About Author
More From Author
Why you could be leading the next revolution
By
Philip Ling
-
June 11, 2025
Developments like multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge will define Industry 5.0. Adapting to these developments, even in small part, could catapult you out of the Information Age and past Industry 4.0.
Technical article
Beyond the datasheet: How to get more out of your primary cell batteries
By
Philip Ling
-
May 22, 2025
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?
Technical article
Programming secure devices at scale, in a software-defined world
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2025
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.
Technical article
/IOTCONNECT, powered by AWS, enables smart PPE, keeping site workers safer
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2025
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.
Technical article
Monitoring vital signs through contactless technology
By
Philip Ling
-
February 27, 2025
PrīmSphera, a revolutionary sensor technology company, is utilizing the Avnet suite at its core to drive innovation in healthcare fluid management.
Technical article
Case Study
Turning indoor tracking technology into smart solutions
By
Philip Ling
-
February 19, 2025
/IOTCONNECT is enabling indoor asset tracking technology company, IOSEA, to deliver total solutions for smart warehousing, industrial automation and the connected worker.
Technical article
Case Study
Beyond the datasheet: The no-code route to MEMS-based machine learning at the edge
By
Philip Ling
-
January 17, 2025
New MEMS sensors from STMicroelectronics integrate an innovative machine learning core, making it simpler to deploy machine language in many applications where motion detection is used. We take a look beyond the datasheet to see how it works.
Technical article
Developing power and data networks in emerging vehicles
By
Philip Ling
-
August 30, 2024
Demand for more efficient transport of goods and people is creating opportunities for innovation. Electrification brings possibilities. Recognizing this, semiconductor manufacturers now offer solutions targeting all classes of emerging vehicles.
Technical article
Time-of-flight distance measurement enables emerging markets
By
Philip Ling
-
August 7, 2024
Smart homes, industrial automation and healthcare can all benefit from new technologies for detecting proximity, presence and distance. Time-of-flight solutions offer many benefits, so how do they work?
Technical article
How 48V systems are supporting fully electric vehicles
By
Philip Ling
-
July 22, 2024
The automotive supply chain for 48V subsystems has seen increased demand from mild hybrids. With the same solutions now going into plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles, 48V is an active market segment.
Technical article
Optimized power switching revs up for next-generation automotive applications
By
Philip Ling
-
July 22, 2024
The move to zonal architectures is redefining the power distribution architecture. Automotive OEMs developing advanced features require optimized and intelligent power switches.
Technical article
Avnet Embedded and AUO: A new partnership for industrial open frame displays
By
Philip Ling
-
May 17, 2024
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.
Technical article
How to win at e-ride-share
By
Philip Ling
-
April 8, 2024
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?
Technical article
AI-powered wearable targets preventable deaths – Part 1
By
Philip Ling
-
April 5, 2024
Proof of Concept. The first part in an Avnet Case Study Series
Technical article
Case Study
From idea to proof of concept for connected lighting in less than two months
By
Philip Ling
-
March 28, 2024
Developing an IoT-enabled modular system with Clear-VU Lighting extends the benefits of LED solutions targeting harsh environments.
Technical article
Case Study
Hitting the triple bottom line drives sustainable design
By
Philip Ling
-
December 6, 2023
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.
Technical article
How to secure your IoT infrastructure
By
Philip Ling
-
December 6, 2023
IoT infrastructure security needs to be treated holistically. The challenge many OEMs face is implementing a homogeneous solution to a network of heterogeneous devices.
Technical article
The AMD platform approach to robotics delivers significant productivity gains
By
Philip Ling
-
November 10, 2023
Robots are transforming industry by boosting productivity. Standardizing on common hardware and software platforms accelerates product development.
Technical article
How is AI changing the electronics industry?
By
Philip Ling
-
October 6, 2023
Artificial intelligence has the potential to influence every part of any company. As a trusted partner and leader in technology, Avnet has a responsibility to its customers and suppliers to consider the impact of AI from all angles.
Technical article
Why AI must redefine processor architectures
By
Philip Ling
-
October 3, 2023
Artificial neural networks are complex, multi-layered and multi-dimensional arrays of interconnected numerical values. Executing the math behind those connections is at the heart of AI. This math is unlike any other in the digital domain.
Technical article
Why AI and embedded design share the same DNA
By
Philip Ling
-
September 26, 2023
Intelligence comes in many forms. More of us are interacting with devices that appear to understand us. What and how they understand depends on the technology inside. How are embedded engineers implementing intelligence?
Technical article
What’s going on inside an energy harvesting PMIC?
By
Philip Ling
-
September 25, 2023
Power management ICs, or PMICs, are useful in most applications. A single PMIC can control multiple power rails and manage the way they come online at power-up. This can protect sensitive devices.
Technical article
An environmentally conscious semiconductor industry takes on sustainability
By
Philip Ling
-
September 25, 2023
Momentum is building to make the semiconductor supply chain more sustainable. Leading manufacturers are committing to deadlines for carbon neutrality, as we discuss the second issue of What’s Next, Avnet’s digital magazine.
Technical article
Key trends across the development of MedTech devices
By
Philip Ling
-
September 18, 2023
The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.
Technical article
Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies
By
Philip Ling
-
July 6, 2023
The technologies behind automation must combine reliability and stability with an eagerness to develop in a commercially responsible way. Discover the technologies making the grade right now.
Technical article
How modelling and simulation support mmWave design integration and delivery
By
Philip Ling
-
June 6, 2023
5G mmWave system design is too complex to approach at a component level. Engineers need to take full advantage of software in all its forms to bring new solutions to market and provide full lifetime support.
Technical article
What are the trends in embedded electronics?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 24, 2023
The electronics industry just returned from this year’s Embedded World exhibition and conference in Nuremberg, Germany. So, what are the latest trends? What’s hitting maturity and what do we need to watch out for in the months to come?
Technical article
When edge and enterprise collide
By
Philip Ling
-
March 9, 2023
See the building blocks of a connected world at Embedded World 2023
Technical article
Avnet and supplier partners demonstrate connected capabilities at Embedded World 2023
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2023
Avnet will be supported by several semiconductor supplier partners and cloud platform providers at Embedded World 2023 to demonstrate real-world solutions based on IoTConnect®.
Technical article
Avnet and supplier partners put HVAC control in the cloud to turn data into insights
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2023
Efficiency in the way we create, distribute and consume energy is becoming a priority in nearly every vertical market application. The IoT is here to help, as shown with this HVAC system control demonstration.
Technical article
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads
By
Philip Ling
-
February 17, 2023
We’re a grounded species reaching for the stars. Personal aircraft will let us colonize the air immediately above us and expand our cities in ways that don’t need networks of multilane highways. For eVTOLs, air taxis are just the beginning.
Technical article
Do you need to know more about vehicle electrification?
By
Philip Ling
-
January 4, 2023
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.
Technical article
Putting 5G in space for the massive IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
January 4, 2023
5G cellular networks and the massive IoT are a natural fit. Putting 5G cell towers in space is taking massive to a new level. To learn more, Avnet spoke with Sateliot Chief Business Officer Gianluca Redolfi, one of the pioneers in this area.
Technical article
New, free design books deliver inside story on EV charging
By
Philip Ling
-
December 19, 2022
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.
Technical article
How engineers cut development time in half for an EV fire warning system
By
Philip Ling
-
December 5, 2022
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.
Technical article
Get ready to replace your prototype with a virtual model
By
Philip Ling
-
December 5, 2022
The sand is shifting between what is real and what is virtual. If the result is the same, does it matter? The engineering community is embracing virtual prototyping to increase innovation and reduce time to market.
Technical article
Do we really need to prototype anymore?
By
Philip Ling
-
December 5, 2022
We live in the age of over-the-air updates and constant upgrades. These can be used to fix bugs, but they are also used to deliver value-added or paid-for features. Does that make the concept of prototyping redundant?
Technical article
AI-based image recognition does the hard work
By
Philip Ling
-
October 21, 2022
Taking pictures is easy. Analyzing images is the hard part. Let algorithms do the heavy lifting and get better results, faster.
Technical article
Build better IoT applications
By
Philip Ling
-
October 20, 2022
More OEMs like you now favor a microservice architecture. Remove the barriers to agile development and give your engineers greater freedom. The results will be worth the effort of migration.
Technical article
Seven strategies for designing wearable devices on an ultra-low power budget
By
Philip Ling
-
September 13, 2022
The design requirements for wearable devices are unique amongst embedded systems. Design engineers don’t have the freedom to trade size against weight, or performance for power.
Technical article
Why should you consider a smart monitoring system for your diesel generator?
By
Philip Ling
-
August 17, 2022
The IoT is changing the way we manage and maintain essential assets. Smart sensors, cloud-based analytics and remote management are coming together to increase productivity, efficiency and reliability.
Technical article
The IoT is ready for the era of virtual clinical trials
By
Philip Ling
-
August 15, 2022
Clinical trials take time and money, but they also need participants and lots of data. The IoT is now being used to capture that data from participants virtually and to conduct clinical trials in the digital domain.
Technical article
Commercial greenhouses are using the IoT and automation control systems to maximize yield
By
Philip Ling
-
August 8, 2022
Connected sensors and the experience of professional growers are coming together to change the shape of farming. The greenhouses of the future will leverage the IoT to increase crop yield and reduce energy usage.
Technical article
Can green hydrogen become the world’s most sustainable source of energy?
By
Philip Ling
-
August 2, 2022
The universe is filled with hydrogen just waiting to be put to good use. Are we on the cusp of an energy revolution?
Technical article
It’s good to be back! Reunited at Embedded World 2022
By
Philip Ling
-
July 26, 2022
With some new solutions from leading suppliers, and a major announcement between Amazon Web Services and Avnet, the Embedded World exhibition and conference reflects what’s important to the wider industry.
Technical article
Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers
By
Philip Ling
-
July 13, 2022
If electric drivetrains are to replace internal combustion, particularly in larger vehicles, we need more high-speed DC charging capacity. This article examines six of the main design considerations.
Technical article
How wide bandgap semiconductors are improving renewable energy design
By
Philip Ling
-
July 13, 2022
While silicon served us admirably for half a century, engineers are turning to wide bandgap technologies such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride to increase converter/inverter efficiency as momentum to harness renewable energy increases.
Technical article
Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure
By
Philip Ling
-
July 13, 2022
Drivers are demanding easy access to public EV charging points. Providers must meet this demand without sacrificing security for simplicity. Cybercriminals will find any security weaknesses, but the latest standards are here to help.
Technical article
Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants
By
Philip Ling
-
July 13, 2022
Do you want AC or DC, fast or slow charging? Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment need to predict what will be demanded most by consumers, while responding to the requests coming from Charge Point Operators.
Technical article
Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure
By
Philip Ling
-
July 8, 2022
We all know what it’s like to wait in line to refuel, but what if you must continue waiting after you plug in your EV? Managing multiple charge points in one location is creating some interesting challenges for the EV charging infrastructure.
Technical article
A closer look at SiC quality
By
Philip Ling
-
June 27, 2022
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.
Technical article
Why you should care about SiC figures of merit
By
Philip Ling
-
June 10, 2022
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.
Technical article
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
By
Philip Ling
-
June 10, 2022
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.
Technical article
Taking stock of the supply chain crisis: Lockdowns and shortages cost automotive manufacturers over $500 billion
By
Philip Ling
-
May 12, 2022
Avnet Silica analysed public financial records to reveal the impact of the pandemic on semiconductor stock levels, automotive factory closures and revenue.
Technical article
New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter
By
Philip Ling
-
May 12, 2022
The IoT has connected buildings in new and enabling ways. The next stage, already started, is to use AI to make buildings even smarter. AI relies on data, and data comes from sensors essential to these systems.
Technical article
How to use structured light and image sensors for range detection and identification
By
Philip Ling
-
April 25, 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.
Technical article
The double edge of standing waves
By
Philip Ling
-
April 1, 2022
A standing wave occurs when the reflected signal is in phase with the source. When it happens in a transmission line, it is normally unwanted because it results in emitted radiation. However, it is exactly that radiation that maximizes the signal’s streng...
Technical article
Understanding the impact of radar and lidar on autonomous technologies
By
Philip Ling
-
March 31, 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.
Technical article
Are microLEDs the next big (small) thing?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 31, 2022
MicroLED is an exciting display technology, one that has attracted billions of R&D dollars in recent years. The technology is not ready for mass adoption yet, as the industry has to solve many challenges.
Technical article
Smarter lighting makes for healthier people
By
Philip Ling
-
March 23, 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.
Technical article
Behind the Datasheet: Vision systems
By
Philip Ling
-
March 22, 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.
Technical article
Putting the smarts into building automation
By
Philip Ling
-
March 21, 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.
Technical article
Can you design your way out of a chip shortage?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 21, 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?
Technical article
Workarounds for the current chip shortage
By
Philip Ling
-
March 17, 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.
Technical article
How streaming HD video from space enables future missions
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 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.
Technical article
Over-the-air broadcasting returns with perks
By
Philip Ling
-
February 24, 2022
As households replace cable with streaming services, can OTA TV still compete? Many say yes. Although it operates at the same frequencies as existing channels and access remains free, the true benefits lie in NextGen TV’s hybrid architecture.
Technical article
The interdependence of safety and security in autonomous driving
By
Philip Ling
-
February 24, 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.
Technical article
Technologies for drones, robots and autonomous vehicles
By
Philip Ling
-
February 17, 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.
Technical article
Vision systems: Processing at the edge, in the cloud, or both?
By
Philip Ling
-
February 17, 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?
Technical article
A comparison of vision sensing technologies in autonomous systems
By
Philip Ling
-
February 15, 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.
Technical article
The next frontier for IoT is outer space
By
Philip Ling
-
February 15, 2022
IoT is now in space thanks to a burgeoning industry including traditional providers such as Viasat-Inmarsat and HughesNet to Starlink and a variety of other new players. It’s the latest addition to the already unwieldy number of choices.
Technical article
How electronic sensors mirror nature
By
Philip Ling
-
February 15, 2022
Recent research puts sensors at the top of the list of technologies of interest to engineers. Find out how the latest electronic devices replicate some of the most amazing sensory capabilities found in nature.
Technical article
Can edge controllers bring balance to the Industrial IoT?
By
Philip Ling
-
January 19, 2022
Putting more real-time intelligence at the heart of industrial automation is creating a new breed of control technology. Connectivity and control must go hand in hand in the Industrial IoT, but it requires the best of both worlds.
Technical article
What does single pair Ethernet bring to the IIoT?
By
Philip Ling
-
January 19, 2022
Single pair Ethernet, or SPE, can legitimately be described as a “disruptive technology.” Avnet spoke with George Zimmerman, who chaired the IEEE 802.3cg 10 Mb/s Single Pair Ethernet Task Force, to find out why.
Technical article
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
By
Philip Ling
-
January 14, 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.
Technical article
The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth
By
Philip Ling
-
January 14, 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.
Technical article
Time-of-flight cameras make patient monitoring secure and private
By
Philip Ling
-
January 14, 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.
Technical article
Behind the datasheet: HW-RTOS
By
Philip Ling
-
January 12, 2022
Using hardware accelerators is nothing new, but what about an accelerator to improve the way your operating system handles data communications?
Technical article
How to get to market with machine learning
By
Philip Ling
-
January 12, 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.
Technical article
Three future Industrial IoT trends manufacturers should think about now
By
Philip Ling
-
January 11, 2022
AI may be the headline act, but a greater impact on manufacturing will come from the trends enabled by AI. OEMs can expect to feel the impact in three areas.
Technical article
Supporting a service-oriented approach in the IIoT
By
Philip Ling
-
January 11, 2022
Your industrial environment is a complex network of devices with varying roles and responsibilities. Bringing all that together requires the application of proven and new technologies. Efforts are underway to make them all work in harmony.
Technical article
Data security in the IIoT is only going one way
By
Philip Ling
-
December 20, 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?
Technical article
How 5G will deliver more for less
By
Philip Ling
-
December 2, 2021
From improved timing algorithms and sleep modes to the modernization of network hardware and new network protocols, 5G employs several power reduction strategies to manage network energy consumption.
Technical article
Remote testing gives RF engineers a short-cut to mmWave application development
By
Philip Ling
-
November 17, 2021
For RF engineers working on mmWave applications, limited access to hardware and test equipment can mean delays, cost and complexity. Remote testing over a secure internet connection lets engineers jump directly to application development.
Technical article
Cellular may be the solution to common Industrial IoT networking woes
By
Philip Ling
-
November 15, 2021
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?
Technical article
When will wireless power transfer redefine the Industrial IoT?
By
Philip Ling
-
November 12, 2021
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?
Technical article
Quick solutions for intelligent condition monitoring
By
Philip Ling
-
November 11, 2021
A small intelligent condition-monitoring project provides a great entry point to the IIoT. Modules are available that make light work of sensing, data analytics and device management.
Technical article
How the Root of Trust underpins device-level IoT security
By
Philip Ling
-
November 11, 2021
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.
Technical article
Amid chip shortage, focus shifts to assurance of supply
By
Philip Ling
-
November 9, 2021
From standard inventory fulfilment and management programs to sophisticated supply-chain-as-a-service-models, companies are looking to achieve a reliable flow of components all along the electronics ecosystem.
Executive overview
The 5G interconnect design challenges and their solutions
By
Philip Ling
-
October 14, 2021
Avnet spoke with Molex Global Product Manager Mike Hansen about the role copper interconnect is playing in the development of the next high-speed cellular network.
Technical article
Beyond millimeter wavelengths, the terahertz domain awaits
By
Philip Ling
-
October 13, 2021
Realizing the potential of terahertz frequencies will require enormous advances in technologies from semiconductors through network design.
Technical article
What to know about electromechanical interconnects for 5G systems
By
Philip Ling
-
October 12, 2021
High-performance radio frequency, input/output and board connectors are helping developers meet the challenge of 5G. Designed for mmWave and PAM-4 signals in the fronthaul of the network, engineers can use them to improve signal integrity.
Technical article
No, millimeter-wave 5G is not ‘dead’
By
Philip Ling
-
October 12, 2021
5G will require a new network design in which smart repeaters, advanced software and algorithms, digital beamforming, and other techniques allow millimeter-wave signals to permeate RF-restrictive environments.
Technical article
The future of 5G depends on software-defined radio
By
Philip Ling
-
October 11, 2021
5G is a technological moving target. If designers had to rely only on hardware to make those changes, it’s possible that 5G would be far too expensive or technically impossible to deploy. That’s where SDR comes in.
Technical article
How 6G networking will solve your city’s traffic problems
By
Philip Ling
-
October 11, 2021
6G networking and self-driving cars could make traffic congestion a thing of the past.
Technical article
As 5G evolves, 6G takes aim at Internet of Everything
By
Philip Ling
-
October 8, 2021
Work on 6G is already underway to define what the standard will do and how it will do it. If 5G is about enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), 6G is about enabling the Internet of Everything – including you.
Technical article
Streamlining the IoT using smart cameras for asset monitoring
By
Philip Ling
-
September 29, 2021
Ultra-low power Bluetooth-enabled image sensors provide an easy way to add ubiquitous intelligence to the IoT. By using cloud-based AI, smart cameras will get smarter over time, without increasing the complexity of the end-application.
Technical article
Smart cameras, cloud platforms shorten long tail of the IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
September 29, 2021
Bluetooth-enabled, ultra-low-power image systems and AI-enabled object recognition make it easier to scale up the IoT. For the first time, low power solutions make smart cameras a cost-effective route to adding intelligence everywhere.
Technical article
Zigbee or Bluetooth Mesh: Which is right for your application?
By
Philip Ling
-
September 28, 2021
STMicroelectronics’ STMWB55 microcontroller supports both Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh. Which is right for you?
Technical article
Turning cars into data centers on wheels
By
Philip Ling
-
August 31, 2021
Cars are becoming data centers on wheels, which makes Ethernet the new digital backbone for vehicles. But that means adding more security and functional safety features to standard Ethernet solutions.
Technical article
Building trust in the IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
August 18, 2021
The process of building trust in the IoT is going to take a combination of hardware and software innovations, checklists, certification schemes and legislation.
Technical article
Free eBook explores in-vehicle networking’s future
By
Philip Ling
-
August 18, 2021
Avnet’s free eBook examines some of the biggest issues emerging around in-vehicle networks, their impact on design and new considerations for engineers.
Technical article
This is what your car’s network will look like in 2050
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
The LED has conquered the world of lighting
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
Requiring very little power for the same output, the applications for LEDs are endless. And the reduced energy consumption makes them a perfect candidate for the manufacturer exploring carbon credits.
Trend report
Q&A: Carbon credits for LEDs? They’re coming soon
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
Think your company isn’t large or sophisticated enough for carbon offsets? Think again. Now is the time for solid-state lighting to harness this nascent opportunity.
Trend report
EV charging: The drive for faster charging speeds and higher efficiency
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
Fast DC chargers and wide-bandgap silicon carbide switches are key to improved EV charging.
Technical article
To fight EV fires, focus is on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
Sensing solutions that focus on decomposition gases are being used to focus on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway.
Technical article
Not just a stopgap, how 48V mild hybrid systems boost performance
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
48-Volt mild hybrid systems help meet emissions targets
Technical article
As EV market grows, so does push for higher efficiency
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
‘The electric car has no future.’ That’s what some said in 1908 when Henry Ford introduced his cheap Model T. Despite his new assembly line manufacturing concept, that single statement rendered electric vehicles (EVs) obsolete. EVs had been around since...
Technical article
Taking a low-code approach to developing a great GUI
By
Philip Ling
-
August 11, 2021
GUIs connect us to the connected world and help create the best user experience. Low-code tools help jump-start the development process.
Technical article
The rising scourge of EMI continues to vex automakers
By
Philip Ling
-
August 10, 2021
EMI remains an enormous challenge for design engineers as vehicle features become more electronic than mechanical
Technical article
Single-ended and differential signaling: Two options for in-vehicle networking IVN applications
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
Connected transportation: Technology solutions to EMI/ESD design challenges for in-vehicle networking IVN
By
Philip Ling
-
June 3, 2021
As the number of nodes in IVNs and electronic content under the hood proliferate, electromagnetic interference has greater potential to wreak havoc. Coupled with the ongoing need for reliability, the need to safely manage EMI is an imperative.
Technical article
Is automotive Ethernet throwing CAN under the bus?
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
As complexity intensifies, in-vehicle networking gets a radical rethink
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
Improving Performance and Precision in Robotic Surgery
By
Philip Ling
-
April 1, 2021
While modern day advancements in electronics and robotic technology haven’t brought forth total autonomous robotic surgery, robot-assisted surgery is one of the fastest growing disciplines within the clinical surgery.
Technical article
Safety and Security in Medical Devices
By
Philip Ling
-
April 1, 2021
Medical devices are a critical and integral part of patient care – from monitoring blood pressure and oxygenation to providing life support.
Technical article
Faster 4D Imaging with Heterogenous Computing
By
Philip Ling
-
April 1, 2021
Medical imaging is one of the most valuable tools doctors have in detecting and diagnosing disease or anomalies in patients. Both 2D and 3D imaging play a big role in enabling medical professionals to deliver better clinical outcomes.
Technical article
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
By
Philip Ling
-
March 31, 2021
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?
Technical article
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
By
Philip Ling
-
March 31, 2021
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.
Technical article
How to ensure superior power supply design integration
By
Philip Ling
-
March 30, 2021
A key to unlocking device innovation is a power supply design that solves critical power challenges, especially the always-present demand to pack more power into smaller footprints.
Technical article
Unlock innovation with power management expertise
By
Philip Ling
-
March 19, 2021
Every electronic device has something in common: the need for power. Designing power management solutions correctly from the beginning pays major dividends later, both in longevity and user satisfaction.
Technical article
Top nine considerations when evaluating microcontrollers
By
Philip Ling
-
December 22, 2020
It’s hard to imagine modern life without touchscreen displays, televisions, washing machines, coffee makers, remote controls and connected devices of all types. Microcontroller units (MCUs) make these modern necessities possible.
Technical article
Don’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
October 30, 2020
Avnet’s scalable, repeatable vertical SaaS applications are each between 60 and 80% complete, speeding time to market in IoT.
Technical article
Designing for the IoT as Intelligence Moves to the Edge
By
Philip Ling
-
October 30, 2020
The Internet of Everything will be all inclusive, from huge data centers to single-purpose sensors. While individual power requirements vary across the IoT, the need for energy efficiency will be present everywhere.
Technical article
Building the right security foundation for connected devices
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
Building the right security foundation for connected devices
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
Delivering quality healthcare through mixed reality
By
Philip Ling
-
August 3, 2020
Few industries drive adoption of new technology like healthcare. Thanks to advancements like Microsoft’s HoloLens technology, medical providers can harness mixed reality to improve the quality of patient care and overall experience.
Technical article
Avnet and Tapptek collaborate remotely to develop beverage analytics device
By
Philip Ling
-
June 26, 2020
It was only natural for us throughout this year’s challenges to reach further and find new ways to help our partners develop technology solutions.
Technical article
Q&A: How supply chains can survive the pandemic
By
Philip Ling
-
May 7, 2020
Tom Linton, retired Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at EMS giant Flex, shares his unique insights on the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on supply chains, and tips on what industry executives can do to keep their businesses afloat.
Technical article
Prospects for V-Shaped Recovery
By
Philip Ling
-
May 7, 2020
Prospects for V-shaped recovery from COVID-19 shutdown dimming, but veteran tech analyst Dale Ford confident in ability of supply chain to persevere.
Technical article
Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters
By
Philip Ling
-
April 10, 2020
AI at the edge will have profound effects on many industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing and healthcare to name a few. How will AI at the edge change these industries, and why does it matter?
Technical article
How AI and IoT are transforming logistics
By
Philip Ling
-
April 8, 2020
The latest developments in AI and IoT are shaping the future of logistics with data-driven, intelligent supply chains employing machine learning (ML). AI can deliver increased optimization in logistics while giving businesses speed and flexibility.
Technical article
Spending on design up front can save you from long-term pain
By
Philip Ling
-
March 20, 2020
Spending money in the early phase of development may be painful, but problems with quality, production runs and backers can be far more painful.
Technical article
The State of Automotive Only Starts with Autonomous Driving
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2020
Learn how the state of automotive spans a variety of applications, from electrication to in-cabin AI.
Technical article
Somewhere Between the Flintstones and the Jetsons
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2020
Learn more about developing adaptable automotive automation with Xilinx
Technical article
Connected tech helps cities conserve resources and reduce costs
By
Philip Ling
-
January 28, 2020
Capstone enables municipalities to save water with a little help from the Internet of Things (IoT) — and Avnet’s /IOTCONNECT™ platform and Partner Program
Case Study
How LoRaWAN and AI at the Edge Revolutionize the IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
Redefining nanopower for the Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
December 10, 2019
Internet of Things trends today revolve around shiny objects—whether they be artificial intelligence or blockchain—but what if one of the most revolutionary parts of the IoT is something designers consider every day in devices?
Technical article
Is best in class the only consideration for your analog design?
By
Philip Ling
-
December 10, 2019
It’s easy to seek out the absolute top of the line when it comes to a design. Whatever the “best” part is, is probably what’s going to be the most compelling for your design, right?
Technical article
Designing Reliable Analog Circuits in a Less-Than-Reliable World
By
Philip Ling
-
December 10, 2019
Analog touches everything. If not for the multitude of analog and mixed-signal components that vendors have developed in the past decades, the digital “revolution” that has made so many industry sectors leap forward would not be possible.
Technical article
Connectivity Among Major Analog Design Considerations in Health Wearables
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
6 Unique Op Amp Circuits
By
Philip Ling
-
December 10, 2019
Electronics circuits evolved from discrete circuits to highly integrated circuits (IC) on a single chip enabling highly advanced analog and digital systems saving space and cost. An operational amplifier (Op Amp) is one such integrated circuit that has pl...
Technical article
Securing the Keys to the Kingdom: Hardening the IoT-connected supply chain
By
Philip Ling
-
November 22, 2019
To harden the IoT-connected supply chain, cybersecurity strategies need to move beyond a single enterprise’s digital infrastructure and encompass all the players within the value chain.
Technical article
Your business doesn’t have one IoT use case, it has dozens
By
Philip Ling
-
October 17, 2019
It’s a well-worn story: finding the appropriate use case is crucial to ensuring that organizations can build an IoT system structured for insights.
Technical article
Why settle for just any IoT platform?
By
Philip Ling
-
October 17, 2019
To capitalize on IoT, it's important to assess exactly what's needed from an IoT platform like security, interoperability and flexibility.
Technical article
IP&E sourcing considerations for developers
By
Philip Ling
-
August 8, 2019
Designing with IP&E components comes down to more than just simple part selection.
Technical article
Wired together: How automation systems power the Industrial Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
July 16, 2019
From process control and automotive assembly, to robotics and the food and beverage industry, the concept behind Industry 4.0 touches all industries.
White paper
Getting started in enterprise IoT: Six tricks for solving the puzzle
By
Philip Ling
-
July 9, 2019
IoT is like a technological Rubik’s Cube. Here are some of the best tips to solving the IoT puzzle.
Executive overview
Don’t ignore analog—it’s the secret sauce of IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
May 19, 2019
Most of the innovation in IoT is focused on digital technology. From power servers running software in the cloud, to increasingly more intelligent devices operating ever closer to the edge in our factories, homes and personal devices. What is often l
Technical article
Today's case for AI at the edge for engineers
By
Philip Ling
-
May 16, 2019
AI might feel far away, but engineers are innovating everyday. Should you consider edge AI?
White paper
Decreasing Time to Design in the Industrial Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
April 23, 2019
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
Technical article
We’re All Part of the Automotive Evolution
By
Philip Ling
-
April 23, 2019
ADAS (Advanced Drive Assist Systems) and its evolution into full autonomy could see the end of road-based fatalities, injuries and incidents. Technology is now providing the solutions that can help the automotive industry achieve Vision Zero within j
Technical article
Transportation Safety: 5 Protocols & Processes to Know
By
Philip Ling
-
April 4, 2019
A dynamic range of protocols can help make our transportation technology safer.
Technical article
Transportation Trends in Commercial & Non-Passenger Vehicles
By
Philip Ling
-
March 29, 2019
Some of the most exciting technology trends shaping transportation are for commercial vehicles.
Technical article
Specialists vs. end-to-end partners: the pros and cons for developers
By
Philip Ling
-
March 27, 2019
Getting a product to market requires more than just the right idea; it also needs the right partner.
Technical article
Making sense of sensors
By
Philip Ling
-
March 26, 2019
If creators still don’t think that sensors are getting the attention they deserve now, then there really is no limit to where the IoT can go.
Technical article
Avnet and Microsoft Azure Sphere: IoT security in hardware, software and at the edge
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2019
IoT has transformed various industries by automating them at large, but the security concerns associated are just as large as the market opportunity this technology presents. That’s where Azure Sphere comes in.
Technical article
How AI-powered virtual assistants can transform healthcare
By
Philip Ling
-
February 26, 2019
We have witnessed a paradigm shift in the way patients are being treated by the doctors with the help of AI and machine learning.
AGI, artificial general intelligence, the AI bubble and more: Q&A with Toby Walsh
By
Philip Ling
-
February 25, 2019
We sat down with "rock start of AI" Toby Walsh to talk about the buzz around AI, how far true intelligence really is and how to operationalize AI today for benefits in your business tomorrow.
Technical article
4 ways AI connects retailers and customers
By
Philip Ling
-
February 25, 2019
Technologies like machine learning and AI help retailers to process massive amounts of customer data. And with this data in hand, retailers can thoroughly understand their customers’ buying behavior.
Technical article
How leading manufacturing companies are reaping various benefits of AI
By
Philip Ling
-
February 25, 2019
Manufacturing companies are applying AI-powered analytics for multiple use cases, such as, cutting unplanned downtime, better product designing, increasing product quality, ensuring employee safety, and many more.
Technical article
The rise of machine intelligence in the AI era
By
Philip Ling
-
February 24, 2019
Whether you know it or not, this technology has a lot of potential to deal with business-specific challenges and the benefits of deep learning outnumber its drawbacks.
Technical article
The Car: A Rolling Smart Device
By
Philip Ling
-
February 5, 2019
Be it for streaming your favorite music, sending emails or getting real-time information on traffic jams: cars have long since played host to mobile internet—and will continue to via diagnostics, hotspots and ADAS.
Technical article
Our Top Takeaways from CES 2019
By
Philip Ling
-
January 15, 2019
More than 180,000 people flocked to Las Vegas for CES, where Avnet debuted IoT and AI products as well as showed the expertise within our global ecosystem.
Trend report
5 of the best artificial intelligence use cases
By
Philip Ling
-
January 3, 2019
AI’s upgraded algorithms make predictive analytics, parse data, and help businesses make smarter decisions from the boardroom to the factory floor.
Technical article
The Avnet ecosystem comes to life at Electronica 2018
By
Philip Ling
-
December 28, 2018
Here’s how Avnet Abacus, Avnet Silica, EBV Elektronik, Premier Farnell and Hackster.io brought the Avnet ecosystem to Electronica this year.
Technical article
Top 6 Trends: Get ready to meet the demand for IoT solutions
By
Philip Ling
-
December 11, 2018
Gartner predicts that in less than two years, more than 20 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be deployed. Here are the top six technology trends to ensure your IoT strategies are successful.
Technical article
2018 Was IoT’s Breakout Year
By
Philip Ling
-
December 11, 2018
From connected devices at home to security cameras and sensors in factories, the acceleration of IoT in 2018 has ignited the imagination and pushed product development in new directions.
Technical article
AI From A-Z: The biggest buzzwords around artificial intelligence
By
Philip Ling
-
November 28, 2018
Companies across markets from consumer electronics to factory floors are finding power in the introduction of two letters: AI (artificial intelligence).
Technical article
The Building Blocks of IoT: You Just Can't Stack Them Up
By
Philip Ling
-
November 14, 2018
I’ve spent my entire career in the business of technology, and I’ve watched many ideas go from “shiny new object” to “buzzword” to “table stakes.”
Executive overview
Increasingly powerful chips driving artificial intelligence
By
Philip Ling
-
November 13, 2018
AI-supported applications must keep pace with rapidly growing data volumes and often have to respond simultaneously in real time. The classic CPUs that you will find in every computer quickly reach their limits in this area because they process tasks
Technical article
How wireless communication protocols make or break designs
By
Philip Ling
-
November 11, 2018
The design process includes many critical decisions for engineers, such as which wireless communications protocol to use.
Technical article
How startups can integrate with design partners
By
Philip Ling
-
November 9, 2018
While it might feel like the rubber truly meets the road at the manufacturing stage, the design process is truly where creators’ great ideas take shape. It’s also where you’ll make major decisions that impact your production and deployment.
Technical article
How the Deaf Experience Music—Then and Now
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Case Study
The 3 IoT Security Fundamentals Startups Need to Know
By
Philip Ling
-
November 6, 2018
In a startup environment, when funding sources—or lack thereof—are looming every day, security might not be on the top of your mind. Here are 3 reasons why it should ... and what to consider about security.
Technical article
Engineering Considerations for the Substitution of Solid Tantalum and Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for Surface-Mount MLCCs
By
Philip Ling
-
October 18, 2018
Due to current bottlenecks in the procurement of surface-mount ceramic capacitors, designers are looking for substitutes to keep their production lines running smoothly, and to find long term replacements for hard to find ratings.
Technical article
Choosing A Pressure Sensor
By
Philip Ling
-
October 12, 2018
When comparing pressure sensors, there are a number of physical and performance attributes to be considered.
White paper
Does your IoT strategy have a connection problem?
By
Philip Ling
-
September 7, 2018
You’ve heard it everywhere: IoT is a game-changer, a disrupter and a gigantic business opportunity for everyone. That’s all well and good. However, the reality is that many companies have eyes bigger than their stomachs when it comes to IoT.
White paper
In their words: Benefits of the world’s biggest engineering community
By
Philip Ling
-
September 5, 2018
In the summer of 2018, Avnet celebrated a major milestone: 1 million community members across Hackster.io and element14. Here's the value of these communities from the members themselves.
Technical article
Alternative Solutions For Powering IoT Devices
By
Philip Ling
-
August 9, 2018
In this article, we look at why edge devices need power, and the options for reducing this need to a level where energy harvesting becomes sustainable.
Technical article
From hacker spaces to Hackster.io: Alex Glow owes her career in hardware to communities
By
Philip Ling
-
July 17, 2018
Exposure to engineering as a kid helped Alex Glow fall in love with hardware. But it was communities that gave her confidence to turn her hobby into a career.
Technical article
Batteries are key to charging options
By
Philip Ling
-
July 6, 2018
Learn how having an understanding of the pros and cons of charging and battery options is key to realizing the full potential of your new product.
Technical article
How one engineer found both confidence and community in element14
By
Philip Ling
-
June 22, 2018
Catch the story of Frederick Vandenbosch and how element14 helped him kindle his passion for computer hardware.
Technical article
Building PetaLinux for the UltraZed & PCIe Carrier Card
By
Philip Ling
-
June 22, 2018
In this installment of our exploration of Avnet’s UltraZed SoM and the PCIe carrier card, we will develop an example application.
Technical article
Working with the UltraZed SoM & PCIe Carrier Card
By
Philip Ling
-
June 22, 2018
Learn about the UltraZed SoM - the latest in a line of embedded computing technologies from Avnet which include a heterogeneous System on Chip (SoC).
Technical article
Element14 allows Sneha Nidhi to continue a lifetime of learning
By
Philip Ling
-
June 22, 2018
Sneha Nidhi describes her love for technology and appreciation for the element14 community.
How Secured Is Your IoT Business?
By
Philip Ling
-
June 18, 2018
Think of reliability, safety and profit when considering security in the Internet of Things
Technical article
Learning to utilize the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
By
Philip Ling
-
May 30, 2018
Learn about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the market opportunities it presents.
Technical article
Blending IT, OT among hot topics at IoT World 2018
By
Philip Ling
-
May 17, 2018
Avnet Internet of Things experts harnessed the knowledge gained from working with more than 2 million customers around the world to present ideas at IoT World 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Technical article
AMD Xilinx SoCs and the reVISION Stack Accelerate Embedded Vision Integration
By
Philip Ling
-
May 4, 2018
See how designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of AMD Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits.
Technical article
Insurance and the Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
April 21, 2018
Learn about the impacts of IoT on insurance - from auto, home, health and other insurance policies.
Technical article
10 Things Every Intelligent Systems Needs
By
Philip Ling
-
April 20, 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way businesses use technology. This web of interconnected devices and machines gathers information from gas-oil-water exploration sensors to sensors in corn fields, to medical devices and train control sys
Technical article
Ensuring robust connectivity in the Industrial Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
April 20, 2018
The industrial Internet of Things promises to bring greater visibility and control of manufacturing processes. To achieve its potential, however, industrial data networks need robust interconnect solutions able to maintain robust connectivity despite
Technical article
Edico Genome: Fast forward to the future of medicine
By
Philip Ling
-
April 16, 2018
Edico Genome’s DRAGEN Platform is changing the way clinicians diagnose and treat deadly diseases like cancer by giving them crucial genetic information at unprecedented speed, scale and accuracy.
Case Study
Autonomous vehicles are the future
By
Philip Ling
-
April 9, 2018
Autonomous vehicles do not just replace the driver, helmsman or pilot, but have the potential to create completely new business models worth billions.
Technical article
4 energy applications for smart home technologies
By
Philip Ling
-
April 4, 2018
See four energy and utilities applications that can transform a one-off technology into an integral part of the home of the future.
Technical article
Security and surveillance: two sides of the coin in smart homes
By
Philip Ling
-
April 4, 2018
With smart building automation and home security comes the need to protect a home's hardware and software.
Technical article
From enabled to proactive: the evolution of home automation
By
Philip Ling
-
April 3, 2018
The demand for smart homes is booming and homes are getting 'smarter' along the way.
Technical article
Key Design Considerations for Selecting the Right RF Antenna
By
Philip Ling
-
March 16, 2018
Know when to choose standard, when to go custom.
Technical article
Ribbon Communications: Shifting supply chain economics with Avnet Integrated
By
Philip Ling
-
March 16, 2018
Ribbon Communications provides advanced network solutions that deliver reliable, scalable and secure communications for service providers, telecommunications carriers and enterprises in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Case Study
Model behavior with microcontrollers: Kitty Yeung’s intersectional engineering spans art, science
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2018
Learn how Kitty Yeung used open source communities and platforms to incorporate electronics into her fashion designs.
Technical article
Creators See Progress Moving Technology from Development to Market, but Hurdles Still Remain.
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2018
See how engaging with a partner that has a robust ecosystem can help creators and startups get new and exciting hardware products to market.
Technical article
3 ways All Programmable SoCs create new opportunities for designers
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2018
In the growing market of embedded vision, there’s a need to not only rapidly scale to compete but to also be ready for machine learning’s effect on the space. That’s all while keeping up with lightning fast design cycles.
Technical article
Clarius takes ultrasounds further
By
Philip Ling
-
January 30, 2018
From the magical to the unimaginable, ultrasound technology gives critical insight in to what’s going on in the depths of our bodies. Despite a century of innovation, the multi-billion-dollar ultrasound industry is still dominated by large, cart-based sys...
Case Study
3 Hardware Takeaways from CES 2018
By
Philip Ling
-
January 18, 2018
If the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication, a huge hardware evolution is coming.
Technical article
The story of Swift Navigation
By
Philip Ling
-
January 11, 2018
Autonomous functionality is set to disrupt industries from automotive to agriculture and robotics. There’s just one problem: GPS technology needs to catch up.
Case Study
What’s A Lead Time – And Why Should You Care?
By
Philip Ling
-
December 19, 2017
Learn how effective management of lead times and partnering with a distributor can help you keep promises.
Technical article
VGAs Manage, Optimize RF Signal-Chain Ranging
By
Philip Ling
-
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.
Technical article
How all programmable technology revolutionizes embedded vision
By
Philip Ling
-
December 14, 2017
Autonomous driving is just the start of EV solutions. Learn how all-programmable is revolutionizing embedded vision.
Technical article
Cognitive Computing and IBM Watson IoT: Unlocking the Power of Information
By
Philip Ling
-
December 9, 2017
Businesses, academic institutions, cities, and other enterprises may have diverse objectives and missions but all have two things in common: Data, lots of it, and the need for a comprehensive—and comprehensible—way to make use of it. Most executi
Technical article
For Industry 4.0, Reliability Builds on Robust Connections
By
Philip Ling
-
December 9, 2017
Looking to relieve increasing product complexity and cost pressures, manufacturers are moving toward the next phase of industrial automation envisioned in Industry 4.0. In this concept, smart factories respond instantly to changing workloads to more
Technical article
Avnet: Your Key Enabler for Efficient IoT Product Development
By
Philip Ling
-
December 8, 2017
There’s no shortage of hype when it comes to IoT! Fashion designers, futurists, gadget geeks, salespeople…Beyond the logistic efficiencies and capabilities of being the largest global component distributor, Avnet focuses significant technica
Technical article
Circuit Protection: Helping Drive Reliability and Longer Life
By
Philip Ling
-
December 8, 2017
The primary concerns of engineers designing mobile devices connected to the IoT remain device functionality, performance and feature set. With more devices connected to the IoT intended for long life, remote operation circuit protection increasingly
Technical article
Watch for these two problems in your Qi wireless charging project
By
Philip Ling
-
November 14, 2017
Here are two of the most common problems engineers face in integrating Qi wireless charging in their projects.
Technical article
How to get your Qi project certified by the Wireless Power Consortium
By
Philip Ling
-
November 14, 2017
By aligning with the Wireless Power Consortium and Qi standard—the way big name brands like Apple, Samsung and Avnet have—you can help verify the quality of your product to new customers.
Technical article
Code 42: The journey to securing data at the edge
By
Philip Ling
-
October 27, 2017
As threats to intellectual property get more sophisticated and the resulting business disruptions become more prevalent, Code42 helps mitigate the risks that companies face from workforces that are increasingly mobile.
Case Study
The story of Owlet
By
Philip Ling
-
October 11, 2017
In 2012, Kurt Workman was a full-time chemical engineering major at Brigham Young University. Kurt’s aunt had just had twins, prematurely, so he and his wife were lending a helping hand whenever they could.
Case Study
The story of Twyst
By
Philip Ling
-
September 27, 2017
Imagine walking into your favorite store, getting a special offer just for you, choosing your items and then walking out. No line, no checkout.
Case Study
Zero Downtime Industrial IoT Using Programmable SoCs
By
Philip Ling
-
July 10, 2017
See an IP design from SoC-e for the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 SoC, providing a flexible solution for equipment that will be connected to HSR rings, PRP LANs, etc.
Technical article
Driving Data with Unintentional New Uses: Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
June 11, 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a natural evolution of the things we already make today. It is created by the convergence of several key trends, including: growing intelligence of devices that put new power to good use, ubiquitous and cheap connecti
Technical article
Shark Tank Big Winner Saves Lives
By
Philip Ling
-
May 5, 2017
Smart mobility changed everything, but it was advancements in wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Smart that truly freed...
Technical article
How Retailers are Using Location Awareness Technology to Track Buyers’ Habits
By
Philip Ling
-
April 21, 2017
Location tracking has been in use for a lot longer than one may expect. For example, military Special Forces and intelligence organizations have been using trackers and tracers for decades. Auto theft recovery services such as LoJack have offered rea
Technical article
Harnessing the Power of IoT: Microsoft’s Unique Approach
By
Philip Ling
-
April 19, 2017
Little could this now-famous British serial entrepreneur have known in 1999 that the name he chose to define his approach for using RFID in P&G’s supply chain would top Gartner’s 2015 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies report. Hackneyed though
Technical article
Wearables: Tracking, Computing and Making Sense of Context Awareness
By
Philip Ling
-
April 15, 2017
Wearable devices are moving quickly from concept to reality based on evolving technologies such as sensor fusion, communications and vision. Wearables have evolved to become perceptually aware agents that learn through users’ experiences, activitie
Technical article
The Edge to Enterprise - Avnet and IBM Partner to Deliver IoT Offering
By
Philip Ling
-
April 11, 2017
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.
Technical article
Real-Time Operating Systems - What's Really at the Core
By
Philip Ling
-
April 2, 2017
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
Technical article
The story of Braster
By
Philip Ling
-
April 1, 2017
Braster S.A. is a Poland-based company founded by scientists with a mission – to save lives by giving women an easier, more effective and more comfortable way to conduct breast self-examinations at home
Case Study
The story of Ubicquia
By
Philip Ling
-
March 30, 2017
Ubicquia is making cities across the globe smarter with Kairo, a customizable, light pole-based router that takes advantage of existing city infrastructure.
Case Study
OCF and Thread Group Alliance Boosts Windows 10 and its Smart Home Initiative
By
Philip Ling
-
March 29, 2017
Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) and Thread Group, recently collaborated to fire up the automated ‘smart home’ functionalities on the Windows 10 operating system.
Technical article
An Introduction to IoT Components
By
Philip Ling
-
March 29, 2017
From locomotives and jet engines to baby monitors and home appliance controls, new applications are challenging the imaginations of designers — both in startup companies and within giant corporations.
Technical article
Powering the Internet of Things via Energy Harvesting
By
Philip Ling
-
March 27, 2017
The push is on to add Internet capability to everything—often called the Internet of Things (IoT)—and the challenge for design engineers is to figure out how to power each of these IoT nodes.
Technical article
10 Companies and Municipalities that Are Harnessing the Internet of Things to Run Smarter Cities
By
Philip Ling
-
March 25, 2017
Many of the devices we interact with today are enabled by computers and connected to the Internet. Much of the popular interest in the Internet of Things (IoT) focuses on consumer electronics, with everything from smart refrigerators to thermostats,
Technical article
The Internet of Everything is Here…or Is It?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 18, 2017
The next great age of technology is the Internet of Things (IoT), if, that is, you believe everything you read on the Internet.
Technical article
Wearable Electronics: Four Approaches to Implement a Sensor Hub and Save Power
By
Philip Ling
-
March 17, 2017
As more sensors are added to nearly every electronic device including smartphones, tablets and wearables, more power is needed to run sensor data and turn it into useful information.
Technical article
PoE + LEDs: An effective pairing, with some limitations
By
Philip Ling
-
March 17, 2017
Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns.
Technical article
It’s Time For The Government And The Internet Of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
March 15, 2017
The Internet of Things or IoT has become quite the well-known term in the past year or two. What started out as a radical concept – connecting everything to everything else and to the Internet!
Technical article
Internet of Things: Designing Sensor-Based Devices with Coin Cell Batteries
By
Philip Ling
-
March 11, 2017
A popular vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) is that it will comprise billions of sensors gathering information about their local environment and transmitting that data back to servers in the cloud. Such data will be compiled, analyzed and shared
Technical article
Indispensable Building Blocks of Mobile IoT Devices
By
Philip Ling
-
March 10, 2017
The concept of IoT connected devices connotes many different ideas. Some think of data centers full of servers, network switches and storage arrays aggregating untold gigabytes of random data. Others identify with Ethernet-enabled devices in their pl
Technical article
The Internet of Things at Cruising Altitude: Airlines and the IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
March 10, 2017
What are your thoughts when you step onto an airplane? “Where’s my seat?” “Is this a Wi-Fi flight?” “I hope I make my connection.”
Technical article
How the IoT will Change the Supply Chain?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 10, 2017
The potential applications of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across any industry or sector are vast. Existing and future IoT applications promise new ways of value creation and revenue streams for businesses in a digital world.
Technical article
What’s All The Buzz About? Bees And Smart Map Technology
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
You’ve heard about the problems with the bees, right? Their population numbers are dwindling and that’s not good news.
Technical article
MEMs Revolutionizes Sensor Landscape
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
Until fairly recently—roughly 15 to 20 years ago—sensors for ubiquitous physical parameters such as pressure, motion and magnetic fields were relatively large, costly, power-hungry and electrically incompatible with standard circuitry.
Technical article
Zynq SoMs Decrease Customer Development Times and Costs
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
Xilinx’s Zynq®-7000 All Programmable (AP) System-on-Chip (SoC) provides a new paradigm for embedded system design.
Technical article
The Internet of Slacks? IoT and Smart Clothing
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
When you think of wearable technology you probably think about those fitness trackers that you wear on your wrist. What you probably don’t think about is your shirt, your pants or even your socks.
Technical article
Using Programmable Logic to Build Power-Efficient Systems
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
The successful implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) requires new thinking about how to power connected devices.
Technical article
Differentiated FPGAs Provide Security in Today’s Hyperconnected World
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
FPGAs offer the fastest way to integrate a specific design into a single device. See why an FPGA might be the perfect solution for your next project.
Technical article
AC/DC Supplies: Design and Make, or Just Buy?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
How to implement the ubiquitous AC/DC supply is a complicated decision with many factors and perspectives, ranging from technical to regulatory ones.
Technical article
The Internet of Things Has Thumbs – And They’re Green
By
Philip Ling
-
March 8, 2017
It’s no surprise that technology, data and intelligent systems are transforming industrial agriculture.
Technical article
All-Around ESD and Heat Protection
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
See why LED lighting systems require high-performance ESD and overtemperature protection to achieve the best lifespan, maintenance costs and reliability.
Technical article
Automotive LEDs Deliver Greater Design Flexibility for Safety, Style and Efficiency
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
LED lighting has been making major inroads into the automotive market for two key reasons: safety concerns and energy consumption.
Technical article
An Overview of FPGAs: The Solution to Countless Design Challenges
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
The field-programmable gate array as a primary processing element offers many design, debug, and production benefits with few, if any, downsides.
Risky Business: IoT’s Impact on Insurance
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
Risky Business: IoT’s Impact on Insurance By Steve Gereb August 25, 2016. I enjoy reading about how the data collected by Intelligent Systems will help people live better lives.
Technical article
Smart Cities: What To Look For In 2016 And Beyond
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
In a recent article in Government Technology, IDC research director Ruthbea Yesner Clarke discusses three trends emerging around the growing smart cities movement
Technical article
Will HaLow Open the Door for More Intelligent Systems?
By
Philip Ling
-
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
Technical article
Power Management Techniques for Low-Energy IoT Devices
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded designers are, more than ever, focusing their attention and efforts on system energy usage.
Technical article
Study: Digital Intelligence Driving Massive Business Transformation
By
Philip Ling
-
March 7, 2017
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.
Technical article
One-Click Manufacturing: Could It Really Be That Easy?
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
One click manufacturing (OCM) is a concept that arose from the 3D printing world: design a 3D model of a part ...
Technical article
Driving the LED Revolution for Light and for Art
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
The emergence of LEDs as a usable and hugely beneficial light source has created a massive impact in the global lighting market. Old incandescent technology – if an approach that sees light created as a consequence of a conductor glowing and where
Technical article
LEDs: The Eyes and Ears of the Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
It may seem to be a stretch to assert that LEDs play a truly important role in the future of the Internet of Things. After all, by themselves, they’re just lights. However, with sensors tucked neatly inside and a bit of intelligence...
Technical article
Technologies and Components for Designing Electric Vehicles
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt and electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 and Tesla Model S are growing in popularity amid concern for global warming.
Technical article
What To Do With All That Data
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
Just as important as the hardware and the data it collects in an Intelligent System are the tools we need to process and analyze information. Otherwise, an Intelligent System does nothing to serve our purposes.
Technical article
Standout Product Keeps Employees from Sitting Too Much
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
You’ve probably heard in the news lately how unhealthy sitting can be. According to WebMD, sitting for long hours has been linked to mental health problems, obesity, death from heart disease and cancer, and other conditions.
Technical article
Not Your Father’s Billboards – Bing Maps Brings The Out-Of-Home Industry Into the Digital Age
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
When you hear the words “Outdoor Advertising” you might think of dusty highway billboards and smiling realtors on bus stop benches. 20 years ago, that was probably pretty close to accurate. Today, it’s a different story.
Technical article
Mobile Asset Tracking With Bing Maps: Keeping Your Fleet Fleet
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
You can have a fleet of things, like vehicles. Or you can be fleet, as in fast. OR, in the case of transportation logistics, it could mean both.
Technical article
Maps For Your Business: It's More Than You Think
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
If you run a business, then you want to be found. It seems like a no-brainer right? Customers have to be able to find your store to be able to make a purchase. So you put your address and a map of your locations on your website.
Technical article
Mapping For Senior Care: The Potential of Bing Maps In A Growing Industry
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
It’s hard to admit it, but we’re all getting old. With the huge population of Baby Boomers all entering their senior years, the number of senior Americans is higher than it’s ever been.
Technical article
Securing LED Networks in the Age of the Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
Recently, in Nuevo Arenal, a little sleepy village in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a dozen criminals cut the lights to the town’s main street during the quiet 3 a.m. hour, and then injured...
Technical article
Microsoft and GE Partnership to Make Industrial IoT More Accessible to Businesses
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
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
Technical article
Internet of Things: Using Wireless-Controlled Lighting to Reduce Energy Costs
By
Philip Ling
-
March 6, 2017
Traditional mechanical wired lighting systems offer users few cost effective options in managing usage and controlling lighting expense.
Technical article
Finding the Best Wireless Option for Your IoT Design
By
Philip Ling
-
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...
Technical article
Internet of Beer? Avnet Helps iKeg ‘Tap’ Into the Internet of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
You might think that running out of beer is only a major concern if you are the “refreshment coordinator” for a college fraternity, but it turns out that beer inventory management is actually a pretty big deal for bar and restaurant owners these
Technical article
Strange Bedfellows: Marketing and IT
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a special alliance between two business departments that aren’t always a natural fit: Marketing and IT.
Technical article
Monitoring Impact Levels in Sports
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is a very serious topic in the world of sports today.
Technical article
Defense/Aero Spinoffs Remain an Exceptional Source for Breakthrough Technology
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
Yes, automatic across the board cuts within the Department of Defense (DoD) will put the squeeze on many within the defense/aerospace supply chain.
Technical article
Defense Cuts Put Squeeze on Mil/Aero Design Chain
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
Cutbacks in U.S. defense spending is putting the squeeze on designers and builders of military, aircraft, aerospace, communications and intelligence equipment.
Technical article
Mitigating Cyber Attacks MCU Hardware Accelerators Boost
By
Philip Ling
-
March 5, 2017
Over the years, cyber attacks on finacial institutions and news organizations have garnered the lion's share of attention...
Technical article
Top 5 Tech Trends in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
By
Philip Ling
-
March 4, 2017
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) promise to enhance vehicle safety by helping to simplify the driving process, reducing sources of driver distraction and inattention that often lead to accidents. With ADAS support, drivers and their passenge
Technical article
New TFT LCD Technology Shape Infotainment for Cars of the Future
By
Philip Ling
-
March 4, 2017
Although the technology has been around since the 1990s, the use of thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays (TFT LCDs) is on the rise in automobiles.
Technical article
Getting Started in Automotive Smart Vision Design
By
Philip Ling
-
March 4, 2017
Advances in embedded vision technology have heightened interest in applying smart vision solutions for automotive safety.
Technical article
Red Hat and Eurotech Partnership: Paving Way for End-to-End Architecture for IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
March 4, 2017
Red Hat Inc., in its March 2016 press release, announced its collaboration with Eurotech, a leading M2M and IoT solution provider based out of Italy.
Technical article
Avnet WTWH Basics of LEDs
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns.
Technical article
The Challenge of Dimming LEDs
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
One of the major issues that continue to plague light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is the challenge of dimming.
Technical article
LEDs Shed Light on New Applications — From Fighting Insomnia to Healing Wounds
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
LED use has dramatically increased as performance improves and costs decrease. Recently, nontraditional applications of LEDs delivering surprising quality-of-life improvements have grown in number.
Technical article
LEDs and Their Rapidly Changing Form Factor
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
From street lamps to industrial applications, LED use goes well beyond screwing an LED light into a desk lamp. Historically, retrofit LEDs have often emulated the form factor of the lamps they were replacing.
New iPad Application Helps Pilots Assess Flying Risks
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
A new application, the iPad Flight Risk Assessment Tool (iFrat), is making it easy for pilots to assess, document and communicate risks in upcoming flights. The app is designed for fixed-wing and helicopter general aviation and private pilots...
Technical article
32-bit MCUs Penetrate IoT Ecosystem
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
While 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs are well suited for IoT end-node applications, the 32-bit MCU has a key function in the IoT pyramid: It provides the data throughput, reading sensors and sending real-time sensor data over an IP-based network.
Technical article
Top 5 Myths in Automotive Vision: Designing Embedded Vision Systems Is Easier Than You Think
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
Vision has always occupied a special place in information science and popular culture. One does not need to be an engineer to appreciate the vast bandwidth available in normal human vision. Most people understand that the common saying “a picture i
Technical article
Automotive Electronics: Top 5 Tech Trends of Tomorrow’s Smart Cars
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
In the United States alone, motor vehicles travel well over four trillion miles each year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.* To gain a sense of this distance, consider that while it takes light approximately eight minutes to travel
Technical article
Gesture Recognition, Proximity Sensors Drive Advances in Automotive Infotainment
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
Safety must remain paramount when designing interactive interfaces for automotive applications, including guarding against distracted driving.
Technical article
Resistors 101: What to Consider When Designing With These Essential Passive Components
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
Along with the inductor and capacitor, the resistor is a one of the trio of fundamental passive components in electronics. Each appears to provide just a simple electrical function; for resistors, it is to impede current flow, which produces an assoc
Technical article
Antennas for RF Designs in the IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
The physical connection for many IoT nodes leverages legacy wired networks found in homes, offices, schools, factories and other areas. As we become mobile, wireless physical connections are becoming the norm. Each wireless connection requires at lea
Technical article
LED Lighting Drives Efficiency & Control
By
Philip Ling
-
March 3, 2017
According to recent Energy Star publications, LED-based lighting can use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. This can dramatically cut energy costs in large installations.
Technical article
Accelerating the Motor Control revolution Using New MCU and FPGA Solutions
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
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
Technical article
3D Printing Maximizes Design Flexibility
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
The aerospace and defense industries have long been developers and early adopters of cutting-edge technology.
Technical article
Going Up? Elevators, Windows 10 And The Internet Of Things
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
People are excited about the Internet of Things for a variety of reasons. It’s already made us more connected. And as more and more things are connected, a number of industries are poised to become faster, more efficient and more reliable.
Technical article
Bing Maps V8 Control Brings Exciting Upgrades for Developers
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
For developers, being able to pack more features into apps is definitely a plus. And that’s exactly what Microsoft is trying to help you with.
Technical article
Bing Maps Is Bringing The World To The Classroom
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
You’ve heard about Bing Maps for business, right? Companies in a wide variety of industries are using Bing Maps to drive sales, increase efficiency and save money.
Technical article
Alarm Bells Ring for Unsecured Connected Devices
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
A hot topic at the annual Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas this summer was the increasing risk companies are facing with the Internet of Things (IoT).
Technical article
A Look at the MicroSD Card of the Future: Speed and Capacity meet Reliability
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
Manufacturers recently released the largest capacity and fastest microSD cards ever made. The 128 GB cards demonstrate more than a 1,000-fold increase in storage density over the last decade, and the fastest speeds of these microSD cards now rival ot
Technical article
A “Canned” Module/IC Solution Simplifies Wireless Implementation, but Potential Design-in Issues Remain
By
Philip Ling
-
March 2, 2017
Incorporating wireless connectivity into a product is now a standard design requirement for Wi-Fi, IoT, and other applications.
Technical article
London’s Pigeon Population Flocks to IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
February 25, 2017
In one of the strangest, most innovative uses of Intelligent Systems we’ve seen so far, DigitasLbi Creative Director Pierre Dequesnoy came up with the idea of using pigeons equipped with sensor-loaded backpacks to analyze pollution in the UK’s ca
Technical article
Internet of Things: Low Power, Low Cost Connected Devices Fuel Demand for Microco
By
Philip Ling
-
February 25, 2017
At the heart of the devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT) are a variety of ultra low power microcontrollers (MCUs), sensor networks, systems-on-chip (SoC) and communications protocols such as ZigBee. These underlying technologies operate
Technical article
Embedded vision is everywhere! See for yourself
By
Philip Ling
-
February 20, 2017
Embedded vision technology will soon touch nearly every aspect of our daily lives –- from automatic vacuum cleaners in our homes to augmented-reality applications in our mobile phones and even in the self-driving cars of the future.
Technical article
The Internet of Things is Driving The Internet of Autos
By
Philip Ling
-
February 14, 2017
In the early 1900s Henry Ford made the automobile affordable and accessible. But what he really did was offer people connection. Rural residents could connect with more urban areas to sell crops and buy supplies.
Technical article
The Internet of Things Pushes the Possibilities Offered by Big Data
By
Philip Ling
-
January 29, 2017
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses things as tangible as a light switch, things as ethereal as a cloud, and all things in-between.
Technical article
Invest in the Future with IoT
By
Philip Ling
-
January 20, 2017
You and I have known for a long time that connected devices are becoming pervasive throughout society, and it seems like the investment world is finally catching up.
Technical article
New Year’s Resolution: Let’s Get Security Right in 2016
By
Philip Ling
-
January 29, 2016
BBC Business News recently reported that cybersecurity will be the main issue of global business in 2016. Another top trend this year? IoT and "the development of the hyper-connected world."
Technical article