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An exciting resurgence of investment and innovation in industrial equipment and infrastructure is happening now. From designing, building and getting your industrial application to market—browse our industrial knowledge base or read about new technologies and the engineers and processes behind them.
A closer look at SiC quality
2022/06/27
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
Why you should care about SiC figures of merit
2022/06/10
SiC semiconductors are becoming ubiquitous in power conversion equipment, particularly in the areas of EVs, solar and energy storage systems. This article reviews applications and explores the figures of merit that can be used to compare devices.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
2022/06/10
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
How to use structured light and image sensors for range detection and identification
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Philip Ling
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2022/04/25
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.
Six cool new autonomous technologies
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Cameron Coward
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2022/01/31
From planes, trains, and automobiles to farm equipment and Martian rovers, engineers are extending the capabilities of autonomous technologies to achieve simple productivity improvements and a better understanding of big issues like global warming.
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
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Philip Ling
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2022/01/14
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
2022/01/14
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
2022/01/14
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.
Data security in the IIoT is only going one way
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Philip Ling
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2021/12/20
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?
Want an overview of industrial automation? Send a drone!
2021/12/01
Industrial automation technology is the use of control theory, instrumentation theory and computer information technology to achieve detection, control, optimization, scheduling, management and decision-making of industrial production processes.
Cellular may be the solution to common Industrial IoT networking woes
2021/11/15
A recent survey found 99 percent of respondents identified networking challenges as their customers’ primary roadblock to Industrial IoT implementation. Can cellular networks replace conventional networks for IIoT applications?
When will wireless power transfer redefine the Industrial IoT?
2021/11/12
Power loss in a single sensor might result in downtime for an entire production line, so keeping them operational will be critical. With developments in the enabling technologies, could wireless power transfer be the answer?
How the Root of Trust underpins device-level IoT security
2021/11/11
With over 5,400 cyberattacks monthly on IoT devices, security by design is an imperative for industrial installations. Designing Root-of-Trust concepts into MCUs and other components could be key to more secure IoT networks.
Zigbee or Bluetooth Mesh: Which is right for your application?
2021/09/28
STMicroelectronics’ STMWB55 microcontroller supports both Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh. Which is right for you?
Three design freedoms enabled by SiC technology
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Milan Ivkovic
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2021/04/17
Even with the undeniable performance and potential of silicon carbide (SiC) technology, some designers may be hesitant initially to tackle new projects using SiC.
The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si
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Milan Ivkovic
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2021/04/16
Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.
The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si
By
Milan Ivkovic
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2021/04/16
Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
2021/03/31
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
2021/03/31
Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.
TSN: The “Magical” Transformation of Ethernet
2020/08/01
The rise of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has allowed developers to “magically” reform and transform the Ethernet.
Decreasing Time to Design in the Industrial Internet of Things
2019/04/23
The huge potential for innovation in industrial IoT (IIoT) offers the promise of significant productivity gains, operational efficiency and bottom line revenue increases, but only if it’s enabled by a supply chain based on reliability, stability an
What kind of “eyes” does smart manufacturing really need?
2017/08/18
Market requirements have propelled the industrial vision market to rapid growth in recent years. According to estimations by Shenzhen Gaogong Industry Research Institute (GGII), the machine vision market, driven by China’s industrial sector, is exp
Study: Digital Intelligence Driving Massive Business Transformation
2017/04/14
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely regarded as the next revolution in technology. Cisco predicts that by 2020, there will be 50 billion things connected to the Internet, generating revenues of $19 trillion.
Microsoft and GE Partnership to Make Industrial IoT More Accessible to Businesses
2017/04/04
General Electric (GE) and Microsoft Corporation recently announced the beginning of a new alliance. The technology collaboration will make available GE’s Predix platform for Industrial Internet on the Microsoft Azure cloud for industrial businesses
One-Click Manufacturing: Could It Really Be That Easy?
2017/03/16
One click manufacturing (OCM) is a concept that arose from the 3D printing world: design a 3D model of a part ...
The Edge to Enterprise - Avnet and IBM Partner to Deliver IoT Offering
2017/03/13
This white paper examines the Internet of Things market with a lens on the complexity of the vendor ecosystem and how partnerships are enabling holistic solutions to come to market.
Real-Time Operating Systems - What's Really at the Core
2017/03/09
For most design engineers, the Internet of Things is referenced regularly. From an abundance of applications and security concerns to discussions about how data will be used, the topic of IoT is pervasive. When questions arise regarding the core of I
Accelerating the Motor Control revolution Using New MCU and FPGA Solutions
2017/03/02
Motors provide the muscle for electronic controls to interact with the physical world. Whether in transportation, process control, robotics, appliances or even just opening a garage door, motors are the primary movers in our connected and controlled