Components & Connectors

Radio traffic continues to grow and so does the requirement for a broader range of frequencies, observed Huber+Suhner. The company has developed the LTE700 antenna, claimed to enable reliable communication for private and mission critical networks.

The LTE700 antenna operates between a range of 698 to 960MHz and is able to empower private networks across a number of verticals, from private business operations such as water metering and smart grids, to emergency services’ communications traditionally found in the lower frequency bands. 

The antenna features integrated remote electrical tilt (RET) which enables operators to remotely adjust the antenna’s angle between 0 and 10 degrees, eliminating the need for manual adjustments, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

The LTE700 replaces the existing narrow band antenna in the 790 to 960MHZ range.

Swiss company Huber+Suhner develops and produces components and system solutions for electrical and optical connectivity. The company serves the three main markets industry, communication and transportation with applications from the three technologies of radio frequency, fibre optics and low frequency. 

Huber+Suhner products are designed for reliable and long service lives – even under the most demanding conditions, said the company. 

There is a network of subsidiaries and representatives in over 80 countries.

https://www.hubersuhner.com

GNSS boards and modules from Septentrio now support PX4 Autopilot for faster integration of positioning into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robots. 

The single and dual antenna AsteRx-m3 and mosaic receivers with PX4 Autopilot enable real time kinematic (RTK) positioning for UAVs. PX4 Autopilot is one of the largest commercially adopted open source navigation control stacks. It is typically used to build and maintain drone hardware and software in a scalable way.  Drones and robots can now implement Septentrio’s positioning receivers known to be secure against GPS jamming and spoofing with built-in AIM+ (Advanced Interference Mitigation technology. 

“Our developer community is looking forward to integrating Septentrio’s secure GNSS positioning technology into UAVs and robots, especially in those applications where reliability matters from mapping to surveillance and delivery,” commented Ramon Roche, general manager, Dronecode Foundation. 

The collaboration with Dronecode is important “because it brings resilient and secure GPS technology to the UAV industry, with tremendous potential in terms of assured positioning and improved safety,” said Gustavo Lopez, market access manager at Septentrio. 

PX4 is supported by Septentrio’s GNSS boards and modules with both single antenna and dual antenna configurations, which offer either heading and pitch or heading and roll angles on top of accurate GNSS positioning. 

The Septentrio PX4 driver is available on the GitHub.

Dronecode is a vendor-neutral foundation for open source drone projects. It is a US-based non-profit under the Linux Foundation and provides open source governance, infrastructure, and services to software and hardware projects. Dronecode works with developers, end-users, and adopting vendors from around the world.

Septentrio is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of multi-frequency multi-constellation GPS / GNSS positioning technology for demanding applications. Reliable centimetre-level positioning enables machine automation improving efficiency and safety. Septentrio provides positioning for industrial applications such as robotics, construction, survey and mapping, maritime, logistics and UAVs.

Septentrio has its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium and offices in Los Angeles, Shanghai, Seoul and Yokohama as well as partners around the world. 

http://www.septentrio.com

TDK Corporation has introduced a thin pattern coil to support the wireless charging of next generation mobile devices. 

The WCT38466-N0E0SST101 was developed without employing conventional lithographic exposure / etching techniques. Instead, TDK’s process technology was leveraged, in combination with plating technology using the nano dispersion of the organic compound polypyrrole, developed by Achilles Corporation. 

Although wireless charging coils have generally been produced by winding wires, this new approach has made it possible to manufacture them using a thick copper pattern on a thin film. Along with the application of TDK’s proprietary magnetic materials, this has enabled coil thickness reduction down to 0.76mm, which is approximately one fifth of the thickness of traditional 3.8mm diameter wound wire coils. The use of TDK’s original optimal coil shape pattern means that the new coils cover a larger charging area, enhancing user convenience, claimed the company.

The uptake of demand for wireless charging is being seen in home, office, retail and automotive environments. With their “dramatically thinner” diameters, the TDK coils, which are compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi standard, will open new opportunities for wireless charging deployment. Previously, three coils had to be incorporated into wireless charging systems, but now only one coil will be required, enabling system miniaturisation, according to the company.

The WCT38466-N0E0SST101 has outer dimensions of 85 x 67 x 0.76mm and inductance of 10.6microH. It offers 0.139 Ohms of resistance at 100kHz. 

Based in Tokyo, Japan, TDK was established in 1935 to commercialise ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK‘s comprehensive portfolio features passive components, such as ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high frequency, and piezo and protection devices.

The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices and magnetic heads. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology markets.

Achilles Corporation is a plastics processing manufacturer established in 1947. Its business areas include Syunsoku and other brands of shoes and businesses in construction / civil engineering, manufacturing/facilities, electricity / electronics, vehicles, agriculture / livestock, medical / disaster prevention and lifestyle / leisure. The company began researching and developing the control of static electricity using polypyrrole in the 1980s and established a plating technology using the nano dispersion of polypyrrole in 2007. 

The WCT38466-N0E0SST101 is currently in mass production.

http://www.tdk.com