Communications
Innovasic Certifies the RapID Platform with the fido5000 REM Switch for EtherNet/IP and Beacon-based Device Level Rings
Innovasic is pleased to announce the RapID Platform with the new fido5000 REM Switch chip has been certified to EtherNet/IP CT11 for beacon-based DLR devices. Additional net load testing has been performed by Innovasic to ensure cycle times down to 2ms are immune to the effects of network traffic. Certifications for EtherCAT, SERCOS III, and POWERLINK will be announced over the next few months.
CDFP MSA Releases Specifications for 400 Gbps Interoperable Hot Pluggable Modules
The CDFP Multi-Source Agreement is pleased to release specifications for the CDFP 2.0 interoperable hot pluggable modules. Designed for resource intensive applications in telecommunications, networking and enterprise computing environments, the CDFP interface enables data rates of 25 Gbps over 16 lanes for an aggregate of 400 Gbps on a single module with excellent signal integrity, thermal cooling properties, and EMI protection.
APLEX Announces Two 4” EPIC Form Factor with Latest Intel 4th Gen. Core i Processor and Atom E3845 Processor
APLEX Technology Inc is pleased to announce the launch of two new 4” EPIC form factor with Intel latest platform for embedded systems - SBC-7110 and SBC-7111. These two motherboards are targeted for low power with high computing performance and can fulfill demands of applications for gaming, medical, vehicle management, marine and factory automations.
TSMC update enables development of IoT & wearable devices
To enable the rapid development of IoT and wearable devices, Cadence and ARM are updating 55ULP, 40ULP and 28ULP TSMC process technologies. Together, the companies will integrate ARM Cortex processors, ARM CoreLink system IP and ARM Artisan physical IP along with RF/analogue/mixed-signal IP and embedded flash in the Virtuoso-VDI Mixed-Signal Open Access integrated flow for theTSMC process technology.
Connection system suited for critical vehicle wiring
Drop-in replacements for industry-standard connector systems, Molex has introduced the rugged ML-XT sealed connection system. The system accommodates a vast range of sensor technologies and low circuit count functions and is suited for critical vehicle wiring applications in harsh environments.
Modules shorten production cycles for robotic applications
Quick Connect technology, which contributes to faster overall production cycles for robotic applications, has been introduced by Belden. After a tool exchange on a robot has been performed, the technology ensures that the modules in the company's LioN-R series can quickly and efficiently power up and join an EtherNet/IP network.
Fanless industrial system minimises downtime & maximises MTBF
Based on scalable 4th gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron processors, the KingBOX MS-9A66 industrial system has been introduced by MSI. The system provides scalable CPU options to support the highest level of performance for industrial applications such as intelligent transportation, facility management, environment monitoring, security automation and utility automation.
AT&T network compatible module is suitable for wearables
u blox's SARA-U260 dual-band 3G/2G module has achieved 'AT&T network compatible' status, allowing customers to design modems into M2M devices operating over AT&T’s 3G network in the USA. Suitable applications include tracking boxes, usage-based insurance devices, smart metering, wearable electronics and connected fitness watches.
Cloud-scale switch series delivers 3.2Tb/s
Designed for cloud-scale data centres, the StrataXGS Tomahawk switch series has been released by Broadcom. Delivering 3.2Tb/s switching capacity, the series is claimed to be the industry's highest performing Ethernet switch. The switch series integrates more than 7bn transistors, enabling the transformation of next-gen cloud fabrics to all-25Gb/s per-lane interconnect and increasing link performance by 2.5 times.
Computer offers improved stereoscopic 3D capabilities
Designed for intelligent systems with low power consumption and high performance requirements, the ECM-BYT2 SBC has been released by Avalue Technology. Powered by both the Intel Atom processor E3800 family and the Intel Celeron processor family, the 3.5" computer is based on the 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture.