MIPI DSI displays offer projected capacitive touch

Display, monitor and embedded computing specialist, Densitron, has launched a set of MIPI display serial interface (MIPI DSI) displays for a variety of applications, ranging from security, broadcasting, telecom and process control systems to smart meters. The move reflects the growing demands for the same premium quality, high-resolution graphical display technology used for personal mobile devices to be tailored for use in industrial applications, says Densitron.

The MIPI DSI displays are available in three sizes, four, 4.3 and five inches (101, 109 and 127mm). In addition to high colour saturation, they are claimed to have outstanding readability at all viewing angles and projected capacitive touch (PCT) and optical bonding options. There is also the possibility of adding haptic feedback technology to provide the sensation of touch when a user makes contact, as well as lens customisation for all of these options.

The displays enable low power, low electromagnetic interference (EMI) yet allow for the interconnection of other components such as cameras for high performance applications.

“Densitron believes MIPI DSI will become the next generation standard for display technology,” says Luo Luo, Densitron global product manager, TFT.

“Traditional interfaces won’t support the advanced display technologies now demanded by consumers,” he continues. “Using extra data channels and increasing transmission speed to host the higher resolution is already increasing EMI susceptibility and radiation. MIPI addresses these shortcomings, enabling content-rich display technology without the huge strain on interface connections.”

Using a reduced number of wires and operating at a lower power consumption to conserve battery life, the MIPI DSI interface handles very fast speed signals for driving high resolution, premium performance displays, from HD to FHD and beyond, says Densitron. Using a simplified pin count for a reduction in electrical noise and, therefore, limited EMI susceptibility.

The MIPI DSI range is supported by Densitron’s new Aurora SBX which provides a development platform to create modern graphics user interface (GUI) applications to develop and power functionality in a fully-operational human machine interface (HMI) for a range of industrial applications.

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RDS offers Fujitsu’s latest Mini-ITX for secure industrial operation

Designed for the harsh, demanding industrial environments across a range of markets, the Fujitsu Mainboard D3633-S Mini-ITX is now available from embedded hardware and display specialist, Review Display Systems (RDS).

This latest addition to Fujitsu’s Industrial series is powered by the Intel Q370 Express chipset which supports Intel’s 8th generation Core i7/i5/i3 processors or the Intel Pentium/Intel Celeron processors, for high-performance computing performance in demanding applications.

Security features include hardware watchdog support, recovery BIOS, boot sequence control, serial/USB port access protection and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) protection with Infineon’s SLB9670 SPI (serial peripheral interface) for encryption protection to TPM V2.0.

The impressive array of capabilities includes extensive memory capabilities: DDR4 2666 dual channel SDRAM and two SO DIMM sockets, providing up to 32Gbyte memory capacity.

For graphics performance, the 170 x 170mm Mini-ITX incorporates an Intel UHD graphics processor, two DisplayPort V1.2 and a DVI-D port, support for two lanes of Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) V1.4 and dual channel 24-bit LVDS. A Realtek ALC671 high-definition audio codec is also integrated.

Furthermore, there is support for Intel AMT 12.0/vPro for remote management and for PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3). For networking options, there are two Intel GbE LAN, Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality and Magic Packet technology for power management.

Expansion options include one Mini-PCIe supporting PCIe Gen 3 and USB 2.0, USB 3.1 (Gen 1 and Gen 2) sockets, four SATA ports and one M.2 socket, together with GPIO ports, and legacy ports, such as COM, mouse and keyboard.

Specifically designed for industrial applications, the D3633-S Mini-ITX will be available for more than five years and has an extended lifecycle of up to six years, says RDS.

The mainboard has industrial-grade EMI immunity and can operate at the enhanced temperature range of 0 to +60 degree C. It is also designed and approved for 24/7 continuous operation.

Operating systems supported are Windows 10 and Linux.

The D3633-S Mini-ITX will be released in September 2018.

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Luxoft and Daimler technology powers MBUX infotainment system

IT service provider, Luxoft Holding, and automotive manufacturer, Daimler, have partnered to develop the software platform that powers Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), an infotainment system installed in all new Mercedes A-class vehicles.

“The technology revolution in the automotive sector is changing how cars are built,” said Alwin Bakkenes, Managing Director of Luxoft Automotive. “We are very proud to have been Daimler’s partner since the inception of the MBUX concept by co-creating the UX technology platform that powers it and delivering the production software into the hardware of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class”. The vehicle manufacturer is controlling how the software design is developed and integrated into the car.

The MBUX platform is claimed to transform how drivers and passengers interact with a Mercedes-Benz. The UX technology platform that powers it was co-created by Luxoft and Daimler. It connects MBUX to the underlying features in the infotainment system and enables the integration of artificial intelligence and augmented reality into the in-car experience. Bakkenes concludes: “By taking ownership of the UX software, Daimler can now respond quickly to market demand and keep the user experience fresh and relevant.”

Luxoft offers strategic consulting, custom software development services, and digital solution engineering. Luxoft enables companies to compete by leveraging its multi-industry expertise in the financial services, automotive, communications, and healthcare and life sciences sectors. Its managed delivery model is underpinned by a highly-educated workforce, allowing the company to continuously innovate upwards on the technology stack to meet evolving digital challenges. Luxoft has more than 12,900 staff across 42 cities in 21 countries within five continents, with its operating headquarters office in Zug, Switzerland.

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2G cellular module offers upgrade path to 3G, LTE or LPWA

A quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular module, the u‑blox SARA-G450, has optimised power consumption for IoT applications, says u-blox.

The SARA-G450 2G cellular module for machine to machine (M2M) applications, such as utility metering and tracking systems is in the established SARA form factor. The module lets product developers migrate their products to 3G, LTE, or LPWA technology to meet a broad range of environmental and technological requirements.

2G cellular technology offers reliable performance for mobile applications and broad geographical coverage. It has been the technology of choice for machine type connectivity such as fleet management, metering and tracking. While some regions are currently phasing out their 2G network infrastructure, 2G continues to be a viable and popular option for M2M solutions in regions still lacking NB-IoT and LTE Cat M1 networks or where coverage is ‘spotty’. The SARA-G450 targets cost and space-sensitive applications in these markets, says u-blox.

It is pin-compatible with the entire u-blox cellular range, enabling designers to use a single platform and PCB design for designs intended for a variety of air interface technologies, including  2G, 3G, LPWA (LTE Cat M1 and NB1), and high speed LTE. According to u-blox, this also means that product developers can anticipate future upgrades of their applications to move to LTE Cat M1 and NB1 connectivity as soon as they become available in their target markets.

SARA-G450 is a standard grade quad-band GSM/GPRS module that is power-optimised for IoT applications. It can combine with a variety of best-in-class u‑blox GNSS or Bluetooth modules for solutions that integrate positioning, short range and cellular communication. An embedded internet suite facilitates the development of a range of M2M devices.

u‑blox provides positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, to allow people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. The company portfolio includes chips, modules, and a growing ecosystem of product supporting data services.

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