Boards/Backplanes
Next-gen interface board offers maximum 1080p resolution
Provider of video interface solutions, AIVION, has announced the next-gen of the 3G/HD-SDI interfaces for the Tamron Ultra-Compact Camera Module MP1010M-VC. The Interface Board TL8651 can be mounted on the side of the camera. With a size of 36-60mm, the board fits optimal to the size of the camera. This simple, cost-effective and reliable solution is not only suitable for security and surveillance applications but also advantageous for a range of...
High-end robotics computing technology on show at ESEC 2017
At the Embedded Systems Expo & Conference (ESEC 2017) in Japan (West Hall 1F, booth W4-20), congatec will spotlight its new high-end embedded computing portfolio for robotics and real-time automation. Designed from the ground up to meet highest 'made in Germany' quality standards, the comprehensive product portfolio includes the hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems, consolidating the congatec robotics computing offering in a sing...
Wired device server module enables quick integration with minimal engineering effort
Alpha Micro has announced the availability of the Lantronix xPico 110 wired device server module. The xPico 110 is a compact, easy-to-integrate Ethernet networking module for embedded and industrial applications. Designed for quick integration with minimal engineering effort, the xPico 110 features a complete TCP/IP stack with web server and networking services. Its TruPort Serial technology, along with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption, prov...
Modular kits enhance high-end network computing appliances
F.A.S.T. solutions are purpose-built modular kits developed for enhancing Lanner’s high-end network computing appliances, namely the FW-8896, the FW-8894 and the NCA-5510. These multi-functional modular kits come in the N2S, the N3S or the NCS2 form factor and aim to deliver flexibility, adaptability, scalability and transformability for all compatible appliances’ connectivity, storage and open compute capabilities.
Industrial I/O module is Arduino compatible
The new SIMATIC IOT2000 module from Siemens, which is an Arduino-compatible shield that enables additional digital and analogue input/output (I/O) connectivity in an industrial environment is available at RS Components. Designed to be compatible with the SIMATIC IOT2020 and IOT2040 industrial IoT gateways, the new module can be connected directly to local sensors to trigger non-time-critical processes.
Three SBCs added to motherboard range
An extensive product portfolio of SBCs for embedded applications is on offer by BVM, with motherboards conforming to all standard sizes offering a range of computing power, power consumption, graphics performance, I/O capability, expansion options and price points. The latest additions are an initial selection of new boards in three form factors from Jetway. The NP59 is a Pico-ITX (100x72mm) based on the Intel Braswell N3160 clocked at 2.24G...
Embedded computers provide off the peg solutions
RS4U or Ready Solution for You is Portwell’s new Box PC and embedded systems series. Built with application-centric design, the RS4U series includes a portfolio of pre-configured system solutions: From compact and robust Box PCs to highly flexible and scalable 4U 19in. industrial computers, and with CPU from Intel Celeron processor N3350 (codenamed Apollo Lake) up to the 6th Generation Intel Core processors (codenamed Skylake).
Platform provides AOSP developers access to mobile technology
The open source collaborative engineering organisation developing software for the ARM ecosystem, Linaro, has announced the availability of the HiKey 960 96Boards development platform from Linaro Core member Huawei. Designed to provide access to the latest ARM mobile technology for AOSP developers, this new board is now listed on the 96Boards website and will become available through global distribution channels.
Communication protocol stack cuts KNX-based product design time
A communication protocol stack, implemented in firmware, for the KNX standard for the application development of home and building systems has been announced by Avnet Silica. Designed to run on XMC industrial microcontrollers from Infineon Technologies, the new KNX Stack NGS developed by Weinzierl Engineering, delivers a fully certified platform to customers to help them significantly reduce their development time of KNX based products and system...
Evaluation kit aids development of motion control systems
A new evaluation kit from Sensitec for the development of linear- and angular-measurement based motion-control systems is available at RS Components (RS). Targeting a range of markets including industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, machine tooling and medical biosensors, the EBK7000 evaluation kit features Sensitec’s magnetoresistive (MR) sensor technology.