The future of the Internet of Things means billions of devices must communicate with servers on the internet, and with each other. Security and connectivity will be paramount. Explore our resources to stay up to date with security and connectivity trends and technology.
What does miniaturisation mean for connector selection?
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Paul Jones
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February 9, 2022
As electronic systems become smaller, they also require more component parts in increasingly space-constrained environments to meet extra expectations on functionality. Here Paul Jones explores what they means for connector selection across markets.
How will connectivity enable next generation autonomous vehicles?
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Sascha Spillner
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December 6, 2021
It’s clear that the car of the future is autonomous, but what does that autonomy look like, and how will connector technologies play a role in enabling it?
How shifting to modular machine design enables Industry 4.0 strategies
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Paul Jones
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September 22, 2021
As more and more factory and warehouse operations adopt Industry 4.0, large machinery is moving away from centralised control models to more modular machine designs. So what challenges are machine designers facing, and how can they overcome them?
The evolution of connectivity for building automation
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Martin Keenan
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September 20, 2021
Buildings are evolving rapidly as developers try to maximise their returns, users’ expectations change, and climate-change mitigation becomes urgent. Building automation systems are being updated to address these concerns.
How technology is enabling in-home healthcare and monitoring
Here, Alessandro Mastellari discusses the challenges of deploying remote healthcare, and the electronics systems that can support it.
The evolution of cellular networks
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Martin Keenan
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April 29, 2020
Since the first 5G services were launched in the USA by Verizon and AT&T, 5G networks have been rolled out in a further 17 countries with South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States leading the charge and China catching up fast.
The future is 5G
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Adam Chidley
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April 29, 2020
'The explosive growth of the IoT shows no signs of abating, with Gartner forecasting 20.8 billion connected “things” by 2020, and IHS Markit predicting that this number will rise to 125 billion by 2030.'
4 keys to selecting antennas for small IoT devices
November 19, 2019
Wireless connectivity is a critical enabler for many IoT applications. While a wireless module can simplify the RF subsystem design, a working system requires careful selection of an antenna as well.
From humanoids to holograms and humanity projects - How Avnet showcased the future at electronica
November 16, 2018
And so electronica 2018 is over. In our final post, we look back on the best bits of day three.
electronica 2018 day two highlights
November 15, 2018
Another day at electronica 2018 has passed and it was arguably even busier than the first. A constant stream of customers and suppliers kept the atmosphere on the Avnet Abacus stand buzzing, and our schedule was packed full of great speakers and demo
electronica 2018 day one highlights
November 13, 2018
On a crisp morning at Messe Munich there was an excited buzz around the exhibition centre as electronica 2018 opened its doors. Read what happened on day one.
Security and surveillance: Two sides of the coin in smart homes
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Martin Keenan
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July 9, 2018
The new era of home security won’t just be an alarm that rings when a lock is picked or a window broken. With the rise of new technology comes the added need to protect a home’s hardware and its software.
Wireless modules point the way for IoT connectivity
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Martin Keenan
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June 26, 2018
You've selected your wireless protocol, and you're ready to start designing. But should you take the modular route or build a discrete solution?
Choosing the right wireless technology for your IoT end-device
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Adam Chidley
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May 4, 2018
Wireless communications will connect the IoT, but it’s not quite as straightforward as adding a Wi-Fi access point to your home broadband. Avnet Abacus’ Adam Chidley takes a look at low power WANs and why they will be essential in connecting thin
Optimising battery designs with supercapacitors
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Tim Parker
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April 30, 2018
The role of the battery in product design has become increasingly important. In fact, you could say it has provoked a change in design methodology, albeit with a bit of help from legislative bodies.
From enabled to proactive: The evolution of home automation
March 29, 2018
Just how smart can a smart home get? Tomorrow’s home is a true a brainiac, making decisions for you before you even think to tell it to.
Enabling smart tracking for the supply chain and Industry 4.0 with RFID
By
Adam Chidley
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September 27, 2017
Do you know where your product has been and where it is going right now? This is the challenge that many manufacturers and logistics companies face in the management of their supply chains, but how can RFID technology solve it?
State-of-the-art wireless modules save time, space and money
By
Martin Keenan
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September 12, 2017
Thanks to the emergence of the internet of things (IoT), almost all of today’s electronic device designs will have to integrate some form of wireless connectivity or other. The easiest, quickest and cheapest way to do this is with wireless modules.
Customising and optimising antennas with materials science and manufacturing techniques
By
Martin Keenan
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July 14, 2017
In an increasingly connected world, performance demands on antennas are greater than ever. These increased performance demands also have to be balanced with cost, and of course, the limits imposed by the laws of physics, which make antenna design a t
Weather, corrosion and vandals: Protecting outdoor electronics
By
Jerry Moss
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June 30, 2017
Specialised enclosures and switches are required for electronics’ survival in the great outdoors, writes Jerry Moss, Avnet Abacus.
Chip-to-chip at the speed of light
By
Marco Enge
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March 31, 2017
As data centres and data farms continue to expand and grow, better solutions are required for system architectures that allow faster communication and more efficient operation.
Designing for LoRaWAN - Murata wireless modules
By
Martin Keenan
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December 1, 2016
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wireless modules for smartphones, including supplying some of the very biggest names in the market, Murata knows a thing or two about wireless technologies, and also about manufacturing modules.
NFC vs. Bluetooth beacons: More different than similar
By
Martin Keenan
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August 12, 2016
Bluetooth Beacons and NFC (Near Field Communication) are often mentioned in the same breath, but in terms of technology and applications, they are not really that similar.
Selecting fibre optic cables
By
Marco Enge
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July 12, 2016
Selecting the right cable and/or connector assembly for a fibre optic installation need not be complex, but it is important to understand the requirements of the environment and the application.
A quick introduction to wireless charging
By
Alan Jermyn
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November 20, 2015
Battery charging without cables can add convenience, durability and safety to a number of different applications.
Latest developments in antennas for M2M communications
By
Marco Enge
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April 30, 2015
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications has undergone phenomenal growth in recent years and connectivity is becoming increasingly reliant upon wireless networks.
