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Private LoRaWAN in a box is available from Digi-Key

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

Partnering with Seeed Studio and Machinechat, Digi-Key Electronics has announced it is the exclusive source for the Seed Studio-Machinechat LoRaWAN-in-a-Box, believed to be the first private LoRaWAN kit.

The partnership combines Seeed Studio’s industrial-grade long range wide area network (LoRaWAN) IoT sensors and gateways with Machinechat’s JEDI Pro Seeed Studio Edition software. Available for immediate use for IoT development, the kit is believed to be the first private LoRaWAN-in-a-box.

“Digi-Key is proud to be the exclusive global source for these turnkey, industry-first LoRaWAN solutions,” said Robbie Paul, director of IoT business solutions at Digi-Key. “Wireless connectivity technologies like LoRaWAN are leading the way for mass adoption of IoT, and we are excited to inspire developers and systems integrators around the world with many new possibilities available to them with these solutions.”

It is designed to support developers with rapid IoT deployments and enhanced security features offering control over device data, to save development time and ultimately reduce technical complexity and costs, says Digi-Key. The first LoRaWAN-in-a-Box solution is focused on rapid deployment of smart agriculture and precision farming projects.

Eric Pan, CEO of Seeed Studio, observed: “By bundling our award-winning SenseCAP LoRaWAN hardware solutions with Machinechat’s innovative and easy-to-use software, Digi-Key customers worldwide will be able to build and deploy robust, private LoRa IoT deployments in days versus weeks.”

“Machinechat is thrilled to be part of this partnership with Digi-Key Electronics . . . and Seeed Studio,” said Sanjeev Datla, CEO of Machinechat. “Our combined private LoRaWAN-in-a-Box solutions enable systems integrators and enterprise IT teams to rapidly transform their ideas into transformational IoT digital projects.”

Seeed Studio SenseCAP’s industrial-grade LoRaWAN sensors, data logger, and gateway solutions are designed for rapid installation and deployment in commercial IoT applications, including smart agriculture, precision farming, and smart cities. Products support LoRaWAN protocol Class A, wide-distance transmission of up to 10km line of sight. There is also support for multiple ISM bands: EU868, US915, AU915, AS923 and for Ethernet backhaul with cellular optional. Other features are industrial grade protection with an IP66 enclosure, suitable for outdoor applications. It is also able to operate in temperatures from -40 to +70 degrees C, and up to 85 degrees C for SenseCAP sensors.

Machinechat’s JEDI Pro Seeed Studio Edition is an affordable IoT data monitoring and visualisation software. Designed specifically for commercial IoT deployments, Machinechat JEDI Pro Seeed Studio Edition is able to ingest data from Seeed Studio’s SenseCAP LoRa sensors using the integrated Seeed Studio data collector (Chirpstack installation required). It also ingests data from virtually any device or sensor using integrated HTTP API server, TCP server and MQTT broker.

Users can configure dashboards to visualise real time and historical data with line, area, tile, radial and data grid charts.

It is also possible to monitor data using integrated rules engine to trigger email notifications, SMS or execute external scripts (email notification requires an SMTP server and SMS requires a Twilio account).

The virtual data sensor allows developers and integrators to simulate project deployment scenarios. A single application binary runs as a service with integrated database and managed local data storage.

There is support for up to 200 devices or sensors. Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone are all supported.

Digi-Key Electronics is headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA, distributing electronic components and automation products worldwide.

Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient.

http://www.digikey.com

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Infra red detectors boost thermal sensitivity, says Lynred

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Infra red dectectors for aerospace, defence and commerical markets from Lynred now include 12 micron models specifically designed to give optronics systems higher levels of performance to more accurately identify objects in low-contrast scenes.

These 12 micron pixel pitch infra red detectors are based on a microbolometer technology. They have enhanced thermal sensitivity, says Lynred. They can be integrated into outdoor leisure equipment for use at dawn or at night. The range of 12 micron microbolometers can be used to observe nature in early forest mist and in all-weather conditions, reports Lynred.

The 12 micron pixel pitch microbolometer is the emerging standard for producing smaller thermal cameras that use space-saving optics. Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) is one of several key parameters used to evaluate the image quality of optronics systems and thermal cameras. The 12 micron antennae will improve the performance of NETD lower than 40 or 50mK, depending on the product grade as well as scene dynamics and mechanical robustness, says Lynred.

The materials Lynred uses to develop microbolometers includes a-Si (amorphous silicon), the principal material underpinning the company’s 17 micron microbolometer. Other materials include Vox, a supplementary technology Lynred developed with the support of CEA-Leti, a high-tech research institute pioneering micro- and nanotechnologies, for integration in the 12 micron infra red detector product family.

The antennae range in size from the Atto320-02: a compact and low-power consumption 320 x 240 digital 12 micron microbolometer. It offers fluid and crisp images, says Lynred and will be available Q1 2022. There is also the Atto640-02, a compact, low power 640 x 480 model in analogue and digital formats, for SWaP (size, weight and low-power) applications. It is available now. The third version is the Atto1280-02, a 1280 x 1024 model, offering a long range detection and wide field of view images. It will be available Q1 2022.

http://www.lynred.com

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Embedded computer soars high with Intel Xeon processor

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

A compact embedded computer from VersaLogic is based on the Intel Xeon processor. The Eagle features Intel’s Coffee Lake Refresh Xeon processor and includes high speed on-board NVMe SSD storage, ECC memory, Ethernet, TPM 2.0 security, general purpose I/O (GPIO) and USB ports, as well as a SATA port for off-board storage.

The compact size makes it suitable for use in restricted spaces. The Eagle is based on Intel’s 9th generation Xeon-E processor which features six cores and hyper-threading. There is also soldered down 128Gbyte NVMe fast read/write storage and up to 32Gbyte ECC memory. These features make it suitable for intensive processing at the edge, says Versalogic. This particularly applies when security concerns or limited communication bandwidth preclude sending raw data back to a data centre, the company says. Connectivity interfaces include Ethernet, USB 3.2, serial, I2C, GPIO, and Mini DisplayPort connections. SATA III connectivity is provided for applications requiring an off-board storage capability.

The compact and tough Eagle has a footprint of 96 x 90mm and is 37mm high to fit in most 1U enclosures.

As a member of the VersaLogic EPU product family, the Eagle is designed and tested for industrial temperature operation, i.e., -40 to +85 degrees C. It meets MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration. The latching connectors ensure secure cable attachment in hostile environments, says VersaLogic.

Like other VersaLogic products, the Eagle is designed from the ground up for long-term availability (10+ year typical production lifecycle). Modifications to the off-the-shelf product are available, even in low OEM quantities. Modifications include conformal coating, revision locks, custom labelling, customised testing and screening.

The Eagle (EPU-5120) is now in stock at VersaLogic and will be in stock at Digi-Key soon.

VersaLogic supplies embedded computers and expert technical support for critical markets such as medical and defence. Its products feature long-term availability, -40 to +85 degrees C operation, MIL-STD-202 shock and vibration testing, and US-based support.

http://www.VersaLogic.com

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Aaeon bases COM Type 6 board on 11th generation Intel Core processor

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

Based on the 11th Generation Intel Core processor, the COM-TGUC6 has been released by Aaeon. It offers developers and users a significant increase in performance over previous generations of COM boards, says Aaeon, with faster memory speeds, greater display support and higher bandwidth connections.

The rugged design increases processing performance with the 11th Generation Intel Core U processors (formerly Tiger Lake). For memory operations it supports dual DDR4 modules up to 3200MHz. The board supports in-band ECC, providing memory error detection even with non-ECC memory modules. Together this offers faster, more accurate data processing, vital for increasingly complex applications in robotics and AI computing, says Aaeon. The COM-TGUC6 can be configured with the industrial grade Intel Core U processor, enabling the board to meet WiTAS II wide temperature specifications, operating in temperatures from -40 to +85 degrees C.

The COM-TGUC6 is designed to bring faster data processing and connections, using the latest generation of I/O and expansion features. Included in this feature set is the Intel i225LM chipset, powering 2.5Gbit per second Ethernet speeds. This enables faster network connections for applications that demand higher bandwidths. Additionally, the system supports four USB3.2 Gen 2 ports, up to eight USB2.0 ports, as well as SATA III storage devices.

The COM-TGUC6 also provides flexible display support, with connections for VGA, up to three DDI ports and LVDS / eDP support. The board is capable of powering up to four independent displays, for digital signage, medical equipment and gaming. The COM-TGUC6 also supports a range of expansion options including five PCIe Gen 3 lanes, as well as PCI Express Graphics (PEG) Gen 4.

Aaeon provides customers and clients with a range of services to help ensure the right product for the job. From carrier boards and enclosures to OEM / ODM services, the company’s service and support helps accelerate development and reduce time to market.

Established in 1992, Aaeon designs and manufactures industrial IoT and AI edge applications. The company provides reliable computing including industrial motherboards and systems, rugged tablets, embedded AI edge systems, uCPE network appliances, and LoRaWAN / WWAN. Aaeon also works closely with cities and governments to develop and deploy smart city ecosystems and works with premier chip designers to deliver stable, reliable platforms. It is recognised as an Associate member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance.

http://www.aaeon.com

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Private LoRaWAN in a box is available from Digi-Key

Infra red detectors boost thermal sensitivity, says Lynred

Embedded computer soars high with Intel Xeon processor

Aaeon bases COM Type 6 board on 11th generation Intel Core processor

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