"The industry expects to see many exciting developments in 2018, and this new issue of Methods will be an essential tool for anyone interested in learning what may lie ahead," said Kevin Hess, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Mouser Electronics. "We hope our designer and developer audience will use Methods as a reference guide throughout the year."

In volume two of Methods, Mouser's industry experts explore the latest development boards, rise and role of artificial intelligence (AI), biggest gaps to fill in data security, most important advancements in 5G and wireless technology, and more. Readers can also learn more about the coming year in open source hardware and the latest in high-performance development kits.

"At Mouser we provide more than the latest and widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components," Hess added. "We provide the tools, the insight, and the know-how to succeed."

In 2017, Mouser released volume one of Methods, offering three issues devoted to subjects important to engineers, including Bluetooth^® 5 technology and data security, plus Mouser's best technical content from 2017. Find all issues of Methods plus the Data Security: Think Like a Hacker webinar at Mouser's Applications & Technologies site, www.mouser.com/applications, or subscribe to Methods at eng.info.mouser.com/ezine-signup.