IoT

COM Express module is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000

Tue, Jul 30, 2019

Targeting graphics intensive devices which demand reliable performance to maintain stable operation, the ET976 is a Computer on Module (COM) Express Compact Type 6 module, developed by IBASE Technology.

The application-specific industrial embedded computing manufacturer has developed the ET976, powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 SoC, for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation, gaming as well as payment systems and ATM machines.

The ET976 is available with a scalable selection of AMD Ryzen SoCs including V120B, V1605B, and V1807B and Radeon Vega 3 graphics that offer twice the level of performance when compared to its predecessor. The 125 x 95mm module is built with up to 8Gbyte of DDR4 RAM (supports ECC) and provides triple independent display ports, a Gigabit Ethernet and a high definition audio controller. It also supports a variety of the high-speed interfaces on the carrier board such as eight USB 2.0, four USB 3.1, and two SATA III.

Wilson Lin, director of IBASE Product Planning, observed: “The Ryzen line-up based on AMD’s new Zen micro-architecture, delivers significantly increased computing and graphics performance to meet the growing needs of today’s embedded technologies.”

Established in 2000, IBASE Technology specialises in the design and manufacturing of application specific embedded industrial PC products. Manufacturing and quality control is at its own production sites in Taiwan that are certified to meet ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 standards. Its core strength is in OEM/ODM/JDM services, and its current standard product range comprise of x86 and RISC-based industrial motherboards, embedded systems, industrial panel PCs, digital signage players and network appliances for applications in the automation, digital signage, gaming, transportation, smart building, medical, retail and networking markets.

IBASE is an Associate member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. From modular components to market-ready systems, Intel and the 250+ global member companies of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance provide scalable, interoperable solutions that accelerate deployment of intelligent devices and end-to-end analytics. Close collaboration with Intel and each other enables Alliance members to innovate with the latest technologies, helping developers deliver first-in-market solutions, says IBASE.

http://www.ibase-europe.com

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CommAgility supports scalable 5G network tester for Viavi

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

The TM500 is a scalable test system for validating the performance of cellular networks, including 3GPP 4G, 4.5G, and 5G. CommAgility is supporting Viavi Solution in the 5G TM500 network tester. The system tests network performance as experienced by end users, across multiple cells and different radio access technologies.

Virtually all 4G and 5G base stations have been validated using the Viavi TM500, said Evan Gray, vice president product management at Viavi. CommAgility has supported TM500 with the development of 4G solutions since 2007.

He continued that the latest module has enabled the company to streamline the development process to upgrade the TM500 to 5G.

“We’re delighted to extend our long relationship with Viavi by providing signal processing cards for their 5G base station test systems,” said Edward Young, vice president and general manager at CommAgility. “By incorporating our standards-based processing boards they have been able to streamline development, and to focus efforts on customer requirements,” he added.

CommAgility’s hardware provides signal processing and flexible I/O options enabling OEMs to bring 5G products to market quickly. Baseband processing and RF cards include Texas Instruments SoCs from four to 16 DSP cores and Xilinx high-density Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 FPGAs, in a variety of form factors including AMC and VPX. The modules also provide fast, flexible I/O including Gen2 RapidIO, Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Express.

Viavi provides network test and monitoring equipment to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil, government, military and avionics customers, supported by a worldwide channel community including Viavi Velocity Partners.

CommAgility designs and manufactures RF and microwave components, modules, systems and instruments for the wireless, telecommunication, satellite, military, aerospace, semiconductor and medical industries.

http://www.commagility.com

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Arrow Electronics, Rigado and Iconics launch market-ready Smart Buildings solution

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Arrow Electronics has announced that it has launched the Smart Occupancy and Floor Space Monitoring Solution, an innovative IoT Smart Buildings solution co-created with Rigado and Iconics.

Based on an Arrow-designed and sourced set of IoT sensors, gateways and software, the Rigado Cascade and Iconics Visualization Solution is a secure and managed edge intelligence solution with analytics dashboards for a wide range of smart building applications. Space monitoring and utilisation are primary features that provide both commercial and retail building managers with a deeper understanding into how their workspaces are being utilised and actionable insights into processes that improve efficiencies and user experiences.

“Companies today have more employee mobility and remote interaction than ever before, and both commercial and retail building owners are seeking to better manage these spaces,” said Aiden Mitchell, vice president of global IoT for Arrow. “This solution we have developed with our suppliers will help address these building occupancy challenges by taking the guesswork out of understanding how spaces are truly being utilised in real time, and improving their impact on a company’s growth, revenue and user experience.”

The occupancy and monitoring solution comes with support for a wide range of sensor and device options, upstream cloud data integration, device support through Microsoft’s Azure IoT Hub, and a variety of global cellular data options. In collaboration with Iconics and Arrow, Rigado’s sensors and gateway platform seamlessly deliver real-time occupancy and environmental data to the cloud, to be analysed and optimised by Iconics’ smart building applications.

By combining Rigado Cascade with sensors, cellular connectivity, engineering support, and cloud services via Iconics and Microsoft Azure, the solution offers an out-of-the-box smart building solution, all in one monthly subscription.

“Gathering reliable and objective data about how and when space is being occupied and utilised is key to making educated decisions in today’s dynamic commercial real estate market. And companies without that insight will increasingly face challenges with operating efficiency and revenue growth,” said Brad McMahon vice president, corporate development at Rigado. “The more you know about your space, the better you can operate today, and plan for tomorrow.”

 

Detailed information about Arrow’s operations can be found by visiting www.arrow.com

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Arrow Electronics signs agreement with Sensera for IoT location sensors

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Real-time location and location-aware smart wireless sensor modules from Sensera are now available from Arrow Electronics, following a global agreement signing.

Sensera designs and manufactures end-to-end sensors and services for the IoT, which combines precise proximity detection and tracking in real time with smart IoT sensors.

The agreement ensures that Arrow’s IoT group will provide consultancy and assist with design and delivering sensing systems based on Sensera products, including system integration and deployment. The agreement covers Sensera’s IoT Solutions division and its MicroDevices division.

The distributor was already distributing Nanotron Technologies, Sensera’s IoT division, in some regions. Now, Arrow will provide Sensera’s entire product portfolio to its worldwide customer base for mission-critical applications. Arrow’s technical sales teams and field application engineers will provide customers with design-in and product support, adds the company.

Sensera is an IoT provider that delivers sensor-based products that transform real-time data into meaningful information, action and value. The company designs and manufactures hardware and software across the vertical technology spectrum from MEMS and sensors as well as wireless networked systems and software for the IoT.

Sensera’s MicroDevices division designs and manufactures specialised, high performance sensors, and modules.

Nanotron provides electronic location awareness products, to deliver precise position data augmented by context information in real-time.

https://www.arrow.com

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