Interlink Updates
Insights, product updates, technology explainers, and corporate articles from the Interlink Electronics blog, presented in the concept-site brand system.
Despite the dubious claims of baseball cap manufacturers, one size doesn’t fit all. In modern electronics design, space is always at a premium, so it is important for every component to make the very most of the physical
Resistive touchpads detect pressure exerted by the user on the device, either with their fingers or some intermediary like a stylus, to interpret position and movement—providing functionality similar to that of a traditi
Intro Failure to Launch Realistic Expectations Communication Security Call in the Cavalry Regardless of industry, companies are clamoring to find out how the Internet of Things (IoT) might improve their data collection,
The most noteworthy and recognizable personal area network (PAN) standard is Bluetooth, which is often found in consumer electronics because it requires the master device (often the user’s phone) to be in relatively clos
Our relationship with technology is evolving at breakneck pace, and the rise of the IoT will only accelerate it. More devices than ever will need sensing, HMI, and sensor fusion technology, and Interlink is ready to prov
Take, for instance, the humble coffee maker. For many folks, it’s an essential part of their morning (perhaps the essential part). And while luddites may still cling to their French presses, modern coffee machines are of
The problem of providing electricity to low-power IoT devices seems like it should be able to be solved with the same technology that power most of the wireless devices we use every day, batteries. This is a fine solutio
Though the issue significantly predates its 2006 release, the film Blood Diamond brought widespread attention to the problem of the mining and selling of raw materials to finance violent conflicts in countries that are r
Intro Durability Environment Form Factor Repeatability Sensitivity Cost Tons of products require the ability to detect and quantify force, but every approach to force-sensing technology comes with its own advantages and
The world’s premier manufacturer of rugged laptops has been using Interlink’s rugged VersaPad resistive touchpad since 2011. (A number of other manufacturers have since adopted the platform as well.) Standard laptops tha
Companies such as Samsung and LG have brought smart appliances like washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators into our homes, but those devices use the home’s local Wi-Fi network to communicate with a server via a stand
The International Organization for Standardization is the group responsible for compiling and issuing the various ISO standards. Formed more than 70 years ago, the association is based in Switzerland and develops best pr
