Remote device and system management is standard practice for most IT administrators. This management includes monitoring the functionality and status of the system or device,…
Four of the Most-Used Linux Distributions
Linux is an open-source operating system that powers an extensive variety of devices. Versions of Linux power personal computers, mobile devices (the Android operating system…
SWaP-C & SWaP-C2: What’s Next for Embedded Computing
As aerospace and defense technologies are becoming more and more complex – in terms of capabilities and feature/component density – the successful deployment of new…
The Top Three Reasons Linux is Running the World’s Supercomputers
Every piece of hardware – from home desktop computers to smartphones, to rack servers, to wind turbines – is controlled by some sort of operating…
5-Wire Resistive Touchscreens for Rugged Panel PCs
Enclosure design, component selection and placement are vital industrial engineering techniques. However, in the case of rugged touch panel PCs, the touchscreen itself moves quickly…
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…
Responding to New Demands: The Unmanned Campaign Plan
The global security environment is shifting towards great power competition: when two or more countries have amassed enough military, political and economic power to compete.…
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…