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Our Picks for the Five Best Microcontrollers for Industrial Applications

Industrial microcontroller for IoT

When we think of the Internet of Things (IoT), our imaginations are often limited to consumer applications: smart homes, smart transportation, smart offices, etc. However, these account for just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to IoT. Just beneath the surface lies a sprawling world of industrial IoT and industrial microcontrollers (MCUs). But just […]

Guide to Embedded Development Boards

Embedded System Board

The world of IoT has exploded over the past few years, with the number of connected devices worldwide surpassing 15 billion this year. Embedded system boards are the backbone of these electronic devices, providing the computing power, connectivity, and functionality required for, say, a smart thermometer or a smart security system.  In other words, these […]

Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act and What It Means for You

Lock representing EU Cyber Resilience Act for cybersecurity in IoT

IoT manufacturers in every region have a host of data privacy standards and laws to comply with, and now the EU is adding one more: the Cyber Resilience Act, or CRA. While the CRA has some aspects that are simply common sense and others that overlap with already existing standards, there are some aspects that […]

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico Programming

Raspberry Pi Pico board

A Raspberry Pi Pico is a popular microcontroller (MCU) option for hobbyists and IoT professionals alike. It holds a special place in the IoT world because of its small physical size paired with relatively high processing power and low energy consumption. Add to that the huge mainstream adoption of its larger siblings (Raspberry Pi 1 […]

Creating More Efficient Energy Management Systems

Governments all over the world have established energy policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and regulating the use of fossil fuels. Inevitably, these policies have affected every aspect of society and business, and energy management has become an increasingly important consideration for companies in every industry. As a result, many businesses have realized the advantages […]

The Complete Guide to IoT for Energy Management: Or, How IoT is Disrupting the Energy Industry

As energy costs have risen and the green movement has gained traction in recent years, we’ve seen a proliferation of interest in reducing energy consumption. Smart devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) have significantly improved the landscape of managing energy consumption and disrupted the energy industry.  Smart buildings with built-in energy management systems already […]

How Can M2M Connectivity Benefit Your Business?

Machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity is one of those great technologies that most companies use, whether they know it or not. Any company that uses smart devices, utility meters, or even a weather app is relying on M2M connectivity. That said, few people understand exactly how M2M connectivity works.  Let’s take a look at the meaning of […]

How Machine-to-Machine Technology (M2M) is Creating a More Connected World

Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology has been around for a while now. It has fueled automation, brought us accurate weather forecasting and smart homes, and it has also had a profoundly positive impact on the industrial world. So what exactly is M2M and how does it work?  M2M is technology that allows machines to communicate with each […]