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New Arduino PRO industrial kits exclusively available from Farnell and Avnet

Fri, Jul 26, 2024

A brand new range of industrial application kits from Arduino, is available exclusively from Farnell and Avnet. These Arduino PRO industrial kits are crafted to cater to the needs of professionals and enthusiasts.

The kits offer a wealth of tools, including advanced microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, designed to unlock creativity and innovation in designing and implementing complex electronic systems. From smart cities to industrial automation.

Focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability, Arduino’s pro application kits are essential tools for engineers, researchers, and professionals in industrial automation, IoT (Internet of Things), robotics, and prototyping. These kits, with their robust hardware and user-friendly development environment, are perfect for those aiming to drive innovation in their projects.

The Arduino zero-touch programming experience enables effortless deployment and remote management of projects. Over-the-air firmware updates and a secure on-board element ensure applications remain up-to-date and secure.

The new Arduino PRO application kits will be available from Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America and element14 in APAC. The kits are also available from Avnet globally.

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Farnell now stocks Murata’s UWB and LoRa modules

Wed, Jul 10, 2024

Farnell is now offering Murata’s latest UWB and LoRa connectivity modules for convenient wireless integration. These modules are designed to simplify wireless development and certification, making it easier to incorporate wireless capabilities into a wide range of applications.

Murata’s UWB modules provide high-accuracy location functionality with UWB tag and anchor functions in compact packages. These modules feature integrated RF front ends, simplifying the implementation process and reducing the need for extensive RF expertise. This allows developers to seamlessly incorporate advanced location capabilities into their applications..

Additionally, Murata’s LoRa modules offer a compact, integrated solution with an embedded MCU. Developers have the flexibility to utilise the MCU as the Host for an End Node, providing customisation possibilities for various projects.

The technology enables location accuracy in the order of 0.1m for indoor or outdoor applications. The UWB Modules available at Farnell include:

• FiRa certified UWB module, Type 2BP is the ultra small UWB module which includes NXP’s SR150 UWB chipset, clock, filters and peripheral components. Ideally suited for general IoT devices including battery operated devices.
• UWB module with integrated BLE wireless MCU, Type 2AB is designed as ultra-small, high quality and lower power consumption module. It can be operated on the wireless MCU making this a suitable part for wearables and applications where size is critical
• UWB tag module with integrated BLE wireless MCU. Type 2DK is an all-in-one UWB + Bluetooth LE combo module which integrates NXP Trimension SR040 UWB Chipset, NXP QN9090 Bluetooth LE + MCU chipset, on board antenna and peripheral components. Ideally suited for UWB Tag/Tracker which operates by coin-cell battery, and general IoT devices.

The Murata Type 1SJ LoRa Modules are some of the smallest LoRa Modules in the line-up and include the Semtech SX1262 LoRa Connect Transceiver IC and ST Microelectronics STM32L0 MCU to provide customers with a Regulatory Certified Module that can be used as the core of a LoRa End Node product design. The LoRa modules available at Farnell include:

• LoRa OpenMCU Module, Type 1SJ-295 supplied as an OpenMCU configuration to allow custom Application to be flashed to integrated MCU, together with LoRa Stack.
• LoRaWAN Modem Module, Type 1SJ-6868 pre-flashed with modem Firmware and EUI to support LoRaWAN operation by AT Commands.
• LoRa Module Evaluation Kit to support development and verification for both OpenMCU and Modem configurations of Module.

https://uk.farnell.com

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Free samples of every STMicroelectronics NPI IC available from Anglia

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

Anglia Components has announced a commitment to ship sample quantities of every STMicroelectronics (ST) semiconductor NPI (New Product Introduction) free of charge to customers in the UK and EU countries as part of its Anglia Live European initiative which was launched in January of this year.

John Bowman, Marketing Director at Anglia, commented: “Samples are the lifeblood of designers, and samples of NPIs are even more vital as they enable our customers to differentiate their products from those of their competitors by using the latest technology. Anglia has a long-standing relationship with ST, so we are delighted to be able to offer this service – which covers all semiconductor NPIs from the company – to the UK and European design community.”

Samples can be ordered online via Anglia’s Fast, Free, First Ezysample service available to all registered customers on Anglia Live, visit https://www.anglia-live.com

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New automotive cameras from Tier IV bring advanced imaging to autonomous vehicles

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

TIER IV’s C1 and C2 cameras are designed to deliver exceptional image quality for autonomous vehicles, even in challenging lighting conditions. Featuring a high dynamic range of 120 dB and anti-reflective coatings, the cameras ensure reliable imaging data acquisition in any environment.

The C1 is a 2.5 MP high dynamic range camera and is equipped with LED flicker mitigation, it manages varying light conditions from traffic signals, signs, headlights, and taillights, enhancing operational efficiency. GMSL2 output interface ensures excellent image quality with high bandwidth and low latency. The C2 maintains the performance of the C1 while boosting resolution to 5.4 MP, enabling object recognition at greater distances and with a wider field of vision.

Both cameras are compatible with Autoware, TIER IV’s open-source autonomous driving operating system. Camera driver, ROS driver and multiple applications are available as open source software, streamlining their integration into the vehicle architecture.
Optimised for reliability and performance in diverse and challenging environmental conditions, the cameras offer high-precision imaging, robust sensor fusion capabilities and real-time data processing.

TIER IV’s automotive-grade cameras are being distributed in Europe exclusively by Digiflec, a UK supplier of autonomous imaging technologies, 3D Lidar sensors and digital services.

For more information on TIER IV cameras available through Digiflec, please visit: https://digiflec.com/tier-iv

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