Avnet Integrated
Avnet Integrated offers customers a complete range of embedded solutions from semi-finished board products to full design projects including software and systems. With its comprehensive line card, specialised product labs and system integration services, Avnet Integrated provides the right combination of products, expertise and service to help customers reduce time to market and boost their competitive advantage. The group also provides customers with finished or customised products and training, system integration and Original Design Manufacturer services through its European technical centers and partners. Avnet Integrated is a business unit of Avnet, with European headquarter in Belgium and Germany.
May 2025 Global Freight Update
By
Christian Goehring
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May 30, 2025
Technical article
Carriers are actively adjusting networks and capacities to meet these evolving demands. Investment in technology, sustainability, and resilient supply chains will be crucial for long-term success.
Beyond the datasheet: How to get more out of your primary cell batteries
By
Philip Ling
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May 22, 2025
Technical article
The world relies on small electronic devices powered by even smaller primary cell batteries. We dispose of around 80 million non-rechargeable batteries every day. How can we use technology to get more power out of our batteries?
Connectors for harsh environments
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Avnet Staff
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April 2, 2025
Technical article
The right connectivity solution for harsh environments depends on an understanding of the disruptive environmental factors and how they affect sensitive equipment. With this knowledge, engineers can select connectors
March 2025 Global Freight Update
By
Christian Goehring
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March 31, 2025
Technical article
Capacity constraints on outbound air cargo routes, ongoing political instability and rising tariffs will disrupt supply chains, meaning companies must adapt by reevaluating sourcing and logistics strategies to mitigate these risks.
Programming secure devices at scale, in a software-defined world
March 7, 2025
Technical article
Software stored in non-volatile memory plays a crucial role in electronic products. Getting software into hardware and securing those devices in a connected world requires specialized support that is both repeatable and scalable.
/IOTCONNECT, powered by AWS, enables smart PPE, keeping site workers safer
By
Philip Ling
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March 7, 2025
Technical article
Part of the value proposition for IoT technology and ubiquitous connectivity is enabling new approaches to solving long-standing challenges. Many of those challenges are incidental to the task, like keeping construction site workers safe.
Liquid cooling helps shape thermal management for AI
By
Andrea Tsapralis
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March 5, 2025
Technical article
AI is changing data centers and our expectations. But this transformation comes with demands, in terms of power consumption and corresponding heat generation. The industry is rapidly adopting the latest thermal management solutions.
Turning indoor tracking technology into smart solutions
By
Philip Ling
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February 19, 2025
Technical article
Case Study
/IOTCONNECT is enabling indoor asset tracking technology company, IOSEA, to deliver total solutions for smart warehousing, industrial automation and the connected worker.
February 2025 Global Freight Update
By
Christian Goehring
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February 10, 2025
Technical article
Air cargo demand worldwide remained robust towards the end of 2024, primarily driven by carriers in the APAC and AMER regions, with e-commerce playing a significant role in this growth.
How modern workloads such as AI will affect 2025 Storage Trends
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Avnet Staff
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January 24, 2025
Technical article
The landscape of data storage has been rapidly evolving.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 Is Out Now
By
Avnet Staff
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May 29, 2024
Technical article
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) 24H2 emerges as the latest iteration in Microsoft's LTSC lineup, offering significant enhancements and new features that distinguish it from its predecessor, Windows 10 LTSC IoT Enterprise.
Breathe easy: How electrochemical sensors safeguard air quality
By
Avnet Staff
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April 29, 2024
Technical article
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.
Using Open Standard Modules in the IoT age
By
Avnet Staff
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April 8, 2024
Technical article
When you think about embedded compute modules, you should be thinking small.
Faster, hotter chips need smarter cooling solutions
By
Avnet Staff
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September 14, 2023
Technical article
The quest for better technologies to cool data centers reached new urgency lately, driven by the popularity of data-hungry AI and IoT applications like generative content and precision medicine. Explore liquid cooling solutions by reading more.
Take a look inside your first board support package
By
Avnet Staff
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July 11, 2023
Technical article
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?
How do you make a cobot inherently safe?
By
Avnet Staff
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June 27, 2023
Technical article
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?
How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?
By
Avnet Staff
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June 15, 2023
Technical article
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.
Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?
By
Avnet Staff
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May 2, 2023
Technical article
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.
When GaN is too fast for your application, consider SiC instead
By
Avnet Staff
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April 24, 2023
Technical article
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.
Combining GaN and SiC for cost-effective power conversion
By
Avnet Staff
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April 20, 2023
Technical article
The public image of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) is as wonder materials. We know they are displacing older silicon technology, boosting the efficiency of power conversion stages. However, neither is a universal solution.
3 reasons you should move to a SaaS model now
March 3, 2023
Technical article
Here are the three leading reasons why IT technology companies, where software is the IP that drives their brand, are making the transition from a traditional original equipment manufacturer (OEM) model to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.
Private 5G networks are becoming fundamental to enterprises
By
Avnet Staff
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January 27, 2023
Technical article
Cellular networks are no longer the exclusive domain of traditional telecom operators. If you are looking for guaranteed service levels, you should consider a private 5G network. The key is to master mmWave and MIMO technologies.
Let’s explore the technology inside IoT endpoints
By
Steven Dettloff
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January 6, 2023
Technical article
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.
Explore some real-world examples of private 5G networks
By
Avnet Staff
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January 6, 2023
Technical article
There are increasing examples of private 5G networks, but many more at the trial-and-test bed stage. Find out why all kinds of industries are building private 5G networks rather than using public 5G networks.
Do you need to know more about vehicle electrification?
By
Philip Ling
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January 4, 2023
Technical article
The POWER UP webinars from Avnet Silica dive deep into the world of electric vehicles. Watch this series of free webinars to learn more about what’s involved with vehicle electrification and charging.
New, free design books deliver inside story on EV charging
By
Philip Ling
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December 19, 2022
Technical article
EV charging infrastructure has the capacity to support many more suppliers at every stage in the supply chain. If you manufacture EV supply equipment, or are looking at the market opportunity, these new design resources are a must-read.
How engineers cut development time in half for an EV fire warning system
December 5, 2022
Technical article
Through rapid prototyping, Amphenol developed sensor modules that reliably detect carbon dioxide and hydrogen from cell decomposition venting for early warning of lithium cell thermal runaway.
A shortcut to save days costs weeks instead
By
Chris Ammann
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December 5, 2022
Technical article
Are you tempted to take an engineering shortcut in your next design? Take one supplier partner engineer’s experience and advice that there’s an excellent chance it will come back and bite you.
Zero-touch computing for extreme edge locations
April 26, 2022
Technical article
Avnet partners with HPE and Iceotope as authorized manufacturer of super-efficient Micro Data Centre liquid cooling solution for deploying and supporting real-time applications in extreme edge locations.
AI Inference at the Edge: A lesson from Marie Curie
October 12, 2020
Technical article
In 1914, Marie Curie’s work on radium stopped in its tracks as the reality of World War I approached. Undaunted, Curie sent her entire stock of radium to a local bank by train and embarked on a new project – using her knowledge of radiology to save soldie...
Better beginnings and bolstered basics: Taking OEMs and ISVs to market with value.
By
Avnet Staff
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June 11, 2020
Case Study
Back in October, Brian Stack our EMEA Data Center Innovation Leader spent some time talking to Jon Collins of The Register about the options available to OE
Regulatory insights: Are your computer, audiovisual and information technology products ready for the transition to 62368-1?
May 6, 2020
Technical article
Regulatory certification can be confusing because of constantly changing standards, the complexity of the process and the amount of time needed to properly complete it.
Does hardware matter?
By
Anatoli Lukkarinen
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March 3, 2020
Technical article
I believe every IoT and Industrial IoT system designer and software developer should consider the question in the title. Do you?
Two methods gaining steam as data center liquid cooling goes mainstream
By
Alp Sezen
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November 24, 2019
Technical article
Liquid cooled computers for many years have been associated with gaming PC’s and more recently specialized markets like Bitcoin mining.