As networks aim to meet growing 5G connectivity demands, mobile and fixed-line operators need the ability to both increase capacity and monitor network performance to deliver high-quality connectivity. To meet this need, ProLabs has announced its latest pay-as-you-grow optical solution, the EON-OMP-2 Multi-Service Platform. Providing operators with the tools to build and monitor optical networks […]
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Isolated quad RS232 serial comm modules come in ruggedized mini PCIe form factor
Acromag continues to expand their offering of AcroPack rugged I/O modules based on the PCI Express mini card (mPCIe) standard with a new isolated RS232 communication module. The AP513 module provides four individually isolated RS232 serial ports on a compact 30 x 70mm board. Each port is isolated to 250V from digital circuitry and 100V from the […]
USB hubs connect over IP or LTE networks
Digi International announced the availability of the Digi AnywhereUSB Plus products. Offered with two, eight, or 24 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors to enable USB device connectivity from local, remote or virtualized hosts, these network-attached remote USB hubs connect USB peripheral devices to a PC over an IP or, with a cellular module, LTE network. […]
Expandable System on Module for applications with high data and network throughputs
Axiomtek has introduced the CEM700, its new COM Express Type 7 module. The high-performance CEM700 offers scalable processor options with the 16-core Intel Xeon D-1577 processor or the 4-core Intel Pentium D1519 processor. This compact form factor measures 125 x 95 mm, and is feature-rich and highly expandable. The CEM700 is designed for integration into space-constrained applications with high data […]
First FCC-certified embedded module for Citizens Broadband Radio Service
Sierra Wireless announced the AirPrime EM7565 LTE-Advanced Pro Embedded Module has been granted FCC approval and is the first embedded module available for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) networks in the U.S. This enables organizations to operate their own LTE networks in areas such as college and corporate campuses, arenas, airports, ports and warehouses. The Sierra Wireless module […]
DPU flow processor SoC targets next-gen G.fast broadband services
Ethernity Networks announced the introduction of the ENET 4820ZXP/99 distribution point unit (DPU) flow processor, the latest addition to its FPGA-based G.fast System-on-Chip (SoC) family for the broadband market. The flexible new flow processor is unique in offering a 10G G.999.1 interface and integrated XGS-PON ONU MAC on a single low-cost FPGA SoC. The ENET […]
High-efficiency 5-GHz front-end modules work with draft 802.11ax carrier gateway spec
Qorvo announced that its high efficiency 5GHz front-end module (FEM)QPF4528 is part of a new, commercially available draft 802.11ax carrier gateway. The new gateway, which integrates Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s IPQ807x family of 802.11ax chipsets, provides up to four times higher wireless networking throughput and better performance in bandwidth-intensive applications than previously deployed carrier gateways. The […]
New Arduino boards include u-blox wireless technology
u-blox and Arduino introduced four new boards to their MKR family, delivering enhanced wireless connectivity options for IoT applications. Previously Arduino adopted u-blox for their MKR GSM 1400, now one of the most popular boards of the MKR family for its unique characteristics and robustness. Arduino introduced the MKR family and form factor to address […]
IEEE 1588 PTP clock designed with extensive port fan-out
Microsemi Corporation announced the launch of its TimeProvider 4100, a highly flexible IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)grandmaster clock designed to scale from the edge to the aggregation layers of both mobile infrastructure and access networks. The TimeProvider 4100 is a gateway clock, a new class of synchronization product which accepts multiple inputs from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Synchronous Ethernet […]
Multi-switch detection ICs consume 98% less system power than conventional discretes
Manufacturers, especially automotive manufacturers, are challenged to integrate more functionality while saving power and space. Texas Instruments today introduced two multi-switch detection interface (MSDI) devices that consume up to 98 percent less system power than conventional discrete solutions. The TIC12400 and TIC12400-Q1 are the first switch and sensor monitors that directly interface with resistor-coded switches. […]