Form Factor
Form factor describes the size, shape, and physical layout of a computer or component. It helps determine where the system can be installed and what parts will fit inside it. In industrial computing, form factor matters because systems may need to fit inside vehicles, cabinets, kiosks, racks, or machines.
Firmware
Firmware is software that is built into hardware to help it start up and operate. It often controls basic functions before the main operating system loads. Firmware is used in computers, storage drives, network devices, sensors, and many electronic parts.
Flash Memory
Flash memory is a type of storage that keeps data even when power is turned off. It is used in solid state drives, USB drives, memory cards, and many embedded systems. Flash memory has no moving parts, which can make it useful in rugged or mobile equipment.
Fanless Cooling
Fanless cooling removes heat without using a fan. It often uses heat sinks, metal enclosures, thermal pads, or fins to move heat away from the components. Fanless systems are useful in dusty, mobile, or rugged environments because they have fewer moving parts and do not pull as much outside air into the computer.
Firewall
A firewall is a security tool that helps control what network traffic is allowed in or out. It can be hardware, software, or both. Firewalls help protect computers and networks from unwanted access, unsafe connections, and certain types of attacks.
