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Integra Sources Blog
Example-led guides and industry insides on hardware and software development perfect for both technical and non-technical people.
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March 14, 2025
Avalanche Photodiodes in Distributed Temperature Sensing Systems
In this post, we compare avalanche photodiodes used in distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems employed for temperature monitoring in various industries.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
April 22, 2024
25 min read
Best Countries for Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Part 2: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India
We have compiled a list of the most popular countries for outsourcing electronics production to study their pros and cons. This part is dedicated to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
April 18, 2024
20 min read
Best Countries for Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Part 1: China, Taiwan, the USA, and Mexico
We have compiled a list of the most popular countries for outsourcing electronics production to study their pros and cons. This part is dedicated to China, Taiwan, the United States, and Mexico.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 25, 2024
5 min read
Manufacturing Electronics at Home vs. Outsourcing to Other Countries. Infographic
How can you prepare for mass production of your electronic device or system? What steps should you take? What are the pros and cons of domestic and offshore manufacturing? Read these infographics to find the answers.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 06, 2024
15 min read
Manufacturing Electronics at Home vs Outsourcing It to Other Countries: All You Need to Know
What are the pros and cons of manufacturing electronics abroad? How to make sure your product is ready for mass production and what steps should you take? Find answers in this post.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 04, 2024
15 min read
Ins & Outs of Estimating Software Projects
What does a software project estimate consist of? What does it depend on? What methods can be used for estimation? Our article will answer all these questions.
By Andrey Solovev & Nina Bibikova
January 18, 2024
15 min read
Starting a Healthcare Electronics Development Project: Key Points You Need to Know
Where to start and what to consider when developing electronics and software for healthcare? Our thorough guide answers all the questions related to medical electronic device product development.
By Andrey Solovev & Nina Bibikova
November 15, 2023
15 min read
Embedded System Design: Challenges of Hardware and Software Development
Creating an embedded system means designing both hardware and software. This process consists of many steps, and at each phase, developers face various challenges. Learn how the team of Integra Sources deals with them in this article.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
September 15, 2023
15 min read
Project Development Specification: How To Write the Right One
A successful project starts with writing a competent development specification, which reveals the requirements for the product and the development process.
By Andrey Solovev & Nina Bibikova
June 14, 2023
10 min read
Mathematical Representations of PID Controller Gains
PID controllers find many uses in various industries. In this article, we discuss the mathematical representations of PID controller gains and the challenges of tuning controllers.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
April 26, 2023
15 min read
Basics of PID Controllers: Design, Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages
Proportional–integral–derivative controllers are simple, cheap, and easy to implement. They can be found in almost all control systems used in various industries and spheres.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
March 21, 2023
15 min read
IT Project Discovery Phase: What's That, and What Does It Do?
The project Discovery Phase is aimed at helping you arrange a flawless development process that will provide you with suitable approaches for your product creation and protect you from risks.
By Andrey Solovev & Inna Tyumeneva