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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: An Introduction to Embedded Middleware

On April 13, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Middleware is the hidden layer that makes embedded systems portable and scalable. Learn what it does, when to use it, and why abstractions inevitably leak.

Tagged With: board support, build vs buy, code reuse, embedded systems, freertos, hardware abstraction, leaky abstractions, middleware, portability, protocol stacks, rtos integration, software architecture, system layers, zephyr os

Get Data Centres Online Faster with Grid to Rack Connectivity

On March 27, 2026 in Computing, Connectors, Power by HARTING

Connectors simplify upgrades and offer flexibility as the industry moves from 48VDC to 800VDC at the rack, enabling data centres to get running and connect to the grid faster than a hardwire approach.

Tagged With: 800vdc, connectors, data centres, grid transformer connector, modular rectangular connector, open compute project

New Tech Tuesdays: Compact SBCs Are Shortening Embedded Development Cycles

On February 3, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, Industrial, Maker, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

High-performance SBCs and computer modules such as the Raspberry Pi CM5 accelerate embedded development with comprehensive features that enable rapid prototyping and faster time-to-market.

Tagged With: compute modules, dge computing, digital signage, embedded systems, industrial controllers, product development, rapid prototyping, raspberry pi cm5, sbcs, single-board computers

Quantum Computing Paves a Smarter Path to Resource Optimization

On January 27, 2026 in All, Computing, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, IoT, Low Power by Liam Critchley

Explore how quantum computing can transform resource optimization across sectors, particularly with energy efficiency and sustainability. To get there, though, challenges lie ahead.

Tagged With: ai energy impact, battery optimization, data center sustainability, energy efficiency, low power computing, quantum algorithms, quantum computing, renewable energy, resource optimization, smart grid

Why the First True AI Revolution Will Happen on the Factory Floor

On January 23, 2026 in Automation, Computing, IoT, Motor Control, Power, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Nicolette Emmino

The real test for AI isn't happening in chat tools or productivity apps. It's taking shape inside factories, where systems must operate under complex constraints and the consequences of errors are magnified.

Tagged With: adaptive manufacturing, ai factory, ai in industrial systems, ai in manufacturing, digital twin manufacturing, digital twins, factory automation, factory floor ai, industrial ai, industrial digital transformation, manufacturing innovation, nvidia siemens partnership, siemens ces 2026, smart factories

Combatting the Dead Internet Theory in an AI World

On January 19, 2026 in Computing, IoT, Security by Becks Simpson

The rise of generative AI and algorithmic curation is giving new life to the Dead Internet Theory, but companies can use verification, education, and transparency to fight back.

Tagged With: ai-generated content, algorithmic curation, bot traffic, brand transparency, dead internet theory, enterprise strategies, future of the internet, generative ai, internet authenticity, online trust

New Tech Tuesdays: USB 3.2 Gen 2x1: High-Speed Design Made Simple

On January 6, 2026 in Computing, Connectors, Dev Tools, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 delivers 10Gbps over a single lane, simplifying PCB design for embedded, FPGA, and IoT systems. Explore its benefits and dev tools.

Tagged With: embedded usb interface, ez-usb fx10 kit, fpga usb solutions, high-speed usb, iot usb connectivity, single-lane usb routing, usb 10gbps, usb 3.2 gen 2x1, usb development tools, usb type-c design

New Tech Tuesdays: Zero-Trust Security for Embedded and IoT Devices

On December 23, 2025 in All, Computing, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Security by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Zero trust is expanding from IT to embedded systems. Engineers should assume every device is exposed online and protect it with built-in authentication, encryption, and secure updates.

Tagged With: cybersecurity for devices, embedded security, encryption, hardware authentication, identity verification, industrial IoT security, IoT security, secure boot, secure firmware, zero trust

Why PCIe 4.0 Excels in Harsh Industrial Settings

On December 17, 2025 in Computing, Industrial, Memory by Swissbit

Despite impressive benchmark gains, PCIe 5.0 and 8-channel NAND often struggle in harsh industrial environments where thermal limits dominate. This blog outlines why practical performance, reliability, and efficiency continue to keep PCIe 4.0 and 4-channel designs at the forefront.

Tagged With: 4-channel nand ssd, industrial flash storage, industrial pcie ssd performance, pcie 4.0 industrial ssd, pcie 5.0 vs pcie 4.0, rugged edge storage, swissbit, swissbit n3000, thermal-efficient ssd

High-Density Backplane Connectors for PCIe Gen 6

On December 17, 2025 in Computing, Connectors, Industrial, Power by Amphenol

As data centers push toward PCIe Gen 6 performance, engineers face new challenges. Amphenol TCS HD Express® Interconnect System is a high-density backplane connector solution designed to deliver high-speed reliability and scalability for next-generation server and storage systems.

Tagged With: amphenol hd express, crosstalk reduction, data center interconnect, high-density backplane, high-speed connectors, modular interconnect systems, pcie gen 6 connectors, server backplane design, signal integrity, thermal management

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