Global American

While official Intel processor names are humdrum and boring (i7, i9, etc.), the unofficial codenames used by the company are rather unique. From lakes to cities, landmarks to rivers, Intel has taken inspiration from many places. Let’s take a look at how these codenames have evolved over the years. What is an Intel Codename? Official […]

Component manufacturers compete with one another to release components with a higher MTBF. But what does MTBF mean, and why does it even matter? The Difficulty in Measuring Reliability of an Electronic Device Measuring a device’s reliability can be tricky. Hardware faults and technical breakdowns can be notoriously random, where one device runs for years […]

We have talked earlier about the broad categories of CPU socket technologies, but what about the specific iterations that keep rolling out over the years? Let’s take a look at how socket types vary within a form factor.   A Recap of CPU Socket Types In the broadest terms, CPU sockets are distinguished by how […]

It’s not been long since PCIe 5.0 SSDs started rolling out, and PCIe 6.0 is already in the works. PCIe 7.0 is not that far on the horizon either. So what’s the deal with all of these PCIe versions, and which one should you aim for? Accelerating Progress  The main metric any technical interface is […]

Choosing the right embedded computer supplier is an important decision as you will need to rely on them for support for a long period of time. Picking the wrong provider can lead to issues down the line, not to mention costing you more right now. So here are some factors you should keep in mind […]

A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is often considered a quality-of-life feature that you invest in if you have the funds left over. But in truth, HMI plays an essential role in improving the efficiency and safety of complex systems. Let’s understand how. Accessibility Improves Efficiency Human-Machine Interfaces, by their very definition, are concerned with improving accessibility. […]

With Intel pulling out of the PC market, it is halting the production of most boards, including the unique NUC board. What does it mean for the future of NUC computers? And what about enterprises that have already invested in it? No More Intel PCs Facing stiff competition and dwindling revenues, Intel has taken the […]

With the 12th Gen Alder Lake lineup, Intel has introduced a new hybrid core architecture. But what exactly does a hybrid core entail? And what does it mean for embedded computing? Why the Move to Hybrid Cores? The never-ending semiconductors arms race has revolved around packing more and more cores into a single chip since […]