Mark Patrick

Nov 29, 2024 | electronicspecifier.com | Mark Patrick

Medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) represent only 4% of the total vehicles in circulation worldwide but are responsible for 40% of all emissions. This article originally appeared in the October'24 magazine issue of Electronic Specifier Design – see ES's Magazine Archives for more featured publications By Mark Patrick, Director of Technical Content, EMEA, Mouser Electronics The transportation sector is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Oct 22, 2024 | wevolver.com | Mark Patrick

In the fast-paced world of electronics and innovation, having access to the right tools is essential for designers and engineers looking to bring their concepts to life quickly and efficiently. Development kits are a key resource in this process, offering pre-built solutions that allow for faster prototyping and testing of new ideas.

Aug 29, 2024 | electronicspecifier.com | Mark Patrick

Many different technologies are initially perceived as threatening, unnatural, disruptive, and sometimes even dangerous. By Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics This article originally appeared in the July'24 magazine issue of Electronic Specifier Design – see ES's Magazine Archives for more featured publications. Eventually, they become commonplace and even mundane as part of everyday life; historical examples include the motor car, aeroplanes, and mobile phones. Robots are another example.

Aug 12, 2024 | electronicsworld.co.uk | Mark Patrick

Figure 1: Smart devices now pushing beyond their typical realms and into our farms and cities (Source: Prathankarnpap/stock.adobe.com)When examining the multitude of thriving applications that exist for 8-bit microcontroller units (MCUs), certain recurring themes become apparent: low-power consumption, affordability, and simplicity. Whether we are talking about automotive, industrial, medical, or consumer electronic devices, these themes tend to be front and centre.

Jul 24, 2024 | iotforall.com | Mark Patrick

As the global population continues to grow, the issue of food security becomes more pressing. Increasing agricultural production is a crucial challenge, especially considering its vulnerability to factors like extreme weather events, deforestation, resource scarcity, and urbanization, which further diminish the available workforce. This is where sustainable agriculture comes in.