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Partners demo IIoT security with cloud analytics

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Adesto Technologies, IBM and NXP Semiconductors believe they have demonstrated “a new level of security for smart building and industrial IoT (IIoT) deployments”. Adesto’s SmartServer IoT edge server and the IBM Watson IoT platform, enabled by NXP’s A71CH secure element for IoT devices, provide an extra layer of security for businesses connecting their systems securely to the IBM Cloud, say the partners.

The IBM Watson IoT platform is a managed, cloud-hosted service designed to enable companies to quickly connect and derive value from their IoT devices. It enables organisations to capture and explore data to drive informed decision-making.

Adesto’s open, extensible SmartServer IoT simplifies interoperability between the diverse set of legacy systems, disparate devices, and the numerous protocols – traditional and emerging – in industrial and building automation. It provides built-in device and data management for sensors, meters, actuators and controllers through a growing range of protocols including BACnet, LonWorks and Modbus.

NXP’s A71CH provides a chip-level root of trust. Through integration with SmartServer IoT, it enables additional security when customers connect buildings to Watson without exposing keys for the lifetime of a device.

NXP’s A71CH Plug & Trust Secure Element has X.509 certificates and keys trusted by Watson, injected at NXP secure certified facilities. NXP’s trust provisioning service safeguards keys and credentials are injected in a trusted environment. When embedded into devices, the chips have the necessary keys to establish a secure TLS connection with IBM Watson IoT enabling seamless device-to-cloud connections.

The three companies will be highlighting the joint solution at the IBM IoT Exchange in Orlando Florida.

https://www.adestotech.com

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Power management IC reduces size of smart appliances

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Rohm Semiconductor has introduced the BD71847AMWV, a power management IC (PMIC) optimised for NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 8M mini applications processors to contribute to longer operating time and to reduce the size of smart speakers, networked audio, smart displays and other smart home appliances.

The BD71847AMWV has been added to Rohm’s portfolio of PMICs designed for NXP’s i.MX application processors. The i.MX ecosystem partner introduced the PMIC last year to support the i.MX 8M Quad and Dual applications processors.

i.MX 8M Mini applications processors allow customers to incorporate voice interface to audio/video streaming devices at minimal cost, explains Rohm. They integrate up to four Arm Cortex-A53 cores operating up to 1.8GHz along with an Arm Cortex-M4 or M7 that operates at up to 400MHz for low standby power consumption. For consumer and industrial application use, there is also support for 1080p video processing, 2D/3D graphics, advanced audio functions, and a variety of high-speed interfaces.

BD71847AMWV integrates all power rails required by the processor as well as power supplies for DDR and common system IO. In addition to DC/DC converters with what the company claims is industry-leading efficiency of 95 per cent, the PMIC features programmable power sequencer for flexible power control and management, seamless hardware control interface to i.MX 8M Mini, buffered sleep clock and protection functions. Customisation and programmability help to shorten development time, lower system bill of materials and to minimise footprint, says Rohm.

The PMIC integrates six DC/DC buck converter, six low drop out regulators, 1.8V/3.3V power switch for SDXC cards, 32kHz crystal driver and buffered output clock, monitoring and protection circuits, and programmable sequencer and power state control logic.

The 2.7 to 5.5V input voltage range supports a variety of power sources, from single-cell Li-ion battery to USB and wall adapter.

The PMIC is offered in a compact 56-pin 7.0 x 7.0mm QFN package. The pin layout is carefully designed to ensure easy connection to NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini applications processor and DDR memory. Rohm estimates that the level of integration results in the number of external parts required by 42 and mounting area by 42 per cent compared with discrete solutions (assuming Type 3 PCB for single-sided mounting). With two-sided mounting, the board size could be as small as 300mm².

The company has announced plans to expand its product portfolio to support future members of the i.MX 8M family.

The PMIC is sampling now, with OEM quantities expected in August 2019.

https://www.rohm.com

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Memory storage aids AI in medical technology

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Memories for IoT applications from Innodisk can be used in artificial intelligence (AI) for medical applications, says the company.

AI is revolutionising medical technology, says Innodisk, in diagnostics, patient care, and emergency rooms. AI works through enormous data sets to support medical staff but the technology requires sufficient computational powers.

Innodisk offers a portfolio of industrial-grade DRAM modules that have guaranteed long-term supply. It includes DDR4, DDR3 and DDR2 modules available in the same robust form factors. For extreme cases, conformal coating and anti-sulfuration measures are available to further protect the memory module.

For the design of many medical systems, it is necessary to factor in electromagnetic interference (EMI). A special circuit design with purpose-built firmware algorithms is necessary and Innodisk has customised modules with anti-magnetic properties as well as with rigid data security measures for such medical devices. Innodisk can provide solid state drives (SSDs) that offer extensive endurance and the robustness required of IoT devices in a medical setting.

One of the challenges of IoT is monitoring the many devices involved in the system. In one such case, Innodisk modified the cloud-based management tool iCAP to not only monitor the onboard component lifespan and status, but also that of the batteries in the various portable devices used at the hospital. This way, all devices are kept under one umbrella that is easily accessed through any computer, phone or tablet with a compatible browser.

Adding devices means additional ways of communication between those devices. Innodisk’s expansion cards allow medical devices to easily add new ports that offer additional LAN, display, PoE, USB capabilities.

http://www.innodisk.com

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Memory storage aids AI in medical technology

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Memories for IoT applications from Innodisk can be used in artificial intelligence (AI) for medical applications, says the company.

AI is revolutionising medical technology, says Innodisk, in diagnostics, patient care, and emergency rooms. AI works through enormous data sets to support medical staff but the technology requires sufficient computational powers.

Innodisk offers a portfolio of industrial-grade DRAM modules that have guaranteed long-term supply. It includes DDR4, DDR3 and DDR2 modules available in the same robust form factors. For extreme cases, conformal coating and anti-sulfuration measures are available to further protect the memory module.

For the design of many medical systems, it is necessary to factor in electromagnetic interference (EMI). A special circuit design with purpose-built firmware algorithms is necessary and Innodisk has customised modules with anti-magnetic properties as well as with rigid data security measures for such medical devices. Innodisk can provide solid state drives (SSDs) that offer extensive endurance and the robustness required of IoT devices in a medical setting.

One of the challenges of IoT is monitoring the many devices involved in the system. In one such case, Innodisk modified the cloud-based management tool iCAP to not only monitor the onboard component lifespan and status, but also that of the batteries in the various portable devices used at the hospital. This way, all devices are kept under one umbrella that is easily accessed through any computer, phone or tablet with a compatible browser.

Adding devices means additional ways of communication between those devices. Innodisk’s expansion cards allow medical devices to easily add new ports that offer additional LAN, display, PoE, USB capabilities.

http://www.innodisk.com

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Partners demo IIoT security with cloud analytics

Power management IC reduces size of smart appliances

Memory storage aids AI in medical technology

Memory storage aids AI in medical technology

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