When talking about remote machines, sometimes we mean really remote, beyond the realms of wired networks that can deliver the Internet. In these cases, remote cellular access is often the way to go.

As microprocessor-controlled systems begin to carry out more and more functions involving human safety, the importance of close performance monitoring is increasing. The low cost and range of features ...

Watchdog timers, both internal and external, are critical in ensuring systems never freeze or get caught in an endless loop A watchdog timer’s job is to force an embedded processor or microcontroller ...