Communications
Mini-ITX targets medical & gaming applications
An industrial-grade thin barebone system, the AIMB-B12300, has been announced by Advantech. Embedding the AIMB-230 Mini-ITX motherboard, the system supports the latest 4th generation Intel Core i5/ Celeron processors, enabling lower power consumption and better graphic performance. It is suited for space-limited applications including medical equipment, gaming machines, digital signage and communications.
Bluetooth Smart is supporting home healthcare
How Bluetooth Smart is accelerating growth in the home healthcare market. By Chuck Sabin, Director of Product Management & Planning, Bluetooth SIG.
Why the transport sector is adopting modular computing
The transport industry requires systems to comply with the highest standards of robustness, reliability and availability. By Christian Eder, Director of Marketing, congatec.
A soft approach to defining networks
New technology means design teams can now build a line card on a chip and tailor their hardware for specific network services and applications. By Mike Santarini, Xilinx.
SSDs operate from -40 to +85°C for UAV applications
To meet the demand for SSDs which are suitable for use in UAVs, Apacer have released the μSDC-M Plus. Featuring a 64GB capacity and a reading performance of 510MBps, the subminiature SSD provides large storage space and highly efficient data transmission.
Devices drive in-vehicle infotainment experience
Targeting the advancement of infotainment and user driving experience in the automobile, Texas Instruments has introduced seven power management, SuperSpeed USB and logic products. The products released include a PMIC for infotainment systems, a free-positioning Qi wireless power transmitter and, what the company claims is, the industry’s first USB 3.0 devices.
Lean networks for HD multimedia
Deployment in over 150 models worldwide demonstrates how MOST has succeeded in high-end infotainment systems. Now the networking standard has started making inroads into middle and lower automobile sectors, targeting compact and sub-compact class cars. By Rainer Klos, Administrator, MOST Cooperation.
Connectors maximise flexibility & support auto standards
Capable of conveying transmissions of up to 1 Gbps, the GT17H/HN connectors support not only automotive standards but also USB2.0, IEEE1394, LVDS and GVIF signals. The connectors, offered by Hirose, have an advanced shielding structure for 360° EMI protection and low near-end crosstalk (NEXT). Maximising design flexibility while satisfying stringent automotive requirements, the connectors are available in a wide range of low profile single ro...
Making IP as easy as ABC
Technology has made it possible for a single person monitoring a bank of monitors to replace a small army of roving watchmen, aided by IP cameras placed in locations where it would be unsafe or impractical to station a live human being at all. By Susan Stanley, Training Manager, B&B Electronics.
HDD is designed specifically for surveillance applications
The MD04ABA-V series, a HDD designed specifically for surveillance applications, has been introduced by Toshiba Electronics Europe's (TEE). Designed for use in RAID/multi-HDD based surveillance platforms such as SDVR, SNVR and hybrid SDVR, the device series supports up to 32 HD cameras and can operate continuously.