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…
Adopting Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to Industrial Networks
Supported by the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) is an open industrial protocol. Adopted by vendors globally, CIP provides a…
The Top Trend in PCB Design: Simulation Software
Trends in printed circuit board (PCB) design often point by high-density interconnect (HDI), biodegradable PCBs and flexible PCBs. However, one trend that seems to be…
COM Module Technology: PCIe/104 & COM Express
In embedded computer systems, COM technology enables the use of an off-the-shelf computer module with a custom, application-specific carrier board, or boards, to fulfill the…
What is Industrial Ethernet?
Bob Metcalfe first developed Ethernet in 1972 to link a Xerox computer to a printer. It communicated over a single cable shared by all devices…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part II
Hazardous locations, or HazLoc, are classified areas that contain gases, vapors, dust or fibers that create a risk of fire or explosions. Examples of these…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part I
Compliance with hazardous location regulations and standards is necessary to prevent serious accidents in environments including oil rigs, health care facilities and power generation plants.…
What Makes an Industrial PC Rugged?
Rugged PCs are computers designed to operate in harsh environments like those found in military, oil & gas and industrial applications. How are Rugged PCs…
Dual – or Greater – Ethernet Ports for Efficiency & Security
Consumer computers are often built with at least two Ethernet ports, and industrial computers may contain four or more. Multiple Ethernet ports allow for improved…