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Antenova adds Agosti corner-placement antenna created for scaled-down GNSS designs

Hatfield, UK – Antenova Ltd, the UK-based manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the IoT, is adding a new offering to its range of miniature Surface Mount Designed (SMD) antennas and modules for GNSS applications. The new antenna, Agosti, part number SR4G080, measures 9.0 x 5.8 x 1.7 mm and operates with exceptional efficiency in a reduced space on a corner of a PCB.

The key advantage of the Agosti antenna is its small ground plane requirement. Most SMD antennas use the surface of the PCB around the … Read More → "Antenova adds Agosti corner-placement antenna created for scaled-down GNSS designs"

Bluetooth LE smart dice power a virtual library of ‘phygital’ games

Israel-based Particula has launched a set of smart dice enabling interactive digital gameplay for a virtual library of classic and popular family games such as ‘Yatzy’, ‘Ludo’, and ‘Backgammon’, as well as a growing number of newer games focused on STEAM education.

Wireless connectivity to tablet

The ‘GoDice’ solution features an innovative design of six smart dice each integrating the Nordic nRF52805 SoC to wirelessly connect to a user’s tablet via Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE). In action, … Read More → "Bluetooth LE smart dice power a virtual library of ‘phygital’ games"

Softing introduces OPC UA-based OT/IT integration solution with MQTT connection

With the new edgeAggregator, Softing offers a flexible, container-based solution for managing complex system architectures in OT/IT integration all the way to edge and cloud applications.

Data exchange plays a particularly important role in the integration of production and management levels up to edge and cloud applications. Already with a small number of servers and clients, the architecture becomes very complex. With the new edgeAggregator, Softing provides a central data integration layer that reduces complexity while addressing the large number of variables as well as managing access rights and special security requirements.

The edgeAggregator … Read More → "Softing introduces OPC UA-based OT/IT integration solution with MQTT connection"

ITTIA Launches Dual Engine Real-Time Embedded IoT Database

August 15, 2022 – Bellevue, WA – Today, ITTIA™, a global leading provider of secure high-performance time series database software for microcontrollers and microprocessors, announced the immediate availability of ITTIA DB version 8. ITTIA DB is a powerful real-time embedded database built primarily for embedded systems and IoT devices to monitor, store and analyze time series data locally on the device.

ITTIA DB v8 is a hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP) solution for both microcontrollers and microprocessors that combines the best traits of online transaction processing (OLTP) with online analytical processing (OLAP) optimized for live sensor data. ITTIA Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) … Read More → "ITTIA Launches Dual Engine Real-Time Embedded IoT Database"

Newark is now shipping new LattePanda 3 Delta from DFRobot

Chicago – August 10, 2022, Newark, an Avnet company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, is now stocking the new DFRobot LattePanda 3 Delta single board computer (SBC). The new board is the latest addition to the LattePanda family and is a pocket-sized hackable computer, measuring 125mm x 78mm x 16mm. With headroom for exceptional creativity, the LattePanda 3 Delta supports Linux, Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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Enhanced Power Connector Series from Amphenol Features Low Profile, Capacity to Carry High Current

Technical Specifications
  • Can carry up to 150A at 500V DC
  • Offers wire terminations ranging from 6 AWG to 2 AWG
  • Uses proven RADSOK™ technology
Endicott, NY August 2022 – Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its Amphe-PD series with two Read More → "Enhanced Power Connector Series from Amphenol Features Low Profile, Capacity to Carry High Current"

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Scientists Develop a Universal Method for Improving the Lifespan of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Charging and discharging a lithium-ion battery multiple times causes significant change to the volume of the anode, reducing the battery capacity and battery life. Now researchers from GIST in Korea have developed a method to strengthen the anode, making it more resilient against volume changes. The anode can be modified irrespective of its material or how it is manufactured, making the approach universal and opens doors to long-lasting smartphone and electric car batteries.
 
The advent of electric vehicles has given rise to the demand for lithium-ion batteries with high energy densities. This has … Read More → "Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Scientists Develop a Universal Method for Improving the Lifespan of Lithium-Ion Batteries"

Aitech’s New U-C850x Series of 3U VPX Cybersecurity-enabled SOSA Aligned SBCs Ideal for Applications Handling Large Amounts of Sensitive Data

U-C850x Series Technology Highlights & Innovations
  • Three configurations – with the most enhanced model sporting a large Xilinx MPSoC FPGA for acceleration of data processing and security applications
  • SWaP-C-optimized 3U VPX SBCs aligned to SOSA™ for improved time-to-market
  • Enhanced system security through AiSecure™, Aitech’s advanced cybersecurity framework
  • Excellent graphics and AI/ML performance using integrated GPGPU
  • Superior connectivity bandwidth and design flexibility
Chatsworth, Calif. August 2022 – Aitech Systems, a leading provider of rugged boards and system level solutions for military, aerospace … Read More → "Aitech’s New U-C850x Series of 3U VPX Cybersecurity-enabled SOSA Aligned SBCs Ideal for Applications Handling Large Amounts of Sensitive Data"

Quality, Reliability and Longevity Make Variscite’s System on Module the Leading Choice for Medical Devices

TEL AVIV, Israel – August 8, 2022 Variscite, a leading worldwide provider of System on Modules (SoMs), today announced increasing traction with medical device companies needing highly trusted hardware and software designed for longevity. Variscite has become a premier provider in this space by satisfying stringent healthcare industry requirements and objectives while overcoming supply chain challenges that have plagued the industry.

The last couple of years have seen accelerated developments in the medical device market and increased production … Read More → "Quality, Reliability and Longevity Make Variscite’s System on Module the Leading Choice for Medical Devices"

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