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Module–based Prototyping and Development Approaches for Embedded Vision Projects
Date: January 31, 2024
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Advances in sensing technologies are increasing the functionality of devices in many industries including consumer, wearable devices, medical, industrial and automotive. Explore our resources to get technical expertise and stay up to date with sensor trends and sensing technology.
Shaping the future of Healthcare - Avnet Silica's latest webinar series
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Harvey Wilson
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January 20, 2025
With the growing demand for personalised healthcare, remote monitoring, and advanced diagnostic tools, innovative electronics are paving the way for safer, smarter, and more efficient medical devices.
Explore options for choosing an optical rotary encoder for motion control and position sensing
July 24, 2023
Rotary position sensing is used in motor control and user interface panels. It comprises various encoding methods. Optical encoders can offer advantages. We look at the options and how to choose the right one for your application.
How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?
July 24, 2023
The Hall effect is used in rotary encoders to monitor position, speed and direction in electric motors and rotary dials. The encoder designs vary, so it is helpful to understand the main features and how they affect performance.
EV Charging Series, Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
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Harvey Wilson
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May 17, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
Key Considerations of Condition Monitoring
February 27, 2023
Condition monitoring is one of the pivotal ways in which the advent of Industry 4.0 is bringing about major improvements within the industrial sector.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
October 11, 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.
Selecting the optimum MCU for your IoT application
September 21, 2022
A plethora of MCUs is available on today’s market, at different price points and offering varying levels of resource such as processing power, security features, supported wireless protocols and power consumption.
A closer look at SiC quality
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.
New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter
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Philip Ling
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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.
Machine Vision: How to see the World
April 25, 2022
Machines aren’t just becoming smarter every day – they are also developing the ability to see the world around them.
IoT & Regulation: The Future of IoT
April 23, 2022
The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform many industries.
Metaverse: No Time for Fun and Games
April 23, 2022
In a virtual reality simulation, users move around in an artificial world, largely disconnected from reality, with the help of technical tools.
Smarter lighting makes for healthier people
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.
Putting the smarts into building automation
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.
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
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Philip Ling
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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.
When IoT means 'Internet of Trees'
December 10, 2021
Being able to discover forest fires early is an increasingly urgent issue.
Smart Products: IoT technology in everyday products
June 5, 2021
New IoT-Technology in every day products. Customers use these products in many fields – including smart homes, health, kitchen,
Smart Sensors: Hot Stuff
May 30, 2021
Healthy sales volumes and highly integrated chips mean it has never been so cheap and easy to buy reliable protection against fire damage.
Smart Products: Implementing IoT Technologies
November 4, 2020
Companies are working on IoT technologies to enhance their solutions.
Smart Sensors: The Internet of Medical Things
November 3, 2020
The Internet of Medical Things is upon us with a vengeance.
Power Management: The Power of Nanopower
November 3, 2020
Changing batteries attached to ampere-sucking devices is a time-consuming, costly bore.
Healthcare Wearables: Body Signals
November 3, 2020
Healthcare wearables monitoring devices have taken great strides in functionality but there is still room for improvement.
IoT Compliance Certification: Control is Better
November 2, 2020
IoT compliance certification can help as standards evolve.
IoT and Data Ownership: Your Device your Data?
November 2, 2020
Greater openness across IoT data ecosystems will result in a broader range of services being offered to end users.
The Power of IoT: A new “Systems Approach”
October 28, 2020
Much like the mobile-communications revolution, IoT revolution now presents an in-credible opportunity for companies – but only those who are prepared for it.
Logistics: Automating the last 50 Feet
February 16, 2020
The last mile of the logistics chain is a huge challenge but the closer you approach your destination, the more complex and expensive it gets.
Augmented Reality: Making a MES
February 16, 2020
Augmented-Reality (AR) is very much part of the digital revolution in manufacturing.
Urban Robots: Street Smarts
February 15, 2020
Technologists and business titans are all pushing the limits of technology in a breathtaking sprint to bring robots to our streets.
Fitness and Wearables: Smart Buds
February 15, 2020
When it comes to valuable real estate on the human body, the ear is the new wrist. Fitness and Wearables are changing.
IoT in Mining: Deep Connectivity
February 14, 2020
Mining professionals are sitting in an office a thousand kilometers away, relying on IoT sensors, cameras, underground Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.