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Integration of multiple technologies heralds a new era in smart healthcare

The ongoing advancement of digital technology is driving wearable devices towards medical-grade applications, making them an important reference for assessing patients' physical conditions.

How to evaluate 5G mmWave Phased Array Antenna Modules

Faster 5G development requires hardware and software with proven compatibility, plus precision instruments and interconnects to ensure the stability and accuracy of test and simulation results.

Avnet Embedded and AUO: A new partnership for industrial open frame displays

Made to be integrated, open frame displays have never been more in demand. You’ll spot them everywhere – across Point of Sale, Point of Information, EV charging , Industrial and Marine applications and so many more.

Advances in charging infrastructure drive the rise of green mobility

Advances in charging infrastructure, EVs’ “energy supply station”, are directly related to the market growth of the vehicle of the future.

Breathe easy: How electrochemical sensors safeguard air quality

Design engineers seeking to develop more sustainable devices can turn to electrochemical gas sensors for a variety of applications that reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment and safeguard human health.

Navigating the Future: How Avnet is addressing challenges in AMR Design

Autonomous Mobile Robots are performing tasks that are too dangerous, tedious, or costly for humans. Designing AMRs involves many technical and business challenges. This article covers these challenges and how Avnet will help you overcome them.

How AI TRiSM is laying foundations of trust for the Future of AI

AI TRiSM stands for “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trust, Risk and Security Management”. In this era of flourishing AI, data communications and GPUs, the AI TRiSM framework is becoming increasingly important.

How a small Arizona electronics firm got to baseball’s biggest show

The PitchCom device made its way from the drawing board to MLB fields last season in a fascinating tale of persistence, know-how and simple luck. Two Arizona inventors explain how they made it happen.

Bringing mm-wave beamforming to new applications

With 5G rolling out and the help of phased array antennas, the 30 to 300 GHz, and specifically the millimeter-wave bands, of the RF spectrum are making their way into applications like autonomous driving.

How to win at e-ride-share

Electrification of transport is happening on a personal scale. Micromobility enables people to move around cities with greater freedom. What advanced features can we expect from technology providers?

Using Open Standard Modules in the IoT age

When you think about embedded compute modules, you should be thinking small.

Use multicore microcontrollers for higher speed at lower power

The 8-bit single-core microcontroller ruled the embedded market for several decades. Advanced 32-bit multicore architectures now offer massive performance increases.

AI-powered wearable targets preventable deaths – Part 1

Proof of Concept. The first part in an Avnet Case Study Series

Will Ethernet cancel CAN?

10BASE-T1S Ethernet is the perfect protocol for implementing zonal electronic and electrical architectures in automobiles. This article highlights how it meets automotive requirements and showcases the Onsemi product family.

From idea to proof of concept for connected lighting in less than two months

Developing an IoT-enabled modular system with Clear-VU Lighting extends the benefits of LED solutions targeting harsh environments.

Solving the three major IoT challenges: Power Supply, Software Fragmentation, and Deployment

There are three major obstacles standing in the way of widespread IoT applications. They are: power supply issues, software fragmentation, and system deployment complexities.

AI is impacting passive and interconnect design

Engineers selecting passive and power components must consider the needs of AI running in the cloud and on high-performance computers. Moving huge amounts of data around is also influencing interconnect design.

Learn how AI and the latest CPM technologies optimize patient rehabilitation

Continuous passive motion (CPM) is now a critical part of patient rehabilitation. New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are helping medical OEMs take the next step to optimize patient therapy.

Using sound to capture medical data boosts device innovation

Wearable medical devices provide continuous body monitoring. Acoustic sensing is non-intrusive and the data supports early diagnosis and remote analysis. Are the stethoscope’s days numbered? That’s not likely, but new device opportunities abound.

Designers lead advances in CT scanning field

High resolution and low dose are two of the latest developments in computed tomography equipment used by medical professionals. Looking inside tells us how these innovations are being achieved.

Safer, targeted approaches to treat atrial fibrillation

Pulsed field ablation is a bold approach to treating atrial fibrillation. The control required is extreme, leading to innovative solutions and newly patented technologies gaining attention from doctors, patients and OEMs.

Home energy storage systems in the shift to green energy

As technology continues to advance and the market matures, home energy storage systems will play an increasingly important role in the future.

Explore interconnect innovations that save space

Demand for electronic interconnect prioritizes smaller sizes and more connections. Delivering both without sacrificing reliability, usability or incurring higher costs are challenges.

Passive components in EV chargers should be selected carefully

Demand for EV fast charging stations means passive components that can tolerate the high power/high energy environment are also drawing attention. Components such as DC link capacitors and magnetics need to be carefully selected for the application.

Cobots: The new darlings of factory automation

Cobots focus on interacting and collaborating with human workers. They bring a breath of fresh air to industrial automation and represent a new direction in automation technology.

The importance of programmable technology in a smarter digital age

Programmable technologies like PGA and programmable IC offer significant competitive advantages that will play an increasingly important role in the digital age.

How to boost communications security in EV charging systems

ISO 15118 defines a communications standard for the interface between EVs and the electricity grid that now includes an improved security regime. Here’s an overview of the standard and how it should be implemented in an EV charging system.

Hitting the triple bottom line drives sustainable design

Sustainability at a corporate level continues to gain attention. Commercial success comes with social responsibility, something referred to in business as the triple bottom line and represented by the three Ps: profit, people and planet.

How are OEMs joining the IoT trend?

The IoT gives manufacturers access to an unprecedented opportunity. To seize this opportunity, building all products and services from scratch is not always the most effective or economical choice.

Monitor your heartbeat, safeguard your health

Take a closer look at heart rate monitors, especially the technology, applications, and development of optical heart rate monitors.