When it comes to Computer-on-Module (COM) solutions for embedded computing applications, selecting the right form factor and processor for the application can be a challenging task for design engineers.
COM solutions provide a cost-effective computer building block: a COM is a development board featuring a computer...
Published: Jul 06, 2021
Digital power is one of the most important technologies for reducing power consumption and managing the growing power complexity in modern electronic systems.
This paper explores the many benefits for system designers working with digital power modules, and shows how digital power modules can simplify the design of...
Published: Jul 23, 2018
With increasingly sophisticated Smartphones and mobile devices offering more features and un-tethered instant access to data, news and entertainment, consumers are spending more time using their devices. Users are demanding faster connectivity, multi-core Ghz+ application processors and HD resolution touch screens, while...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
SSDs require different methods of sanitization compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) due to their inherent design differences. Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) help resolve this problem. These types of storage devices automatically encrypt data without any user interaction and can provide an effective method of...
Published: Jul 18, 2018
This white paper discusses the affects that extended high temperatures have on SSDs. It discusses endurance and data retention characteristics of SSDs with two different types of NAND flash media – 2xnm SLC (Virtium PE class) and 1znm MLC used in standard (Virtium CE class) and iMLC (Virtium XE class) modes. ...
Published: Jul 18, 2018
Flash memory is commonly used to store firmware in embedded systems. Occasionally, the firmware stored in the Flash memory in some systems is accidentally corrupted, preventing the system from booting up after power-on. Flash corruption is commonly associated with a software bug. However, it is also commonly understood...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
System integrators need edge computing platforms that are flexible, open, off-the-shelf, and plug-and-play to unleash the full potential of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). Big Data is the new oil for industry, and the parallels between the two commodities are striking. Unleashing the latent value within data...
Published: Jul 20, 2021
This white paper presents a reference design of an IoT sensor system optimized for wearable applications. It describes the challenges that may arise during the feasibility study and design phases of a wearable device and gives practical advice for hardware designers.
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Published: Jul 20, 2018
Battery life is getting increased scrutiny as our devices continue to shrink but are still expected to deliver more functionality and performance than ever before. Effectively extending battery life in future devices will require mastery of low quiescent current. This paper examines the role of low quiescent current in...
Published: Jul 18, 2018
This white paper focuses on isolated digital interfaces conforming to RS-485, which continues to be the industry’s workhorse standard for data transmission. The paper provides an overview of RS-485’s common-mode voltage range (CMVR) definition, and explains how isolating a transceiver’s signal and...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
Discover how NFC/RFID tags with an embedded digital signature eliminate the risk of counterfeit and gray market goods. Thanks to this cryptographic solution and a secure manufacturing environment, it is now possible to guarantee the integrity of products and authenticate their origin.
Supply chains inevitably...
Published: Sep 12, 2019
It is projected that 100 billion new “uniquely identifiable objects” will be connected to the Internet by 2020 (source IEEE Computing). That’s only 8 years from the time of this writing for what is being called the Internet of Things to massively overtake the Internet as we know it today.
Whether...
Published: Jul 24, 2018
Advances in semiconductor technologies from efficient power semiconductors to advanced sensor systems, has lead to the development of intelligent and safe robots. The next evolution of robotics will lead us into era with more autonomous robots and artificial intelligence (AI).
This document exposes ideas on how to...
Published: Jul 16, 2018
In addition to voice connectivity, digital cellular wireless networks such as GSM and its enhancement, GSM-EDGE, can now provide increased data speeds up to a (theoretical) limit of 384Kbps. Third generation mobile networks, such as CDMA2000 and WCDMA or UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Standards) and TDSCDMA...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
