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Omron extends NXR-Series IO-Link for industry 4.0

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Omron has expanded its NXR-Series IO-Link controller and IO-Link I/O hubs, with IO-Link bi-directional controller and digital I/O capabilities to bring intelligence to manufacturing production lines. The controller and hubs use Maxim Integrated’s MAX14819A dual IO-Link controller and MAX14827A IO-Link device, with MAX14912 and MAX14915 digital output devices.

Omron’s NXR-Series allow continuous diagnostics and monitoring of the health and status of manufacturing equipment at production sites. IO-Link’s bi-directional links bring intelligence to sensors and actuators, enabling equipment to adapt to product changes on-the-fly and make decisions in real time.

Omron has added the first remote digital output IO-Link I/O hub (NXR-CD166C-IL2 module), extending the use of IO-Link beyond sensors, says Maxim Integrated.

Omron analysed unnecessary and inefficient work in production processes and developed the NXR Series which is equipped with functions to save time and lower a production line’s downtime. The company has achieved a 90 per cent reduction in set up and commissioning times by using the NXR IO-Link controller (NXR-ILM08C-EIT) and IO-Link I/O hub (NXR-[]D166C-IL2). The IO-Link controller and I/O hub products also reduce downtime by leveraging the smart diagnostics capability to gather real time operational information across the manufacturing line, adds Maxim. The devices are also built for reliability with inherent wire-break diagnostic and robust protection technologies.

IO-Link is the first standardised I/O technology worldwide (IEC 61131-9) for communication with sensors and actuators. The point-to-point communication is based on the long established three-wire sensor and actuator connection using existing cables.

Maxim Integrated has a broad portfolio of high performance semiconductors, combined with tools and support, to deliver analogue solutions including efficient power, precision measurement, reliable connectivity and robust protection along with intelligent processing. Designers in application areas such as automotive, communications, consumer, data centre, healthcare, industrial and IoT are Maxim’s customer base.

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IQD updates IQRB-1 rubidium oscillator for smart synchronisation

Tue, Feb 16, 2021

The IQRB-1 rubidium oscillator was introduced eight years ago and has been used in synchronisation systems across the world. After elaborate testing, IQD has compiled a comprehensive handbook summarising an extensive range of tests and results, for customers. The standard and customised tests were performed at the IQD test and design facilities in the UK. IQD is a subsidiary of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group.

Connectivity of people, machines, applications and devices rely on accurate timing for smooth operation. IQD’s IQRB-1 contributes accuracy in the short term and long term stability for the worldwide timing infrastructure, says the company. It is suitable as a frequency and timing reference, for example for communication base stations, broadcasting or industrial equipment.

In addition to the IQRB-1, IQD’s rubidium oscillator portfolio includes recent additions, the ICPT-1 and the IQRB-4.

IQD has over 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of frequency products. It is part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, the European manufacturer of passive components. IQD has active customers in over 80 countries, and claims to offer one of the most comprehensive frequency product ranges available, from low cost commercial grade products to those used in high reliability industrial and automotive applications including quartz crystals, clock oscillators, AEC-Q200 crystals and oscillators, VCXOs, TCXOs, OCVCSOs and OCXOs, GPS disciplined OCXOs and rubidium oscillators.

Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. The technology company is one of the largest European manufacturers of passive components and is active in 50 countries. Production sites in Europe, Asia and North America supply a growing number of customers worldwide.

The product range includes EMC components, inductors, transformers, RF components, varistors, capacitors, resistors, quartz crystals, oscillators, power modules, wireless power transfer, LEDs, sensors, connectors, power supply elements, switches, push-buttons, connection technology, fuse holders and solutions for wireless data transmission.

Catalogues components are available from stock without minimum order quantity, and the company offers free samples and extensive support through technical sales staff and selection tools.

Würth Elektronik is part of the Würth Group, the specialist in assembly and fastening technology.

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Evaluate NFC technology with NFC Tag kit

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Smart packaging and connected products company, Tapwow has partnered with materials science specialist, Avery Dennison Smartrac and introduced the Getting Started with NFC Tag kit, based on NXP chip technology. It allows customers to evaluate NFC technology with customised content and use cases.

The kit features a variety of the most popular NFC tags from Avery Dennison Smartrac based on NXP NFC ICs combined with the DIRX2 tag management software platform from Tapwow. The NFC use NXP’s NTAG and ICODE chip technology to offer a mix of functionalities and security levels, to meet customers’ specific needs.

The kit has been introduced to allow customers to get started with NFC projects quickly and easily. As more customers are pursuing the opportunities in smart packaging and connected products featuring NFC technology, the kit is designed to be easy to use and to allow customers to use NFC tags in their own environment and assign meaningful content.

With a few clicks within the DIRX2 platform from Tapwow, a customer could create a working demo or proof of concept including tap analytics that could be accessed from any smartphone.

“It is an exciting time for touchless connectivity throughout the world,” said Michael Sher, CEO of Tapwow. “We worked with Avery Dennison Smartrac . . . to get NFC tags in the hands of the end user to see what was possible and how easy the technology is to use,” he explained.

“With recent surges in touchless connectivity and payments, more brands have been looking at how to take advantage of NFC technology to create a Hand to Brand connection with their customers. This kit gives them the tags and the software to get started,” he continued.

Avery Dennison has experience in the design, development, production and implementation of NFC tags across many industries. “Based on our NFC Forum Certifications around both quality and performance, our NFC Tags are reliable and positioned to globally scale to enterprise volumes at a moment’s notice,” added Amir Khoshniyati, head of NFC business at Avery Dennison Smartrac.

The tag kit is designed to showcase NFC products, featuring NXP ICs in a format that makes the technology accessible and easy to configure with the Tapwow software, he explained.

The kit is suitable for a wide variety of industries, from pharmaceuticals, consumer goods to healthcare, wine andspirits. According to Avery Dennison, the capabilities of NFC can provide exciting opportunities in customer engagement, brand protection, traceability, and reuse and recycle.

The Getting Started with NFC Tag kit is available today.

http://www.tapwow.net

http://www.averydennison.com

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Low power TCXO accelerates development through customisation

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

MEMS timing specialist, SiTime, announces the SiT5008 temperature-compensated silicon MEMS oscillator (TCXO). It is intended for connected consumer and IoT devices such as internet-connected audio-video, over-the-top streaming devices, industrial smart meters, and other devices that use low power wireless connectivity.

The SiT5008 offers programmable features, high reliability, and environmental resilience in a small package.

It is also an example of SiTime’s rapid release strategy, where the company develops up to 15 product derivatives from a single base platform.

“Each derivative has customised features and solves unique timing problems for customers,” explained Piyush Sevalia, executive vice president of marketing of SiTime.

The small, low power SiT5008 MEMS TCXO delivers any frequency between 10 and 60MHz accurate to six decimals and exhibits ±2 ppm to ±10 ppm frequency stability.

The TCXO has an LVCMOS output and an operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees C. It has a low power consumption of 3.5mA typical at 1.8V and features a standby mode for longer battery life.

The SiT5008 MEMS TCXO is supplied in an industry-standard 2.5 x 2.0mm package and is 100 per cent pin-compatible with quartz devices.

It is also RoHS and REACH-compliant, Pb-free, halogen-free, and antimony-free.

The SiT5008 TCXO is available in production now.

SiTime is a market leader in silicon MEMS timing. Its programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. The company has shipped over two billion devices.

http://www.sitime.com

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Omron extends NXR-Series IO-Link for industry 4.0

IQD updates IQRB-1 rubidium oscillator for smart synchronisation

Evaluate NFC technology with NFC Tag kit

Low power TCXO accelerates development through customisation

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