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Adlink launches cExpress-R8 a compact solution to Demanding Industrial Workloads

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Adlink has introduced the cExpress-R8, a COM Express COM.0 R3.1 Type 6 Compact module powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors (8845HS, 8840U, 8645HS, 8640U). Engineered for the demands of modern smart industrial applications, it delivers an advanced integration of high-performance and energy-efficient design. This module ignites mission-critical AI capabilities, accelerated edge computing, and advanced graphics performance.

Pushing the limits of edge performance, Adlink’s cExpress-R8 combines up to 8 “Zen 4” cores and 16 threads with integrated AMD RDNA 3 graphics and an XDNA NPU, delivering up to 40 TOPS. The cExpress-R8 fuels power-efficient AI inferencing and fast decision-making across machine vision, robotics, medical imaging, infotainment, and intelligent human-machine systems. With XDNA architecture, performance-per-watt efficiency is optimised, delivering advanced AI processing, and enabling more complex AI workloads without a significant spike in energy demands.

To guarantee real-time processing, the cExpress-R8 supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MT/s, with both ECC and non-ECC options available. ECC acts as a watchdog, detecting and correcting errors in environments, where failure isn’t an option, whether in mission-critical applications, gaming, transportation, and POS (Point of Sale)/POI (Point of Information) systems.

With support for up to four displays, DP, eDP, HDMI, LVDS, and VGA interfaces. VGA and eDP outputs are available as optional features, allowing flexible visual configurations to meet edge computing demands. Combined with scalable performance, power, and graphics configurations, the cExpress-R8 is well-suited for a diverse range of edge applications. With 10-year product availability, it ensures long-term design stability and lifecycle alignment for system integrator roadmaps.

Adlink’s cExpress development kits, including reference carriers and full I/O support, will be available in Q4 of 2025 to help you accelerate prototyping and simplify system integration.

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Mouser now stocking new TDK converters for AI, IoT, 5G, and big data

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Mouser is now shipping the new FS160x µPOL DC-DC converters from TDK. The FS160x µPOL DC-DC converters feature full telemetry and increased performance in a compact, power-dense package. These converters are ideal for big data, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G cells, and IoT.

The FS160x µPOL DC-DC converters are easy to integrate and offer a wide input voltage range of 4.2V to 16V and three continuous load capacities: 3A, 4A, and 6A. The FS160x µPOL low-profile package (3.3 × 3.3 × 1.35 mm) is suitable for automated assembly using standard surface-mount equipment and features an on-chip pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller and integrated MOSFETs, with an incorporated inductor and capacitors, creating an extremely compact and accurate regulator.

The FS160x µPOLs device’s built-in protections include pre-biased start-up, overvoltage protection, soft-start protection, thermal shutdown with auto-recovery, and thermally compensated overcurrent protection with hiccup mode. The TDK FS160x µPOL DC-DC converters feature full telemetry for high power-density applications with optimised construction that delivers extraordinary power density in surprisingly small modules, with a wide operating range from -40 °C to 125 °C.

Mouser also stocks the TDK EV1603-5000-A evaluation boards, which provide a demonstration and development platform for the FS160x µPOL DC-DC converters. The evaluation boards provide an example application circuit, allowing rapid prototyping when incorporated into existing designs.

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IDS integrates Sony IMX900 into uEye low-cost models

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

IDS has integrated the Sony IMX900 sensor into selected models of the compact USB3 uEye XCP, XLS and GigE uEye LE series. IDS is thus expanding its portfolio with industrial cameras that deliver pin-sharp images even in confined installation situations.

As part of the Sony Pregius S series, the IMX900 offers a combination of high resolution, compact pixel size and excellent image quality. The 2.25 μm miniature pixels of the compact global shutter sensor with a resolution of 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536 pixels) deliver brilliant results, even with fast-moving objects – ideal for demanding automation and inspection tasks.

Another highlight of the sensor is its exceptional sensitivity in the near-infrared range at 850 nm. This makes it the first choice for applications with infrared lighting, for example in product inspection, in driverless transport systems or in autonomous mobile robots. At the same time, the increased light sensitivity in the red spectral range ensures that even fine details such as barcodes are reliably recognised – even in difficult lighting conditions.

Thanks to their compact size, they are particularly suitable for applications with limited space but the highest demands on image quality. “By integrating the IMX900, we have created a perfect combination of compact design, high-performance sensor technology and an attractive price structure,” explains Marcus Rembold, Product Owner 2D Cameras at IDS. “This opens up new possibilities for our customers to realise high-quality image processing solutions even where space or budget were previously limiting factors.” The option of flexible lens selection, with support for C-mount and space-saving, cost-efficient S-mount lenses, provides additional customisation options.

https://en.ids-imaging.com

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Tiny position-sensing switches from Omron have resistors for functional safety

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Omron has extended its portfolio of sealed basic switches, adding the D2EW-R series that contains integrated resistors to detect events such as malfunctions and tampering.

Depending on the voltage across the D2EW-R internal resistors, the system can differentiate between normal switch-open or switch-closed status and an open circuit or short circuit at the terminals. By helping detect faults such as wiring defects, equipment failures, or malicious damage, these switches can extend diagnostic monitoring in industrial automation and enhance security protection for equipment such as vending machines and smart meters.

Using the underlying architecture of Omron’s D2EW switches, the new D2EW-R series has the same tiny 8.3mm x 7.0mm x 5.3mm outline and supports multi-angle operation without using a lever. These features save space and enhance flexibility in customer-unit design, while the sliding contact structure ensures high reliability and quiet operation. Options include polarised mounting posts or M3-screw mount that ease installation in small spaces, as well as press-fit electrical terminals, solder terminals, and moulded lead wires with straight or angled exit.

In addition, the switch mechanism has IP67 protection and is highly resistant to vibration and shock. With their built-in resistors, D2EW-R variants are rated for operation from 5V to 18V over the temperature range from -40°C to 85°C.

The D2EW-R series is a suitable solution for security applications requiring anti-theft or anti-tamper functionality, such as smart meters, safety boxes, surveillance cameras, and automated locking systems. Additionally, it is well-suited for use in factory automation systems that require failure detection and diagnostics, including industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

The new switches join the extensive family of sealed miniature switches from OMRON that also includes D2AW, D2AW-R, D2GW, and D2QW sliding-contact types for levered and lever-free operation and 0.1A current rating. Other switches, such as the D2VW, D2SW, and D2HW, which are capable of handling higher current load, are also available.

https://components.omron.com

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