Lantronix introduced the PremierWave XC, which is a hybrid GSM/GPRS and Ethernet dual-port serial device server. The PremierWave XC allows remote access to, and management of, virtually any serial device via a GSM/GPRS or Ethernet network. The Linux-based application server features ease of use, robust device server functionality, and GPRS connectivity. The Lantronix PremierWave XC [...]
Rochester Electronics has developed a lead-free version of the AM188EM microprocessor. In addition to being RoHS-compliant, the Rochester AM188EM CPU offers higher performance and is more integrated than the 80C188 processor originally manufactured by AMD. Rochester Electronics is authorized to create and manufacture lead-free versions of previously discontinued products. Read more: Rochester Electronics Announces Lead-Free [...]
Texas Instruments announced their TPA3116D2, TPA3118D2 and TPA3130D2 analog-input class-D stereo amplifiers. The new TI devices can be used in soundbars, after-market automotive solutions, portable audio docks, and LCD televisions. The TPA3116D2, TPA3118D2 and TPA3130D2 are available now in a 10-mm x 6-mm 32-pin HTSSOP package. Prices start at $1.80 for the TPA3116D2, $1.65 for [...]
Kontron introduced their Flex-ATX KTQ77/Flex embedded motherboard. The KTQ77/Flex features the 3rd generation Intel Core processor (up to 3.8 GHz), up to 32 GB DDR3 RAM, two DisplayPort, CRT, LVDS, PCI Express x16, two PCI slots, four USB 3.0, ten USB 2.0, and three GbE-LAN ports. The Kontron Flex-ATX KTQ77/Flex embedded board is ideal for [...]
GE Intelligent Platforms introduced the CRS-C2I-3VB1 embedded system. The COTS Rugged System (CRS) is designed to reduce program risk, cost and time-to-market. The application-ready CRS-C2I-3VB1 is ideal for civilian and military unmanned vehicles, manned commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, over- and underwater research vessels, ground vehicles, locomotives and oil and gas applications. Read more: GE [...]
Autodesk announced an Android version of their ForceEffect conceptual simulation app. ForceEffect replaces the slide ruler, protractor and manual calculations that engineers have relied upon for years. According to the company, the app represents the next evolution of engineering technology. The app was first launched for iOS devices in November 2011. To date, the free [...]
Extreme Engineering Solutions launched their XCalibur1600 6U CompactPCI Single Board Computer. The X-ES SBC supports the Freescale QorIQ P3, P4, and P5 processors. It features up eight e500mc cores running at up to 1.5 GHz and dual-channel DDR3 memory. The single board computer supports Wind River VxWorks, Linux, and Green Hills INTEGRITY. The X-ES XCalibur1600 [...]
Analog Devices introduced the AD9128 16-bit, 1.25-GSPS transmit D/A converter (DAC). The ADI AD9128 features a JESD204A-compatible serial input, on-chip 32-bit NCO (numerically-controlled oscillator), and 4-wire serial port interface. The AD9128′s high-speed serial interface simplifies and improves the data connection between the DAC and the FPGA in a typical system implementation. The AD9128 is sampling [...]
Kontron introduced their CP6004-SA 6U CompactPCI processor board. The CP6004-SA is scalable up to the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3615QE processor with 4 x 2.3 GHz (3.3 GHz in Turbo mode). It features the Intel QM77 Express Chipset, integrated HD 4000 graphics, 6MB cache, up to 16GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 ECC SO-DIMM memory, [...]
Axiomtek introduced the MANO111 Mini ITX motherboard. The MANO111 is based on the newest Quad Core / Dual Core AMD R-Series APUs with AMD A75 Controller Hub. It features SATA RAID, TPM 1.2, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports , and dual DisplayPort, dual DVI-D, and 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS interfaces. The Axiomtek MANO111 will be available [...]
IBASE Technology launched the MB970 ATX motherboard. The IBASE MB970 is based on the 22nm third generation Intel Core processor and Intel Q77 Express chipset. It supports three independent displays via the DVI-I, DVI-D and DisplayPort connectors on the board. The IBASE MB970 ATX motherboard is ideal for gaming, POS, kiosk, ATM, multimedia and digital [...]
Energy Micro is offering free samples of their EFM32 Gecko series microcontrollers (MCUs). The samples are available to qualified individuals worldwide. There is no additional charges for shipping, and lead time is only a few days. Energy Micro’s sampling program currently consists of the Gecko, Tiny Gecko, Leopard Gecko and Giant Gecko families. The EFM32 [...]
PMC introduced their UniTRX chipset for macro basestation designs. The new integrated radio transceiver chipset replaces up to 14 discrete devices. In addition, the UniTRX chipset reduces both board space and power by over 50% for equivalent multi-standard basestation radio designs. The devices are rated for industrial temperature operation (-40° degrees to +85° degrees Celsius). [...]
Netronome revealed details of their NFP-6xxx flow processor family. The Netronome NFP-6xxx features 216 processing cores and 100 accelerators. The flow processors are optimized for packet, flow, security and content processing in a single device. It is the world’s first programmable 200 Gbps flow processor. The Netronome NFP-6xxx flow processors are ideal for 100-400 Gbps [...]
Analog Devices announced their ADuCM360 system-on-a-chip. The IC is a fully integrated, 4 kSPS, 24-bit data acquisition system. The ADuCM360 features dual, high-performance, multi-channel sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), a 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 MCU, and Flash/EE memory. The ADI ADuCM360 is available now for $7.26 each in 1000-unit quantity. The chip is designed for direct [...]