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Infrared pyrometer measures temperatures down to 350 degrees C
The new PyroMini 0.9 infrared pyrometer makes it possible to measure the temperature of reflective metals and semiconductors, as low as 350°C, at low cost and without contact. The pyrometer can view into a vacuum chamber through a quartz or glass window, and measure the temperature of the surface of the silicon wafer.
WiFi module enables photo & video capture nano platform
To provide secure, onboard WiFi technology for its ZANO nano drone, an aerial photography and HD video capture nano platform which allows users to capture and share photographs and video content instantly, Torquing Group has tapped Lantronix.
Battery pack connector meets rail industry standards
The CombiTac connector system from Multi-Contact can be used to connect battery packs used on rolling stock and other rail applications. Featuring alignment tolerances of 3° and ±1mm through standard CombiTac guiding end pieces, the panel mount connectors are suitable for use with rackable, slide-in battery packs where blind connection is necessary.
AC2000 router offers 4x4 802.11ac for 5GHz WiFi
A solution designed for the Ethernet retail router market has been introduced by Lantiq and Quantenna Communications. Combining Quantenna’s QSR1000 4x4 802.11ac with Lantiq’s GRX300 communications processor family, the AC2000 solution provides high performance WiFi technology to the mid-range Ethernet retail router market.
Audio platform powers Google Cast Ready wireless speakers
Denon Electronics has selected the Broadcom high-end audio platform to power a line of HEOS Google Cast Ready multi-room wireless speakers. Google Cast allows users to cast their favourite music apps via any Android or iOS mobile device and their home WiFi network. This announcement coincides with Google's introduction of Google Cast for audio.
HEVC set-top box SoC devices fit compact HDMI stick
Broadcom has introduced the world's first HEVC Set-Top Box (STB) SoC devices with integrated MHL 2.0. Broadcom's BCM7250 and BCM72502 chips bring full-featured set-top box functionality to compact HDMI stick and popular streaming media player box formats, allowing carriers to deliver services wirelessly anywhere in the home, while taking up less space and with fewer wires with MHL powering.
Wireless power receiver boosts output voltage to 7-12V/1A
Designed as 10W wireless power solutions for smartphones, tablets and mobile accessories using the Qi Standard Low Power Specifications version 1.1, the TC7765WBG wireless power receiver IC and TB6865AFG transmitter IC have been released by Toshiba Electronics Europe.
802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi chip/SoC portfolio is expanded
Targeting manufacturers of high performance and mass market retail routers, wireless cable/DSL/PON gateways and Set-Top Boxes (STBs), Broadcom has announced an expanded portfolio of 5G WiFi chips and SoC devices. The 802.11ac offerings enable OEMs to design products to meet growing consumer demand for streaming HD content wirelessly across multiple devices in the home.
Fanless embedded system provides all-in-one train IoT device
Axiomtek has launched its tBOX323-835-FL fanless railway embedded system, for in-train applications. Integrated with onboard quad-core Intel Atom E3845 processor and 4GB low-powered DDR3L memory, the system boosts its computing performance and specialises its I/O design with five isolated COM ports, two M12-type LAN connectors, USB 2.0 ports, and one isolated digital I/O.
Charging towards fewer cables
Wireless charging provides a convenient way for users to charge all their mobile devices simultaneously, as a result deployment is growing. By David Zelkha, Managing Director, Luso Electronics