Communications

As reliability of wireless connectivity becomes increasingly important to SD-WAN and MEC applications, Lanner has allocated R&D resources towards wireless technology innovations –  not only did Lanner CAT-6 LTE module PGN-300 receive PTCRB and Verizon certifications, but it innovates LTE antenna design that enhanced signal efficiency and network compatibility.

Maggy, a Belgium-based start-up specialising in Bluetooth-enabled, rechargeable, social-distancing devices, has chosen a Silicon Labs Bluetooth SiP (System in Package) module to enable a new, compact wearable that warns users when the length between people becomes too small and could pose a risk of COVID-19 infection transfer.

u-blox has announced that, going forward, DOT Telematik und Systemtechnik’s ultra-robust, solar-powered X-Rayl Solar Pointer logistics tracker will feature the u-blox LARA-R211 LTE Cat 1 modem with GSM fallback and positioning capability.

CalAmp, a global technology solutions specialist for the mobile connected economy, is extending its relationship with Caterpillar to facilitate the company's continued expansion of connected assets, including the migration of several existing fleets to 4G LTE. 

Microchip Technology has announced the LAN8770, an OPEN Alliance TC10 sleep standard Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY) with a low sleep current of less than 15µA. A ubiquitous Ethernet architecture simplifies the design, configuration, and control of many different applications.

Following several years of development, TM Robotics has released the new TS5000 robot controller. The new controller forms a launch pad for the next generation of industrial robots from Shibaura Machine — formerly known as Toshiba Machine. Boasting faster position control, the TS5000 improves robot precision and shortens cycle times.  

SD-WAN enables the deployment of multipath networks, distributing bandwidth across available fixed-line (MPLS/ADSL) and mobile broadband connections (LTE/WiFi) for optimal performance with enhanced signal efficiency.

ProTek Devices has introduced TVS arrays capable of guarding against malicious or unsuspecting USB Killer attacks that are proven highly costly to organisations in equipment and data loss. The new component offers circuit protection against positive ESD, fast surge voltage transients, and high negative voltage transients at data lines such as are possible with USB Killer devices.

NXP Semiconductors has announced that its WiFi and WiFi/Bluetooth combos and i.MX RT MCU crossover processors are now supported within its MCUXpresso software, which dramatically simplifies product development.

Analog Devices (ADI) is addressing mission-critical communications applications with a new series of RF transceivers offering the highest dynamic range on the market and suitable for myriad commercial and military applications.