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Build better IoT applications
By
Philip Ling
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2022/10/20
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.
Using a proven silicon carbide solution to get a head start on fast EV charger designs
2022/10/12
Designing, simulating, and testing a design topology requires advanced technical expertise and significant investment in costly research and development, which many companies do not have the resources to commit to.
Asset tracking: Optimising your capital assets and enabling real-time supply chain visibility
By
Mike Hartmann
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2022/10/11
Asset tracking must be one of the best internet of things (IoT) applications created this decade.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
2022/10/11
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.
Radiation-hardened processors for space
By
Paul Leys
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2022/09/28
Lower launch costs have helped open up a raft of applications for satellites that, by featuring advanced sensors and computing, are able to deliver novel communications and remote-monitoring services.
Selecting the optimum MCU for your IoT application
2022/09/21
A plethora of MCUs is available on today’s market, at different price points and offering varying levels of resource such as processing power, security features, supported wireless protocols and power consumption.
Supply chain automation and the return of human intelligence
2022/09/08
When it comes to supply chain optimisation, people tend to focus on automation. For years we’ve focused on efficacy, MRPs, and cost efficiency. And all enterprises will have an ERP automating tasks and spitting out orders – that’s a given.
Why should you consider a smart monitoring system for your diesel engine?
By
Philip Ling
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2022/08/17
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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2022/08/15
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.
How wide bandgap semiconductors are improving renewable energy design
2022/08/12
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.
Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers
2022/07/13
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.
Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure
2022/07/13
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
2022/07/13
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
2022/07/08
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.
A closer look at SiC quality
2022/06/27
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
2022/06/10
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.
Report: The 20 industries most concerned about supply chain issues in 2022
2022/05/18
Product delays and empty shelves threaten to continue as consumer tech and groceries top the list of industries most concerned about supply chain in 2022.
New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter
By
Philip Ling
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2022/05/12
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.
The people you need at the heart of your supply chain
2022/05/09
While we tend to think of supply chains as a system, when things go wrong, it’s the people that have to step in and keep things moving.
Supply chain risk management: how to ensure business continuity
2022/05/09
Despite assurances and risk management plans, when supply chains were disrupted, for many, chaos ensued. How can we avoid this happening again?
LED innovation lights the way for next-generation farming
By
Arvidas Jarasius
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2022/05/03
Innovation in horticulture LED lighting is turning the local farm-to-fork future of agriculture on its head.
Overcoming the radiation challenges of space electronics
By
Paul Leys
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2022/05/02
Through low-cost launches designed for nanosatellites, the possibility to put technology into space has opened up a slew of applications. Though there are many possibilities, space environments even in orbits close to Earth are particularly harsh.
Analog and digital - a symbiotic relationship
2022/04/28
In this article we investigate the diversity of analog ICs available, their functions, and some of the online design resources available to assist engineers in speeding through the design process
Urban Renewal: The Smartest community
2022/04/27
The Poblenou district of Barcelona long reflected the wider malaise of Barcelona.
The Future looks great
2022/04/27
Are you excited about the future or are you worried? Are you expecting good things or more misery?
EV Charging: Current Trends
2022/04/27
The electric vehicle industry is on its way to market maturity but there are still twists in the road for stakeholders and customers.
Interview Chetan Khona: The World is Shrinking
2022/04/27
Computer chips are more powerful and versatile than ever and they’re getting smaller every day.
Smart Sensors: Smart Eyes for IoT
2022/04/27
Technicians have been reluctant to use cameras for IoT because they were considered too expensive.
Liquid Software – Wetware revisited
2022/04/26
There was a time when ‘wetware’ was a geek word for the part of the body that computer scientists use to gather and modify their thoughts.
Smart Companies: The Next Generation
2022/04/25
A growing list of IoT innovations have been developed and deployed by companies which are using IoT to solve real-world problems in transport.