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EOL, or end-of-life, means a processor, chipset, or other hardware component is being discontinued by its manufacturer. Once a component reaches EOL, availability may become limited, creating challenges for embedded and industrial systems designed for long-term deployment. End-of-Life (EOL) is probably the most dreaded word for any business owner. No one wants to suffer delays […]

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 […]

Embedded computers come in various form factors. Most commercial and industrial applications pair these PCs with touch displays to make them more intuitive to use. But the manner in which the display is integrated is important as well. You can go for a Panel PC, which combines the computer with a touch screen display in […]

The Peripheral Component Interconnect Express or PCIe as it is usually known is the most powerful interface for installing additional components on a motherboard. Offering higher data transfer rates than any other serial bus, PCIe ports are the preferred means for attaching expansion cards like a GPU or a Wi-Fi card. And like any other […]

Full-fledged desk computers are rarely found in medical settings, and with good reason. They take up space that could be better used for diagnostic devices, and serve as distractions due to their noisy fans. Even if you install terminals powered by slim fanless systems, input devices like keyboards and mice accumulate germs and are not […]

Panel PCs are the natural choice for most commercial applications thanks to their ease of usage, and MACTRON GROUP’s WMP2157 is the perfect option for that. Using a touch-based interface in favor of the standard keyboard and mouse, panel PCs are accessible to everyone. This is especially the case for medical PCs, where convenience and […]

Using a computer outdoors can be tricky. The screens aren’t really built to be visible in direct sunlight, making it hard to see anything on the display. This is especially a problem for embedded computers with LCD screens deployed in outdoor locations.  Computers meant to be deployed in outdoor scenarios need a different feature set […]

In desktop computers, picking the PC enclosure material is mostly an aesthetic choice. With industrial PCs though, this factor has to be considered carefully. There is no one perfect material that does well in every scenario – different situations call for different types of PC enclosures. Here is an overview of the pros and cons […]