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…
Dual – or Greater – Ethernet Ports for Efficiency & Security
Consumer computers are often built with at least two Ethernet ports, and industrial computers may contain four or more. Multiple Ethernet ports allow for improved…
Securing Modbus Communications: Modbus TLS and Beyond
Modbus is a communications protocol developed in 1979 by Modicon to transmit messages between industrial control and monitoring devices. Modbus is a freely available open…
COM-HPC: The New Standard in Modular Computing
COM-HPC stands for Computer-on-Module for High Performance Computing and is the next-generation standard for modular computing systems. As technology continues to advance, demands grow for…
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…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shock and Vibration
Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G outlines testing for a device’s ability to withstand general vibration and shock. Previously, we reviewed resistance testing guidelines for water,…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Atmospheric Conditions
Under MIL-STD-801G atmospheric testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand shock, radiation and acidity found in various conditions. Low Pressure (Altitude) Storage/Air Transport: For equipment…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Environmental Contaminants
Previously, we reviewed water resistance and temperature testing in military standard MIL-STD-810G for environmental engineering. Further testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand contaminants found…