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COM Express: Finding the Right Type

Posted by Drew Thompson on Mar 14th 2023

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 n … View More

Firmware: Capitalizing on IP & Enabling Hardware

Posted by Drew Thompson on Feb 15th 2023

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 of … View More

SWaP-C2 Applications: The Battlefield & Beyond

Posted by Drew Thompson on Feb 11th 2023

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 … View More

Component Software Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions

Posted by Drew Thompson on Jan 18th 2023

SiliconExpert is one of the major resources that Sealevel utilizes throughout the product development life cycle. In a nutshell, SiliconExpert is a software platform … View More

The Difference Between Embedded Vision & Machine Vision

Posted by Drew Thompson on Jan 17th 2023

Embedded vision systems combine all the hardware and software components of machine vision – image capture, processing, and interpretation – into one dev … View More

IPMI for Remote Control & Monitoring of Embedded Computers

Posted by Drew Thompson on Nov 15th 2022

Remote device and system management is standard practice for most IT administrators. This management includes monitoring the functionality and status of the system o … View More

SWaP-C & SWaP-C2: What’s Next for Embedded Computing

Posted by Drew Thompson on Oct 14th 2022

As aerospace and defense technologies are becoming more and more complex – in terms of capabilities and feature/component density – the successful deploy … View More

Meeting SWaP & Rugged Computing Requirements

Posted by Katherine Elrod on Feb 19th 2022

Military and aerospace applications have long demanded SWaP optimization. Now, the increased use of AI and robotics have engineers and manufacturers doubling down on … View More

Improving Compliance Testing & Product Development with Oscilloscopes

Posted by Katherine Elrod on Dec 9th 2021

Sealevel’s in-house engineering team recently upgraded their primary oscilloscope to a LabMaster 10 Zi-A High Bandwidth Modular Oscilloscope. This series of os … View More

Adopting Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to Industrial Networks

Posted by Jessica Parks on Nov 11th 2021

Supported by the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) is an open industrial protocol. Adopted by vendors globally, CIP pro … View More

COM Module Technology: PCIe/104 & COM Express

Posted by Katherine Elrod on Oct 15th 2021

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 f … View More

What is Industrial Ethernet?

Posted by Sara Gates May on Aug 25th 2021

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 on the network, allowi … View More

HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part II

Posted by Sara Gates May on Aug 19th 2021

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 locations … View More

HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part I

Posted by Sara Gates May on Jul 23rd 2021

Compliance with hazardous location regulations and standards is necessary to prevent serious accidents in environments including oil rigs, health care facilities and … View More

The Difference an “I” Makes: IIoT vs. IoT

Posted by Sara Gates May on Jul 20th 2021

Consumers utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to automate and simplify everyday tasks while manufacturers use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to increase o … View More

The What & Why of Industrial USB Hubs

Posted by Sara Gates May on Jun 21st 2021

USB hubs, specifically those used in industrial applications, are valuable in a variety of settings. High current USB peripherals may include phones, vision systems … View More

Achieving Interoperability: BACN, BFTN and the ACC-188

Posted by Katherine Elrod on May 26th 2021

Communications truly are mission-critical within the defense arena. However, lack of interoperability across devices, platforms and communication channels presents o … View More

Dual – or Greater – Ethernet Ports for Efficiency & Security

Posted by Katherine Elrod on Mar 9th 2021

Consumer computers are often built with at least two Ethernet ports, and industrial computers may contain four or more. Multiple Ethernet ports allow for improve … View More

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