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Raspberry Pi Prototype to Production: Choosing a Display Path
How the display choice changes as a Raspberry Pi product moves from prototype to production: HDMI, DSI with a bridge chip, or a native MIPI panel.
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Enclosure Surface Finishes: Types, Benefits, and How to Choose the Right Finish
Compare anodizing, powder coating, sandblasting, spray paint, e-coating and micro-arc oxidation for electronic enclosures, and how to choose a finish.
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The Mini-PC: Small Footprint, Serious Versatility
Mini-PCs now sit behind signage, kiosks, HMIs and conference systems. A joint white paper from New Era Electronics and Orient Display on where they fit and…
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Why Does a Black Border Appear Outside the Display Area of an E-Paper Display?
Why a dark border can appear in the FPL area outside an e-paper display's active area, and how static from peeling the protective film can cause…
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How to Calculate E-Paper Power Consumption: A Practical Example
How to calculate an e-paper display's daily energy use from its datasheet, and how update, sleep and deep sleep modes affect battery life.
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Dragontrail Cover Glass Supply Risk & Transition Plan
AGC Dragontrail cover glass is being discontinued. Key milestones, the last-time-buy window, safety stock and the plan to validate an alternative glass.
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Automotive Rearview Mirror Reflectance Requirements: Why Reflectance Matters and How It Is Controlled
What rearview mirror reflectance is, why too little or too much of it affects driving safety, and the optical requirements automotive mirrors must meet.
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