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Bringing products to market can be complex, from customizing designs for manufacturing, connecting to the IoT, meeting complex global certifications or integrating system-level applications. Explore our content on ways to move from idea to production.
Let’s explore the technology inside IoT endpoints
By
Steven Dettloff
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06/01/2023
When it comes to the IoT, almost anything is possible. Engineers within OEMs using the latest semiconductor solutions can be more innovative when developing endpoints. And new technologies are creating new business opportunities.
How to find the right op amp
By
Avnet Staff
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23/11/2022
Analog design relies heavily on many types of op amps. They are the most versatile of all electronic components and there are many parameters to consider when choosing the right device for your design.
Understanding the analog aspect of data converters
By
Avnet Staff
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16/11/2022
There are many types of data converters available. First, choose the right architecture to meet your requirements. Comparison then helps you make the right choice for your application.
What is the new IAS MIPI sensor interface?
By
Jim Beneke
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26/05/2022
Reduce complexity in vision applications with the Imager Access System MIPI sensor interface that addresses hardware compatibility.
Simulating the sun: Considerations for grow light design
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Cameron Coward
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09/05/2022
The ability of the LEDs in today’s horticultural systems to accurately simulate the sun, and in fact any desired portion of the light spectrum, is leading to higher crop yields and profits. Here is a look at some of the key design considerations.
Chip shortage to usher in transformative design-procurement-supply chain partnerships
By
Peggy Carrieres
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06/05/2022
The electronics engineering world as we know it will be fundamentally changed by the ongoing chip shortage as stronger partnerships will be formed with procurement and supply chain experts. What we’re experiencing now is unlike anything before.
Are consumer MSLA resin 3D printers good for prototyping enclosures?
By
Cameron Coward
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03/05/2022
Because MSLA printers are now at price points competitive with budget FFF printers, we wanted to find out if they’re suitable for 3D printing for prototype enclosures. This article examines the possibilities and challenges.
Prevent facial recognition spoofing with stereo vision
By
Cameron Coward
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02/05/2022
Without any additional protection, image sensor-based facial recognition is easy to spoof with a printed photo. We explore hardware options to prevent this spoofing, including Avnet’s own dual-camera mezzanine for Ultra96-V2 development boards.
How to use structured light and image sensors for range detection and identification
By
Philip Ling
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25/04/2022
Today’s most popular 3D imaging technologies are Time of Flight (ToF), stereo vision and structured light. This article overviews the basic operating principles and the relative strengths, weaknesses and trade-offs associated with each option.
What to consider when choosing a connector (interconnect solution)
By
Jamie Pederson
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21/04/2022
Selecting interconnect products for your project is a crucial step in the design process and there are several things to keep in mind when making those decisions. In this article we’ll discuss the most common considerations and how interconnect ma
Understanding the impact of radar and lidar on autonomous technologies
31/03/2022
Many component makers are betting heavily on radar and lidar systems enjoying a golden period of growth in the next few years. Vision systems and the processors that go in them present an exciting opportunity, too.
Smarter lighting makes for healthier people
23/03/2022
Lighting can have an important effect on our well-being and effectiveness. In fact, lighting matters so much that UNESCO designated May 16 as the annual International Day of Light to recognize its role in healthy living.
Behind the Datasheet: Vision systems
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Philip Ling
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22/03/2022
Embedded vision is the new must-have feature. Size, resolution and performance are all important, but what else do engineers need to consider after finding the right image sensor for their application? Take a closer look behind the datasheet.
Putting the smarts into building automation
21/03/2022
Smart building automation can augment the capabilities of today’s building management systems and create new data flows that reveal insights about how a building is functioning and used. It can also enable new revenue streams for building managers.
Can you design your way out of a chip shortage?
By
Philip Ling
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21/03/2022
Several workarounds exist when integrated devices go end-of-life. One workaround is to emulate the part using a programmable device such as a microcontroller, CPLD or FPGA. Is this still an option during a chip shortage?
Workarounds for the current chip shortage
By
Philip Ling
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17/03/2022
Every vertical market is feeling the impact of the chip shortage. How we deal with it now may leave a legacy. Design engineers are adept at visualizing the requirement and developing a solution, but OEMs need to look at the bigger picture.
How streaming HD video from space enables future missions
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Philip Ling
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02/03/2022
As the recent James Webb Space Telescope launch demonstrated, there is no doubt that streaming HD video from space is going to be hugely popular with the public and even more important for the engineers responsible for future missions.
The interdependence of safety and security in autonomous driving
24/02/2022
The quest for increased road safety is an important factor in the development of higher levels of driving automation. As in any industry, suitable standards help OEMs validate their work in the eyes of regulators and the marketplace.
Technologies for drones, robots and autonomous vehicles
17/02/2022
When we talk about autonomous applications, devices such as drones, robots and driverless vehicles come to mind. What they all have in common is the ability to gather information on their surroundings, process this data, interpret it and act on it.
Vision systems: Processing at the edge, in the cloud, or both?
17/02/2022
Computer vision perfectly exemplifies the conundrum developers face when comparing processing data in the cloud or at the edge. That is, should the data generated by the camera be processed locally, in the cloud or both?
A comparison of vision sensing technologies in autonomous systems
By
Philip Ling
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15/02/2022
Electronic sensors provide autonomous systems with essential information. The type of sensor used determines how this information is captured and how useful it is. This data-driven approach brings with it some tough design decisions.
Bolstering Market Differentiation with Strategic Supply Chain Strategies
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David Paulson
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25/01/2022
The design and execution of a product’s supply chain can be the critical catalyst for successfully setting new standards for performance, price, customer experience, market penetration and revenue generation - or it can riddle it with cost overruns
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
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Philip Ling
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14/01/2022
Developing large numbers of new and diverse devices for an Industrial IoT solution can challenge your engineering resources. Using a no-code approach to development can reduce the size and complexity of that challenge.
The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth
14/01/2022
With billions of dollars at stake, Industrial IoT isn’t just about financials. Safety, scalability and flexibility are part of digital transformation. In industrial sectors this has significant implications, but is no longer unchartered territory.
Time-of-flight cameras make patient monitoring secure and private
14/01/2022
A growing need exists for alternative solutions to patient monitoring applications in healthcare facilities. Time-of-flight cameras enable sensors to read position data of scenes within the field of view, but without identifying patient information.
How to get to market with machine learning
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Philip Ling
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12/01/2022
Some may think of machine learning as the supporting act for AI, but in the industrial sector it is the main attraction. We spoke with Avnet Silica’s Michaël Uyttersprot, manager, system solutions, AI/ML and Vision, EMEA, to find out more.
Considerations when designing with wide bandgap devices
20/12/2021
SiC and GaN wide bandgap semiconductor switches can provide a step improvement in efficiency in power converters. Engineers should be aware that they have different secondary characteristics compared with Si-MOSFETS and IGBTs.
Data security in the IIoT is only going one way
By
Philip Ling
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20/12/2021
Data diodes are older than the internet and only allow information to flow in one direction. They enforce security at the hardware level, but do they still have a place in a world where everything relies on two-way communications?
Selecting wide bandgap devices for motor control applications
By
Milan Ivkovic
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20/12/2021
When it comes to smart control applications, it’s worth taking a step back to consider when and if the switch to wide bandgap from MOSFET or IGBT makes sense. When the answer is yes, then the decision is whether SiC or GaN is the way to go.
For a better product development experience, find your ‘design-centric partner’
By
Jim Beneke
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08/10/2021
Whether you are a startup, a top-level manufacturer or a Fortune 100 company, a design-centric partner can help you work smarter, faster and more cost-effectively.