Industrial computers have different use cases and operating environments than commercially available, desktop consumer PCs. Consumer PCs are often used in an office-type environment, with…
Understanding the IT/OT Relationship
With the increasing number of industrial systems connected to the internet, operational technology (OT) is vulnerable to cyberattacks and stands to benefit from information technology…
White Paper: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Military Applications
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has undertaken a deliberate and considered approach to incorporating AI and machine learning technology. While the DoD and other…
White Paper: New Product Introduction: 5 Proven Strategies
New product introduction (NPI) presents a wide set of challenges for engineers and manufacturers. More specifically, NPIs for embedded computing and critical communications products introduce…
White Paper: Choosing the Correct Relay for Your Application
A relay is a switch powered by a relatively small electric current that can turn a much larger electric current on or off. Essentially, relays…
White Paper: A Guide to Industrial Communication Protocols
Industrial automation – the control of machinery and processes by autonomous systems using technologies like robotics and computer software – is one of the major…
White Paper: Benefits of a COM Express + Custom Carrier Board Solution
Embedded computers are an integral part of a larger device or system, as opposed to a standalone desktop computer. Embedded computers generally perform a highly…
White Paper: The Determining Factor for USB, CPU, and GPU Selection
The selection of components for a hardware device should depend almost exclusively on the application. This white paper reviews common elements where there can be…
White Paper: Solving Thermal Management Challenges
For industrial computers, processing power and performance are not the only success indicators. As these devices are frequently subject to environmental extremes, reliable operation can…