u-blox has announced the SARA-N3, a multi-band NB-IoT module that supports a preliminary set of 3GPP Release 14 features (LTE Cat NB2). The SARA-N3 is available in two variants: one dedicated to China and another that can operate across multiple bands on any NB-IoT network globally. The u-blox firmware-over-the-air (uFOTA) client/server solution with Lightweight M2M […]
Military-grade Ethernet switch features compact size for cramped quarters
MilSource announced the availability of Techaya’s MILTECH 907, an ultra-compact 5 port military-grade, managed gigabit Ethernet switch, at MilSource booth 832 at the 55th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention. Using a high-density D-Type 44 pin connector, the MILTECH 907 offers 5 triple speed (10/100/1000Mbps) ports to connect networked devices on mobile military platforms. With the single […]
New 5-Mpixel, 1/1.8-in. CMOS image sensor targets machine vision apps
Teledyne e2v announces the expansion of its Emerald family of CMOS image sensors with a new 5 Megapixel device. The Emerald 5M is designed for machine vision, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and factory automation applications that require higher resolution images of objects in motion, with no distortion. Available in both monochrome and color, this sensor has a […]
MEMS piezoelectric absolute pressure sensor carries built-in temperature compensation
The STMicroelectronics LPS22HH MEMS piezoelectric absolute pressure sensor is so accurate and stable that manufacturers can eliminate one-point calibration (OPC) after soldering to increase throughput and efficiency. With a pressure noise equivalent to 5cm, the LPS22HH enhances controls such as collision avoidance for drones or other unmanned vehicles. Its superior accuracy also enhances features of smartphones and […]
Partnership created to develop LTE-enabled sensors for IIoT
Altair Semiconductor announced it has partnered with JIG-SAW Inc., a provider of A&A (Auto sensor-ing and Auto Direction) solutions for IoT, to develop LTE-enabled sensors for a wide variety of global industrial IoT applications. The partnership combines Altair’s dual-mode Cat-M/NB-IoT ALT1250 chipset with JIG-SAW’s software control technology to enable developers to create new IoT business models […]
MEMs pressure sensor enhances accuracy avoids calibration
The STMicroelectronics LPS22HH MEMS piezoelectric absolute pressure sensor is so accurate and stable that manufacturers can eliminate one-point calibration (OPC) after soldering to increase throughput and efficiency. With a pressure noise equivalent to 5cm, the LPS22HH enhances controls such as collision avoidance for drones or other unmanned vehicles. Its superior accuracy also enhances features of […]
Collaboration aims to strengthen IoT device security
Secure Thingz and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced their collaboration aimed at ensuring secure Internet of Things (IoT) applications are more easily developed on leading microcontrollers, and that a secure production flow is available to deliver a secure global supply chain. As part of the collaboration, Renesas will support the Secure Thingz Secure Deploy architecture for […]
SoC family gets SIL 3, HFT1 capable rating
Xilinx, Inc. announced that its Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family has been assessed as SIL 3, HFT1 capable, according the IEC 61508 functional-safety specification, by Exida, the leading functional safety certification agency. This assessment means product developers can build new high-performing systems including artificial intelligence (AI) for safety-critical applications using Xilinx’s feature-rich, highly integrated single-chip MPSoC […]
Fastest wide temp DDR4 memory keys on edge apps
Innodisk is releasing the newest ruggedized DDR4 2666 Wide Temperature DRAM series which is focusing on tough conditions of edge applications. “DDR4 2666 will eventually become the standard specification on the market,” says Samson Chang, Innodisk’s Global VP of DRAM, “With this move, we have already secured a good position to supply the current and future IoT and […]
Military-grade embedded Ethernet switch supports up to 52 ports with fiber/copper connector mix
MilSource today announced the availability of Techaya’s MILTECH 9136, the industry’s only military-grade, managed gigabit Ethernet switch on board (GESoB) that supports up to 52 ports on a 3.4” x 3.4” foot print. The MILTECH 9136 is ideal for managing and switching large quantities of network-enabled devices in aerial and mobile military applications, with 24 1G […]