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NEW!The Advantages of Wired Network Connections Wired connectivity offers significant advantages that make it an ideal choice for many applications that require reliable and secure connections.
How to Program the Arduino Opta PLC This article explores how Arduino-based Opta® PLC can mitigate PLC programming challenges. It also introduces the Arduino PLC programming environment, highlighting its benefits and applications in automation
Cooling is one of the most important parameters in the functionality and longevity of electronic device. Many devices generate an enormous amount of heat during operation. If left unchecked, this heat can lead to reduced performance, temporary shutdown…
In the world of warehouse automation, hardware stands as a crucial driving force behind the upcoming wave of technological advancements. New technologies are constantly emerging, making automation more accessible and efficient, even for smaller operations…
This Tech Spotlight discusses how sunlight, moisture, and humidity affect the performance of electronic systems, and the available methods to mitigate those environmental conditions. Devices installed outdoors must be able to operate in harsh environments…
This Tech Spotlight discusses the modern battery management system (BMS), its functionality, and the components and architecture inside. A BMS monitors and controls the health, state of charge, and temperature of individual battery cells to optimize performance…
An overview of new innovations in the design of modern EV chargers.
The different types of EV chargers
To hasten the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure must become more accessible, convenient, and reliable. The development…
FPGAs and SoCs are enabling IoT devices to analyze image and video without the help of a central server.
What is Edge Computing?
With their accelerating growth and increasing computing power, IoT devices are producing massive, sometimes unmanageable…
An overview of cooling techniques for electronics, with a focus on electronically commutated (EC) fans.
Using less power to cool electronics
Every electronic device generates heat when operating. This unwanted heat must be removed because an increase…
With their ability to detect changes in the hue of lubricants, color sensors are invaluable tools in predictive maintenance.
How are sensors driving predictive maintenance?
In the past, monitoring the conditions of industrial equipment has relied…
An introduction to LoRaWAN, a long distance wireless networking protocol for IoT devices
Wirelessly connecting industrial machines
Integrating operations technology (OT) into information technology (IT) enables new levels of automation, as well as…
An overview of the evolution of the Universal Serial Bus and the features of USB Type C.
What is USB used for?
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a common protocol that enables communication between a PC and external devices or peripherals . USB ports…
