Septentrio announces the launch of AsteRx-U3, which is the successor of the popular AsteRx-U multi-frequency GNSS receiver for construction, mining, and other machine control applications. This new product combines Septentrio’s latest triple-band precise positioning GNSS core with extended wireless communication features including Wi-Fi, UHF, and 4G LTE. The versatile connectivity features of this receiver make […]
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The Doppler effect: From highly ridiculed to absolutely indispensable, Part 2
Originally derided as scientifically erroneous, the Doppler effect is now a vital tool in all aspects of technology, ranging from microscopic to galactic. Doppler, back in the day – and now The explanation of the Doppler effect is almost intuitive to us, with our understanding of wave phenomena along with available frequency sources and measurement […]
The Doppler effect: From highly ridiculed to absolutely indispensable, Part 1
Originally derided as scientifically erroneous, the Doppler effect is now a vital tool in all aspects of technology, ranging from microscopic to galactic. Engineers are familiar with many “effects” ranging from widely used ones such as the piezoelectric effect to somewhat lesser-known ones such as the RF skin effect and even less-familiar ones such as […]
Practicalities of specifying 5G antennas for the IoT
Antennas can be an afterthought in many designs. With the deployment of 5G, the need to get the most out of the antenna will only become more important. Josh Mickolio, Digi-Key Electronics There are a lot of assumptions, confusion and questions about how 5G will impact the non-handset world. There are several high-level goals for […]
Wifi 6/6E combined with embedded processing, analog, power, timing and connectivity ICs
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced ten new Winning Combinations that combine Wi-Fi 6 and 6E chipsets from recently acquired Celeno Communications with a broad range of solutions from Renesas, including embedded processing, analog, power, timing, and connectivity. The new Winning Combos include solutions for IoT, industrial, infrastructure and other applications. These engineering-vetted designs allow customers to […]
Secure storage subsystem handles Qi 1.3 wireless charging
In order to ensure high-quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created a demand for high-security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology Inc. is announcing the new industrial-grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive-grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined […]
Wireless transmission component enables fast Ethernet access machine or system
Heilind Electronics is now stocking the WAGO Wireless Access Point to enable wireless controlled devices. With configuration for WLAN, Bluetooth or Bluetooth 4.0 low energy up to 650 feet, this device offers the flexibility of being set to one of three communication profiles: Access Point, Gateway or Client. Additionally, the Wireless Access Point has the […]
Wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules optimized for industrial automation applications
Cincoze has recently added to its Display Computing – CRYSTAL product line with 15” (CS-W115FHC), 21” (CS-W121C), and 24” (CS-W124C) 16:9 wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules with a robust design for industrial automation and other industrial applications. The CRYSTAL display modules can be combined with the P2000 or P1000 embedded system modules to make a […]
Development board includes cellular wireless com module with eSIM for global data connectivity
MikroElektronika has launched NB IoT 4 Click, a compact add-on board for IoT applications such as smart metering, intelligent wearables, security and asset tracking, home appliances, environmental monitoring, and more. The new Click board includes a cellular wireless communications module with integrated digital SIM (eSIM) delivering global data connectivity even in regions without the latest communications […]
Gigabit Ethernet switch module hosts 26 ports
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced a new 26 port version of its popular PacStar 446 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module, the industry’s most compact solution for deploying high-density network access at the tactical edge powered by Cisco IOS-XE. The 26-Port PacStar 446, the newest addition to the PacStar Networking Systems family of tactical, battlefield, early entry, […]
