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Choosing the Right AI Accelerator | NPU or TPU for Edge and Cloud Applications

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024 Choosing the Right AI Accelerator | NPU or TPU for Edge and Cloud Applications Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is becoming a powerful engine in the world of technology. Allowing computers to complete tasks and make decisions can lead to a more safe and efficient world. Specialized processors like NPUs and TPUs are increasingly accelerating computational tasks to help AI function efficiently. The mainstay central processing unit (CPU) which has been powering computers for years. It can run computations but it’s not as efficient or as fast as an optimized chip like an NPU or TPU for AI …

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SOM vs SBC | What is the Difference and How to Choose the Right Solution

September 16, 2024

August 22, 2024 SOM vs SBC | What is the Difference and How to Choose the Right Solution It can be confusing to select between a SOM (System on Module) or SBC (Single Board Computer) for embedded systems. These two options have different strengths depending on the application, from industrial automation and IoT to robotics and networking. This article explores the differences, pros, and cons to help you make an informed decision for your specific application or project. What is a SOM? You can identify a SOM, or System on Module, by its few ICs, such as a CPU, DRAM, …

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How to Choose A WiFi Radio for Industrial Environments

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024 How to Choose a WiFi Radio for Industrial Environments Wireless (WiFi) radios often facilitate connectivity in industrial applications, enabling easy connection to other devices and the cloud. This connectivity is crucial for system success, necessitating a reliable WiFi radio with appropriate parameters. Understanding how to choose a WiFi Radio is essential for ensuring optimal performance in your industrial applications. Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged, industrial single board computers (SBCs) with multiple slots for inserting various wireless (WiFi) radios. These radios enable the SBCs to communicate with other devices for data transmission wirelessly. There are a wide variety …

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Enhancing Embedded System Security with TPM 2.0 and Robust Design Principles

February 23, 2024

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.

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Security Considerations for Embedded Designs

November 19, 2021

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.

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Mini-PCIe for Embedded Designs

Mini-PCIe is an Excellent Choice for Embedded Wireless Communication Designs

October 7, 2021

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.

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802.11ah HaLow Long Range Low Power Wireless for IoT

September 21, 2021

This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.

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A Linux Distro Focused on Security Testing – Kali Linux

August 4, 2021

This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.

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Analyzing RF Environments with Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

April 21, 2021

This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.

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How to Select a Modem for Embedded Industrial Single Board Computers

November 25, 2020

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.

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