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There was a great buzz around the MXM graphics card when it was first launched by Nvidia in 2004. But fast forward to 2022 and the specification seems to be virtually dead. Or is it? Mobile PCI Express Module: Smaller, Upgradable GPUs The basic premise of the MXM form factor is simple – compact graphic […]

In theory, there isn’t any difference between computing devices used in industrial or medical fields. But in practice, medical grade devices must adhere to more stringent norms. These higher standards apply to components like power supplies as well, like the PFC800PCX 800 Watt Medical-Grade Power Supply. Keep reading for everything you need to know on […]

The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain, highlighting the need for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. And the government and industry have taken heed, paving the way for chip fabs to be set up in the USA. But factories don’t spring up overnight, and it will be a while before this new manufacturing […]

The problem with displays is the sheer variety of standards in use. HDMI, DVI, VGA – there are a number of technologies in use, and finding a system that works with everything can be difficult. And that’s before going into things like graphics and ultra-wide display support. Whether you want to deploy a digital signage […]

Choosing the right embedded system to power your industrial application is crucial. To help you make the correct decision, here are 5 things to keep in mind when you are shopping for an embedded Industrial PC. 1: Longevity Product lifecycles can be tricky. It is common to pick an older processor to save costs, only […]

PCIe Gen 5.0-supported motherboards have just started hitting the shelves, and it won’t be long before graphic cards and SSDs taking advantage of the speed boost follow suit. An Introduction to PCI-Express Peripheral Component Interchange Express or PCIe is the technology that enables you to extend the functionality of the motherboard. Be it a hard […]

End-of-Life (EOL) is probably the most dreaded word for any business owner. No one wants to suffer delays in their work when their setup is rendered obsolete by an EOL declaration by the manufacturer. But what exactly does EOL mean? Do you really have to switch technologies? How can you plan ahead to avoid losses? […]

It may not seem like it, but a digital signage system is one of the most demanding applications for an embedded computer. Apart from requiring powerful video processing capabilities, these systems are often mounted at higher elevations and must keep working for long periods of time without maintenance. Because of this, only a few specialized […]