The Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) survey for July 2023 indicates a robust recovery in semiconductor sales from the Q2 slump, with overall sentiment improving by 6.7 points to 83.0 in July, and a further rise to 94.7 expected in August. All three component categories improved in July, with Electro-Mechanical / Connectors set to surpass the 100 threshold in August. However, the survey warns of cautious optimism due to previous overestimates. The survey also highlights a narrowing gap in sales sentiment between manufacturers and distributors, indicating possible resolution of inventory imbalances.

As more and more products embrace this technology, wireless charging is growing in popularity. Without the use of wires or adapters, wireless chargers provide a practical and effective method for charging electronics.

No matter if you’re a card-carrying professional or are just now getting acquainted with electronics’ engineering and development, everyone’s looking for the right project base. For some, this might be an Arduino board or maybe a full kit. But for others? Something a little different might be in order. Insert the Raspberry Pi. Powerful, flexible, and low-cost, it’s a solid tech solution for a wide-range of use cases. Not everyone who could benefit from a Raspberry Pi even knows what it is, though － much less how to pick a model or set it up. Count yourself among these ranks? Consider this your ultimate quick start guide. Read from beginning to end and you’ll be ready to dive right into a project before you know it.