Communications
RS-485 transceivers operate over a wide supply voltage range
Optimised to operate over a wide 2.8-5.5V supply voltage range, the XR3303x family of half duplex RS-485 transceivers have been announced by Exar. The devices enable system designers to increase the reliability of isolated industrial networks, remote meter reading, process control and monitoring, GSM/GPRS modules, building automation, HVAC control and security systems.
Bluetooth Access Point provides IoT Gateway function
Also referred to as a Bluetooth Smart Ready Access Point, the RBE221s Bluetooth Dual-mode Access Point has been given IoT Gateway functionality by connectBlue. The device now enables web applications to simultaneously access any Bluetooth low energy device via HTTP commands.
ATX motherboard suits industrial and embedded applications
Featuring a full-range of integrated peripherals for general industrial and embedded applications, Axiomtek has announced the IMB211 industrial-grade ATX motherboard. The board is based on 4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/ Celeron processors in LGA1150 socket with Intel Q87 Express chipset.
3U VPX module provides extreme data bandwidth capability
Expanding the company's 533x 3U VPX storage family, Elma Electronic introduce a high speed controller and storage module. Supporting up to eight SATA III ports and over 2TB of onboard capacity in a single 3U VPX slot, the Model 5335/6 is suited for applications demanding exceptional characteristics in both data capacity and read/write performance.
Surface mount diplexers for broadband applications
Expanding the company's broadband portfolio, M/A-COM Technology Solutions announce a family of surface mount diplexers for Cable Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The MAFL-011013, MAFL-011024 and MAFL-011025 have been developed to replace large CAN and Discrete solutions in space constrained CPE front-ends.
USB driver portfolio now includes selective suspend feature
Now including a selective suspend feature, FTDI Chip's USB driver portfolio has been updated. With the launch of lower powered versions of X-Chip series proving highly successful, the company has now followed this up with enhanced power management in the accompanying driver technology.
Bluetooth module suits medical and IoT applications
Particularly suitable in industrial, medical and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the OBP421 Bluetooth Dual-mode (Smart Ready) module has been introduced by connectBlue. This System-on-Module (SOM) suits applications where Bluetooth dual-mode capability, quick time-to-market and cost efficiency are of key importance.
Starter-kit evaluates high-end COM Express modules
A ready-to-use starter kit, designated the MSC C6-SK-8S-T6T2, has been launched by MSC Technologies for the instant operation and evaluation of its MSC C6B-8S COM Express Type 6 module family. The starter kit contains a COM Express Type 6 baseboard, a heat sink with fan and two 4GB DDR3L SO-DIMM memory modules. Designers are free to choose any COM Express module from MSC Technologies’ MSC C6B-8S product family.
Application processor is suited for wearable devices
Specifically designed for wearable devices such as activity monitors, smart watches, bracelet- and glasses-type devices, Toshiba unveil the TZ1001MBG. This application processor integrates sensing, data processing and wireless transmission into a single package in order to reduce mounting area and help downsize wearable devices.
Hardware-based solution secures connected electronics
Improving the security of electronic devices in connected systems, OPTIGA Trust P is a programmable hardware-based solution from Infineon Technologies. This provides robust device authentication, protects computing systems from both intentional attacks and accidental damage from user error, and enhances security and privacy of stored data.