Internet of Things (IoT)

Over decades of innovation, Panasonic Industry has established itself as a leader in electronic components and solutions, offering cutting-edge and reliable products for a wide range of applications. As the demand for high-speed, low-latency communication continues to rise, 5G technology is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of data centers. The rapid expansion of these networks has introduced new challenges in connectivity, power distribution, and signal integrity, requiring advanced components designed to meet these demanding requirements.

Panasonic is a leader in innovative polymer capacitor solutions for data centers, AI systems, and edge computing. These capacitors outperform traditional technologies in terms of efficiency and durability, addressing key challenges like power management and thermal control. Designed to support the shift to 48V DC power supplies, Panasonic's polymer capacitors—such as SP-CAP™, OS-CON™, and POSCAP™—feature low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and excellent thermal characteristics, making them essential for high-performance applications in modern data environments.

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a pivotal sensor technology in autonomous driving, utilizing laser pulses to measure distances and detect surrounding objects. As the demand for autonomous vehicles grows, LiDAR's role in ensuring precise obstacle recognition and dynamic mapping becomes increasingly vital. This article delves into LiDAR's operational principles, system components, and emerging trends in the market, highlighting its significance in shaping the future of transportation.

The rapid rise of generative AI is revolutionizing how content is created and consumed, driving demand for increasingly complex hardware solutions. This article delves into the advancements in hardware technology necessary to support generative AI services while emphasizing the pivotal role of high-performance capacitors in ensuring reliable operation. With a focus on Panasonic conductive polymer capacitors, it explores how innovative designs enhance computational efficiency and stability, ultimately powering the future of AI-driven applications.

Panasonic develops wireless modules based on the latest technology standards and invests abundant resources to adapt to new wireless connectivity standards. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) was introduced to support wireless connectivity products designed for low-power operation, while Bluetooth 5.x features improvements from the legacy Bluetooth standards. Panasonic also provides Wi-Fi modules that meet the latest technology demands, including 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

Panasonic’s industry-leading Tough Contact construction offers the opportunity to design very durable Connectors for extremely tough and rugged applications, even applications that need to satisfy extreme environmental conditions. Able to withstand physical impact, Tough Contact Connectors are resistant to dust, dirt, and solder flux, and are resistant against corrosive gases.

Present-day digital thermostats have evolved into smart, connected thermostats that are becoming more cost-effective as well as easier to use. With an upgrade in power, size and cost, designers can implement PhotoMOS® technology rather than the previous designs that relied on electromechanical relays.

A latching relay is an electromechanical switch commonly selected when the operator must control (either switch off or amplify) a large amount of current flow. It will remain in the last position it was when last powered, whereas a non-latching relay will return to its typical position. While latching and non-latching relays share many similarities in design and function, their significant differences allow each type to be more suitable for separate applications.