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Get ready to replace your prototype with a virtual model
By
Philip Ling
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December 5, 2022
The sand is shifting between what is real and what is virtual. If the result is the same, does it matter? The engineering community is embracing virtual prototyping to increase innovation and reduce time to market.
Do we really need to prototype anymore?
By
Philip Ling
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December 5, 2022
We live in the age of over-the-air updates and constant upgrades. These can be used to fix bugs, but they are also used to deliver value-added or paid-for features. Does that make the concept of prototyping redundant?
How to find the right op amp
By
Avnet Staff
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November 23, 2022
Analog design relies heavily on many types of op amps. They are the most versatile of all electronic components and there are many parameters to consider when choosing the right device for your design.
Why you should be turning on to brushless DC motors
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Avnet Staff
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November 22, 2022
For most applications, brushless DC motors are the more flexible and efficient choice.
Understanding the analog aspect of data converters
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Avnet Staff
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November 16, 2022
There are many types of data converters available. First, choose the right architecture to meet your requirements. Comparison then helps you make the right choice for your application.
Diagnostic wearables: Design challenges and opportunities
By
Karen Field
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October 27, 2022
From the need to maintain small form factors and keep system power requirements low to concerns over data integrity and cost, the design space for diagnostic wearables is fraught with complexity.
AI-based image recognition does the hard work
By
Philip Ling
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October 21, 2022
Taking pictures is easy. Analyzing images is the hard part. Let algorithms do the heavy lifting and get better results, faster.
Build better IoT applications
By
Philip Ling
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October 20, 2022
More OEMs like you now favor a microservice architecture. Remove the barriers to agile development and give your engineers greater freedom. The results will be worth the effort of migration.
Are wearables the killer app for energy harvesting technology?
By
Karen Field
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October 13, 2022
As wearable devices grow in popularity, so does interest in energy harvesting technology as an alternative to battery power. Experts say it shouldn’t be an “all-or-nothing: proposition.
Seven strategies for designing wearable devices on an ultra-low power budget
By
Philip Ling
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September 13, 2022
The design requirements for wearable devices are unique amongst embedded systems. Design engineers don’t have the freedom to trade size against weight, or performance for power.
Why should you consider a smart monitoring system for your diesel generator?
By
Philip Ling
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August 17, 2022
The IoT is changing the way we manage and maintain essential assets. Smart sensors, cloud-based analytics and remote management are coming together to increase productivity, efficiency and reliability.
The IoT is ready for the era of virtual clinical trials
By
Philip Ling
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August 15, 2022
Clinical trials take time and money, but they also need participants and lots of data. The IoT is now being used to capture that data from participants virtually and to conduct clinical trials in the digital domain.
Commercial greenhouses are using the IoT and automation control systems to maximize yield
By
Philip Ling
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August 8, 2022
Connected sensors and the experience of professional growers are coming together to change the shape of farming. The greenhouses of the future will leverage the IoT to increase crop yield and reduce energy usage.
Can green hydrogen become the world’s most sustainable source of energy?
By
Philip Ling
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August 2, 2022
The universe is filled with hydrogen just waiting to be put to good use. Are we on the cusp of an energy revolution?
It’s good to be back! Reunited at Embedded World 2022
By
Philip Ling
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July 26, 2022
With some new solutions from leading suppliers, and a major announcement between Amazon Web Services and Avnet, the Embedded World exhibition and conference reflects what’s important to the wider industry.
What happens when the American muscle car goes electric?
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Valeri Oliver
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July 21, 2022
As we march onward to EV ubiquity, words like “muscle car” and “EV charging” are more often appearing together in conversations. Can an EV car really go fast? Will it feel like a muscle car when it does? We’re about to find out.
Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers
July 13, 2022
If electric drivetrains are to replace internal combustion, particularly in larger vehicles, we need more high-speed DC charging capacity. This article examines six of the main design considerations.
How wide bandgap semiconductors are improving renewable energy design
July 13, 2022
While silicon served us admirably for half a century, engineers are turning to wide bandgap technologies such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride to increase converter/inverter efficiency as momentum to harness renewable energy increases.
Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure
July 13, 2022
Drivers are demanding easy access to public EV charging points. Providers must meet this demand without sacrificing security for simplicity. Cybercriminals will find any security weaknesses, but the latest standards are here to help.
Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants
July 13, 2022
Do you want AC or DC, fast or slow charging? Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment need to predict what will be demanded most by consumers, while responding to the requests coming from Charge Point Operators.
Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure
July 8, 2022
We all know what it’s like to wait in line to refuel, but what if you must continue waiting after you plug in your EV? Managing multiple charge points in one location is creating some interesting challenges for the EV charging infrastructure.
Batteries won’t do for renewable energy storage
By
Cameron Coward
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June 29, 2022
Solar and wind energy has a serious drawback: it isn’t always available on-demand. These methods enable renewable energy storage that can meet demand throughout the day and night.
A closer look at SiC quality
June 27, 2022
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
Why you should care about SiC figures of merit
June 10, 2022
SiC semiconductors are becoming ubiquitous in power conversion equipment, particularly in the areas of EVs, solar and energy storage systems. This article reviews applications and explores the figures of merit that can be used to compare devices.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
June 10, 2022
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
What is the new IAS MIPI sensor interface?
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Jim Beneke
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May 26, 2022
Reduce complexity in vision applications with the Imager Access System MIPI sensor interface that addresses hardware compatibility.
Taking stock of the supply chain crisis: Lockdowns and shortages cost automotive manufacturers over $500 billion
May 12, 2022
Avnet Silica analysed public financial records to reveal the impact of the pandemic on semiconductor stock levels, automotive factory closures and revenue.
New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter
By
Philip Ling
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May 12, 2022
The IoT has connected buildings in new and enabling ways. The next stage, already started, is to use AI to make buildings even smarter. AI relies on data, and data comes from sensors essential to these systems.
What does the future of automotive technology look like?
By
Jamie Pederson
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May 9, 2022
The automotive industry is becoming more technologically advanced at a fast pace from comfort and infotainment to advanced safety systems. This article explores the trends as vehicles become data centers on wheels.
Simulating the sun: Considerations for grow light design
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Cameron Coward
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May 9, 2022
The ability of the LEDs in today’s horticultural systems to accurately simulate the sun, and in fact any desired portion of the light spectrum, is leading to higher crop yields and profits. Here is a look at some of the key design considerations.