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  • Isolation features of the Dataforth MAQ20 data acquisition and control system   03 Oct 2012
    Isolating power sources and sensor signals is the most effective method for eliminating undesirable ground loop currents and induced electrical noise. Dataforth MAQ20 input and output modules use multiple levels of isolation to eliminate common issues such as ground loops and signal noise.When you move your MAQ20 data acquisition system from the controlled environment of a test...
  • What are the main differences between the Advantech UNO and ARK ranges?   01 Aug 2012
    FeaturesAdvantech UNO SeriesAdvantech ARK SeriesFanless and Cableless DesignWide operating temperature rangeWide voltage input rangeSome modelsBattery back-up SRAMEnergy Star certifiedSome modelsFlexible mounting optionsOn-board system RAMFlexible expansion options
  • Cedar Trail - Highly efficient embedded computing   12 Jul 2012
    Cedar Trail is the codename for Intel’s 3rd generation of Atom processors. The new Cedar Trail platform is available with many new and updated technologies such as Intel Speed Step and Intel Deeper Sleep Technology, allowing for the highest level of performance-per-watt to date.There are currently four processors available from the Cedar Trail family, each with low power ...
  • The benefits of AAEON's Boxer PC range   15 May 2012
    Since its inception in 2004, AAEON’s Boxer PC range has been the corner stone of the Impulse product range. Since then, AAEON’s Boxer PC range has been expanded to over 20 unique systems with an extensive selection of specifications, designed to accommodate a wide range industrial applications.Key features of the Boxer PC familyFanless rugged designThe aluminium “fin” design of...
  • Looking for a reliable and compact embedded PC?   03 May 2012
    Based on the high performance Intel Atom N455 processor the ARK-1120 is an ideal solution for anyone looking for a reliable and compact Industrial Computer.The ultra compact ARK-1120 features an efficiently designed IP40 rugged aluminium chassis that measures in at W133mm x H43mm x D94mm and weighs just 0.7kg. For added convenience the ARK-1120 can be mounted upon a wall with a...
  • What type of touch screen should I use?   12 Apr 2012
    There are five mainstream technologies of touch screen utilised in our industrial LCD displays and Panel PCs. The most common and widely used is Resistive followed by Capacitive, Surface Acoustic Wave, Infrared and the latest Projected Capacitive (PCT).Each type of touch screen technology has its own distinctive characteristics, some providing advantages and some limitati...
  • What ADAM remote I/O module is suitable for my application?   28 Mar 2012
    Advantech is a global leader in data acquisition I/O module design and manufacturing, offering complete stand-alone data acquisition modules which are broadly used in industrial applications such as facility monitoring, industrial process control and environmental monitoring.Advantech remote I/O modules are categorised into two families, Ethernet I/O (ADAM-6000 series) and RS-4...
  • Why choose Advantech Single Board Computers?   05 Mar 2012
    Founded in 1983, Advantech has provided leadership for innovative ePlatform products and services for over 25 years. Advantech offer comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services and global distribution support.With more than 3,400 staff, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network, in 18 countries and 39 major c...
  • What is an Embedded System?   16 Feb 2012
    In the industrial computing industry many people talk about embedded systems, but what are Embedded Systems? The article below helps to answer some of the common questions about what embedded systems are.
  • Can Impulse help me with my custom enclosure?   07 Feb 2012
    Yes, Impulse can provide custom rack-mount enclosures, bespoke kiosks, metal housings, RIM and GRP mouldings. Impulse together with our partners can even help with the design and development of your system if necessary.Please call us for more information.
  • I need to choose a write filter for my windows embedded device. What are the differences?   07 Feb 2012
    Enhanced Write FilterThis protects the disk, as entirely all disk writes are written to RAM and are lost after a power down or reboot. This is an excellent option if you don’t need any persistent storage or are writing to a network. (The layer can be disabled to allow application and configuration changes). In addition to this, the Enhanced Write Filter also has a funct...
  • The difference between hard drives and solid state drives   26 Jan 2012
    Hard drives, also known as mechanical disk drives are made up of several components that work in unison to read and write data. Hard drives contain several platters that are coated in a magnetic material and are rotated at high speeds.Several mechanical arms pass over the spinning platters reading the magnetisation of the material underneath. The different states of polarity in...
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