The 7 Most Popular Symmetry Electronics Blog Posts

7. Bluetooth 5 versus Bluetooth 4.2, what’s the difference?

The Bluetooth 5 specification has at long last been ratified. Soon everything from mobile phones to beacons will support this new standard. So why should you consider using it for your application? In this blog we shed some light on this new technology.

6. System-on-Chip vs Single-Board Computer: A Comparison Guide

One common question we see come up in engineering meetings is whether a customer should choose a System on Chip (SoC) or a Single Board Computer (SBC) for their design, and all the trade-offs of that decision. There are so many pros and cons to each that there is no easy answer. This article discusses the factors you need to consider before making a design decision on SoC vs SBC.

5. A List of Devices That Can be Powered with PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The possibilities of PoE are almost endless, and customers often ask us how much wattage their design actually needs. Here, we will give some examples to show how much wattage various types of designs require.

4. GPS vs GLONASS: Which is Best for Tracking Applications?

In this article we discuss some of the main differences between these technologies and outline different options available to the designer. This gives a good starting point in the search for the best tracking solution for your application.

3. Arduino Development Kits: Advantages and Features

Introduced in 2005, the Arduino platform was designed to provide a cheaper way for hobbyists, students and professionals to create applications that play in the human interface world using sensors, actuators, motors, and other rudimentary products. This post also covers 5 major benefits for using Arduino kits. 

2. What is the Difference Between GNSS and GPS?

With some help from our partner Telit, we get into the main differences of these 2 satellite navigation systems. 

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1. WiFi Standards 802.11a/b/g/n vs. 802.11ac: Which is Best?

Many of our customers come to us for guidance on which WiFi standard would be best for their specific product development needs. In this article, we look at the evolution of wireless standards, as well as the pros and cons of each.

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