Würth Elektronik launches Thetis-I, a ready-to-use radio module for Wirepas mesh networks. Thetis-I is the perfect solution for IoT device manufacturers. Networks with technology from Wirepas, the Finnish software provider, are self-healing and freely scalable. Each device with a Thetis-I radio module can also act as a router which means no further infrastructure is required […]
ASIC reference design aimed at Functional Safety apps contains independent FuSa monitor
Sondrel has announced the second in its family of reference designs for ASICs that provide a framework to support a customer’s own IP, which results in a faster time to market and lower risk. The SFA250A is aimed at Functional Safety (FuSa) applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and contains an independent FuSa […]
Fully-programmable, intelligent motion control amplifiers are PCB-mountable
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. announced the availability of ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives, new members of the ION Digital Drive family that provide high-performance motion control, network connectivity, and amplification. N-Series ION digital drives feature a patented, ultra-rugged PCB-mountable package with three power output levels – 75, 300, and 1,000 watts. All ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives […]
Integrated monitored multiplexer module indicates status of any activity channel
Pickering Interfaces announced a new range of PXI multiplexer modules (model 40-619) that enable the test engineer to monitor the open status of any channel. The 40-619 performs the same as a typical single-pole, 2A 60W multiplexer but uses secondary relays to determine the multiplexer channel status. Every multiplexer channel is provided with an additional […]
Embedded file system to work with PSoC 6 hardware platform
Cypress has extended its licensing for SEGGER’s emFile embedded file system to its latest hardware platform PSoC 6. The PSoC 6 provides a secure solution for IoT development while supporting multiple security environments without external storage. The Systems-on-a-Chip (SoCs) provide integrated hardware and software security features for IoT systems that require protection from cyber threats […]
Radio-Law-certified BLE module combines MCU, antenna, peripheral circuits
The RX23W module from Renesas Electronics features full Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy support for system control and wireless communication on IoT endpoint devices. Featuring the RX23W 32-bit RX MCU supporting fully integrated Bluetooth Low Energy communication, the new RX23W module is equipped with an antenna, oscillator and custom-matched circuit. The new module is certified under […]
Common-mode chokes for automotive CAN-FD
TDK Corporation announced the development of its new ACT1210D Series common-mode choke for automotive CAN-FD, which will begin mass production in April 2021. Automotive LANs are roughly categorized into 4 systems such as body, safety, powertrain and multimedia/information and telecommunications. This product supporting CAN and CAN-FD enables a fivefold data transmission speed of 5 Mbps. […]
LCD contrast vs temperature
by Bill Cheung, Orient Display The LCD has been widely used in different applications, such as automotive, home appliance, medical, industrial, communication, entertainment, consumer devices, etc. It has been the most popular display technology for more than a decade after surpassing CRT. But the LCD has its genetic drawbacks, such as narrow viewing angle, slow […]
3U VPX FPGA board aligns with SOSA technical standard
The VP831 from Abaco Systems is the next generation of the company’s VP889, the 3U VPX FPGA board now with 100G Ethernet on a design which is aligned with Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) technical standard. This release provides our customers with an upgrade path to the latest technology, providing more bandwidth and increased processing […]
Secure FPGAs enable hardware root-of-trust, PFR, end-to-end supply chain security
The appeal of more connected devices is not lost on the bad actors look to exploit firmware vulnerabilities – more connected devices mean more entries of attack. Cyber resilient control functions as a way of protecting firmware must be the first line of defense as traditional cybersecurity measures struggle to keep up with the increasing […]