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LTE IoT 10 Click Click board from MIKROE provides reliable IoT connectivity

Wed, Mar 05, 2025

LTE IoT 10 Click is a compact add-on board that provides reliable LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity for industrial and commercial IoT applications from MIKROE. A new member of MIKROE’s 1750-strong mikroBUS enabled Click board family, LTE IoT 10 Click features the Monarch GM02S, a low power and dual-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT module from Sequans, which supports global 617MHz to 2.2GHz band operation.

Comments Nebojsa Matic, CEO of MIKROE: “LTE IoT 10 Click is ideal for smart meters, industrial sensors, asset tracking, smart home and city applications, wearables, and healthcare monitoring solutions requiring power-efficient cellular IoT connectivity.”

Olivier Pauzet, EVP Marketing & Strategy at Sequans, said: “Developers can now innovate and design new IoT products quickly with our flagship Monarch GM02S module and the Click embedded development environment. We are excited to see their ideas come to fruition.”

Sequans’ Monarch GM02S is a low power LTE-M/NB-IoT module with global band support, 3GPP LTE Release 14 compliance (upgradable to Release 17), embedded IP stack with multiple protocol support and +23dBm transmission power. It enables quick switching between LTE-M and NB-IoT modes. To simplify the development process, the LTE IoT 10 Click includes UART and JTAG interfaces for debugging and firmware upgrades. Additional features include a wake button, reset functionality, visual status indicators, an SMA connector for LTE antennas, and a micro SIM card slot.

LTE IoT 10 Click is fully compatible with the mikroBUS socket and can be used on any host system supporting the mikroBUS standard. It comes with the mikroSDK open-source libraries, offering unparalleled flexibility for evaluation and customisation. Like all recently-announced Click boards, LTE IoT 10 Click features the groundbreaking ClickID feature, enabling the host system to seamlessly and automatically detect and identify this add-on board.

https://www.mikroe.com

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Sfera Labs expands Strato Pi Max capabilities with new industrial I/O expansion boards

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

Sfera Labs has announced the release of two new expansion boards for its Strato Pi Max modular industrial controller, the industrial analog inputs X2-Series expansion board (X2BI10XAIZ) and the industrial analog outputs X2-Series expansion board (X2BI10XAOZ).

The Strato Pi Max is not just a robust, DIN-rail-mounted industrial edge server—it’s a modular powerhouse designed for demanding environments. By combining the processing capabilities of the Raspberry Pi Compute 4 or 5 and the RP2040 microcontroller with industrial-grade reliability, Strato Pi Max is ideal for a wide range of applications in industrial automation, IoT, and edge computing.

These boards seamlessly integrate with the Strato Pi Max, broadening its capabilities and enabling users to tailor the system precisely to their control application needs.

The X2BI10XAIZ expansion board provides four 4-20mA and four 0-10V, galvanically isolated, highly accurate inputs to connect standard industrial probes, as well as two additional inputs specific for PT100 and PT1000 temperature sensors. The analog signals are converted by the 24-bit AD4112 ADC, which provides for high accuracy and resolution. The board also features a 5V auxiliary power output and two digital I/O lines compatible with protocols like 1-Wire, Wiegand, and I²C.

This board is designed for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, such as temperature sensing in manufacturing, current and voltage monitoring in energy management systems, and data acquisition in IoT applications.

The X2BI10XAOZ expansion board offers four analog outputs, configurable as either 0-10V voltage or 0-20mA current drivers. It also includes two digital I/O lines and a 5V auxiliary power output, making it a versatile solution for controlling industrial actuators, valves, and other analog devices.

The X2BI10XAOZ is ideal for controlling actuators, valves, motors, and other industrial equipment requiring analog signals. It can be used in various applications, including process control, building automation, test and measurements setup and robotics.

https://www.sferalabs.cc

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Renesas teams up with Applus+ Labs to achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA extension

Fri, Feb 28, 2025

Renesas has announced that it has successfully obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller Groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a significant step in Renesas’ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.

The certified RA4L1 MCU Group features low power, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm Cortex-M33 (CM33) core with Arm TrustZone® technology, delivering an ideal balance of low voltage operation, low power consumption and high performance. The integrated low power features, advanced security engine, and communication interfaces make these devices ideal for many Industrial Automation, Home Appliances, Smart Home, Consumer, Building/Home Automation and Medical/Healthcare applications.

The certified RA8E1 and RA8E2 MCU Groups, both based on the Arm Cortex-M85 (CM85) architecture, are designed for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, home appliances, smart home systems, and medical devices. The RA8E1 MCU Group features Arm Helium technology for Vision and Voice AI applications, while the RA8E2 MCU Group incorporates a Graphics LCD for advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions.

PSA Certified, a leading global security framework established by Arm and industry partners in 2019, has introduced an extension to its Level 1 certification that addresses the compliance requirements of the upcoming European Cyber Resilience Act. This new regulation, set to become mandatory in December 2027, will apply to a broad spectrum of digital products.

“We’re proud to be at the forefront of IoT security,” said Daryl Khoo, Vice President of the Embedded Processing Marketing Division at Renesas. “Achieving PSA Certified Level 1 with the CRA compliance extension demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with secure, future-proof solutions.”

“With the continued adoption of edge AI devices across all markets and new government regulations coming into effect, security must be prioritised to ensure trusted AI deployment, protecting both businesses and consumers,” said David Maidment, senior director, market strategy at Arm. “Initiatives like PSA Certified are fundamental to driving robust device security and we congratulate Renesas on these new certifications which showcase security leadership in the age of AI.”

Jose Ruiz, Cybersecurity BU Director at Applus+ Laboratories, added, “We are committed to providing cybersecurity evaluation solutions that boost market trust and help vendors comply with regulatory requirements. Reducing fragmentation in cybersecurity certification is key, and we welcome PSA Certified’s efforts to align with other private schemes as well as governmental requirements.”

PSA Certified Level 1 also offers additional extensions to comply with the European RED directive and the UK PSTI regulation, both applicable to connected and IoT products, further enhancing its value to manufacturers in meeting global security standards. In addition, Renesas has achieved PSA Certified Level 3 RoT Component certification for the RA8D1, RA8M1 and RA8T1 MCU Groups, further demonstrating Renesas’ long-term commitment to security, including physical protections for the Root of Trust. Visit the Renesas IoT security page for more information.

https://www.renesas.com/MCUs

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New functionality for EquipmentCloud and KontronGrid improves security and user experience

Wed, Feb 19, 2025

Kontron offers industrial software for cross-industry automation solutions through its subsidiary Kontron AIS GmbH. With the latest enhancements to the EquipmentCloud digital transformation solution and KontronGrid IoT device management solution, Kontron AIS offers machine builders and component manufacturers even more security, usability and flexibility.

Single sign-on (SSO) makes the login process much easier to use, and more secure. By linking to external identity providers such as Azure Active Directory, one click is all it takes for secure identification. By integrating multiple identity providers, both, the own employees and those of the system operators can be integrated. SSO can replace traditional login methods using a username and password in both desktop and mobile environments. Sensitive information such as passwords remains protected while administration is handled by the respective domain managers.

In addition, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can be made compulsory by administrators, further increasing the protection of sensitive information. The management of identities always remains in the hands of the local managers to provide a high level of security and control. Facing the prospects of growing cyber threats and legal requirements, Kontron AIS makes a decisive contribution to the secure operation of customer portals and IoT infrastructures.

Using the latest software version of EquipmentCloud, service managers can create custom reports in PDF format. Machine-related data such as master data and outstanding points can be integrated via an API so that customer-specific service processes, tickets and machine configurations can be easily documented. In addition, new CSS customisation features offer more freedom using design elements such as fonts, colours, and formatting. This means machine builders can promote their brand identity while maintaining full user-friendliness.

User statistics, which provide insights into user behaviour, are also new. Portal operators get answers to key questions: How many customers are active? How do KPIs evolve over time?

In addition, the new tracking function makes it easier to evaluate maintenance and machine care processes. Service managers can track and evaluate working hours, costs and spare parts used across systems. This creates transparency and enables more efficient invoicing.

KontronGrid, the IoT device management solution for edge devices, also offers new functionality. Docker Compose is now integrated to make it easy to configure complex Docker environments, including remote files. At the same time, a REST API for device management makes it possible to automate updates and device configurations. This enables companies to seamlessly integrate device management functions into external systems without using the graphical interface.

Further improvements have been made to the onboarding of edge devices: New devices can now be easily registered, configured and then assigned to hierarchies using the Universal ID manually or by scanning a QR code.

KontronGrid also offers the option of connecting IoT devices to machines. This gives machine manufacturers a clear overview of all their systems and the devices connected to them. Relationships can be analysed for each device group or device type, providing an important basis for predictive optimisations.

https://kontron-ais.com

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LTE IoT 10 Click Click board from MIKROE provides reliable IoT connectivity

Sfera Labs expands Strato Pi Max capabilities with new industrial I/O expansion boards

Renesas teams up with Applus+ Labs to achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA extension

New functionality for EquipmentCloud and KontronGrid improves security and user experience

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