Communications
Digital-terrestrial platform enables Mexico's TV transition
Broadcom has introduced a digital-terrestrial video platform for Mexico as it transitions from analogue to digital television broadcasts. Scheduled for completion on 31st December 2015, the conversion will provide millions of television subscribers in Mexico with HD content. The BCM7543 custom-engineered SoC, designed for HD converter boxes and STBs, enhances a home viewer's experience by providing quick response to input.
Exar signs HDCVI technology agreement with Dahua
Exar has signed a strategic agreement with Dahua to license HDCVI (High Definition Composite Video Interface) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar is licensed to design, manufacture and sell analogue HD video solutions utilising HDCVI technology.
2.5Gbit/s, 5Gbit/s Ethernet technology lands in Europe
Ismosys has signed a pan-European sales and marketing repping agreement with Aquantia. Ismosys Managing Director Nigel Watts is keen to get Aquantia’s new AQrate PHY technology, with its ability to carry an unprecedented 2.5 and 5Gbit/s Ethernet over up to 100m of legacy Cat 5e and Cat6 cables onto the market.
Wireless MCU supports ZigBee Remote Control 2.0
NXP's ultra-low-power wireless MCU family, JN516x, has been awarded the Golden Unit status for the recently announced ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard. The company also provides software for the ZigBee Remote Control 2.0 standard and an optimised remote control with one layer board reference design to support design-in customers.
Rugged touch panel PC features an IPX1-compliant chassis
Featuring the Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core processor, the GOT5153W-834 WXGA TFT LCD touch panel computer has been released by Axiomtek. The fanless,15.6” PC has a thickness of 59mm, making it suitable for space-constrained environments. Ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments, the computer features an IPX1-compliant chassis and IP65-rated spill and dust resistant front panel.
'Industry's first' 4-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation PHYs
High speed 4-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM-4) PHYs, claimed to be the industry’s first, have been released by Broadcom. The BCM82040 and BCM82004 enable transmission rates of 40/50Gb/s serially over multiple physical media, including direct attach cables (DAC) and optical fibre. The devices have been designed to meet the demand for higher speed and more bandwidth, optimising 40/100GbE connectivity.
Rugged SBC features 3rd gen Intel Core i7-3517UE processor
A low-power processor extension to the ADLQM67PC PCIe/104 SBC has been released by ADL Embedded Solutions. Alongside a QM67 PCH chipset, the ADLQM67PC-3517UE features a 17W 3rd gen Intel Core i7-3517UE processor. As well as the memory controller functions of a traditional GMCH, the 3rd gen Intel Core i7 processor integrates Intel’s HD Graphics 4000 engine with AVX2.
Interface your HDD & storage system backplane
Allowing the HDD to interface with the backplane in enterprise storage systems, the 12G Single Connect Attachment-2 (SCA-2) connector system has been introduced by FCI. Improved impedance, insertion and return loss, and crosstalk is enabled by the system’s connector design and its PCB footprint, making it operational for 4, 8 and 12G applications. The SCA-2 receptacle connector is also footprint compatible with existing applications.
6TB SATA and SAS HDDs spin at 7,200RPM
The MG04ACA and MG04SCA 6TB SATA and SAS models have been released by Toshiba Electronics Europe, expanding its MG04 series of 3.52" HDDs. For seamless integration with latest-gen data centre infrastructure, the SAS interface HDD provides 12Gbit/s transfer rates and enhanced power management features. The MG04 series is specifically designed for midline and nearline business critical workloads.
COM Express Compact module suits intelligent systems
The company's first Compact module powered by AMD Embedded G-series SoC, DFI has announced a Type 6 COM Express Compact module. The SE967 is suited for intelligent systems that display videos, graphics and interactive content such as gaming machines, medical equipment, security & surveillance, smart grid, ATM and POS.