As the world of thermal infrared sensing evolves, advancements in TMOS sensor technology represent a significant leap forward for infrared thermal detection. However, PIR sensors, with their proven reliability and specific applicability, continue to have a significant place in certain applications.

Tagged With: electromagnetic spectrum, broadcom, cmos, contactless temperature measurement, emissivity, infrared, ir, mems, motion detection, motion sensors, pir, sths34pf80, stmicroelectronics, thermal imaging, thermopiles, tmos, y

New Tech Tuesdays: Edge Computing: The Future of Distributed Data Processing

On October 10, 2023 in All, General, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it is needed, aiming to improve response times and save bandwidth, but not without challenges.

Tagged With: 5g, ai at the edge, containerization, data decentralization, distributed data processing, edge computing, iot, micro data centers, real-time processing

New Tech Tuesdays: The Evolution of the Arduino UNO: A Little Marvel of Electronics

On October 3, 2023 in All, Automation, Computing, Dev Tools, General, IoT, Lighting, Maker, New Tech Tuesdays, Open Source, Robotics, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

The evolution of the Arduino UNO Boards is a testament to the power of open-source collaboration and the spirit of innovation that has blossomed into a global movement, inspiring countless individuals to create, innovate, and share.

Tagged With: arduino uno board, arduino uno rev4, halloween, maker community, microcontroller, open-source

New Tech Tuesdays: Electrification in Heavy Machinery and Equipment: Leading the Charge with TE PowerTube Connectors

On September 26, 2023 in All, Automation, Connectors, General, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

Dive into the electrification evolution of heavy machinery and discover how OEM heavyweights are paving the way. TE's PowerTube Connectors from the HIVONEX portfolio ensure safe, efficient, and powerful transitions. Discover more in this electrifying revelation of machinery's future.

Tagged With: battery technology, electrification, heavy machinery, high voltage, hivonex, mining, new tech tuesday, te powertube connectors

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