How To Configure A Modbus RTU To Ethernet/IP Register Map
Protocol Mapper lets you define your own Modbus RTU to EtherNet/IP register map directly from your bench - configure, validate, and ship it yourself. Here's how it works.
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What "CRA Ready" Actually Means, and Why It Matters for Your Next Product
The EU's Cyber Resilience Act first real deadline just went into effect. If your equipment ends up in global markets, it's not just a European problem. We're breaking down what the CRA requires, where things stand today, and what we're doing at the product and process level to make sure new GRID hardware is ready.
PCAN-Explorer 7 vs. Vector CANalyzer: which CAN bus tool fits your bench?
A practical comparison of PCAN-Explorer 7 against Vector CANalyzer - where the two tools genuinely differ, and how to tell which one actually fits your team's workflow and budget. Includes a migration guide for anyone ready to make the switch.
How to Connect Legacy Modbus TCP Devices to a Modern EtherNet/IP Network
Most factory floors aren't running a single protocol — they're running a mix. Your modern PLC speaks EtherNet/IP. Your power meters, flow sensors, and VFDs still speak Modbus TCP. Replacing all that legacy hardware is expensive and unnecessary. A Modbus TCP to EtherNet/IP gateway bridges the gap, giving you full visibility across your network without touching a single wire. Here's how to set one up — and what to watch out for before you do.
IoT Collaboration Models: How Ecosystems Drive Innovation
A smart device isn't one product — it's five or six specialized engineering projects stacked on top of each other. The organizations that reach market fastest don't build every layer; they build the right partnerships. Here's how the most effective IoT ecosystems are structured, and what that means for your next product.
How Protocols Shape IoT Project Success: MQTT vs. OPC-UA
Every IoT project has a hidden cost driver most engineers underestimate: the choice of communication protocol. MQTT and OPC-UA aren't just technical specs — they directly shape your cellular data bills, integration complexity, and whether your deployment scales from 100 devices to 100,000 without architectural rework. The most effective IIoT deployments use both, strategically, to reduce costs and build a foundation that holds at scale.
How IoT Connectivity Can Be Structured for Energy Efficiency & IoT Sustainability
As billions of connected devices enter the field, energy efficiency becomes the line between long-term profitability and constant maintenance. By rethinking connectivity, pushing intelligence to the edge, and designing for real-world conditions, IoT products can run for years while cutting costs and waste. The result is a more sustainable future where longevity, reliability, and business performance move forward together.
Why Your IoT Budget Is Probably Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Most IoT budgets fail not because of hardware costs, but because the real price of staying connected is misunderstood. Hidden expenses like data retries, certification requirements, and last-mile maintenance quietly erode ROI long after the BOM is approved. Unpacking where connectivity costs actually come from reveals how smart design decisions can turn an unpredictable expense into a controllable one.
CAN bus isolation: why 3kV makes the difference in harsh electrical environments
Most engineers encounter CAN bus isolation the same way: after something breaks in the field that never broke in the lab. Here's everything you need to know before that happens to your design.
How to Decode CAN Bus Error Frames and Voltage Readings
When a CAN bus goes down, identifying the root cause requires more than a basic connectivity check. The key is learning how to interpret the signals and protocol behavior that reveal what the network is experiencing. By understanding normal CAN voltage levels, recognizing abnormal readings, and decoding error frames, engineers can quickly trace issues such as wiring faults, termination problems, interference, or failing nodes. Mastering both the electrical and protocol layers transforms troubleshooting from trial-and-error into a systematic diagnostic process.
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