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A clear definition and comparison of Serial, COM, RS-232, DB-9 and USB. Many of these terms are used interchangeably, but what do they actually mean and how are they different?

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How will 5G Impact Healthcare and Industry 4.0?

What is 5G? 5G stands for 5th Generation and it is the next generation of wireless communication. The standards for 5G are set by the International Telecommunications Union. Cellular network providers T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and others have already begun deploying 5G across the US and other countries. These are mixed with a couple versions of 5G technology […]

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Clean Room Requirements for Computer Hardware

What is a Clean Room? A clean room is an environment where airborne contaminants (dust, microbes, and particles) are highly controlled. The number of particles in the air and the size of particles in the air are kept below specific thresholds, and those thresholds depend on the class of the clean room. Applications for Clean […]

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What is Machine Vision?

Machine vision is a simple concept, but a complex technology. Before we had Octa-Core processors, advanced algorithms, or machine learning, people did the tasks that machine vision can now accomplish. With advancements in machine vision, our brain’s ability to quickly process visual information has been surpassed. A complex web of cameras, scanners, computers and sophisticated […]

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What is GMS Certification?

GMS (Google Mobile Service) certification ensures that Google’s suite of apps will run properly on a particular Android device. Android states on its website, “We ask GMS partners to pass a simple compatibility test and adhere to our compatibility requirements for their Android devices. In turn, your users enjoy greater app reliability and continuity.” Google’s […]

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