Traditionally a cache is a safe place to keep things hidden until you can retrieve them. However, a cache within computer terminology is any storage that is managed to take advantage of location for rapid access. Cache is local memory that exists in the data path between the processor and main memory. A cache will […]
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How are we tapping into the potential of VR?
Virtual Reality (VR) technology was primarily used by video gamers to play 3-D games. Not anymore. The technology has changed so much over the years that now medical, sports, training, industrial, and many more applications use it. And it has significant business potential. So what is VR? Manufacturer STMicroelectronics has spent a great deal of […]
How to achieve mass market fixed wireless access with fiber-like speeds
by Kevin Tang, Sr. Director, Strategic Business Development, ON Semiconductor Market demand for higher bandwidth broadband services is on the rise, thanks to the rapid growth of the internet, social media, and online streaming services, especially as the number of broadband users per household increases and the trend of cord-cutting continues to accelerate. Across urban, […]
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 2
Continues from Part 1 FAQ on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation 6. What are some of the LPWAN design considerations? There are many criteria a business can consider when trying to decide on the best LPWAN solution. For example, how quickly do you need the IoT device to transfer the data, how […]
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 1
A two-part tutorial series on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation. Low-power wide-area networks have continued gaining momentum over the last few years, propelled by IoT growth and sensor ubiquity. In this article, we will answer the basic, frequently asked questions, and offer insights on the implementation strategy. There are different abbreviations for […]
Teardown: A simple pulse oximeter for home healthcare
If you’re recovering from a respiratory problem, chances are you may have had your oxygen levels checked with a pulse oximeter. Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive measurement of the oxygen saturation (SpO2). Oxygen saturation is defined as the amount of oxygen dissolved in blood, based on the detection of Hemoglobin, Hb, and Deoxyhemoglobin, HbO2. The […]
Bolt-on or replace? Options for bringing your factory into Industry 4.0
By Cliff Ortmeyer, Global Head of Technical Marketing and Regional Marketing at Newark Manufacturers often assume that data gleaned from the factory floor can only come from the newest machinery, built from the ground-up with built-in intelligence and network connectivity. Those seeking to modernize for what some call the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) are […]
Bluetooth direction finding brings a new dimension to indoor asset tracking
By Mikko Savolainen, Senior Manager, Industrial and Commercial IoT Products, Silicon Labs Since opening the Global Positioning System (GPS) for civilian use in the 1980s, GPS technology has become a mainstream and de facto solution for outdoor positioning and asset tracking, finding its way first from commercial airplanes to smartphones and smartwatches to match-box-sized GPS […]
Starting an HMI design? Here are four things to watch
The human-machine interface (HMI) is growing in consumer as well as industrial applications ranging from lighting to HVAC to digital signage. There are many HMI solutions, including the ones that use buttons, sliders, wheels, capacitive proximity sensing, and even human voice. There are tools and kits available that simplify the fine-tuning of HMI designs. What’s […]
Billions of reasons to build a trusted safe and secure IoT world
by Marc Vauclair, Senior Security System Architect, NXP Semiconductors The IoT (Internet of Things) devices we use in our homes, cars, mobile communication devices, and payment systems are also becoming increasingly accessible across healthcare and industrial domains. These billions of connected devices – some forecast 75 billion IoT devices by 2025 — will be a […]
