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Avnet supports the full communications infrastructure stack, helping customers build, deploy, and scale intelligent networks with confidence across data center and edge environments. Explore our articles and insights on the technologies shaping modern connectivity.
This is what your car’s network will look like in 2050
August 11, 2021
The flat CAN bus architecture is obsolete. We’ll see major changes over the next 10-15 years, but let’s look even further. NXP has forecasts as far out as 2050 and we can use those to gain an inkling of what IVN will look like in 30 years.
The rising scourge of EMI continues to vex automakers
August 10, 2021
EMI remains an enormous challenge for design engineers as vehicle features become more electronic than mechanical
Single-ended and differential signaling: Two options for in-vehicle networking IVN applications
August 10, 2021
In-vehicle networking (IVN) is experiencing strong growth due to the increase of complex capabilities in next-generation transportation applications and the rapid advancement of technology.
Is automotive Ethernet throwing CAN under the bus?
May 20, 2021
The CAN bus has served the industry for over three decades, and now Ethernet is moving in. While it’s not perfect for everything, CAN still has gas left in the tank.
As complexity intensifies, in-vehicle networking gets a radical rethink
May 10, 2021
To keep up with the demand for more processing power and blazing-fast data transmission speeds, the auto industry is moving toward a zonal electronic/electrical (E/E) architecture.
Building the right security foundation for connected devices
October 30, 2020
Advances in IoT have led to a boom in connected devices, so security is more important than ever. Discover how to build the right security foundation.
How LoRaWAN and AI at the Edge Revolutionize the IoT
January 3, 2020
Learn how LoRaWAN and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge can revolutionize the internet of things by reducing data transmission and improving latency.
Connectivity Among Major Analog Design Considerations in Health Wearables
December 10, 2019
Development of very low powered analog body sensors, digital microcontrollers, and innovative power and battery management circuits are driving the growth of wearable healthcare products.
How wireless communication protocols make or break designs
November 11, 2018
The design process includes many critical decisions for engineers, such as which wireless communications protocol to use.
How the Deaf Experience Music—Then and Now
November 8, 2018
When you think of experiencing music, what comes to mind? The sound. But sound is vibrations—and the key to how Avnet created a wearable to allow deaf and hard of hearing people to listen to live music.
Key Design Considerations for Selecting the Right RF Antenna
March 16, 2018
Know when to choose standard, when to go custom.
VGAs Manage, Optimize RF Signal-Chain Ranging
December 18, 2017
The variable-gain amplifier (VGA) is a critical part of the RF receiver signal chain. Its function is to solve the problem of received RF signals having more dynamic range than the analog-input circuitry can accommodate.
3 levels of Qi testing
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Avnet Staff
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November 14, 2017
See how the Qi Sniffer and Qi Certified Product Testers can help you test and certify your Qi products.
Will HaLow Open the Door for More Intelligent Systems?
March 7, 2017
Reporting on the recent announcement of the “long-awaited Wi-Fi HaLow standard for products incorporating IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking technology,” Jim Hunter of Tech Crunch explains why this new standard may pave the way for more connected
Finding the Best Wireless Option for Your IoT Design
March 6, 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) relies on a facile communications framework able to move data easily between embedded "things" and systems located at higher levels of the IoT hierarchy. For designers, a diverse set of wireless connectivity options...