This article provides an overview of wireless standards and assesses the suitability of Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), SmartMesh (6LoWPAN over IEEE 802.15.4e), and Thread/Zigbee (6LoWPAN over IEEE 802.15.4) for use in industrial harsh RF environments.
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Discover why open-source solutions are the future, whether you choose Arduino or not!
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Wevolver spoke with Orion Fans President, John Knight, to learn about the cooling challenges companies face, how their technologies address system reliability, and where innovation is heading in thermal management.
Nexperia NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 is a motor driver evaluation kit that can be set up in under two minutes, supports USB-C Power Delivery, allows microcontroller and component swapping, and offers open-source firmware for fast customization and real-world motor control development.
While a capable inspection robot can be costly, so is downtime.
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Read part 1 of 4 in our new articles series exploring TDK’s advanced robotics. This first part delves into how TDK ROS leverage multiprocessor technology to enhance precision, efficiency, and multitasking across service and industrial applications.
This technical article examines the mechanical engineering principles of CoWoS Packaging Technology, its mechanism, control systems, and performance metrics that define this cutting-edge technology!
The primary role of pressure sensors is to make sure the pressure in a pneumatic or hydraulic system is always maintained at the correct level, or at least kept within an optimum range.
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