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Front End


8 Sensor specialist joins Charcroft 10 Expanding healthcare horizons through technology 12 Electronic components markets – from free trade to mercantilism


Automotive


14 High voltage component testing for electric vehicles 16 How radar can be used for vehicle detection and collision avoidance 20 Why ultra-wideband technology will revolutionize EV battery systems 22 Functional safety challenges in autonomous vehicles


Supplement: Interconnection


24 Molex releases MMCX Power over Coax solution 26 Connections that save lives 28 Considerations for connectors in embedded and industrial systems  32 AI is transforming connector automation but human skills still matter


Display Technology


34 A new generation of colour e-Paper displays 36 Embedded displays and securing sensitive information


Enclosures 38 Key factors to consider when specifying plastic electronic enclosures


40 Use the original enclosure manufacturer to modify the housing to the project


LED Technology


42 Keeping EMI from LED drivers under control 44 Advanced LED components in automotive lighting


Electronics Live Review 46 A showcase of innovation and expertise Awards 48 Entries open for the Instrumentation & Electronics Awards Distribution


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4 February 2025


Components in Electronics


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