Component Sense Blog

In electronics and digital design, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential components that provide unparalleled flexibility and adaptability.

The KX128-1091, developed by Rohm Semiconductor under the Kionix brand, is a versatile tri-axis digital accelerometer designed for a wide array of motion-sensing applications in embedded systems.

Along the banks of the sacred river Ganges, a thousand discarded refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, and phones are carried downstream. Waters revered for purity and renewal now carry the weight of charred circuit boards, tangled wires, and shattered motherboards. It is a stark portrait of India’s reality as the world’s third-largest producer of electronic waste, generating more than 3.4 million tonnes each year. 

The SX-SDPAC-2830 is a space-saving wireless module from Silex Technology, offering dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity in a single package, and powered by the Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 chipset. It delivers robust wireless performance in a space-saving 6.9 mm x 6.9 mm form factor, perfect for embedded, industrial, and IoT devices. 

As the final quarter of 2025 approaches, procurement and inventory managers face mounting pressure to clear excess and obsolete (E&O) stock, balance budget sheets, and make room for next year’s inventory. With carrying costs eating up 15–30% of total inventory value annually, unsold goods are more than just dead weight; they’re draining profit margins