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ARM's MCU architecture to dominate IoT market, says Semicast
The Semicast study 'Opportunities for ARM in Embedded Processing' suggests that shipments for ARM in IoT applications are set to grow to about 12bn units in 2018, from fewer than 3bn in 2010 and under 1bn in 2006. Units for ARM-based MCUs in IoT applications are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 32% from 2010 to 2018, compared with 11% for ARM-based SoCs.
PCs offer a colour TFT LCD panel with 400nits brightness
Featuring the Intel Celeron processor J1900, the GOT5100T-834 and the GOT5152T-834 touch panel computers have been released by Axiomtek. The former is offered with a 10.4” SVGA TFT LCD and the latter a 15" XGA TFT LCD. The slim and light computers, which are fanless, offer an industrial grade colour TFT LCD panel with 400nits brightness.
Latest automation products lower costs
RS Components has unveiled its latest collections of industrial logic controllers and HMI modules from top brands, delivering improvements such as compact sizes, new features, reduced installation time, and lower costs for machine and panel builders and equipment maintainers. The distributor is introducing the latest Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from Schneider Electric and Omron, and will add further new models from Siemens and Crouzet b...
Programmable logic controller cuts development time
SPLat Controls has introduced the HMI430 board-level programmable logic controller (PLC) with an integrated 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, available at nearly half the cost of previous products with similar functionality. With onboard, ruggedised digital I/O, analogue I/O, and the SPLat MultiTrack built-in multitasking operating system, the HMI430 delivers professional-quality control that is affordable and easy to program, minimising development t...
Express Logic Develops X-Ware Platform to Fast-Track ARM-Based IoT Development
Express Logic, Inc has launched X-Ware Platform, target-specific, integrated development software that delivers all X-Ware components (ThreadX, NetX, USBX, FileX, GUIX, and TraceX) pre-ported and fully integrated for use on specific development boards. Recognizing ARM’s market leadership in the IoT space, Express Logic has tailored its initial X-Ware Platform offerings to the ARM developer community. By integrating its high-quality, widely ...
Trio displays Mini EtherCAT master controlling 12 Drives from different manufacturers on one network
At this year’s sps/ipc/drives exhibition Trio Motion Technology will showcase its full range of Motion Coordinator high performance motion and machine controls. Special emphasis is on the MC4N ECAT Mini EtherCAT master controlling 12 drives from different manufacturers on one network in Hall 3, Stand 449.
TouchNetix delivers touchscreen technology to Siemens
Siemens Industrial Automation Division has selected its Multi-Touch Capacitive touchscreen technology from TouchNetix for its new generation of Simatic industrial human machine interface (HMI) panels. TouchNetix acted asthe principal engineering partner, helping todefine, design and supply touch technology for the series of 15.6in, 18.5in and 21.5in HMI systems.
Next-gen solution kits accelerate design
Renesas will introduce a wide line up of next-gen solution kits to acceleratecustomer design success through rich software functionality and added-value services on Renesas hardware platforms. Right out of the box, the solutions support designs in motor control, functional safety, industrial Ethernet, PROFINET IRT, I0-Link, reconfigurable sensors, PLC, wireless M-bus, 3-phase smart metering and next-gen HMI.
Bias network offers repeatability over a 2-18GHz range
The MABT-011000 bias network, suitable for the DC biasing of PIN diode control circuits, has been introduced by M/A-COM Technology. Utilising the company's HMIC process, the fully monolithic networkis designed for customers requiring a rugged HMIC device with low loss, high performance and repeatability through millimetre frequencies.
Intelligent Robots, should we be scared?
In 1942 science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov bestowed upon the world The Three Laws of Robotics in his collection of short stories I, Robot. This was the basis for a reasonably successful film by the same name that you might have seen. By Mark Proctor