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Axiomtek Announce DIN-Rail Fanless Embedded System
Axiomtek rolls out its new DIN-rail fanless ruggedized embedded system supporting extra low power Intel Atom processors Z510PT 1.1 GHz or Z520PT 1.33 GHz with Intel US15WPT chipset, the rBOX120-2COM. This fanless ready-to-run embedded platform is especially designed to support two wireless connections (3G/GPRS and WiFi) for more efficient networking options.
DFI Unveil High Performance, Low Power Consumption COM Express Module
DFI announce a new Type of 2 COM Express basic form factor, the CR902-B, in its mobile Intel QM77 product line. This module with BGA 1023 packaging technology supports the 3rd/2nd generation Intel Core/Celeron processor family, the next generation of 64-bit, multi-core processors built on 22/32-nanometer process technology delivering up to 15% CPU performance increase from previous generations.
Highly Integrated EBX Single Board Computer features Intel Atom E680T CPU and on-board Data Acquisition
Diamond Systems today unveiledHercules III, a rugged EBX single board computer based on the Intel Atom E680T CPU running at 1.6GHz, and featuring 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6 serial ports, and 5 USB 2.0 ports. Hercules III is the newest member of Diamond’s 2-in-1 SBC products, combining a standard CPU board’s features with industry leading data acquisition on a single board.
Getting Smarter With Bluetooth V4.0
Bluetooth V4.0 promotes a previously overlooked technical feature that shows it isn’t 'only' about communicating with other devices, meaning it can offer much more than may have initially been supposed. Harald Naumann, Field Application Engineer, Wireless, at Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH, takes a detailed look in this ES Design magazine article.
Stealth.Com Introduces a New Powerful Fanless Mini PC
Stealth Computer has released a new powerful fanless small form factor PC model LPC-480FS. The LPC-480FS is a highly reliable, fanless, energy efficient, rugged mini PC designed for a large variety of demanding applications
New Lantiq VDSL Chipset Sets CPE Performance Benchmarks
Lantiq today introduced the industry’s most integrated and highest performance VDSL chipset family, the XWAY VRX300. Gateway designs based on the new chipset can reach data rates of 200 Mbits (two pair bonded) and up to 150 Mbits (vectoring) while supporting an array of home networking features, including integrated Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Gigabit Ethernet and VoIP.
NXP Accelerates MFi Accessory Development With Digital Audio Streaming Device
NXP Semiconductors today introduced the MFA100 digital audio streaming device – the industry’s first application-specific standard product for MFi accessories (Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad) using Lightning connectors.
Melexis Introduces Enhanced LIN Communication Devices with Integrated Voltage Regulation & Watchdog Functionality
The local interconnect network (LIN) bus continues to see widespread adoption in the automotive world. This robust, cost-effective communication protocol allows implementation of many basic networking functions in sub-systems previously considered to be uneconomical for smart actuators and controls.
Industrial Design Breakthrough, Advantech Rolls Out New Server Chassis
Advantech today launched a pair of server chassis, the 4U HPC-7442 and 2U HPC-7242, featuring new industrial designs that represent a breakthrough from the traditional line of industrial PCs. They provide users with intelligent, high-performance operating platforms that can serve as NVR and DVR servers for video surveillance applications and SCADA servers for applications in factory automation, BEMS and so on, all apps with high storage demands.
Rich I/O feature set enhances high performance 6U VME processor board
Concurrent Technologies has released a further addition to their family of high performance VME processor boards. The VP 92x/x1x utilizes 3rd generation Intel Core processors to provide high levels of processing and graphics performance and offers a very wide choice of front and rear I/O interfaces.