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Integrating EV charging with Matter and the smart home
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Harvey Wilson
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October 5, 2023
With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more common comes increased focus on how we charge them. How can we integrate the EV charger with other smart home systems, and what opportunities could this create?
How V2G benefits drivers and electricity suppliers
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Harvey Wilson
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October 5, 2023
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) enables EVs to send power from their batteries back to the main electricity grid. This will be hugely helpful in dealing with the inconsistency of renewables. However, it brings with it new technical and commercial challenges.
The future of EV charging: revolutionary developments are closer than you think
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Harvey Wilson
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October 4, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business. You only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
Why AI must redefine processor architectures
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Philip Ling
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October 3, 2023
Artificial neural networks are complex, multi-layered and multi-dimensional arrays of interconnected numerical values. Executing the math behind those connections is at the heart of AI. This math is unlike any other in the digital domain.
Why AI and embedded design share the same DNA
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Philip Ling
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September 26, 2023
Intelligence comes in many forms. More of us are interacting with devices that appear to understand us. What and how they understand depends on the technology inside. How are embedded engineers implementing intelligence?
What’s going on inside an energy harvesting PMIC?
September 25, 2023
Power management ICs, or PMICs, are useful in most applications. A single PMIC can control multiple power rails and manage the way they come online at power-up. This can protect sensitive devices.
Taking a sustainable approach to making sustainable products
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Tiitus Aho
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September 25, 2023
The raw materials used to make a product can be defining. It matters how much the manufacturer leverages recycling and whether the materials come from sustainable sources. This is complicating supply chains trying to monitor the origin of materials.
Faster, hotter chips need smarter cooling solutions
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Andrea Tsapralis
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September 25, 2023
The time is right for a set of new liquid cooling technology applications that before now may not have been economically viable. They are Precision Immersion Liquid Cooling and Direct-to-Chip Negative Pressure Liquid Cooling.
An environmentally conscious semiconductor industry takes on sustainability
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Philip Ling
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September 25, 2023
Momentum is building to make the semiconductor supply chain more sustainable. Leading manufacturers are committing to deadlines for carbon neutrality, as we discuss the second issue of What’s Next, Avnet’s digital magazine.
Key trends across the development of MedTech devices
September 18, 2023
The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.
What’s new in mmWave and 5G SoCs and modules?
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Avnet Staff
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August 24, 2023
This article looks at recent developments in mmWave and 5G modules and systems-on-chips (SoCs), and the benefits they represent to product development teams working at both the board level and system level of design.
What is the impact of using AI in 5G networks?
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Avnet Staff
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August 22, 2023
AI is impacting the performance, security and maintenance of 5G networks. Network operators are racing to reap the benefits. AI promises to deliver returns on network investment and improve the end-customer experience along the way.
Comparing common MCU interface protocols
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Avnet Staff
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August 15, 2023
Microcontrollers are the heart of an embedded system, and their real power comes from interfacing to other components. Take a closer look and compare the three common protocols in use today.
Take these steps to maximize performance of analog peripherals
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Avnet Staff
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August 15, 2023
For many embedded engineers, the microcontroller provides the beating heart of system design. More MCUs now integrate analog peripherals, reducing the need for additional analog components. This is where hardware and software come together.
TTI transformed its global supply chain with real-time visibility and Avnet's digital control tower
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Avnet Staff
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July 14, 2023
CUSTOMER CASE STUDY: See how Techtronic Industries used Avnet’s business migration solutions for insight into its supply chain, enabling it to make real-time decisions about chip inventory for its contract manufacturers worldwide.
Take a look inside your first board support package
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Avnet Staff
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July 11, 2023
A good board support package (BSP), or software development kit (SDK), provides a jump-start for embedded software developers. What are you expecting to find inside a BSP, and what should you be looking for?
Extending operational lifetime for battery-powered devices is crucial
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Avnet Staff
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July 11, 2023
Ultra-low power devices encourage the use of primary cell batteries. Developers can employ design techniques to maximize the power available. It starts with understanding your application’s power profile.
AI takes on growing role in HVAC system efficiencies
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Avnet Staff
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July 6, 2023
In most countries, buildings account for about 40% of the total energy consumed. HVAC and lighting consume around half that amount. Fortunately, AI is already delivering improved energy efficiency in these systems.
Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies
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Philip Ling
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July 6, 2023
The technologies behind automation must combine reliability and stability with an eagerness to develop in a commercially responsible way. Discover the technologies making the grade right now.
An interview with a robotics pioneer
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Avnet Staff
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June 28, 2023
Wiring harnesses are the second heaviest component in a car. What would happen if we could print electrical connections directly to the chassis, or replace wires in other products? Avnet asked a pioneering company looking to do just that.
How do you make a cobot inherently safe?
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Avnet Staff
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June 27, 2023
As the market and uses for cobots grow, so does productivity. Cobots can quickly deliver an investment return when used alongside human operators. Given their close human proximity, how do you make cobots inherently safe?
Common industrial motors and how to drive them
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Avnet Staff
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June 27, 2023
Controlling electric motors means understanding torque, speed and efficiency. Selecting the right type of motor for an application may also include the best control method, such as pulse width modulation or field-oriented control.
Empower your food storage equipment with Avnet’s IoT accelerator
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Avnet Staff
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June 23, 2023
Maintaining proper temperatures in fresh food storage applications means increased productivity for employees and reduced waste. Avnet’s IoTConnect accelerator enables real-time alerts and notifications for temperature, humidity and other factors.
Intro to Standard Molex Products and How They Are Integrated into Medical Applications
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Jamie Pederson
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June 21, 2023
Interconnect technology is designed for nearly every application imaginable including medical products. Molex designs and develops cutting-edge standard products with the quality and reliability that meet the rigorous needs of the medical industry.
Explore options for choosing an optical rotary encoder for motion control and position sensing
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Avnet Staff
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June 20, 2023
Rotary position sensing is used in motor control and user interface panels. It comprises various encoding methods. Optical encoders can offer advantages. We look at the options and how to choose the right one for your application.
How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?
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Avnet Staff
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June 15, 2023
The Hall effect is used in rotary encoders to monitor position, speed and direction in electric motors and rotary dials. The encoder designs vary, so it is helpful to understand the main features and how they affect performance.
How modelling and simulation support mmWave design integration and delivery
June 6, 2023
5G mmWave system design is too complex to approach at a component level. Engineers need to take full advantage of software in all its forms to bring new solutions to market and provide full lifetime support.
Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?
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Avnet Staff
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May 2, 2023
Technology is making asset tracking more accessible. Connectivity options are increasing, including non-terrestrial networks. Any object can be located and monitored. This blog uncovers the design challenges, including power, protocols and precision.
Crucial role of analog front ends, creating bridge to digital world
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Avnet Staff
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April 29, 2023
Analog front end, or AFE, is something every electronics engineer has heard of but may have difficulty defining. The design of these versatile circuits varies by application, making them essential even in a digital world.
When GaN is too fast for your application, consider SiC instead
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Avnet Staff
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April 24, 2023
The best power converters are not always the ones that switch the fastest. Gallium Nitride (GaN) switches faster than other power transistors, but sometimes it is too fast. Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs may sometimes be a better option.