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ATX motherboard supports high speed computing and AI workloads

Fri, Sep 09, 2022

The ICX610-C621A has been unveiled by DFI. The server-grade ATX motherboard is designed for Intel Ice Lake, powered by the third generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and equipped with high speed computing that can support up to 205W.

It also comes with built-in Intel Speed Select Technology (Intel SST) which provides load balancing between CPUs and multiple accelerator cards to distribute CPU resource, stabilise computation loads and maximise computing power. As a result, it improves the performance by 1.46 times compared to previous generation, said DFI.

There are three PCIe x 16, two PCIe x8 slots and one M.2 Key for computing performance that encompasses AI workload and deep learning, specifically for high-end inspection equipment, such as AOI, CT, and MRI equipment. The ICX610 also supports ECC RDIMM up to 512Gbyte 3200 MHZ for advanced inspection equipment.

For AI inference, the motherboard benefits from deep learning boost and vector neural network instructions (VNNI). According to DFI, this improves the inference for production line and medical inspection equipment by 1.56 times compared to the previous generation, for more accurate and reliable automated inspection.

Through the upgraded 10Gbits per second high speed network, large high resolution images can be quickly transmitted, accelerating the communication and co-operation between machines in machine to machine (M2M) operation.

Founded in 1981, DFI offers a range of innovative industrial computers with high quality, stability, and reliability, from industrial motherboards, single board computers (SBCs), embedded systems to industrial panel PC and displays. The company serves clients in industrial automation, transportation, energy, medicine, retail, and military applications.

Since joining the Qisda/BenQ Group in 2017, DFI has synergised its resources with Qisda and enhanced its R&D capabilities, supply chain management and production capacity. The acquisition of AEWIN and Ace Pillar in 2019 helped DFI expand its business into cyber security and develop more comprehensive solutions in smart manufacturing.

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Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit extends IoT range from Mouser

Fri, Sep 09, 2022

To allow engineers to develop Laird Connectivity’s Summit system on module (SoM) 8M Plus, for IoT applications, Mouser Electronics now stocks the Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit.

The kit allows the development of advanced wireless IoT applications, including industrial IoT devices for harsh environments, IoT vision solutions, and healthcare devices.

At the heart of the Laird Connectivity Summit SOM 8M Plus Development Kit is the Summit SOM 8M Plus, which combines NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor with an NXP 88W8997 wireless SoC. The Summit SOM 8M Plus includes an integrated 2.3Toperations per second (TOPS) neural processing unit, advanced connectivity and enhanced security, providing the hardware acceleration necessary for machine learning applications. The quad-core processor can run multiple instances of Linux, including user interface and connectivity.

The Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit includes reference designs for display, camera, audio, LTE, GPS and USB 3.0 power. There are interfaces to support up to three displays and multiple options for audio, camera, video out and I/O. There is also dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, for reliable connection, even in challenging environments, said Mouser. In addition to the security of the Summit SOM 8M Plus, the Summit Suite chain of trust offers root of trust hardware-based software validation and an upcoming FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) cryptographic module validation.

Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorised semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on new product introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. The distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies. Mouser offers 27 support locations worldwide to provide customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650.000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its facilities in Texas, USA.

Laird Connectivity simplifies wireless connectivity with RF modules, internal antennas, IoT devices and custom wireless products.

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Schaffner adds two more EMC filters for robotics and data centres

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Two EMC filters have been added by Schaffner. The FN2520 and FN2660 join the initial FN2500 and FN2640 models.

The latest additions to the EMC filter range have been developed to meet the specific needs of the robotics and data centre markets.

These two applications, together with autonomous machines require power supplies to be mounted in 19 inch rack cabinets. To accommodate this, and provide systems builders with seamless integration, Schaffner has packaged the new EMC filter series in a space saving 1U rack-mount design.

Versatile connection options

The FN2520 and FN2660 EMC filters are available with a range of connection options, including on input and output include push-on terminals, cable glands, screw terminals or spring terminals for the new FN2520 and the existing FN2500 filters. The FN2640 and FN2660 offer IEC C14 (10 to 15A) or IEC C20 (16 to 20A) input connectors for direct mains connection and with a range of output connectors.

Key standard features include input voltage 250V AC at DC to 60Hz (277V AC / 400V DC in the case of the FN2500 filter), output current 10 to 20A at 40 degrees C, MTBF above 300,000 h and operating temperature range of -40 to +100 degrees C (with derating above 40 degrees C).

The FN2500 / FN2640 EMC filters meet the requirements of IEC 62368-1 – Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology and equipment and IEC/EN 60335-1 – Household and similar appliances, Climatic Category 40/10 0/21 to IEC60068-1, Certified to UL 60939-3, IEC/EN 60939-3, GB/T 15287 and Protection category IP00 / IP20 for -103 terminals.

Data sheets are available to download. Sales representatives or partners can provide samples and quotations.

Schaffner specialises in electromagnetic compatibility and power quality components for an efficient and reliable use of electric energy. Schaffner Group’s products and services contribute to the promotion of technologies for the generation of renewable energies, ensures the reliable functioning of electronic devices and systems in compliance with all important quality and performance standards, and meets the requirements for increasing energy efficiency.

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Intel introduces socketed SoCs for edge and AI

Mon, Sep 05, 2022

12th gen Intel Core SoC processors have been announced. Intel announced the line-up of purpose built edge processors which can be used to enhance graphics, AI for the IoT edge.

According to Intel, the purpose-built edge SoC processors mark an industry first: a socketed SoC for high performance integrated graphics and media processing for visual compute workloads. They have a compact footprint and a wide operating thermal design power (TDP) for small form factor, fanless designs.

The SoC has been developed in response to the increased volume of data created at the edge which needs to be processed and analysed. Digital transformation at the edge requires increased processing power and AI inference performance to future-proof AI workloads, said the company. These 12th gen Intel Core SoC processors for IoT edge feature manageability capabilities including Intel vPro options for remote control and manageability which is required for managing and servicing systems deployed at the IoT edge.

The 12th gen Intel Core SoC processors deliver up to four times faster graphics, as measured by 3DMark, the benchmarking tool, and up to 6.6 times faster GPU image classification inference performance compared with 10th gen Intel Core desktop processors in a 12 to 65W design.

The 12th gen Intel Core SoC processors for IOT edge include Intel Thread Director, which intelligently directs the operating system to assign the right workload to the right core. With up to 14 cores and 20 threads, the SoC processors also reach up to 1.32 times faster single-thread performance and up to 1.27 times faster multi-thread performance compared with 10th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, said Intel.

The SoC processors also support AI for inferencing and machine vision, with up to 96 graphics execution units for a high degree of parallelisation in AI workloads. AI acceleration on the CPU via Intel Deep Learning Boost provides additional inferencing. The processors also support Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit optimisations and cross-architecture inferencing. The integrated graphics, enhanced visual compute, and AI capabilities may realise imaging and pattern recognition for healthcare or create new opportunities for point of sale retail, said Jeni Panhorst, vice president Data Platforms and general manager of the Network & Edge Platforms division.

Other market sectors likely to expand remote control and manageability of systems at the edge include banking, hospitality and education to respond to changing supply and demand. For industrial manufacturing, they can enhance industrial PCs, edge servers, advanced controllers, machine vision systems and virtualised control platforms, while in healthcare the processors can deliver enhanced ultrasound imaging, medical carts, endoscopy and clinical devices at the edge.

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ATX motherboard supports high speed computing and AI workloads

Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit extends IoT range from Mouser

Schaffner adds two more EMC filters for robotics and data centres

Intel introduces socketed SoCs for edge and AI

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