Communications
CAN transceivers address EMC compatibility requirements
Delivering EMC performance and ESD robustness without the need for external components, Freescale’s MC33901 and MC34901 chokeless CAN high-speed physical layer transceivers offer low quiescent current down to 8 micro amps. Designed to address EMC and ESD requirements in harsh industrial and automotive environments, the devices also offer fail-safe features to assist with system functional safety.
Bluetooth Smart development kit costs just $99
Helping developers to get Bluetooth Smart prototypes up and running fast then move quickly to production, CSR has introduced a low-cost development kit based on the company's proven µEnergy platform. Priced at $99 (USD) and available globally, the Starter Development Kit provides a complete environment for developers looking to create their first Bluetooth Smart products and quickly get them to market with minimal initial investment.
Bluetooth jewellery merges fashion with function
Demonstrating the future of wearable technology, CSR has developed a range of connected jewellery in conjunction with boutique jeweller Cellini. Powered by CSR's latest Bluetooth Smart solution, the pendant-style connected necklaces enable users to customise the colour and brightness emitted to suit their mood or to coordinate with a particular outfit.
Mini-ITX motherboards suit medical and security applications
Utilising the Intel Atom E3800 processors to provide low-power consumption with fast and high performance, the BT160 and BT161 Mini-ITX industrial motherboards have been announced. Suitable for a wide range of industrial designs, the DFI motherboards deliver excellent graphical capabilities, computing, and media as well as a built-in security engine, thanks to the sub-10-watt SoC.
Industrial panel PC utilises Intel Core i7 processor
APLEX Technology have introduced a new series of industrial panel PCs which utilise the 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor paired with the Intel HM77chipset. Available in panel sizes of 15, 17 and 19", the APC-3X19 series features advanced computing capabilities, high reliability, and outstanding performance in a variety of applications including digital surveillance, data/image acquisition, factory automation and industrial.
Tektronix Communications Acquires Newfield Wireless
Tektronix Communications has acquired Newfield Wireless a privately held pioneer in next-generation mobile network optimisation with geoanalytics intelligence. Within the mobile network, the Radio Access Network (RAN) portion includes thousands of wireless cell towers deployed across vast geographies. Good management of the RAN assures quality performance to subscribers but historically has been very costly to the mobile network operator (MN...
BTB connectors reduce energy loss and contact resistance
Enhancing its portfolio of power solutions, FCI has introduced the HPCE (High Power Card Edge) BTB (board-to-board) connectors. Specifically designed for applications requiring a high current density and low power loss, the two-piece header and receptacle solution suits applications such as next generation 1U/2U servers, switches, storage enclosures, telecommunications equipment, industrial PCs, controls and instrumentation equipment.
microATX motherboard integrates HD graphics engine
Expanding its cost-effective Intel H81 product line, DFI has introduced a new microATX industrial motherboard. Powered by the 4th generation Intel Core processor family (which delivers a 5-15% CPU performance increase over previous generations), the HD330-H81 is suitable for applications including gaming machine, industrial control automation, medical equipment, telecom, POS, kiosk, and transportation.
NFC robot eases RF performance testing
COMPRION says it can ease the verification process of near field communications (NFC) its new NFC Robot. Spurring this development is the universal NFC ecosystem which harmonises related specifications, ensuring interoperability. An NFC Forum compliant device has to support all different NFC technologies with a large number of possible parameter sets.
DC motor driver IC realises 0.1µA in standby mode
Toshiba Electronics Europe introduce a full-bridge DC motor driver IC which achieves power supply current in standby mode of 0.1µA or less. Designed for use in industrial and consumer equipment where extending battery life or time between charging is important, typical applications for the TB67H301FTG include printers, vending machines and home appliances.