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Key trends across the development of MedTech devices
The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.
Engineering Considerations for the Substitution of Solid Tantalum and Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for Surface-Mount MLCCs
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.
The rise of oximeters and other wearable medical devices
Wearable medical devices are set to become one of the largest and fastest growing markets in the world over the next decade. The technology has the potential to disrupt several parallel markets.
How sustainable energy can do the world a power of good
We need to use more sustainable energy to achieve energy self-sufficiency, meet the world's growing energy demands, and mitigate the threat of climate change caused by GHG emissions.
IC Technology in Medical Equipment: Applications and Trends
Digital ICs have found many applications in electron medical equipment that relies on the collection, storage and transmission of electronic information.
How engineers cut development time in half for an EV fire warning system
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.
The development of EV charging infrastructure and technology
It is quite possible that automatic and wireless charging equipment will become relatively commonplace in the near future.
Post-pandemic, HVAC is empowering smart buildings and protecting occupants’ health
The use of energy-efficient HVAC systems and equipment has effectively reduced demand for electricity, thereby making the HVAC system and the entire building smarter.
Can green hydrogen become the world’s most sustainable source of energy?
The universe is filled with hydrogen just waiting to be put to good use. Are we on the cusp of an energy revolution?
How Cold, Lifeless Machines Can “See” Our Colorful and Complex World?
In the wave of AI, IoT, cloud computing, and smart sensor technology, machine vision may become humanity’s “third eye”, giving people a glimpse into the yet unseen future world of “everything is connected, everything is smart.”
What is the “alien” material silicon carbide worth today?
The potential for improving the performance of silicon-based devices is limited. Many manufacturers have been forced to increase the size of their devices to improve performance.
Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers
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.
Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure
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.
Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants
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.
Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure
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.
DMS: Don't fall asleep at the wheel – I'm watching you!
Until humans can comfortably "hand over the steering wheel" to machines, "human-machine co-driving" will dominate the automotive market. A recent development in this scenario is the Driver Monitor System (DMS).
BCG Sensing Technology Brings You “Closer” to Your Heart
Professional medical terminals like BCG devices, which are both non-sensing and require minimal management, are bound to occupy an important place in the future wave of smart sensing, smart life and smart medical care.
Understanding the impact of radar and lidar on autonomous technologies
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.
AI takes human-vehicle interaction to the next level
Advances in digital and mobile technologies have increased the volume, variety, and complexity of customer experience data.
Over-the-air broadcasting returns with perks
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.
The interdependence of safety and security in autonomous driving
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.
Who will be conducting the 5G symphony?
Optical interconnection technology using lightwaves as the transmission medium has become the current and future mainstream technology for realizing medium- and long-distance data communication.
Technologies for drones, robots and autonomous vehicles
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.
The next frontier for IoT is outer space
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.
How electronic sensors mirror nature
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.
The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth
With billions of dollars at stake, Industrial IoT isn’t just about financials. Safety, scalability and flexibility are part of digital transformation. In industrial sectors this has significant implications, but is no longer unchartered territory.
Time-of-flight cameras make patient monitoring secure and private
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.
Want an overview of industrial automation? Send a drone!
Industrial automation technology is the use of control theory, instrumentation theory and computer information technology to achieve detection, control, optimization, scheduling, management and decision-making of industrial production processes.
Seeing doesn’t mean understanding – security must also be "smart"!
Since we now live in a society that wants every single device to be smart, security needs to learn from its past mistakes and institute its own smart upgrades.
Remote testing gives RF engineers a short-cut to mmWave application development
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.
Just how Fast is EV “Fast Charging”?
Drivers of electric vehicles are a diverse bunch, but they are united by two questions: How far can my car go? and Where can I charge?...Today, we will be talking about that specific concern—electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Quick solutions for intelligent condition monitoring
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.
The 5G interconnect design challenges and their solutions
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.
Smart cameras, cloud platforms shorten long tail of the IoT
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.
EV charging: The drive for faster charging speeds and higher efficiency
Fast DC chargers and wide-bandgap silicon carbide switches are key to improved EV charging.
To fight EV fires, focus is on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway
Sensing solutions that focus on decomposition gases are being used to focus on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway.
As EV market grows, so does push for higher efficiency
‘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...
Why is IP&E so Important?
Among all electronic parts, IP&E is one of the most basic yet most important categories. IP&E stands for interconnect, passive and electromechanical parts.
What is sensor fusion? Let's start with the story of the blind men and the elephant.
When multiple pieces of information on the features of the object are integrated, more complete and accurate pictures can be formed. This method of integrating multiple sensors is called “sensor fusion.”
A mask that can detect viruses – who wouldn’t want one?
Engineers from MIT and Harvard University have jointly developed a new type of mask that embeds sensors in the fabric and can diagnose whether the wearer has COVID-19 in just 90 minutes, with an accuracy comparable to standard PCR tests.
The impact of the extended pandemic on the "cloud” economy
Retail innovations and creatively integrated businesses will continue to emerge as the digital economy presents boundless new possibilities.
Electric cars are all vying for SiC...but why?
In addition to inverters, SiC power devices can also be used in many aspects, such as on-board chargers (OBC) and power conversion systems (DC/DC) of electric vehicles.
For great sound, LE Audio is all you need!
In the future, if you happen to hear high-quality audio from Bluetooth headsets or other wireless audio devices, chances are it’s all due to LE Audio.
LE Audio: Assisting the Hearing Aid Market
With the support of technologies such as LE Audio and the influence of the entire Bluetooth technology community, much more attention and energy will be focused on the hearing aid industry.
5G is here, and we’re all moving to the “edge”
To maximize the powers of 5G, it is evident that we must adopt the strategy of introducing edge computing and staying close to the "edge."
5G opens up a new multidimensional world
5G's massive connectivity, high reliability and low latency, combined with AI and edge computing, will surely drive disruptive innovation in all business sectors and open the door to a new, multidimensional world of innovation.
5G is on the way
Now we are at the dawn of the 5G era, you often hear people ask, "How far away are we from 5G?"
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
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.
How Secured Is Your IoT Business?
Think of reliability, safety and profit when considering security in the Internet of Things
How do you fit the "elephant" of machine learning into the "fridge" of MCU?
MCUs' features can be combined with high-performance machine learning, the resulting product will have endless potential.
Autonomous driving and the giant leap from L1 to L5
According to the definition given by SAE International, autonomous driving is divided into five levels, from L1 to L5.
The fully automated smart cockpit is truly amazing, but… it’s just the beginning.
According to Visteon’s research data, the global market for major smart cockpit products in 2018 was approximately US$32.9 billion, and is expected to reach US$46.1 billion in 2022.
Why does the IoT industry need OTA administration systems ?
New Internet- or Intranet-connected devices, appliances and machines should not only rely on more secure hardware and software but also on Over-the-Air (OTA) servicing capabilities in order to get rid of manual maintenance.
You may have “lost your face” without even knowing it...
According to IDC research data, global cybersecurity spending in 2019 increased by nearly 9.4% compared with 2018, reaching US$106.63 billion.
From concept to market, it has never been this hard...
The process of taking a concept to market is considerably more challenging, as anyone with practical experience in electronics and hardware development can tell you.
Designing for the IoT as Intelligence Moves to the Edge
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.
Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters
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?
Don’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to IoT
Avnet’s scalable, repeatable vertical SaaS applications are each between 60 and 80% complete, speeding time to market in IoT.
Building the right security foundation for connected devices
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.
Does anyone make “fever cooling pads” for data centers?
In this era of IoT we all suffer to varying degrees from power shortage anxiety. We find ourselves constantly worrying about whether our "smart" mobile phones, bracelets, door locks and other devices can be sufficiently powered.
What kind of "charger” will improve the battery life of TWS headsets?
TWS headsets have maintained a 100% growth rate in the past few years. Shipments reached 120 million units in 2019, and are expected to exceed 200 million units by the end of 2020.
In the post-pandemic era, where is the fulcrum point of the medical electronics market?
It is important to filter short-term market fluctuations in order to identify long-term developments in the post-pandemic medical electronics market.
The evolution of the car key
Digital car key allows drivers to forgo a physical car key and unlock and control the car with improved safety and greater convenience.
The era of the multi-screen car cockpit has arrived
The exciting new car cockpit experience in the emerging multi-screen era is sure to pique the interest of many new users.
Service-oriented gateways: “Waking up” car data
“Waking up” the car data that has lain dormant and converting it into real profit has become a high priority in the automotive industry of today.
TSN: The “Magical” Transformation of Ethernet
The rise of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has allowed developers to “magically” reform and transform the Ethernet.
How to win future battles against disease - Four case studies (Part 2)?
Opportunities are already emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. While grasping these opportunities is no simple task, we can learn from the success stories of the recent past.
How to win future battles against disease - Four case studies (Part 1)?
The idea of using IoT technology to deploy healthcare resources more efficiently, to cover a wider population and to provide more convenient treatment services, has gained traction.
Can IoT Apps be protected with Azure Sphere? Have you worked out how to bridge the hardware gap?
The three-in-one solution system offered by Azure Sphere – namely, secured MCU, secured OS, and cloud security, looks so perfect that you would expect comprehensive IoT security to be within easy reach.
Strange Bedfellows: Marketing and IT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a special alliance between two business departments that aren’t always a natural fit: Marketing and IT.
Harnessing the power of IoT
Unique hardware, software and security requirements have to be addressed at every stage of the development cycle.
The State of Automotive Only Starts with Autonomous Driving
Learn how the state of automotive spans a variety of applications, from electrication to in-cabin AI.
Somewhere Between the Flintstones and the Jetsons
Learn more about developing adaptable automotive automation with Xilinx
Wi-Fi 6 is here. Is it time to make a move?
The Wi-Fi Alliance announced in September 2019. This refocuses attention on Wi-Fi, an old friend who has been quietly by our side but hardly top-of-mind.
How LoRaWAN and AI at the Edge Revolutionize the IoT
Learn how LoRaWAN and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge can revolutionize the internet of things by reducing data transmission and improving latency.
Where is the promised "Smart" home?
The global smart home market is expected to increase from US$103 billion in 2019 to US$157 billion in 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11%. In truth, this rate of growth is not remarkable.
What Types of Sensors Are Required by the Trillion-Dollar IIoT Market?
The trillion-dollar IIoT is the driving force behind a new surge of development for industrial sensor products. Keeping abreast of this exciting trend in the IIoT sector will help ensure that our new designs are both relevant and innovative.
Redefining nanopower for the Internet of Things
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?
Is best in class the only consideration for your analog design?
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?
Designing Reliable Analog Circuits in a Less-Than-Reliable World
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.
Connectivity Among Major Analog Design Considerations in Health Wearables
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.
6 Unique Op Amp Circuits
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.
Paving the way for IoT in your organisation
In order for businesses to accelerate innovation by harnessing IoT, they have to overcome three key challenges – getting stakeholder buy-in, implementation and lifecycle management.
Why does Iq matter for USB Type-C?
This change is driving an increase in demand for Type-C AC/DC chargers and power banks because the Type-C connector has flip capability which gives convenience to users.
ADAS: paving the way for autonomous vehicles
In order to realize fully automated driving without human intervention, three conditions must be met - the vehicle must be fully aware of the surrounding environment, be able to respond accordingly when the environment changes, and the security of th
Would you believe it? The next five years will be the era of Smart Home 2.0
2014 was generally viewed as the beginning of smart homes, marked by Google’s symbolic acquisition of smart thermostat maker, Nest for US$3.2 billion. Since then, smart home companies have sprung up.
It is time to say goodbye to Micro USB!
Type-C’s greatest advantage is its integration capability. In addition to not having a right or wrong side (a perennial problem for Micro USB users), Type-C is able to offer integrated power delivery (PD) during charging.
Unreliable autonomous driving? Take a look at how difficult vehicle-mounted vision processing is
We all have high expectations for autonomous driving, a fact that’s exemplified by the display of autonomous driving technologies at every major tech expo. Development in this sector has however been accompanied by an increase in accidents related
Who decides whether an IoT device is secure
Global IoT is continuously expanding. A source of concern is that, along with network scale, the challenges of IoT security are also increasing.
Add security to your IoT devices
As the development of Internet of Things (IoT) gains momentum, its security issues have become increasingly important. Safety certification of IoT devices is critical to improve the security of IoT.
Where is FPGA in cloud computing today?
Our world is becoming increasing reliant on cloud computing and big data. While this may be a good thing for users, it puts more and more pressure on cloud developers.
Providing one-stop service for IoT service development
To accelerate customers’ success in the Internet of Things market, Avnet has gained the capability to offer an end-to-end solution in IoT.
Using Programmable Logic to Build Power-Efficient Systems
The successful implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) requires new thinking about how to power connected devices.
A decade of smart cities: What has changed and what has remained unchanged...
In the latest global smart city development report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global market size for smart cities is expected to grow from US$308 billion in 2018 to US$717.2 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%. Since i
IP&E sourcing considerations for developers
Designing with IP&E components comes down to more than just simple part selection.
Wired together: How automation systems power the Industrial Internet of Things
From process control and automotive assembly, to robotics and the food and beverage industry, the concept behind Industry 4.0 touches all industries.
Getting started in enterprise IoT: Six tricks for solving the puzzle
IoT is like a technological Rubik’s Cube. Here are some of the best tips to solving the IoT puzzle.
Alternative Solutions For Powering IoT Devices
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.
Transportation Safety: 5 Protocols & Processes to Know
A dynamic range of protocols can help make our transportation technology safer.
Transportation Trends in Commercial & Non-Passenger Vehicles
Some of the most exciting technology trends shaping transportation are for commercial vehicles.
5G is here – and maybe it’s time to buy a new car!
The mission of 5G is to create the ‘Internet of Everything’, drastically expanding the scale of the Internet in the process. As one of our most valuable possessions, it is inevitable that cars will join the network.
Don’t ignore analog—it’s the secret sauce of IoT
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
Today's case for AI at the edge
AI might feel far away, but engineers are innovating everyday. Should you consider edge AI?
Special Coverage | Chia-Yuan Chang at Avnet: One-stop solutions simplify and expedite the development of IoT
A hot new concept and enthusiasm are not enough to ensure a successful business. It requires steady research and development and lots of practice. And it needs more support from the upstream solution providers. Avnet is dedicating itself to providing
Robots, reimagined.
The era of cobots has dawned. Having a robot like C-3PO from Star Wars to keep you company may not be possible in the foreseeable future. However, having a cobot prepare your daily bento box may soon become a part of the “new normal.”
Decreasing Time to Design in the Industrial Internet of Things
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
We’re All Part of the Automotive Evolution
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
Don’t get caught in proof of concept purgatory
Here are the 5 classic signs you are in PoC purgatory.
Who provides the “hard” support behind Microsoft’s Azure Sphere IoT security platform?
Two years after its official release, Azure Sphere, Microsoft’s IoT high-security application service development platform, was launched for commercialization in February 2020.
LEDs and Their Rapidly Changing Form Factor
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.
Specialists vs. end-to-end partners: the pros and cons for developers
Getting a product to market requires more than just the right idea; it also needs the right partner.
Wearable product plays a key role in IoT
Just as its name implies, Internet of Things (IoT), is a kind of Internet among connected things. This can be interpreted by breaking it down into two parts. The first is ‘Internet’. In other words, the Internet is still the core and foundation o
How to Turn IoT Insights into Action
While an IoT platform can generate a lot of insight, you don’t improve your organization’s efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, or open a new business opportunity without applying it.
Video Doorbells: Big Business in a Small “Cat’s Eye”
Home security has always been one of the primary focuses in a smart home. It is no surprise that home security cameras have become one of the hottest market trends over the past few years. But what will be the next up and coming product? From the loo
Will Smart Homes Become the Next Fulcrum for the NFC Market after Mobile Payment?
Engendered in 2002, near-field communication (NFC) stands out from among other wireless connection technologies. With an operating frequency of 13.56 MHz, maximum speed of 848 kbps and typical communication distance of 10 cm, it is a safer and more c
Avnet and Microsoft Azure Sphere: IoT security in hardware, software and at the edge
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.
How AI-powered virtual assistants can transform healthcare
We have witnessed a paradigm shift in the way patients are being treated by the doctors with the help of AI and machine learning.
The rise of machine intelligence in the AI era
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.
4 ways AI connects retailers and customers
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.
How leading manufacturing companies are reaping various benefits of AI
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.
The Car: A Rolling Smart Device
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.
Will the smart speaker market cool off?
The news at the start of this year that Tencent had suspended its smart speaker project ‘Tingting’ sent chills down the spines of many. What’s more, statistics show that half of the 50 Chinese companies that had invested in smart speakers when
Our Top Takeaways from CES 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.
AGI, artificial general intelligence, the AI bubble and more: Q&A with Toby Walsh
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.
5 of the best artificial intelligence use cases
AI’s upgraded algorithms make predictive analytics, parse data, and help businesses make smarter decisions from the boardroom to the factory floor.
The Avnet ecosystem comes to life at Electronica 2018
As much as we learn from our established industry experts, emerging developers as well as creators in our online communities, element14 and Hackster, are forging new paths, too.
Top 6 Trends: Get ready to meet the demand for IoT solutions
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.
2018 Was IoT’s Breakout Year
From connected devices at home to security cameras and sensors in factories, the acceleration of IoT has ignited the imagination and pushed product development in new directions in 2018.
AI From A-Z: The biggest buzzwords around artificial intelligence
Companies across markets from consumer electronics to factory floors are finding power in the introduction of two letters: AI. The world of artificial intelligence is vast...
Increasingly powerful chips driving artificial intelligence
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
How startups can integrate with design partners
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.
How the Deaf Experience Music—Then and Now
When you think of experiencing music, what comes to mind? The rhythm, cadence, beat, pitch—the sound.
The 3 IoT Security Fundamentals Startups Need to Know
An enterprise healthcare business faces risk and privacy considerations every day. However, in a startup environment, when funding sources—or lack thereof—are looming every day, security might not be on the top of your mind.
Choosing A Pressure Sensor
Pressure sensors’ accuracy is an important performance attribute, which is typically given as a percentage of full-scale pressure over a certain temperature range. Some sensors also exhibit hysteresis, non-repeatability and non-linearity, which sho
3 Lessons for Hardware Creators from a Desert Music Festival
When a creator has a big idea, they often need a big partner to help them make it happen. Music: Not Impossible was no exception.
Does Your IoT strategy have a connection problem?
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 the Inter
In their words: Benefits of the world’s biggest engineering community
In the summer of 2018, Avnet celebrated a major milestone: 1 million community members across Hackster.io and element14. As a project-based site, Hackster enables anyone to jump feet first into hardware through knowledge sharing, as well as contests
MEMs Revolutionizes Sensor Landscape
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.
From hacker spaces to Hackster.io: Alex Glow owes her career in hardware to communities
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.
Batteries are key to charging options
Wired power is a strong option for developers that need to get to market fast and require an inexpensive, proven solution. For products where convenience and future compatibility are paramount, you can move forward confidently with standards-based wi
Model behavior with microcontrollers: Kitty Yeung’s intersectional engineering spans art, science
“Current established industries don't often leverage people's multiple talents and passions. But the forthcoming generations of the workforce are getting more interdisciplinary and they need opportunities to develop and grow.”
Building PetaLinux for the UltraZed & PCIe Carrier Card
In this installment of our exploration of Avnet’s UltraZed SoM and the PCIe carrier card, we will develop an example application.
Working with the UltraZed SoM & PCIe Carrier Card
I recently had the opportunity to evaluate the UltraZed™ System on Module (SoM) and accompanying PCIe Carrier Card from Avnet. The UltraZed SoM is the latest in a line of embedded computing technologies from Avnet, which includes a heterogeneous S
Element14 allows Sneha Nidhi to continue a lifetime of learning
Sneha Nidhi always comes from a community of engineers. Her first was her family.
How one engineer found both confidence and community in element14
Tracking Santa Claus changed the track of Frederick Vandenbosch’s life.
Learning to utilize the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Learn about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the market opportunities it presents.
Blending IT, OT among hot topics at IoT World 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 this year’s IoT World in Santa Clara, Calif.
Xilinx SoCs and the reVISION Stack Accelerate Embedded Vision Integration
SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits
Autonomous vehicles are the future
Self-driving cars, unmanned aircraft or driverless tractors—autonomous vehicles stopped being merely an idea on paper a long time ago.
Survey Says: Creators See Progress Moving Technology from Development to Market, but Hurdles Still Remain
It’s become cliché, but nonetheless it still holds true: hardware is hard. There are dozens of reasons why your product may never see the light of day, but the good news is that creators and makers have an unprecedented access to technology.
4 energy applications for smart home technologies
Many engineers struggle to find the right application to integrate into the overall connected home. But here are four energy and utilities applications that can transform a one-off technology into an integral part of the home of the future.
Security and surveillance: two sides of the coin in smart homes
The new era of home security won’t just be an alarm that rings when a lock was picked or a window broken. With the rise of new technology comes the added need to protect a home’s hardware and its software.
From enabled to proactive: the evolution of home automation
Just how smart can a smart home get? Tomorrow’s home is a true a brainiac, making decisions for you before you even think to tell it to.
Meeting Next-Generation Automotive Design Challenges
Thanks to engineering ingenuity and the electronic components that have become pervasive inside vehicles of all types, cars are smarter and, in many ways, safer to drive. As the automotive industry advances toward Level 5 fully autonomous vehicles, a
Key Design Considerations for Selecting the Right RF Antenna
Know when to choose standard, when to go custom.
Ribbon Communications: Shifting supply chain economics with Avnet Integrated
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.
3 ways All Programmable SoCs create new opportunities for designers
Usually, two heads are better than one. Yet sometimes, they introduce conflicting perspectives and priorities.
With the rising popularity of 7.5W wireless charging, Avnet helps companies obtain rapid product certification
The current wave of wireless charging technology, fueled by the new iPhone from Apple, is showing strong momentum growth. Semiconductor suppliers around the world have started making substantial investments in new IC solutions while a low barrier to
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT)
With its global LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) network, Sigfox has reinvented connectivity for the IoT.
5 (nearly) universal IoT security problems
Can you solve your Internet of Things dilemma for a couple bucks? Just maybe.
Spending on design up front can save you from long-term pain
Spending money in the early phase of development may be painful, but problems with quality, production runs and backers can be far more painful.
Why does it take 10 partners to start an IoT project?
The Internet of Things is more than just a buzzword, it’s a multibillion dollar industry opportunity—at least, for those brave enough to take on the complexity.
3 Hardware Takeaways from CES 2018
At times, it feels like software dominates the headlines in technology. But if this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication, a huge hardware evolution is coming.
The story of Swift Navigation
Autonomous functionality is set to disrupt industries from automotive to agriculture and robotics. There’s just one problem: GPS technology needs to catch up.
What’s A Lead Time – And Why Should You Care?
In the world of technology components, there is no Amazon to save the day, nor is there a place where you can walk in and pull an item off of a store shelf. Getting your crucial component depends on a lead time: the time it takes from when you place
VGAs Manage, Optimize RF Signal-Chain Ranging
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.
Is the machine vision market set to undergo explosive growth?
The global machine vision market is still in a phase of steady, rapid growth. According to forecasts released by BBC Research, the global machine vision market was about US$16 billion in 2018, and is slated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of
How all programmable technology revolutionizes embedded vision
Autonomous driving is just the start of EV solutions
3 levels of Qi testing
You’ve designed, prototyped and built a revolutionary product with cutting edge Qi technology – congrats! Before you get to officially certifying your Qi product, you’ll need to do some testing to ensure its veracity.
Watch for these two problems in your Qi wireless charging project
Here are two of the most common problems engineers face in integrating Qi wireless charging in their projects.
How to get your Qi project certified by the Wireless Power Consortium
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.
LEDs: The Eyes and Ears of the Internet of Things
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...
Code 42: The journey to securing data at the edge
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.
Alarm bells ring for unsecured connected devices
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).
The story of Owlet
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.
The story of Twyst
Imagine walking into your favorite store, getting a special offer just for you, choosing your items and then walking out. No line, no checkout.
Four tech trends that improve the driver experience
Learn about ways to integrate some the most innovative features into cars, including haptic-feedback touch screens, knob replacement, smart glass and driver-notification applications.
Worried about your elderly parent living alone at home?
New technologies can help the elderly to continue leading independent lives. Sensor-based systems using complex analytical methods are able to detect emergencies and call for help when necessary.
Understanding the Power of Battery Management Systems
According to estimates, China's EV battery market will reach RMB 120 billion by 2010, at which time the EV BMS market is expected to be valued at RMB 17 billion. Although the cost of BMS relative to the entire EV is relatively low, developers should
Sigfox enters market
The goal of Sigfox is to build a wireless wide area network that is completely independent from the existing wireless lattice network, to provide low speed connections for low power sensors. As of the end of 2017, it has covered a total area of 3.8 m
Looking to develop NB-IoT technology?
Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) is a technology standard developed by 3GPP to work in licensed bands. It holds a key position in the evolution of cellular mobile communication technologies (between LTE and 5G), and has therefore been gaining followers among
The Spring for the Industrial Internet of Things
If we combine traditional industries (including manufacture, exploitation of natural resources, construction, public utilities, etc.) with the transportation and health service sectors, about 46 percent of the global economy, or US$32.3 trillion in g
Bluetooth 5.0 and Business: So, you think you've see the bigger picture?
Bluetooth 5.0 provides a solution to the issue by extending the data length to 255 bytes, thereby allowing more possibilities in commercial applications.
Mastering the road ahead
The market demand for Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) has increased by leaps and bounds. In fact, the global automotive electronics market is forecast to grow robustly over the next few years. In particular, the market value of entertainment
What!? You'll need them to strike it rich in the USB Type-C market?
The USB 3.2 standard announced in July this year increases transmission rate from 10 Gbps to 20 Gbps, effectively doubling the data bandwidth while using the existing USB Type-C architecture. And as a power transmission interface for electronic devic
How should we bet in the LPWAN market?
The application scenario of a fragmented IoT has spurred the development of new wireless communication technologies: LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network) was developed for low speed, low power, and long-distance IoT applications with large number of c
Seriously: What you can see is far more than what you see!
In addition to our own eyes, there is a growing number of "mechanical eyes" that help us observe, document, and analyze our surroundings in the world today.
Redefining HMI in the intelligent age
Looking at how common smart technologies have become, it is hard to imagine that they have only came into existence in recent times. Impressive as it may seem, what we are witnessing is only the tip of the iceberg. Technology giants around the world
Can the “spare tire” of 3D facial recognition move into the mainstream?
The 3D facial recognition market is expanding rapidly. According to a forecast from Trend Force, the 3D sensing market will grow exponentially, reaching $10.89 billion in 2020 and $18 billion by 2023. The penetration rate of 3D facial recognition in
How far exactly can an Electric Vehicle (EV) travel?
"How far can an EV travel" is no longer just a question of mileage range technology but also one of great concern to businesses within the field, or rather how much more the industry can achieve. From the technical perspective, two problems must be r
What kind of “eyes” does smart manufacturing really need?
Market requirements have propelled the industrial vision market to rapid growth in recent years. According to estimations by Shenzhen Gaogong Industry Research Institute (GGII), the machine vision market, driven by China’s industrial sector, is exp
Say goodbye to “reaching out for money” in the near future
In the past, we’ve always had to remember to bring the four things we should have on us when leaving the house: ID, cell phone, keys, and wallet. Nowadays, cell phones have become the only, absolute necessity, because the wallet has been replaced b
Powering the future—the hidden heroes of electric vehicle technologies
The automobile industry in Mainland China has developed at an unimaginably rapid pace in recent years and a general trend can be observed in car sales figures. A little more than twenty years ago, automobile production in Mainland China numbered only
How to create a touch screen you can “feel”
Haptics is an excellent “companion” for touch screens in that it gives users a “sense” of “touch”. Although the main sources of external information are visual and auditory, many users agree that the tactile stimulus enabled by haptics ac
An overview of the top six commercialized biometric authentication technologies
“The best of times” refers to the accelerating development of the biometric authentication market. Research data indicates that the global biometrics market is slated to grow from US$15 billion in 2016 to US$30.5 billion in 2021, a compound annua
What Can We Do About Waste Sorting?
With the aim of easing the pain and facilitating the process of waste sorting, intensive research and development is focused on smart rubbish bins. In the waste disposal process, from disposal, collection and transport to treatment, rubbish bins conn
Zero Downtime Industrial IoT Using Programmable SoCs
Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) systems rely on robust communication networks.
The Growth and Increasing Sophistication of ADAS in the World
As electronics in our cars continue to become more sophisticated, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are taking center stage. These systems make many of the aspects of driving easier, and---most importantly—safer.
Shark Tank Big Winner Saves Lives
Smart mobility changed everything, but it was advancements in wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Smart that truly freed...
Internet of Things: Using Wireless-Controlled Lighting to Reduce Energy Costs
Traditional mechanical wired lighting systems offer users few cost effective options in managing usage and controlling lighting expense.
Top 5 Tech Trends in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
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
Harnessing the power of IoT: Microsoft’s unique approach
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.
LED Lighting Drives Efficiency & Control
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.
Top 5 Myths in Automotive Vision: Designing Embedded Vision Systems Is Easier Than You Think
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
Standout Product Keeps Employees from Sitting Too Much
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.
Technologies and Components for Designing Electric Vehicles
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.
Red Hat and Eurotech Partnership: Paving Way for End-to-End Architecture for IoT
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.
How Retailers are Using Location Awareness Technology to Track Buyers’ Habits
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.
Powering the Internet of Things via Energy Harvesting
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.
The Internet of Slacks? IoT and Smart Clothing
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.
Insurance and the Internet of Things
It’s one of those things you only think about when you need it. Insurance. It’s our safety net for so many important parts of out lives and can sometimes be the key to a quick recovery – both physically and financially.
The Internet of Things Pushes the Possibilities Offered by Big Data
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.
The Internet of Things is Driving The Internet of Autos
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.
Risky Business: IoT’s Impact on Insurance
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.
Monitoring Impact Levels in Sports
Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is a very serious topic in the world of sports today.
The Internet of Things at Cruising Altitude: Airlines and the IoT
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.”
New TFT LCD Technology Shape Infotainment for Cars of the Future
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.
Wearables: Tracking, Computing and Making Sense of Context Awareness
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
Study: Digital Intelligence Driving Massive Business Transformation
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.
The Internet of Everything is Here…or Is It?
The next great age of technology is the Internet of Things (IoT), if, that is, you believe everything you read on the Internet.
The Internet of Things Has Thumbs – And They’re Green
It’s no surprise that technology, data and intelligent systems are transforming industrial agriculture.
Mobile Asset Tracking With Bing Maps: Keeping Your Fleet Fleet
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.
Microsoft and GE Partnership to Make Industrial IoT More Accessible to Businesses
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
Maps For Your Business: It's More Than You Think
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.
Mapping For Senior Care: The Potential of Bing Maps In A Growing Industry
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.
The story of Braster
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
Not Your Father’s Billboards – Bing Maps Brings The Out-Of-Home Industry Into the Digital Age
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.
Going Up? Elevators, Windows 10 And The Internet Of Things
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.
The story of Ubicquia
Ubicquia is making cities across the globe smarter with Kairo, a customizable, light pole-based router that takes advantage of existing city infrastructure.
RF sampling: frequency planning yields a clean spectrum – From Texas Instruments
You think your radio frequency (RF) sampling design is well in hand because you selected the proper device and defined the clock source. But wait; you are not done. Even the best devices introduce degradation without proper frequency planning to ensu
All-Round ESD and Heat Protection
LED lighting systems require high-performance ESD and overtemperature protection if they are to live up to their potential in terms of lifetime, low maintenance costs and overall reliability.
OCF and Thread Group Alliance Boosts Windows 10 and its Smart Home Initiative
Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) and Thread Group, recently collaborated to fire up the automated ‘smart home’ functionalities on the Windows 10 operating system.
Getting Started in Automotive Smart Vision Design
Advances in embedded vision technology have heightened interest in applying smart vision solutions for automotive safety.
Internet of Beer? Avnet Helps iKeg ‘Tap’ Into the Internet of Things
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
How the IoT will Change the Supply Chain?
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.
Power Management Techniques for Low-Energy IoT Devices
With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded designers are, more than ever, focusing their attention and efforts on system energy usage.
Ensuring robust connectivity in the industrial Internet of Things
The industrial Internet of Things promises to bring greater visibility and control of manufacturing processes.
Resistors 101: What to Consider When Designing With These Essential Passive Components
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
LEDs Shed Light on New Applications — From Fighting Insomnia to Healing Wounds
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.
New Year’s Resolution: Let’s Get Security Right in 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."
London’s Pigeon Population Flocks to IoT
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
Securing LED Networks in the Age of the Internet of Things
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...
One Windows to Rule Them All
Unless you’ve been on an extended vacation on a remote tropical island you know Windows 10 was released on July 29. And the hype is huge.
Invest in the Future with IoT
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.
It’s Time For The Government And The Internet Of Things
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!
PoE + LEDs: An effective pairing, with some limitations
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.
Gesture Recognition, Proximity Sensors Drive Advances in Automotive Infotainment
Safety must remain paramount when designing interactive interfaces for automotive applications, including guarding against distracted driving.
Wearable Electronics: Four Approaches to Implement a Sensor Hub and Save Power
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.
Internet of Things: Low Power, Low Cost Connected Devices Fuel Demand for Microco
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
One-Click Manufacturing: Could It Really Be That Easy?
One click manufacturing (OCM) is a concept that arose from the 3D printing world: design a 3D model of a part ...
Finding the best wireless option for your IoT design
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.
The Challenge of Dimming LEDs
One of the major issues that continue to plague light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is the challenge of dimming.
Setting a Course For A Golf Course With Bing Maps
With more than 25 million regular players worldwide, there’s no doubt that golf is one of the most popular past times on the planet. And it’s a sport that’s growing every year.
The Edge to Enterprise - Avnet and IBM Partner to Deliver IoT Offering
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.
Internet of Things: Designing Sensor-Based Devices with Coin Cell Batteries
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
Smart Cities: What To Look For In 2016 And Beyond
In a recent article in Government Technology, IDC research director Ruthbea Yesner Clarke discusses three trends emerging around the growing smart cities movement
Indispensable Building Blocks of Mobile IoT Devices
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
Real-Time Operating Systems - What's Really at the Core
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
Differentiated FPGAs Provide Security in Today’s Hyperconnected World
We live in a hyperconnected world that is constantly redefining how people communicate, congregate, collaborate and share information globally and instantaneously.
Zynq SoMs Decrease Customer Development Times and Costs
Xilinx’s Zynq®-7000 All Programmable (AP) System-on-Chip (SoC) provides a new paradigm for embedded system design ...
AC/DC Supplies: Design and Make, or Just Buy?
How to implement the ubiquitous AC/DC supply is a complicated decision with many factors and perspectives, ranging from technical to regulatory ones.
What’s All The Buzz About? Bees And Smart Map Technology
You’ve heard about the problems with the bees, right? Their population numbers are dwindling and that’s not good news.
An Overview of FPGAs: The Solution to Countless Design Challenges
The field-programmable gate array as a primary processing element offers many design, debug, and production benefits with few, if any, downsides.
Will HaLow open the door for more intelligent systems?
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
An Introduction to IoT Components
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.
Driving the LED Revolution for Light and for Art
The emergence of LEDs as a usable and hugely beneficial light source has created a massive impact in the global lighting market.
Automotive LEDs Deliver Greater Design Flexibility for Safety, Style and Efficiency
LED lighting has been making major inroads into the automotive market for two key reasons: safety concerns and energy consumption.
For industry 4.0, reliability builds on robust connections
Looking to relieve increasing product complexity and cost pressures, manufacturers are moving toward the next phase of industrial automation envisioned in Industry 4.0.
What To Do With All That Data
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.
Embedded vision is everywhere! See for yourself
Embedded vision technology will soon touch nearly every aspect of our daily lives –- from automatic vacuum cleaners in our homes to augmented-reality applications.
The right way to turn on a light
What if we want to be able to control the light at a distance, up to 1km away from the room, and to turn it on and off at certain hours and change color and intensity according to users? What if we want the system to be able to adjust itself in respo
Avnet WTWH Basics of LEDs
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.
Defense/Aero Spinoffs Remain an Exceptional Source for Breakthrough Technology
Yes, automatic across the board cuts within the Department of Defense (DoD) will put the squeeze on many within the defense/aerospace supply chain.
Defense Cuts Put Squeeze on Mil/Aero Design Chain
Cutbacks in U.S. defense spending is putting the squeeze on designers and builders of military, aircraft, aerospace, communications and intelligence equipment.
DefAero Mitigating Cyber Attacks MCU Hardware Accelerators Boost 2CP
Over the years, cyber attacks on financial institutions and news organizations have garnered the lion's share of attention...
DefAero-New iPad Application Helps Pilots Assess Flying Risks - 2 CP
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.
Automotive Electronics: Top 5 Tech Trends of Tomorrow’s Smart Cars
In the United States alone, motor vehicles travel well over four trillion miles each year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.*
How wireless communication protocols make or break designs
The design process includes many critical decisions for engineers, such as which wireless communications protocol to use.
Driving data with unintentional new uses: Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a natural evolution of the things we already make today.
Cognitive computing and IBM Watson IoT: unlocking the power of information
Businesses, academic institutions, cities, and other enterprises may have diverse objectives and missions but all have two things in common: Data, lots of it.
Circuit Protection: Helping Drive Reliability and Longer Life
The primary concerns of engineers designing mobile devices connected to the IoT remain device functionality, performance and feature set.
Avnet: your key enabler for efficient IoT product development
There’s no shortage of hype when it comes to IoT! Fashion designers, futurists, gadget geeks, salespeople...
Antennas for RF Designs in the IoT
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.
Bing maps V8 control brings exciting upgrades for developers
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.
Bing Maps Is Bringing The World To The Classroom
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.
A Look at the MicroSD Card of the Future: Speed and Capacity meet Reliability
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.
Accelerating the Motor Control revolution Using New MCU and FPGA Solutions
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
3D Printing Maximizes Design Flexibility
The aerospace and defense industries have long been developers and early adopters of cutting-edge technology.
32-bit MCUs Penetrate IoT Ecosystem
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.
A “Canned” Module/IC Solution Simplifies Wireless Implementation, but Potential Design-in Issues Remain
Incorporating wireless connectivity into a product is now a standard design requirement for Wi-Fi, IoT, and other applications.
10 companies and municipalities that are harnessing the Internet of Things to run smarter cities
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,
10 things every intelligent systems needs
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