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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Surveillance and other networking applications require a very specific combination of features – a large number of LAN ports, a low-power processor, and fanless cooling for a rugged, compact chassis. The HBJC903i05 checks all these boxes, making it the ideal PC for powering any networking-heavy interface. Let’s take a deeper look at its features. 6 […]

Rugged PCs are marketed as the go-to computer for harsh industrial environments, but what is it that makes a PC rugged? Here are the three main factors. #1: Fanless Cooling A cooling fan is the simplest way of cooling a PC, which is why that’s the approach used in most systems. But unlike desktop computers, […]

When buying systems at scale, simply ironing out the required specifications isn’t enough. Until you have tested the system on the field, you cannot be assured of its performance. And that’s where Prototyping comes in. What is Prototyping? Here at Global American, we follow a seven-step process for the purchase of embedded systems. And a […]