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March 22, 2021
15 min read
A fully electronic control system of a brushless DC motor creates opportunities for its widespread use in electronics of various power and size. High efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance are among the key benefits of a brushless DC motor controller. Learn how it works and what design techniques you can use for its implementation.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
March 30, 2021
19 min read
Supported by our own experience, this article provides an introduction to the control systems of DC motors. You will find out how a DC motor controller works, what functions it performs, and how you can use it. We’ll take a closer look at a brushed DC motor controller, and you’ll learn about the design features and the challenges that may arise in the course of its development.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
December 03, 2020
19 min read
There are a lot of outsourcing development teams worldwide. They offer different technology stacks, rates, and collaboration models. Such a variety can complicate the decision-making process. In this guide, you will learn about the basic criteria you should consider when choosing an electronic design company.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
November 27, 2020
14 min read
Choosing the right partner for electronic design services, you can achieve the desired results and complete your project within budget and schedule. A contractor company can handle important issues, such as a lack of knowledge and resources. In the first part of our guide, you will discover why outsourcing can be beneficial and where you can find a remote development team.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
October 09, 2020
17 min read
A battery management system or BMS performs many functions. It can help you estimate the charging level of your battery and protect it from fires. By reading this article, you will get an idea of a BMS, its functions, and the software it might use.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
September 10, 2020
17 min read
MQTT has a number of compelling features that make it a good fit for IoT applications. Supported by our own benchmark analysis, this article will give you a clue to the strengths and weaknesses of MQTT compared to its major competitors.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
June 10, 2020
15 min read
Linux and Windows are the well-known OS families widely used in medical devices. Our comparative review of Linux vs Windows 10 IoT will help you figure out which option works best for you.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
April 16, 2020
19 min read
We at Integra know at least 7 good reasons for choosing Linux as an operating system for your medical device. In this article, we’ll provide a Linux overview and show how you can benefit from integrating a Linux solution into your embedded medical system and what challenges Linux may bring for the medical device manufacturers.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
April 06, 2020
22 min read
Even if your medical device is still running on Windows CE, you have opportunities for a smooth transition from this operating system. We will provide comprehensive answers to the most asked questions on Windows CE end of life.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
March 22, 2021
19 min read
Hands-on experience from our team, which dug into this quite new technology. We have already implemented several projects based on BLE mesh networks and would like to share the pros and cons we discovered.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
March 30, 2021
20 min read
There are a number of high speed PCB design rules as well as challenges that every engineer may confront. We decided to dwell on the key points of this complex process to help you avoid mistakes and improve your skills in high speed PCB design.
By Timofey Perminov & Anna Petrova
June 05, 2019
4 min read
Overview of technologies that might be IoT industry drivers in the nearest future. We see 4 interesting opportunities and want to share our thoughts.
By Jennifer Warren