Pico-ITX: What is a Pico-ITX Motherboard?
The Pico-ITX industrial computing platform provides a solution in a 100mm by 72mm foot print. This makes it ideally suited to space-limited applications were diverse I/O requirements are still a requirement.
PoE: What Are The Main Advantages of Power Over Ethernet (PoE)?
The main advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) is delivery of data AND power over one Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable
Powerguard: SSD Power Loss Protection from Cervoz
Powerguard is a Power Loss Protection (PLP) technology developed by Cervoz. The Powerguard function provides additional power during an unexpected power outage to complete current flash write operation, moreover to protect firmware, mapping table integrity.
What is an Embedded Computer?
Embedded Computers (sometimes known as ‘Embedded Systems) are purpose-built computing platforms designed for a specific task or fixed functionality – where at every re-boot, a fixed environment is activated. These are not your typical desktop or tower computers that we are used to using at home or in the office.
Why Use a Portable Pelicase Computer?
I have a laptop, why would I need a portable computer? We often see examples of field-based test or surveillance equipment based on a laptop computer. If the application is in a reasonably benign environment and there aren’t too many external real-world connections the laptop or tablet can be a good solution.
Kiosk Printers: What is a Kiosk Printer?
Kiosk printers can take many forms but they all have one thing in common; being are hidden away inside a machine. One reason there are so many different kiosk printers on the market is that the applications for them are so diverse.
Thermal Printers: What are they and where are they used?
Printed receipts and documents are all around us in our everyday lives. BVM provides all types of thermal printers, including printer mechanisms , Panel Printers and Kiosk Printers to build into your product, Receipt Printers for retail applications, Label Printers, and Battery Powered Portable and Vehicle-powered mobile printers for printing up to A4-width on the move.
Windows IoT: System locked down, but need to make changes?
For functional security and resilience to external attacks, it is essential that modern embedded systems are locked down in a way that only permits approved applications to run.
Panel Printers: What is a Panel Mount Printer?
If you make a product that needs to produce a printout, then integrating a “panel printer” could be a quick and easy way to do it.
Converting your Raspberry Pi prototype to an industrial design
Here at BVM we can take your Raspberry Pi prototype and work with you to convert this into a reliable commercial product of which the compute module is just one possible technical solution.
Dealing with Unexpected Power Loss in Embedded Systems
Embedded systems need to be designed such that any unexpected power loss is to be expected and won’t cause corruption to the operating system or loss of data from the application software running on the device.
Operating System Configuration and Deployment
As an industrial PC solution provider BVM have often found, that with best intentions, engineers start the process of configuring an operating system thinking it to be a relatively simple process.
IoT: So, What is The Internet of Things (IoT)?
What is IoT ? The term IoT (Internet of Things) is in common usage but its meaning and significance are not always fully realised by those outside the tech industries.
Case Study: Seiko Mobile Printer for the L.A. County Sheriffs
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is no exception when it comes to cutting red-tape and streamlining process. In a bid to do both, the LAPD made use of new technology and discovered some unexpected benefits along the way.
To Buy or Make?
Any company that designs and manufactures a product will run up against the decision to buy-in or build sub-assemblies.