In 1957, the Russians launched Sputnik 1, which was no more than a metal ball containing a radio, a battery, and a thermometer.[i] However, this experiment provoked a spark that led to decades of space missions. The earliest satellite designs were huge, heavy, and functionality was limited. Nevertheless, satellite designs started evolving with the passage […]
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60 GHz Radar on Module targets industrial automation applications
Mistral Solutions announced its USB-powered, production-ready 60GHz Radar on Module [RoM] for industrial automation applications. The 60GHz RoM is a highly-integrated ultra-compact solution based on TI’s newly launched IWR6843 Antenna on Package (AoP) chipset. Mistral’s 60GHz small form factor RoM is among the first Industrial Radar Modules based on Texas Instruments IWR6843 Antenna on Package […]
10 Gbps Ethernet includes network traffic prioritization, system scalability
Molex announced today the next evolution of its 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development and design of autonomous vehicles. The solution offers a complete vehicle connectivity ecosystem delivering seamless multi-zone integration across multiple hardware, software and interconnect cabling systems, with the flexibility to incorporate legacy automotive protocols as well as […]
FPGA burst-mode receiver enables 10G PON in SFP and XFP footprints
While most current optical line terminal (OLT) implementations are in central office formats with large port counts in huge chassis configurations, there is growing demand amongst system architects, chief technology officers and carriers for fewer port, compact, low-power and low-cost form factors for 10G passive optical network (PON) OLTs. Microchip Technology Inc., through its Microsemi […]
Pre-certified LTE-M/NB-IoT SiP module opens up cellular IoT access
Nordic Semiconductor announces that the first nRF9160 System-in-Package (SiP) member of its nRF91 Series of cellular IoT modules will be available to all customers via its global distribution network within the next 24 hours. This includes Digi-Key Electronics, Mouser Electronics, and Premier Farnell, and others. The nRF9160 has also received GCF certification—the trusted mobile communications […]
Embedded Computing LEAP Awards winners announced at gala dinner
At the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the following companies were awarded trophies in the category of Embedded Computing. This year’s inaugural LEAP Awards competition honored ground-breaking new products that set a new standard for innovation. Judges rated candidates on categories that included societal impact, industry impact, technical sophistication, creativity, and value […]
Autotalks validates C-V2X chipsets using Rohde & Schwartz equipment
Autotalks and Rohde & Schwarz announced that the validation of the first-ever global C-V2X chipsets. Announced last September, Autotalks’ deployment-ready, second-generation V2X chipset is the only available solution capable of supporting both DSRC and C-V2X (also known as LTE-V2X or LTE-V) direct communications (PC5 protocol) at the highest security level. The chipset supports DSRC based on 802.11p/ITS-G5 […]
Chipset brings AI processing to advance camera capabilities
MediaTek today announced the launch of the Helio P90 system-on-chip (SoC), which features APU 2.0, its new generation AI architecture for a great AI processing boost. With an impressive industry leading 1127 GMACs (2.25TOPs) performance, the Helio P90 boasts flagship device level AI power. The Helio P90 built-in processing unit – APU 2.0 – a leading […]
Embedded board offers POE, multi-size display support
The new EMB-7610 from Estone Technology is a proprietary form factor board, 160mm x 90mm, designed especially for digital surveillance, in-vehicle electronics, industrial automation, retail and medical technologies. Available Power Over Ethernet and Estone Tech’s proprietary 40-pin expansion header open up plenty of additional uses. The fanless design is industrial rugged, and will operate in temperatures […]
Antenna and board design incorporate 60 GHz mmWave sensors
Ainstein announced an antenna and board design for 60-GHz mmWave radar over-the-door sensors (ODS) using Texas Instruments’ IWR6843 family of devices. With Ainstein’s innovative radar system design, customization, and manufacturing capabilities, building automation designers can now leverage TI’snew 60-GHz mmWave sensors in overhead mounting positions for highly customized applications. This combination enables near real-time decision-making and signal […]