Category: Industry News

CI5TTV+ Full-Size PICMG SBC with ZIF Socket 7 for Intel Pentium / Cyrix / AMD Processors

CPU Sockets – Into the Specifics

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 they […]

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MPX-768 – Mini-PCIe Gen2 x1 2D Graphics Module

PCIe 6.0: The Future or a Transitionary Phase?

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 […]

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WMP1567- 15.6″ Medical Grade Touch All-in-One Panel PC

Why Human-Machine Interfaces Are Crucial

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. […]

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MU03 – Long-Life Embedded Intel Elkhart Lake® NUC Board

Is Now a Good Time to Get a NUC Board?

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 […]

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Fanless Embedded NUC Intel® N2930 Processor

NUC Form Factor Boards

The ATX form factor is good for PCs, but commercial settings usually need smaller embedded computers. And while the ITX form factor is good for that, what about the even smaller NUC? NUC – The Smallest Form Factor for Computers The main draw of NUC is the size. The Next Unit of Computing (NUC) has […]

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usb-c cable

USB-C vs. Thunderbolt – When Form Factors Collide

USB-C has revitalized wired connectivity, offering much higher bandwidth and data transmission speeds than was possible with older form factors like USB-A, or even Apple’s Lightning. But what about Thunderbolt? Does USB-C replace the Thunderbolt standard? Or can these two technologies work together? Here is an overview. Thunderbolt – An Interface, Not Just a Cable […]

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HBJC511I109-H470 Mini ITX Fanless Embedded PC from OEM

OEM Services are the Smarter Choice

An Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM is the usual go-to for procuring embedded computers for your business. But is that really the better choice, or just the lazy option? Let’s take a look. With most things, it is cheaper and more reliable to source the equipment yourself, cutting out the middleman. However, procuring the right […]

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