At Steatite, we are often asked what the difference is between a consumer-grade SSD and the industrial SSDs that we specify as standard. This article highlights some of the key areas where consumer and industrial SSDs differ. Long Term Availability Consumer SSDs are generally at the cutting edge, moving rapidly with new technological developments, but …
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At Steatite, we use industrial memory modules as standard in all of our systems to maximise reliability and simplify product testing and approvals. Here we explain some of the advantages of industrial grade RAM when compared to the consumer grade alternative. Fixed BOM’s Industrial grade RAM ensures continuous compatibility by using a fixed bill-of-materials, keeping …
The world is currently facing an increasing shortage of many key electronic components. This is having an impact on supply and pricing and inevitably the ability of technology providers such as Steatite to deliver finished products on time. In this article, we look at the reasons for this, which type of products are being impacted, …
Understanding and following the steps required to move from an Nvidia Jetson development kit to a reliable AI system can help to maximise the chances of a successful AI deployment. Can’t I just use dev kits for production? Apparently not – Nvidia probably answer this one better than we can here. Simply speaking, the dev …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) offer a great way of solving a huge range of position, navigation, and timing (PNT) problems, but it has some weaknesses that need to be considered when designing a solution. In this article we’ll talk about the problems and how these can impact the efficacy of the system while discussing …
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SMARC is a small computer-on-module form factor used for low power applications. When combined with a custom baseboard, SMARC will give you a modular computing platform that can be easily upgraded as and when new CPUs become available. Generally SMARC and Qseven may both be considered for new applications that need a small, low power …
Understanding the differences between the two touchscreen technologies is vital when selecting the most suitable solution for your application. We cover the key differences between the two touchscreen technologies below – if you’ve any questions, one of our team will be pleased to help. Where is it used? P-CAP: Smartphones, tablets, laptops and pretty much …
If you’ve ended up on this page, then you probably already have at least a basic understanding of some of the advantages that industrial computers offer over commercial grade PCs. The main areas where they differ are discussed below. Long-term Product Availability 7-15 year availability is common for industrial PCs, whereas ~12 months is more …
When specifying a new embedded PC, often the specific Windows version selected is nothing more than an afterthought. This is primarily because most people are unaware that the O/S chosen can have a massive impact on the overall reliability of the industrial PC. No More Forced Windows Updates Windows 10 is apparently going to be …
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Most of the systems and infrastructure that we have all come to rely on in our daily lives are controlled by computers. From smart TVs and mobile phones to traffic management systems and security cameras, computers have become an essential component of modern life, silently fulfilling a vital role in running our infrastructure and enabling …
