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iWave presents Qseven Module for Renesas' RZ/G1M MPU
iWave announce its collaboration with Renesas for developing System-On-Module (SOM) based on Renesas RZ/G1M microprocessor (MPU). RZ/G1M-based SOM is Qseven R2.0 compatible industrial grade MPU module named as iW-RainboW-G20M which supports 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash and 2MB SPI NOR Flash with exp
2 min readIoT wireless I/O modules for data gathering
Taiwan based computer module maker Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group (IAG) launched 2.4G WISE-4000 IoT Wireless I/O modules for data gathering applications where laying a wire is difficult. These modules offers functions such as data acquisition, processing and publishing for wide range o
3 min readLinux based Freescale SoC powered SoMs for Industrial IoT Gateways
When you are using IOT systems in manufacturing and such process driven industry to control and monitor various manufacturing processes, the new media Gateway computer for connecting IOT devices to Cloud and other systems is required. These Gateway computers are now available in a computer on modu
3 min readCompact power modules: 20A rated from Exar and a 50A rated from Intersil
XR79120 – a 20A single output, synchronous step-down power module from Exar is a compact 12mm x 14mm x 4mm footprint with >93% peak efficiency and uses Exar's patented advanced constant on-time (COT) control architecture across a 4.5V to 22V input voltage range. Delivering 20A of current from a
3 min readCavium's OCTEON based Computer-On-Module for mil/aerospace
Cavium is now targeting industrial and aerospace embedded systems market by offering COM Express and Qseven computer modules powered by the OCTEON III CN70XX/71XX multi-core processors. Initially Cavium is offering modules in three form factors: COM Express Compact (95mm x 95mm), COM Express Mini
3 min readUltra low energy consuming RF module for IOT smart home
DSP Group has made available RF wireless module for smart home and such applications which can enable devices for IOT applications. The DHAN ULE module designed to consume ultra low energy is based on the DHX91 ULE SoC chip designed by DSP Group. DHAN module is termed as turn-key platform for Ul
3 min readSierra Wireless, Gemalto/Cinterion, and Telit lead in m2m module market
Market research firm Infonetics Research has reported For the full year 2013, the global mobile machine-to-machine (M2M) module market totaled $1.4 billion, up 6% from the previous year. The other findings releases by Infonetics include: 2G remains a key foundation, comprising the majority of u
2 min readEthernet modules from GE-IP to connect electrical devices
GE Intelligent Platforms has announced three new PACSystems RX3i Ethernet modules to connect electrical devices. “By replacing proprietary networks with an Ethernet LAN and modern automation systems, industrial companies can improve device-level connectivity, network reliability, simplify deploym
2 min read16 x 26 mm LGA 3G UMTS/HSPA cellular modem module
u-blox has launched 16 x 26 mm measuring 3G variant cellular module called SARA-U2 series. The small size surface mount UMTS/HSPA cellular modem is suggested for industrial M2M, vehicle and consumer applications. The new SARA product line is available either as a 3G only version, or with 2G fall-ba
3 min readPrecision timing GNSS module for cellular networks
Swiss-based u‑blox has unveiled the LEA-M8F precision timing GNSS module. The compact, surface-mount module generates a precise 30.72 MHz reference clock crucial for synchronizing industrial data and communication systems such as small, femto and macro-cell mobile networks. High accuracy is achieved
3 min readGlobal digital signage market estimated to grow by 5.6% in 2013
IHS has forecasted the worldwide revenue for digital signage equipment, software, services and media is projected to hit $13.9 billion at the close of 2013, up a solid 5.6 percent from $13.2 billion last year. This year’s growth improves on the 3.9 percent expansion of 2012, and the next few years w
4 min readOpenCL expanded to BittWare's Stratix V FPGA half-length PCIe x8 card
BittWare has announced that at SuperComputing 2013 (SC13) that OpenCL (Open Computing Language) support has now been expanded to additional Stratix V variants on their S5-PCIe-HQ (S5PH-Q) PCI Express board. FPGA options now include GSMD5, GSED8, GXEA7 and GXEAB devices. The S5PH-Q is a half-length
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