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Next-gen EN-certified railway computer powering smarter transit

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

IBASE Technology has introduced the MPT-7100R, its latest high-performance railway computer system meticulously engineered for the rigorous demands of modern rail transportation. Built to fulfil the industry standards, the MPT-7100R is certified to EN50155 (2021) and EN45545-2, ensuring unmatched reliability, operational safety, and fire protection in mission-critical rolling stock environments.

Powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core U‑series processor running up to 3.0 GHz, the MPT-7100R delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance. It features ignition power control and a wide-range voltage GPIO interface, ensuring seamless integration with railway power systems while enabling intelligent power sequencing and diagnostics. With dimensions of 25.6 (W) × 18.2 (D) × 9.7 (H) cm, the MPT-7100R offers a compact footprint that fits easily into space-constrained installations. Designed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, its fanless, ruggedised architecture guarantees long-term stability and maintenance-free operation in harsh environments.

The MPT-7100R offers a set of interfaces and expansion options to guarantee long-term adaptability for evolving railway applications. It comes equipped with rugged M12 X-code connectors for dual GbE and M12 A-code power and USB 2.0 ports, providing secure, vibration-resistant connections. Dual SIM sockets deliver WWAN redundancy for uninterrupted connectivity across railway networks. For advanced communication and system integration, it supports isolated CAN 2.0A/2.0B / CAN-FD interfaces, along with dual RS232/422/485 serial ports, complemented by a PCIe x4 slot and a removable blade fuse-protected power supply with an M3 grounding screw for added reliability. In addition, built-in M.2 and Mini PCIe slots allow flexible expansion for AI acceleration modules, WWAN, WLAN, and other custom applications, ensuring scalability and future-proof deployment.

https://www.ibase.com.tw/

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ams OSRAM launches high-power multi-die laser package

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Whether for immersive home movie experiences, automotive head-up displays, or industrial machine vision: projectors are enjoying increasing popularity. For these applications, ams OSRAM introduces the first product from its new Vegalas Power series of high-power laser diodes. The company now offers the full range of optoelectronic components required for projection: from light sources in various colours and power classes to sensors. In addition to projection, other application areas also benefit from the new laser diodes, including weed control or stage lighting.

LEDs are frequently used as light sources in diverse projection applications in the consumer, automotive, and industrial sectors. Yet, in high-power applications, more than a third of the projectors sold today still rely on conventional lamps, like high pressure discharge incandescent lamps. Laser light sources outperform these traditional solutions as they support a more efficient and sustainable use of resources: First, laser-based projectors can achieve up to 50 percent higher light output than lamp-based models with the same power consumption. Second, they offer a lifespan up to ten times longer, with a minimum of 20,000 hours. This ensures that brightness — and therefore superior image quality — is maintained for a long time, so regular lamp replacements are no longer required. And: laser-based projectors are also low-noise.

ams OSRAM is now introducing its Vegalas Power PLPM7_455QA. With multiple power lasers combined in a single module, this new laser achieves a high optical power output of 42 W in short pulse cycles and approximately 45 percent Wall-Plug Efficiency (WPE). It marks the debut of a new series of high-performance laser light sources.

ams OSRAM offers LEDs in various colours, available in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Metal Core Board (MCB) packages optimised for efficient heat dissipation. The sensor portfolio ranges from direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) modules for distance measurement to photodetectors. The company’s new laser segment now leverages high-power GaN laser technology in the visible wavelength range. Products are available in both single- and multi-die packages.

https://ams-osram.com

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TI unveils the industry’s most sensitive in-plane Hall-effect switch

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

Texas Instruments has introduced the industry’s most sensitive in-plane Hall-effect switch for position sensing, offering engineers a cost-effective, user-friendly alternative to magnetoresistive sensors. TI’s TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch features an integrated a magnetic concentrator, enabling it to detect magnetic fields as weak as 1mT in applications such as door and window sensors, personal electronics, home appliances, and more. This level of sensitivity allows for the use of smaller magnets, further reducing system-level costs. Additionally, the TMAG5134’s in-plane sensing capability enables it to detect magnetic fields parallel or horizontal to a printed circuit board, giving engineers greater design flexibility.

Engineers seeking high sensitivity levels in low-power, compact position-sensing designs today rely on reed switches or tunnel magnetoresistive (TMR), anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) or giant magnetoresistive (GMR) sensors. However, these technologies often come with high costs and manufacturing complexities because they require specialised materials and fabrication techniques. In contrast, Hall-effect technology eliminates the need for specialised manufacturing and enables engineers to significantly reduce design costs and speed time to market.

Historically, designers have not considered Hall-effect switches as viable replacements for TMR, AMR, GMR or reed switches because of their limited sensitivity. The introduction of TI’s TMAG5134 represents a fundamental shift for the position sensing market; engineers can now achieve greater sensitivity than traditional Hall-effect sensors without the additional cost and complexity of magnetoresistive sensors.

“The electronics we interact with in our daily lives, from our laptops to our smart home systems, use sensors to help make decisions based on the world around them,” said Jason Cole, vice president and general manager, Sensing Products at TI. “For decades, TI’s sensing portfolio has enabled engineers to achieve greater accuracy, power efficiency and reliability in their designs. The TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch builds on these years of innovation, delivering a simplified, cost-effective solution that creates new possibilities for design engineers across industries.”

The TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch helps extend battery life in sensing applications by consuming just 0.6µA on average. Its integrated magnetic concentrator technology amplifies the sensor signal, eliminating the need to bias the device with as much current.

https://www.ti.com

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Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches camera‐less integrated sensing modules

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Asahi Kasei Microdevices has announced the commercial availability of its AK581xAIM Antenna-in-Module (AiM) millimetre wave (mmWave) radar modules for the high-precision sensing of human presence, breathing, position, and posture, as well as fall- detection, all without the use of cameras. These complete sensing solutions will enable product developers to accelerate proof-of-concept (PoC) development and integrate advanced sensing features quickly, without the need for antenna or radar design expertise.

As a growing number of adults over 50 plan to age in place—as many as 75% in the United States, according to a 2024 AARP survey—the demand for privacy‐conscious monitoring in consumer electronics, smart homes, and IoT healthcare applications is increasing. Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ AiM radar modules address this need by combining compact radar modules with ready‐to‐use evaluation kits, and provide customers a streamlined path from concept to deployment.

AKM’s new AiM modules (AK5816AIM / AK5818AIM) integrate their AK581x mmWave radar IC and a 4-in/4-out antenna array into a single compact package (23 mm × 23 mm). The antenna integration eliminates the need for custom RF design, reducing engineering effort and shortening time‐to‐market. Multi‐channel measurement and high angular resolution enable precise 3D sensing to accurately detect human location, motion, posture, and falls, while distinguishing between people, pets, and objects.

The AK581xAIM mmWave radar modules provide an unobtrusive, privacy-preserving solution for a broad range of applications such as vital signs sensing, posture estimation, and fall detection, which are especially relevant among older individuals. The lack of cameras makes it possible to offer these features even in bedrooms or restrooms, where safety monitoring is often limited by the need for privacy, and thus allow for faster response time and reduced caregiver burden. Additionally, these modules may help to increase energy efficiency when used for occupancy-aware control of HVAC systems, lighting, and more.

To simplify evaluation and accelerate development, AKM offers two development kits. The “AIMEZ V” is optimised for rapid proof-of-concept and implementation testing and features USB, Ethernet, Wi Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. The “LUMI” is designed for advanced algorithm development and is equipped with a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) for large-scale data processing and machine learning applications.

Both kits include a baseline software environment for quick setup and support for integrating proprietary algorithms, enabling a smooth transition from evaluation to product development.

https://www.akm.com

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Next-gen EN-certified railway computer powering smarter transit

ams OSRAM launches high-power multi-die laser package

TI unveils the industry’s most sensitive in-plane Hall-effect switch

Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches camera‐less integrated sensing modules

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