Explaining SWaP and SWaP-C2 Principles In computing, SWAP and SWAP-C2 are acronyms that stand for Size, Weight, and Power. It’s a design principle championed by the US Military and NASA…
What’s the Difference Between Asynchronous and Synchronous Communication? When you’re shopping around for computing needs for an embedded system, chances are you have a good idea of whether you need a synchronous or…
Which is Better for Industrial Uses: USB 2.0 or USB 3.2? Which is better for industrial uses: USB 2.0 or USB 3.2? If you’re an engineer, you won’t be surprised to know…the answer depends on what…
A Quick Guide to Firmware for Industrial Computing In consumer computing, we hear and learn a lot about software and hardware. But in industrial computing, it’s firmware that can make all the difference…
Are Machine Vision and Embedded Vision Different Things? Do you know the difference between Machine Vision and Embedded Vision? Yes, they’re very closely related–but there are key differences and uses. For a simplified…
What’s the Difference Between PCIe/104 and COM Express? At Sealevel, we love designing with both PCIe/104 and COM Express for embedded systems. Both options have great benefits. They: When deciding which design path…
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COM Architecture: Combatting Obsolescence & Future-Proofing Performance Even though tech can seem fully evolved, the reality is that new applications and breakthroughs are happening regularly – forcing computers into obsolescence. Unlike non-modular…
COM Architecture: Extreme Shock & Vibration Tolerance COM designs are modular, so one of the first assumptions that can be made is that they can’t be used in high shock and vibe…