Communications
External hard drive protects data from shock
Featuring a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface for fast file transfers, the HV100 external hard drive has been released by ADATA Technology. For legacy devices, the device is also USB 2.0 backwards compatible.
CoM suits IoT & cloud applications
Based on Freescale’s IMX6 processor, the eSOMiMX6 CoM has been introduced by e-con Systems. The ready-to-use SoM utilises Quad, Dual or Solo ARM Cortex A9 Processors running up to a speed of 1.2GHz. The device features eMMC Flash with a capacity ranging from 4 to 64GB, and a 64-bit LVDDR3, with a capacity ranging from 256MB to 2GB.
Bringing PC-based productivity gains to various applications
Tablets and smartphones revolutionised the ‘personal’ computing experience. Now industrialised system components are bringing PC-based productivity gains to an increasingly varied list of applications. By Patrik Alvånger, VP Operations, Production and R&D, JLT Mobile Computers.
Embedded system offers four PCI/PCIe expansion slots
A fanless embedded system, which is equipped with the 4th gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 or Celeron processor in 22nm process and Intel Q87 Express chipset, has been released by Axiomtek. The ruggedised IPC934-230-FL features a total of four PCI/PCIe expansion slots, allowing the installation of a variety of off-the-shelf PCI/PCIe cards for configurable applications.
HMI panel allows for the 'highest' flexibility in the market
A 4.3” HMI panel has been released by ICOP Technology, expanding its range of 5.7 -15” panel PCs. According to the company, the expansion I/O bus featured within the HMI-043T allows for the highest flexibility and customisability available in the market.
150Mb/s 4G LTE module certified for major networks
u-blox's TOBY-L200 4G LTE module has achieved 'network compatible' status for North Americas largest LTE networks. According to the manufacturer, the 150Mb/s TOBY-L200 is the world’s smallest Category 4 LTE module at 24.8x35.6mm and operates over an automotive temperature range from -40 to +85°C.
Harsh environment cards provide ±15kV ESD protection
ACCES I/O Products has announced the release of a family of PCI Express Mini Cards, the mPCIe-ICM series. These isolated serial communication cards measure just 30x51mm and feature either two or four ports of isolated RS232 serial communications. 1.5kV isolation is provided port-to-computer and 500V isolation port-to-port on all signals at the I/O connectors.
Card selected for prepaid card loyalty programme
KDDI, a Japanese mobile operator, has selected NXP Semiconductor’s secure MIFARE DESFire EV1 for their loyalty programme in the ‘au WALLET’ prepaid card. The au WALLET service includes a loyalty programme where points based on the amount purchased via the card and monthly mobile bill can be earned. Since the launch in May 2014, five million ‘au’ network subscribers have applied for the au WALLET card.
Intel Atom E3800-based CPU operates from -40 to +85°C
ARBOR Technology announces the release of the EmETX-i2304 ETX 3.02 CPU module, based on the Intel Atom processors E3800 family. For increased flexibility, six versions of the EmETX-i2304 are available in various CPU combinations, including two models which support a wide operating temperature range of -40 to + 85°C, and another variant with TDP of just 6W.
Intel Atom processor E3800 & Celeron J1900 based panel PCs
Avalue Technology has announced the Intel Atom processor E3800 and Celeron J1900 product family applied Panel PC product line, including LPC, SPC, FPC, PPC and BFC series. Based on the 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture, the Intel Atom E3800 and Celeron J1900 processors are designed for intelligent systems and applications with low power consumption and high performance requirements.