Communications
Compact SSD provides enables data integrity
The SSD2go pocket, an SSD weighing 90g and measuring 89.0x69.9x10.4mm, has been released by Angelbird. Available in 128, 256 and 512GB, the SSD operates from -20 to +70°C, with data integrity guaranteed from -40 to +85°C. The 128GB version draws just 0.8W in idle and 2.4W under full load.
SBC's are fully water & dust proof at IP65/67 levels
A series of ruggedised platforms, which are fully water and dust proof at IP65/67 levels, have been introduced by Cadia Networks. With Intel’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) design, the IP6700 series of platforms are highly configurable, conduction cooled and available in a compact form factor.
D-PHY provides improved performance & consumes less power
Synopsys have increased the performance of it's DesignWare MIPI D-PHY to 2.5Gb/s per lane and decreased it's area and power consumption by 50%. In doing this, the company have extended the battery life for mobile, consumer and automotive applications, and reduced SoC cost.
Networking platform provides robust scalability
Powered by two Intel Sandy Bridge-EP or Ivy Bridge-EP Xeon processors, the PL-80650 2U networking platform has been introduced by WIN Enterprises. The platform, which expands from standard 2x GbE LAN ports to a maximum of 56 copper/fibre ports, was developed for high performance and robust scalability.
High-speed automotive LTE module is world's smallest
Supporting 2G, 3G and LTE, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE has decided to market its UMDZ series LTE data communication module for automotive applications. Claimed by ALPS to be the world’s smallest module for automotive use, the 28.9x29.8x4.22mm device is suited for use in Europe, North America, China and Japan.
Fanless embedded box system withstands harsh environments
Utilising the 22nm quad core Intel Atom E3845 processor, Axiomtek has announced that the eBOX620-841-FL offers high computing performance and energy efficient operation. Featuring 8GB DDR3L, dual display support and various I/Os, the fanless embedded box system is suited for applications such as digital signage, transportation, POS, kiosk, industrial control automation and medical equipment.
PCle SSDs offer higher transmission speeds to SATA SSDs
In 2014, TrendForce found that the transmission speed of PCIe G2 (PCIe Generation 2.0) surpassed that of SATA III SSD. This has resulted in PCIe SSDs becoming more popular in the PC SSD market. To meet the growing demand for PCIe SSDs, Apacer has released the mPDM+ and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
HEVC decoder technology powers Ultra HD on-demand TV
Broadcom has announced that its UHD (Ultra High-Definition) SoC technology has been selected by SK Broadband to power the B UHD tv STB and IPTV services. The BCM7252 allows the telecomms provider to substantially reduce the bandwidth required for UHD content transmission over its fibre, DSL or cable networks.
Fanless computer is highly integrated to connect multiple factories
Supporting data-intensive analysis, effective information delivery and communication across automation protocols, Nexcom has introduced the NISE 3720 fanless computer. The device features high integration to connect multiple factories, is based on the 4th gen Intel Core i7-4650U processor and targets big SCADA applications.
Processor targets cloud applications
Offered in the AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) form factor, the AMC740 processor has been released by VadaTech. The Tilera GX-72 processor features 72 cores which are interconnected with Tilera’s iMesh on-chip network. Each tile consists of a 64-bit processor, L1 and L2 cache and an on-blocking Tb/s switch.