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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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May 04, 2022
21 min read
Qt and C++ Embedded Development: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Learn more about the benefits of using Qt and C++ for embedded systems. We provide a detailed review of popular GUI toolkits for cross-platform development, as well as talk about our experience of using Qt in our projects.
By Nina Bibikova & Andrey Solovev
May 04, 2022
less than one min
Electronics Prototyping in Infographics
Any product development starts with designing a prototype. Although the first iterations are far from the final product, it’s an important phase of the work. In this infographic, you will find information on the basic steps of electronics prototyping.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
May 04, 2022
23 min read
DC-to-DC Converters: Functions, Common Types & Design Principles, Applications, and Challenges
Different sub-circuits in a device often require different voltages. When there’s only one power source, DC-to-DC converters are used to lower or raise the input voltage to the required output levels. Learn everything you need to know about DC-DC converters in this article.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
April 25, 2022
less than one min
PCB and Electronic Testing Methods in Infographics
Discover various PCB testing methods needed to ensure the quality and functionality of electronic devices.
By Nina Bibikova & Andrey Solovev
April 25, 2022
20 min read
What Makes Electronics Prototyping so Important for Successful Product Development?
Electronics prototyping answers a range of crucial questions, such as how to solve a particular engineering problem, how to do it efficiently, and whether it is possible at all. Learn about the major steps of prototyping and the benefits of this development phase.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
February 10, 2022
less than one min
5 Common US & EU Consumer Electronics Certifications in Infographics
Certifying a product requires time and money, which is why making a mistake here can lead manufacturers to serious financial losses. Read this infographic to learn the most important facts and tips on consumer electronics certification in the US and EU.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
February 01, 2022
16 min read
PCB and Electronics Testing Before and During Manufacturing: Importance, and Methods of Implementation
Find out how PCB designers and manufacturers test circuit boards before and during production and why these actions are so urgent.
By Nina Bibikova & Andrey Solovev
February 01, 2022
19 min read
Guide to Consumer Electronics Certification in the US & EU: Requirements to Consider Before Mass Production
Although product certification takes place right before mass production, it is unwise to ignore the regulations during the development process. Learn what consumer electronics certification types there are and how to make the process faster, easier, and cheaper.
By Timur Yuldashev & Andrey Solovev
November 30, 2021
less than one min
Shortly about BMS design in Infographics
We have prepared another infographic on BMS Design. Check out the basic summary in the infographic and read the full article on our blog.
By Andrey Solovev
November 24, 2021
13 min read
Designing a BMS (Battery Management System) for a Stationary Battery Storage Solution
What are the components of a BMS? How can they interact? We’ll tell you this and more drawing on our custom BMS project.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova
October 28, 2021
less than one min
Battery Management System’s Safety & Security solutions in Infographics
How to protect batteries in BMS? Here is the most extract information from the previous article on "How to Avoid Battery Hazards: BMS Safety & Security Solutions".
By Andrey Solovev
October 11, 2021
15 min read
How to Avoid Battery Hazards: BMS Safety & Security Solutions
A BMS can make a battery feel safe and secure. Here’s how this system protects it from potential hazards.
By Andrey Solovev & Anna Petrova