Communications
'Out of the box' solution for in-car wireless connectivity
CSR and Mentor Graphics have partnered to deliver an ‘out of the box’ solution for OEMs looking to deliver in-car wireless connectivity. Upcoming releases of Mentor Graphics’ GENIVI Linux compliant Automotive Technology Platform will come pre-integrated with CSR Synergy software. This combination will provide a complete software solution for a range of wireless connectivity technologies including Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and W...
1U industrial computer for electric substation automation
Axiomtek have unveiled a new 1U rackmount industrial-grade computer system, the IPC122-833-FL. Certified by IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards for electric power substation automation, the new application-oriented system supports 130~370 VDC and 85~264 VAC wide range power inputs for mission-critical or unconstrained thermal environments including electric power substation, condition monitoring, transportation, factory automation and more.
Embedded computer offers 2 or 4 expandable PCI/PCIe sockets
Vecow has introduced a new series of robust computing systems, the RCS-7000. An expandable fanless embedded computer with a configurable maximum of 4 PCI or PCI express sockets, the high-performance RCS-7000 series computer features the expansion capabilities required for specific applications. It is based on the 3rd generation of Intel Core i7, i5, or i3 processors.
Fanless flat panel design PC is IP65/IP69K compliant
APLEX Technology introduce a new stainless steel panel PC with IP65/IP69K certification. Based on Intel Atom D2550 to provide low power consumption, the fanless APC-3593P has a flat bezel design to offer pleasing aesthetics and unparalleled functionality. Supplied with a built-in 15” LCD with projected capacitive touch panel, 17” and 19” displays are also optionally available.
The flexibility of a modular CPCI server in a box
A new, versatile control cabinet computer based on the Intel Celeron 807UE processor has been introduced by Kontron. Part of its 3U CompactPCI Value Line series, the Kontron CP-POCKET is a compact sized industrial computer with all the flexibility of a modular 3U CompactPCI server. With easily combined standard building blocks, this intelligent system is a highly customizable solution.
Reference design spins motors in under five minutes
Silicon Labs announce a brushless DC motor control reference design for sensorless BLDC applications using Silicon Labs’ C8051F85x/6x microcontrollers. Featuring ready-to-use hardware and software, Silicon Labs’ new reference design provides a comprehensive, system-level solution that accelerates embedded development for a wide range of motor control applications.
RF LDO regulators for wideband communication systems
Analog Devices introduce new low-dropout regulators featuring ultra-low-noise for radio frequency signal devices. Operating from 4.5 V to 16 V, the new ADM7150/1 offer up to 800-mA of output current and support output voltages from 1.5 to 5.0 V. Reducing VCO phase noise in point-to-point microwave radios, satellite communications, defence electronics and other wideband applications, the ADM7150/1 achieve an output-NSD of 1.4 nV/rtHz from 10 kHz t...
Renesas and port cooperate for industrial Ethernet controller software
Renesas has today announced a collaboration with its alliance partner port in order to provide customers with comprehensive software support for Renesas multi-protocol industrial Ethernet solutions. Offering easy access to these technologies and a faster time-to-market, port implements PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and CANopen stacks on the Renesas Industrial Network devices.
The industry’s first CAN bus XMC
Extreme Engineering Solutions has introduced a new conduction- or air-cooled XMC or PMC featuring 12 high-speed ISO 11898-2 CAN bus channels. The industry’s first CAN bus XMC, the XPort9200 triples the number of CAN bus channels previously available from any COTS conduction- or air-cooled PMC module. Accessible via the PMC P14, XMC P16, or front panel connector, all 12 isolated CAN bus 2.0A and 2.0B-compliant channels support speeds up to 1...
System management solution for cloud computing
A world first has today been announced with Broadcom's new BCM5725, the first Gigabit Ethernet Controller to integrate a management controller with a high-performance network controller. Specifically designed for large data center and cloud environments, the BCM5725 GbE controller provides a streamlined, power-efficient and robust Ethernet and manageability solution.