From PCI to M.2: A Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Motherboard Expansion Slots
In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the different types of expansion slots available on industrial motherboards, including PCI, PCIe, M.2 and Mini PCIe.
UKCA Explained
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark is the new UK product mark that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
New BVM Management Team Announcement
In addition to the current management team of Rod Clarke (founder and Managing Director) and Chris Brierley (Sales Director), BVM Ltd are pleased to announce the addition of Julia Maynard (Financial Director) and Neil Lawrence (Operations Director).
Why use a Computer-on-module? What are the Benefits?
A computer-on-module (COM) is a type of single-board computer (SBC), a subtype of an embedded computer system. An extension of the concept of system on chip (SoC) and system in package (SiP), COM lies between a full-up computer and a microcontroller in nature.
What are the Advantages of an Industrial PC?
Industrial grade or embedded PC systems are designed for use in environments where consumer/commercial grade PC Systems are not suitable for the application at hand.
What are the Advantages of a Rugged Computer?
A rugged computer, or ruggedized PC is a computer specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as extreme temperatures, strong vibrations and wet or dusty conditions.
Intel Elkhart Lake: Powering the Next Generation of IoT Edge Devices
To support the next generation of IoT edge devices, Intel has developed a new line of processors enhanced for IoT—The Intel Atom x6000E Series.
Have you seen our new range of Dascom In-vehicle and Mobile Printers?
BVM Limited can now provide you with a range of thermal printers from Tally Dascom for your mobile and vehicle-based applications.
IP Rating: What is an IP Rating?
Anyone involved with industrial systems will have heard or used the term ‘IP rating’, we explain what the term means and how it affects selecting the right product.
6 Reasons to choose BVM as your Design & Manufacturing Partner
BVM are systems integrator specialising in providing embedded computing solutions – whether you need something that’s standard or customised to your own bespoke needs.
BVM Design Services: Concept – Design – Manufacture
BVM provides ‘Design to Order’ services, guiding clients from concept to manufacturable product, ensuring functional design and manufacturability while offering various engineering and certification services.
Case Study: Thermal Print Mechanism and Chip for Temperature Monitoring Units
Our client provides temperature monitoring units for refrigerated vehicles. These compact devices take temperature readings at regular intervals throughout the journey and produce a log of the temperatures alongside the time of each reading.
Case Study: Panel Printer for Portable Fuel Analyser
Our client provides laboratory equipment that tests the cleanliness and purity of aviation turbine fuels, making sure that each batch complies to the stringent guidelines of IP 65.
Case Study: PCIe Mini-card Carrier Module
BVM were approached by an existing client to evaluate the possibility of using twelve PCIe mini-cards in a system together with a mid-range graphics card, itself requiring eight PCIe lanes.
MXM: What are Mobile PCI Express “MXM” Modules?
A Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) is an interconnect standard for GPUs in laptops and embedded computers using PCI Express.