IQD’s newest addition to its range of advanced oscillator modules is its IQCM-112 series of disciplined OCXOs. This new design incorporates an internal GNSS receiver with a 1PPS output which is compatible with an external GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU and GALILEO source and is housed in a 14-pin 60mm square package. When coupled to an external […]
Applications
Bluetooth 5 beacons/sensor beacons promote IoT security
Fujitsu Component America, Inc. has added a series of Bluetooth 5 beacons and sensor beacons to offer OEMs greater functionality and flexibility for developing new, cost-effective and secure IoT solutions. Based on Fujitsu’s Bluetooth 5 FWM7BLZ20B module, the new beacons leverage the benefits of Bluetooth 5, including reduced power consumption, faster communication speed, greater LE […]
Three-axis MEMS accelerometer optimized for industrial vibration sensing
STMicroelectronics, is powering the next generation of Industry 4.0 applications with a new vibration-sensing solution optimized to enable smart maintenance of factory equipment. ST’s IIS3DWB vibration sensor and supporting STEVAL-STWINKT1 multi-sensor evaluation kit accelerate development of condition-monitoring systems that boost productivity by inferring equipment maintenance needs. Analyzing the sensed vibration data locally or in the cloud helps owners create […]
High-performance global-shutter image sensors minimize need for host processing
STMicroelectronics is enabling the next generation of smart computer-vision applications with new high-speed image sensors that use “global shutter” – the preferred mode for capturing distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is needed. ST’s advanced image-sensor process technologies enable class-leading pixel size while offering both high sensitivity and low crosstalk. […]
Rugged, secure memory tokens for authentication applications
ATEK Access Technologies announced the launch of its new Datakey CryptoAuthentication memory token line which gives embedded systems designers a rugged and secure portable memory device for authentication applications. The line of removable memory devices utilizes Microchip’s CryptoAuthentication family of high-security hardware authentication ICs, enabling embedded applications like: Secure storage and transfer of keys, certificates […]
Motion control ICs handle advanced velocity control of servomotors
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) today announced the availability of Juno Velocity Control ICs, new members of PMD’s Juno Motion IC family providing advanced velocity control of 3-phase Brushless DC and DC Brush motors. Juno Velocity Control ICs represent a price to performance breakthrough with features such as PI (proportional, integral) velocity loop control, programmable velocity […]
Kit speeds IoT-based asset-tracking via sensor networks
TT Electronics announced the launch of ‘IOT OUT OF THE BOX’, a new asset monitoring platform kit built in collaboration with Wittra Sweden AB, a developer of asset monitoring and positioning for the Internet of Things (IoT). IOT OUT OF THE BOX by Wittra, powered by TT Electronics, brings together the expert engineering, design and manufacturing […]
Gateway ICs let automotive MCUs communicate
The Smart Gateway Platform (SGP) from STMicroelectronics provides a valuable development tool for prototyping automotive Smart-Gateway and Domain-Controller applications. The evolution of automotive architectures to include high throughput in-vehicle networking and high data-rate connectivity to the cloud has increased demand for high-performance Smart-Gateway and Domain-Controller Electronic Control Units (ECUs). ST’s modular Smart-Gateway Platform (SGP), built […]
Intrusion detection system protects automotive Ethernet systems
Argus Cyber Security and NXP Semiconductors announced a new integrated solution that allows carmakers to protect Ethernet network communications based on the NXP S32G vehicle processor. The solution will be showcased on the NXP eXperience site on March 26, 7:30 pm IST. As Ethernet Networks are becoming an increasingly vital component for in-vehicle architectures and connected and automated mobility, […]
How to make the most of low-cost satellites for remote IoT apps
It’s now cheaper than ever to launch small and nano-satellites into space thanks to NASA’s CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) – and this is excellent news for developers of remote Internet of Things (IoT) applications. For the uninitiated, CubeSats are research spacecraft that measure around 4 inches (102mm) long and are taken into space on rocket […]