Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor support from the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® SafetyCert real time operating system (RTOS), targeting high-performance, next-generation safety-critical systems for industrial, medical, automotive and airborne markets. Combining high performance, low power, and cost-efficiency, the ARM Cortex-M4 processor is ideal for a diverse array of vertical market segments, including those […]
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FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant encryption implemented by STM reference design
STMicroelectronics and ClevX, an intellectual-property innovator and technology developer for portable storage and mobile device manufacturers, today announced the availability of a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant Encryption Technology Platform reference design for security applications using commercial/industrial-, rather than military-grade chips. The STM32 microcontroller-based platform will aid designers and manufacturers to design and build highly […]
Developing a mixed safety-critical
IIoT robotic arm
Robots that can man-handle car bodies incorporate several safe guards to protect workers. New software architectures have evolved to make these systems reliable and easy to manage. Muhammad Shafique | Mentor Graphics • Embedded Systems Div. The industrial automation industry is rapidly making use of today’s heterogeneous multicore system-on-chip (SoC) architectures. These multicore environments help […]
Low-power SBCs with Ethernet PC/104-compatibility target industrial uses
WinSystems will unveil its PCM-C418 product series at the Embedded World 2017 Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany. The next step in low-power, dual-Ethernet PC/104-compatible SBCs, these rugged computers were designed specifically as a ready upgrade path for legacy PC/104 CPUs, particularly WinSystems’ widely adopted PCM-VDX product line. The company will showcase its PCM-C418 boards and other products in Hall 3, […]
Cloud-Compatible Wi-Fi Module builds in tight security measures
The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi modes. The SPWF04 Wi-Fi module integrates an ARM® Cortex®-M4 STM32 microcontroller with a rich […]
Gateways handle PROFINET IRT v2.3 connections
HMS Industrial Networks now releases new versions of their widely-used Anybus gateways for PROFINET IRT. The new versions allow machine builders and system integrators to connect any industrial device, machine or network to PROFINET IRT and comply with all the latest requirements of PROFINET specification v2.3 and onwards.What are Anybus gateways? Anybus gateways enable communication […]
Ethernet switches with M12/M23 connectors handle severe vibrations
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce the launch of EN50155 certified Ethernet Switches (EKI-9516/9512) with M12/M23 connectors that are highly resistant to shock and vibration which ensures stable connection and communication. Advantech has expanded their product portfolio of EN50155 certified train switches with a total now of 12 new models. Six models offer […]
BeagleBone boards get wireless capability and a touch screen
Newark element14 is now shipping three new products in the successful open source BeagleBone range. The ever popular BeagleBone Black and element 14 BeagleBone Black Industrial are now joined by BeagleBone Black Wireless, the element14 Wireless Connectivity Cape and the element14 4.3” Display Cape. The BeagleBone® Black Wireless now has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities built […]
Rugged 3U VITA SBC carries Kaby Lake processor upgrade
Abaco Systems today announced the SBC329 rugged 3U OpenVPX single board computer (SBC). It is designed as a straightforward, cost-effective ‘drop in’ technology insertion opportunity for existing users of Abaco’s mission ready systems and as a powerful, minimal SWaP solution for customers developing their own systems for demanding applications to be deployed in harsh, highly-constrained […]
Requirements tracking software qualified for use in safety-critical ISO 26262 designs and verification flows
Mentor Graphics Corp. has further expanded its Mentor Safe functional safety assurance program with the addition of ReqTracer™, an industry-standard line of software tools for requirements management and tracking. Achieving the highest possible tool confidence level as a standalone tool, ReqTracer is now qualified for use in safety-critical ISO 26262 designs and verification flows at […]