Communications
Access control platform is web-based
Suprema has launched BioStar 2, a web-based IP access control platform. BioStar 2 seamlessly integrates the company's biometric technology with an enhanced security solution to offer simplicity, convenience and performance. BioStar 2 is built with a new design style that focuses on enhancing user experience. All of the functions and features of the system can be used with only a few simple clicks.
IoT software development kit ready to download
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51 IoT Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for download. It is a complete IPv6-ready Internet Protocol Suite for the Bluetooth Smart SoCs of the nRF51 series. It enables small, cost-efficient applications of IoT with ultra low power consumption. The nRF51 series is available at distributor Rutronik.
SoC enables the first Ultra HD Android TV STB
The first Ultra HD Android TV STB will be powered by Broadcom’s BCM7252 STB SoC. The Freebox, offered by Free, delivers a comprehensive suite of streaming, terrestrial, on-demand and recorded content at up to four times the resolution of current HD television.
HDDs suit mission critical workloads
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the addition of 512 native and Advanced Format drives with 12.0Gbit/s SAS interface to its 15,000rpm enterprise performance class HDD model line. Customer applications such as OLTP and databases will see improved performance from faster host transfer rates using 12.0Gbit/s SAS controllers. The models that support 4K native sector technology may further improve application performance in supported environme...
Interface & switching products showcased at Amper
Pickering Interfaces will showcase its catalogue of PXI and Ethernet LXI switching solutions at Amper, in Hall 5, Booth 3.18 from 24th to 27th March 2015. These products include Pickering’s Ethernet LXI, PXI, Programmable Resistors, Microwave Multiplexer and PCI Ranges.
AWP gaming solutions garner interest at ICE 2015
Advantech-Innocore has declared the ICE 2015 tradeshow a ‘huge success’, highlighting elevated interest in its products, especially the DPX-S435, DPX-S1435, DPX-E130 and display products range. Advantech Display Solutions (ADS) is a product division formed when GPEG International joined Advantech last year. ADS offers gaming industry customers specialised monitor and display solutions.
Dual-channel filter streamlines design of ZigBee equipment
An integrated dual differential filter, which can replace up to 16 discrete surface-mount components and save 35mm2 of PCB area in ZigBee RF4CE equipment, has been introduced by STMicroelectronics. Suitable for STBs, TVs, home gateways, alarms and lighting, the DLPF-GP-01D3 allows designers to simplify board layout, reduce product size, or add new functions.
Touchfoil offers while-you-wait interactivity
From mountain tops to bus shelters, bustling railway stations and busy airports, combining navigation, live travel and local information with wider promotional messaging is bringing interactivity to underused spaces, generating revenue and improving customer experiences. Visualplanet’s Single User touchfoil has been specifically engineered to withstand the demands of public access in a self-service environment.
MicroCare launch latest website with faster downloads
MicroCare is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s new web site, www.MicroCare.com. The content-rich site offers many benefits to visitors, such as faster downloads, more technical information, easier navigation and multi-language support.
Marine PC is IEC60945 certified
An IEC60945 certified marine PC has been introduced by Axiomtek. Designed with components rated for high temperature and high humidity, the tBOX330-870-FL is equipped with an onboard high performance Intel Core i7 processor and onboard 4GB DDR3-1600 memory to eliminate risk of harm caused by vibration and shock.