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New ultra-compact industrial IoT gateway edge computer from iBase

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

IBASE Technology has announced the AGS104L, an ultra-compact fanless IoT gateway edge computer designed to deliver reliable performance for industrial automation and distributed edge applications. Powered by Intel Atom x7211RE or x7433RE processors, the AGS104L provides stable operation with low power consumption. It offers a more cost-effective option compared with the previous AGS104T series while maintaining essential industrial-grade reliability and a comprehensive set of I/O features.

The AGS104L supports a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and accepts 9V to 36V DC input with over/under/reverse voltage protection. These capabilities ensure stable performance in harsh and unpredictable environments such as factory floors, transportation systems, and outdoor installations. Flexible mounting options, including DIN-rail, wall-mount, and desktop installation, allow for easy deployment in control cabinets, equipment enclosures, or compact machinery.

Designed for a wide range of IoT and edge computing applications, the AGS104L offers rich I/O options and robust connectivity. The system incorporates fTPM 2.0 to strengthen security and device authentication in industrial deployments. Serving as a plug-and-play gateway, it enables efficient data acquisition, protocol conversion, edge intelligence, and distributed device management. It is ideally suited for smart manufacturing, equipment monitoring, transportation management, retail analytics, environmental sensing, and smart city infrastructure.

Key Features and Benefits of AGS104L:

l Ultra-compact Fanless Design: Powered by low-power Intel Atom x7211RE / x7433RE processor to deliver high integration and stable operation.
l Wide-temperature and Industrial Power Support: Operates reliably over a -40°C to +70°C temperature range and supports 9V~36V DC input, suitable for demanding industrial or outdoor conditions.
l Rich I/O and Connectivity: Equipped with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, HDMI + DisplayPort, USB Type-C (supporting DP & USB 3.2), multiple USB, COM ports, enabling diverse sensor, communication module, and peripheral connectivity.
l Flexible Mounting Options: Supports DIN-rail, wall-mount, or desktop installations, fitting into racks, machine enclosures, and outdoor deployments.

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DigiKey and Hirose announce a free webinar on humanoid robotics

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

DigiKey is offering a free webinar with supplier Hirose about humanoid robotics on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. CST. The one-hour virtual event will cover design priorities, common pitfalls and connector solutions that are enabling the latest advancements in humanoid robotics.

From head to toe, humanoid robotic systems require miniature, rugged and high-speed connectivity. Learn more about these demanding applications in the free webinar from DigiKey and Hirose.

During the insightful virtual event, experts from Hirose will cover:
• Real-world signal and power routing challenges in humanoid robotics
• Connector strategies for motion, weight reduction and durability under stress
• Approaches to high-speed data in vision, sensing and AI processing
• How Hirose solutions enable miniaturization, modularity and system integration
• Proven connector use-cases across humanoids, prosthetics, surgical systems and assisted mobility

Register now to reserve your spot. This webinar is offered to the engineering community complimentary by DigiKey. For those who cannot attend the live webinar, a recording will be provided afterward.

“Humanoid robots represent one of the most demanding engineering challenges,” said Shawn Luke, technical marketing engineer for DigiKey. “DigiKey is thrilled to share Hirose’s expertise with our engineering customers and community. Whether you’re developing robotic hands, vision systems or integrating AI, this webinar offers valuable insights to propel your designs forward.”

“Humanoid robotics is advancing rapidly, and success hinges on fast data, stable power and precise mechanical tolerances,” said Jorge Jimenez, mechanical engineer and senior marketing program specialist at Hirose. “As systems become smaller and more complex, compact and reliable connectors will be essential for making these designs feasible.”

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Infineon’s SECORA Pay M, new platform for fast and efficient payment

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

The new SECORA Pay M platform expands the innovative features of the plug-and-play SECORA Pay solutions to support even more use cases and FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication.

The SECORA Pay M provides a one-stop shop offering that combines payment and authentication. It supports the latest EMV Payment applications for Visa and Mastercard. With support for multiple use cases, including EMV payment, Transport & Ticketing and FIDO authentication, users can access a wide range of services from a single card platform. Additionally, SECORA Pay M supports the latest Tap to X contactless transactions that can enhance the security of e-commerce transactions, card digitisation to mobile wallets or login to mobile banking.

FIDO Alliance is an open industry association that develops and promotes standards for simpler, stronger online authentication using physical or synced passkeys. Andrew Shikiar, CEO, FIDO Alliance, said: “Passwords have long been unfit for purpose, especially for important transactions like payments. The only way to eliminate widespread fraud is to replace phishable credentials with cryptographically secure and simple to use authentication. We are very pleased that Infineon shares this vision and is bringing solutions to market that help make payments and authentication simpler and more secure for all.”

SECORA Pay M is based on the Java Card 3.1 specification and supports the most recent EMV payment applications from Visa and Mastercard, VSDC2.8.1G1, VSDC2.9.2, and M/Chip Advance v1.2.3. in combination with Tap to X use-cases and Infineon’s integrated FIDO 2.1 application for secured authentication.

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Inelco Hunter announces a new 2.1 inch circular LCD display

Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Inelco Hunter is pleased to announce the introduction of a new, bright 2.1 inch circular LCD display. It features 480×480 dots RGB resolution, IPS technology, a digital 18-bit RGB interface and 350nits 20K MTBF. This display is ideal for applications such as smart home control panels, vending machines and measurement devices, industrial control, and transport.

IPS (in-plane switching) is a screen technology for LCDs. With IPS, a layer of liquid crystals is sandwiched between two glass surfaces. IPS panels offer excellent colour accuracy combined with wide viewing angles.

The 2.1 inch circular display offers a full viewing angle with a transmissive, normally black screen and 350 cd/m² brightness. It has an operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C with a rated lifetime of 20,000 hours (MTBF) at standard conditions. The display is powered by an ST7701SN (or compatible) driver IC, offering robust performance.

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