COM Express is a family of modular, small-form-factor computer-on-module (COM) specifications defined by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG). A nonprofit consortium of companies…
Firmware: Capitalizing on IP & Enabling Hardware
Firmware is low-level software that is embedded directly into a hardware device. The actual code – depending on the device this is usually some combination…
SWaP-C2 Applications: The Battlefield & Beyond
The term ‘SWaP-C2’usually brings aerospace and defense applications to mind. SWaP-C2 is an acronym for Size, Weight, Power, Cost, and Cooling, most often referring to…
Component Software Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
SiliconExpert is one of the major resources that Sealevel utilizes throughout the product development life cycle. In a nutshell, SiliconExpert is a software platform that…
The Difference Between Embedded Vision & Machine Vision
Embedded vision systems combine all the hardware and software components of machine vision – image capture, processing, and interpretation – into one device. By eliminating…
IPMI for Remote Control & Monitoring of Embedded Computers
Remote device and system management is standard practice for most IT administrators. This management includes monitoring the functionality and status of the system or device,…
SWaP-C & SWaP-C2: What’s Next for Embedded Computing
As aerospace and defense technologies are becoming more and more complex – in terms of capabilities and feature/component density – the successful deployment of new…
Meeting SWaP & Rugged Computing Requirements
Military and aerospace applications have long demanded SWaP optimization. Now, the increased use of AI and robotics have engineers and manufacturers doubling down on the…
Improving Compliance Testing & Product Development with Oscilloscopes
Sealevel’s in-house engineering team recently upgraded their primary oscilloscope to a LabMaster 10 Zi-A High Bandwidth Modular Oscilloscope. This series of oscilloscopes from Teledyne LeCroy…