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Fanless touch panel computer installs HMI in tight spaces

Fri, Jul 12, 2019

The GOT107W-319 is a compact seven-inch fanless touch panel computer from Axiomtek which allows easy installation in space-constrained areas, says the company, as well as offers programmable on screen display (OSD) function keys for a variety of application access. The IP65-rated panel PC adopts a seven-inch WSVGA TFT LCD with a projected capacitive touchscreen, 320 nits of brightness and LED backlight. It is powered by the Intel Celeron processor N3350 or Intel Pentium processor N4200 (codename: Apollo Lake). The slim, noise-free, IP65-rated, seven-inch widescreen touch panel PC can be used for digital signage display, self-service kiosk, industrial control and IoT-related applications, advises Axiomtek.

In addition to the IP65-rated front bezel, the rugged GOT107W-319 is equipped with aluminium back chassis, which offers enhanced heat dissipation to ensure stable and reliable operation, says the company. The all-in-one touch panel PC also has five membrane keys on its front bezel, for convenience in LCD on/off, LCD brightness and volume control. It also features RS-232/422/485 with RI/5V/12V selectable by BIOS. There is no need to open the back cover to change jumper settings, adds the company.

I/O connectivity includes one RS-232/422/485 port, one RS-232 port, two gigabit LAN ports with Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT and two USB 3.0 ports. For wireless network connectivity, the touch panel computer features one PCI Express Mini Card slot and one M.2 Key E slot. There is also one internal mSATA socket and one easily accessible MicroSD card slot to expand storage functionality. In addition, the seven-inch WSVGA panel PC features one 204-pin DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM with up to 8Gbyte of memory capacity. There is also an easily accessible external switch for AT/ATX mode selection. Multiple mount options including panel mount, wall mount, VESA arm and desktop stand are available for diverse installation requirements. The GOT107W-319 also supports Windows 10.

Axiomtek’s GOT107W-319 will be available in August, 2019.

http://www.axiomtek.com

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Connector eliminates wire harness to make room in automotives

Wed, Jul 10, 2019

Panasonic has created a connector that allows direct connection between an automotive flexible printed circuit (FPC) and the board. It eliminates the need for wire harnesses previously needed for connection, allowing the use of fewer components and fewer assembly person-hours for vehicles, as well as making room in the vehicle.

Production of the board to FPC connector (CF1) begins this month. Recent changes in legislation around automotive LED lighting in Europe and Japan have led to an increase in the use of daylight running lamps (DLRs) and improved designs for vehicle compartment instrument panels, for example, in vehicles. As a result, says Panasonic, demand for automotive FPCs is expected to grow, accompanied by greater use in cable connection applications such as battery management systems (BMS).

Although FPCs and boards are conventionally connected mainly by using relay harnesses or by soldering FPCs and boards, there are drawbacks such as the additional weight and poor assembly workability of wire harnesses.

Panasonic has designed the connector with a proprietary metal terminal connection structure, which allows direct connection between the FPC and the board. It eliminates the need for relay harnesses, allowing the use of fewer components and assembly person-hours.

The connector’s double-clip contact structure achieves excellent resistance to vibration, says Panaconic, making it compatible with automotive applications such as LED lights and BMS. The double-clip contact structure grips the plug, i.e., the metal terminal (FPC side), and the receptacle (board side). The connector can also be used for FPCs for connecting BMS battery packs and boards, as well as for LED lights that require resistance to vibration.

The connector’s inertial lock structure prevents incomplete engagement for high reliability.

The connector is rated for 2.0A per pin and 50V DC. It operates in an ambient temperature range of -40 to +125 degrees C.

Contact resistance is 20 mOhm maximum and insulation resistance is 100 MOhm and above.

https://www.panasonic-electric-works.com

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Maxim’s GMSL SerDes technology extends video transmission in vehicles

Tue, Jul 09, 2019

For video transmissions in vehicles, Maxim Integrated’s gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) serialiser and deserialiser (SerDes) technology is used by MediaTek in its Autus in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform.

MediaTek’s AUTUS I20 (MT2712) is a high-performance, hexa-core infotainment system and has a flexible interface to support multiple displays. It links drivers to their vehicles to improve the driving experience, passenger safety, connectivity and entertainment, providing information and content from the car’s sensors and multimedia sources.

Maxim’s advanced GMSL SerDes technology delivers robust video distribution for these surround-view applications, says the company. One MAX9286 automotive deserialiser and four MAX96705 serialisers provide synchronised video streams from four cameras via 15 meters of shielded twisted-pair (STP) or coaxial cable.

To support data transmission for auto sensors, entertainment content and navigation, designers required a higher-speed, higher-voltage memory technology. This was achieved using Maxim’s MAX20010 high-current, 6.0A buck converter with dynamic voltage scaling, reports Maxim. It enabled MediaTek to migrate to a higher voltage memory.

Maxim’s GMSL SerDes technology extends data transmission distance from 12 to 15 metres with the MAX9286, and also provides surround-view application support with a single chip via frame synchronisation on four input channels enabling higher system performance by offloading the SoC. Support for MIPI-CSI-2 output enables seamless interoperability with MediaTek’s SoC and spread-spectrum features reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) to improve safety and performance.

The GMSL SerDes technology provides data integrity over 15 meters.

With dynamic voltage scaling (DVS), Maxim’s MAX20010 high-current buck converter allows Autus I20 designers to upgrade to fast, higher voltage 4Gbyte LPDDR4/DDR4 memory, for sufficient power to support multiple video-rich applications across in-car displays. Maxim’s buck converter also provides skip mode to save power consumption when the MediaTek IVI is running at light load.

Maxim Integrated develops analogue and mixed-signal products and technologies to make systems smaller and smarter, with enhanced security and increased energy efficiency. The company powers design innovation for customers in automotive, industrial, healthcare, mobile consumer, and cloud data centre markets.

http://www.maximintegrated.com

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Digital services uses secure IP technology to save workplace costs

Tue, Jul 09, 2019

Schneider Electric has developed a suite of digital services to convert traditional office buildings into smart, responsive workplaces of the future. The EcoStruxure Workplace Advisor uses real-time data from wireless sensors and other devices, to enable building managers to optimise space in flexible work environments, enhance occupant well-being, and efficiently manage facility services.

EcoStruxure is Schneider Electric’s open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform. It features essential analytics and services that fulfil needs in new or retrofit commercial office buildings. Its occupancy analytics allows users to quickly identify underutilised desks, offices, meeting rooms, and amenities for effective re-allocation. Building managers can rationalise space needs and change layouts to align with usage and evolving staff numbers. It lets employees see available spaces in real-time to support office hoteling.

Well-being analytics actively monitors temperature, humidity, CO², noise, light and volatile organic compound (VOC) levels. Users benefit from a proprietary Comfort Score that helps to proactively pinpoint spaces that have consistent comfort issues that impact occupants’ work environments.

Employee productivity can be helped with the geo-location and wayfinding feature. The mobile navigation app provides the location of colleagues, meeting spaces, desks, or other amenities. It also maintains digital floor plans so they are always up-to-date.

EcoStruxure Workplace Advisor is a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) and will continuously respond to customer demands with additional functionality, including people analytics, asset tracking, and integration into other building systems such as reservations and ticketing.

EcoStruxure Workplace Advisor is flexible, scalable and future-ready for integration to address a wide range of changing customer needs, says Schneider Electric. It is based on a secure IP architecture from the sensor level to the cloud, to provide the highest quality data and level of scalability with best-in-class security, claims the company.

Schneider Electric operates in the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. It is present in over 100 countries, and specialises in power management, medium voltage, low voltage and secure power and in automation systems.

http://www.schneider-electric.com

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Fanless touch panel computer installs HMI in tight spaces

Connector eliminates wire harness to make room in automotives

Maxim’s GMSL SerDes technology extends video transmission in vehicles

Digital services uses secure IP technology to save workplace costs

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