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| | COM Express Type 7 Card Sports Atom C3000 Congatec has announced the launch of the conga-B7AC, a new Intel Atom C3000 processor based COM Express Type 7 Server-on-Module with 10 GbE support. With a power consumption starting at only 11 W, the board blends the 16-core Atom processor with a four a channel GbE real-time capable network. The feature set is designed for modular industrial micro servers as well as rugged telecom and network equipment such as small cells, factory gateways, and storage systems. It is deployable even in the extended temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. The conga-B7AC is based on the new PICMG COM Express 3.0 specification. As a standardized building block. It is well suited for efficient custom designs of very small sized, passively cooled embedded edge systems. The new modules are application ready for redundant, real-time communication and virtualization platforms. CONTINUE READING Arduino Board Pair Boasts LoRa and GSM Capabilities Arduino has introduced a pair of new Internet-of-Things (IoT) boards with embedded LoRa and GSM capabilities. The boards were first unveiled at World Maker Faire New York. The Arduino MKR WAN 1300 and MKR GSM 1400 enable system developers to quickly add connectivity to their projects and ease the development of battery-powered IoT edge applications. Both of the boards measure just 67.64 mm x 25 mm. That compact size together with low power consumption make them well-suited for emerging battery-powered IoT edge devices in the MKR form factor. The MKR WAN 1300 is based around the Murata LoRa low-power connectivity module and the Microchip SAM D21 microcontroller. The MKR GSM 1400 is based on the SAM D21, but integrates a u-blox module for global 3G communications. CONTINUE READING |
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IP65-Rated E3800-Based Panel PCs Feature Fanless Design Winsystems has released its advanced IP65-rated panel PC delivering high reliability and an extended operating temperature range in a thin, fanless design. The PPC65B series offers a rugged design for extreme environments and industrial IoT applications ranging from -20ºC to +70ºC. Winsystems' latest industrial PCs accommodate panel and VESA mounting configurations. When mounted properly, the sealed front bezel can be washed down with a pressure hose, making this series ideal for industrial control applications such as food processing and fleet management. The PPC65B series provides a low-profile solution for Human Machine Interface (HMI) and display applications in harsh environments that might otherwise require extensive packaging to protect the embedded computer. These IP65-rated panel PCs, which support Linux and Windows 10 operating systems, use the 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom processor and include up to 8 GB of RAM. They deliver fast graphics at high resolutions-1024 X 768 and 1280 x 1024-accessed via a five-wire resistive touchscreen. The rugged design also incorporates a SATA controller with 2.5-inch HDD/SSD and wide input voltage of 12 VDC to 24 VDC. à CONTINUE READING
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COM Express Solution Serves up NVIDIA GPUs
Connect Tech now offers NVIDIA Quadro and Tesla GPUs on its COM Express + GPU Embedded Platform. The platform combines Intel processors with NVIDIA GPUs in a ruggedized small form factor embedded system. This is an ideal platform to enable deployable multi-Teraflop CUDA solutions in a small rugged solution. This embedded system exposes all of the latest generation interconnect including: Gbit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and 2.0, DisplayPort++, VGA, LVDS, SATA III, GPIO, I2C, mSATA, miniPCIe, PCIe/104, and SD Card Expansion. The system uses all locking ruggedized positive latching connectors. It eases the challenge of cooling multiple processors with the use of the company's Unified Thermal Extraction Baseplate that can be mounted directly into an enclosure or chassis for further thermal dissipation.
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Rugged Mini PCIe Card Provides Ethernet Over Fiber
Versalogic has announced the E4, a new Ethernet over fiber Mini PCIe expansion module for embedded computer systems. Ethernet over fiber offers an extremely dependable, highly secure Ethernet connection that operates over a much longer distance than copper. Where security matters, a fiber optic connection excels. Fiber optic cables have no electromagnetic signature, making them very difficult to tap compared to wired connections.
Versalogic's Ethernet over fiber card allows cable runs five times longer than Ethernet over copper. It protects against external electromagnetic interference and electrical surges. It also enables extreme security by removing the electromagnetic signature from the connecting cables. The card supports full industrial temperature operation (-40° to +85°C) and provides 1 Gbit/s speed with full duplex support. CONTINUE READING
Industry News & Recent Posts
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics, has announced two new high-speed, isolated RS-485 differential bus transceivers that provide 40 Mbps bidirectional data communication for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The ISL32741E offers 1,000 VRMS working voltage and 6 kV of reinforced isolation, more than 2x higher than competitive solutions. ... Continue reading →...» Microchip Technology has expanded its custom programming service to include AVR and SAM microcontrollers (MCUs). Users can add their custom code to MCUs from more than 30 AVR and SAM families, along with nearly all PIC MCUs and memory devices, directly from the manufacturer via microchipDIRECT. Microchip provides an online custom programming service to all of its clients. ... Continue reading →...» There's a number of important legacy interface technologies-like ISA and PCI-that are no longer supported by the mainstream computing industry. In his article Wolfgang examines ways to use inexpensive microcontrollers to emulate the bus signals of legacy interconnect schemes. ... Continue reading →...» There's no doubt that we're living in an exciting era for embedded systems developers. Readers like you that design and develop embedded systems no longer have to compromise. Most of you probably remember when the processor or microcontroller you chose dictated both the development tools and embedded operating system (OS) you had to use. ... Continue reading →...» DATAQ Instruments has announced the release of its model DI-2108-P USB data acquisition (DAQ) system with 16-bit ADC resolution, programmable gain, and ChannelStretch technology. The model DI-2108-P provides eight analog input channels each with 2.5-V, 5-V, and 10-V unipolar and bi-polar programmable measurement ranges. ... Continue reading →...» STMicroelectronics has introduced its new 8-bit STM8S001 microcontroller (MCU) in an economical SO-8 package. The STM8S001 has I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces; giving unusually versatile connectivity options. With a generous 8 KB Flash memory, 1 KB RAM, 128-byte EEPROM, and 3-channel 10-bit ADC on-chip; it delivers key features of ST's STM8S003 MCU in a space-saving, low-pin-count device. ... Continue reading →...» |
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