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What are some applications that require a rugged PC?

Dec 7th 2023

Rugged industrial computers are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Generally, four main environmental conditions require a ruggedized computer: ex … View More

Vision Systems

Remote Monitoring

Do you need a GPU?

Nov 14th 2023

Do you need a GPU? A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a specialized type of processor, designed to perform calculations required for rendering images, videos, and a … View More

Monitoring

Edge Computing

What is IPMI?

Nov 14th 2023

What is IPMI? Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a common solution for out-of-band device management. Out-of-band management refers to solutions tha … View More

FAQ

FAQs

What are the differences between USB 2.0 and USB 3.2?

Oct 20th 2023

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a set of industry-standard specifications for cables, connectors, and protocols for connection, communication, and power supply. The two … View More

FAQ

FAQs

What is the UKCA marking and are Sealevel’s products UKCA certified?

Oct 17th 2023

Figure 1. UKCA MarkingThe UKCA marking is the conformity marking used to indicate that a product meets all the applicable requirements to products being placed on the … View More

FAQ

COM Express

How do you regulate the performance or “throttle” an Intel® Tiger Lake processor?

Sep 1st 2023

Regulating the performance of a Tiger Lake module can act as a safeguard against malfunctions caused by environmental factors such as temperature or power instability … View More

Embedded Computing

COM Express

Why is the ability to regulate power with the Intel® Tiger Lake processor beneficial?

Sep 1st 2023

There are several reasons why regulating the power of Tiger Lake processors can be beneficial. Extreme HeatUtilizing the full performance of a Tiger Lake module … View More

Compliance & Certification

FAQs

What does UL certification of a product mean?

Aug 5th 2023

UL certification is a safety certification provided by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). It is one of the most recognized and respected certification marks global … View More

Compliance & Certification

FAQs

What does  CE certification of a product mean?

Aug 5th 2023

CE certification – the acronym for the French “Conformité Européenne,” which translates to European conformity – is mandatory f … View More

Compliance & Certification

FAQs

What does FCC Certification of a product mean?

Aug 4th 2023

By law, any electronic device that utilizes radio frequency (RF) technology or emits – either by design or as a byproduct – radio frequency energy, requi … View More

FAQs

What is a Form A relay, and when should they be used?

Aug 1st 2023

Form A relays (or normally open/NO relay) have a single set of contacts that are normally open, meaning the circuit is open when the relay is not energized. Wh … View More

General Questions

FAQs

What is a Form B relay, and when should they be used?

Aug 1st 2023

Form B relays (or normally closed/NC relay) have a single set of contacts that are normally closed, meaning the circuit is closed when the relay is not energiz … View More

Relay

FAQs

What is a form C relay, and when should they be used?

Aug 1st 2023

Form C (or changeover/CO) relays have a set of normally open contacts and a set of normally closed contacts. When the relay is not energized, the normally c … View More

Relay

FAQs

What are the major types of electromechanical relays?

Jul 20th 2023

General Purpose RelaysGeneral purpose relays are cheap, easily replaceable, and are used for troubleshooting and other low priority switching applications. These re … View More

Relay

Computing

How does an electromechanical relay work?

Jul 20th 2023

An electromechanical relay uses a physical moving part to connect contacts within the output component of the relay. The movement of this contact is caused by usin … View More

Relay

FAQs

When was the electromagnetic relay invented?

Jul 20th 2023

Although there were several precursors that could be considered relays, the invention of the electromagnetic relay is attributed to Joseph Henry in 1835. Henry&rsq … View More

Relay

FAQs

What are relays?

Jul 20th 2023

A relay is a switch powered by a relatively small electric current that can turn a much larger electric current on or off. Essentially, relays are power-switch … View More

BIOS

COM Express

How do I access the BIOS menu for my 12000-KT COM Express Type 6 carrier board?

Jun 29th 2023

To access the BIOS menu for the 12000-KT COM Express Type 6 carrier board, follow the steps below.Attach a USB keyboard to the computer.Apply power and immediately … View More