COM-HPC is a computer-on-module (COM) specification for high-performance computing (HPC) defined by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG). PICMG is a non-profit consortium of companies…
Versatile Communications and I/O for Rugged Industrial Computers
Rugged industrial computers are built to withstand and work in extreme conditions that either limit the functionality of normal consumer grade PCs or cause them…
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…
Adapting to Changing Technology: USB to Serial
Serial ports are used to connect a computer to peripheral devices and external equipment like printers, mice and keyboards. With serial ports, data is transferred…
The Top Trends Influencing I/O Systems Design
Members of Sealevel’s sales team share their observations and predictions as to the top trends – and challenges – that are influencing and changing I/O…
What is Industrial Ethernet?
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…
From USB 1.0 to USB 3.1 and Beyond
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. Before USBs, connecting anything to a computer involved an assortment of cables and ports. A mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner…
Node-RED for Connected IoT
From sensors and gateways to user applications, edge devices, databases and more, an IoT network can be complex, and connecting it all can be daunting.…
Sealevel’s Olympic Champion
We’ve got Olympic fever. Water cooler conversations revolve around swimming, gymnastics, soccer and even fencing. Flat screens stream the latest coverage and you hear an…