Communications

Brainboxes has announced an expansion of its range to include Ethernet to Serial devices. The new Brainboxes products are designed to provide easy, fast and reliable connection between Ethernet ports on existing local network infrastructure and asynchronous serial interfaces. These sophisticated, easy to use RS232 and RS422/485 device servers will open up a new era in the functionality and reliability of extended networks.

Analog Devices has expanded its Advantiv advanced television portfolio with the introduction of the first HDMI 1.4 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transceiver for home and pro (professional) AV (audio/video) designs. ADI’s ADV7623 HDMI 1.4 transceiver incorporates Xpressview fast switching technology, which enables seamless, automatic switching between HDMI-enabled AV devices in a fraction of a second, eliminating up to 19 seconds of...

Renesas Technology Europe announced today that it has successfully completed development of an enhanced version of its popular PLC network layer RUN-M. Designed to specifically address requirements for efficient communication over smart metering networks, the Renesas PLC solution comprises a Physical Layer (DCSK based, proven and most robust PLC modulation), a Data Link layer and RUN-M, the Renesas Ubiquitous Network layer for Metering, which has...

Four digital and analogue I/O modules and three CANopen modules are the latest additions to the popular range of Easy control products from Eaton’s Moeller Business. The new modules further extend the versatility of the Easy system, which is already well known for combining ease of use with flexibility and value for money.

STMicroelectronics has introduced MotionBee, a complete, ready-for-use platform that combines state-of-the-art motion sensing with ZigBee wireless technology in a single ultra-compact module. Boasting low power consumption and high level of integration, ST’s MotionBee enables system developers to quickly and cost-effectively build wireless sensor networks for remote motion recognition and tracking in many different application areas, including ...

Steatite Rugged Division, a provider of semi and fully rugged notebooks and PCs, is now offering an enhanced customisation service that utilises the company’s considerable in-house engineering capabilities and technical expertise. Although the rugged laptops and tablets offered by Steatite Rugged Division from suppliers such as Getac and Panasonic are designed for operation in the toughest environments, they sometimes require adaptation to meet...

Lanner Electronics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of intelligent embedded computer systems, today announced the release of the LEC-7900, an ultra compact Intel Socket P embedded system designed for high definition video applications. Utilizing the power of NVIDIA's GeForce 9 Series GPU, the LEC-7900 delivers fluid video playback to dual displays without the need for an additional graphics card.

The new 19-inch 2 U industrial computer from DSM Computer's Infinity 96M1584E family is predestined for industrial applications that require highest performance but subject to space constraints. The IPC is equipped with a slot CPU on the basis of the DSM Modular-World concept, for example, based on a fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3.0 GHz clock frequency and the Intel Q35 and ICH9R chip set. The user memory can be expanded to have a maximum...

The VTC 2000 is a cost-effective car pc for use in transportation applications. Featuring the low power 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, the VTC 2000 system is housed in an incredibly compact chassis, which incorporates a number of other features such as high availability, a wide operating temperature range and exceptional vibration protection, all making it suitable for in-vehicle applications.

Combining multiple high speed networking connections with equally high operational performance, the new ultra low power ICOP VDX-6356-L4 embedded PC104 module from Datasound Laboratories provides 800MHz of fanless processing capability and four 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections in a 90mm x 96mm board.