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Farnell signs EDAC Clipzin Connectors for Raspberry Pi

Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Manufactured by EDAC and designed by OpenLX, the Clipzin range of connectors is intended for the Raspberry Pi Pico and PicoW, and Arduino Connect modules. An exclusive deal with the manufacturer and Farnell has been signed. In addition to the modules listed, more options are to follow, said Farnell.

The Clipzin edge connector eases manufacturing and facilitates modularisation, encouraging sustainability by promoting easy in-service upgrades and reusability, said Farnell. It allows customers to produce one design that can be customised and to offer variants, reducing design time and the need to stock many versions.

Clipzin enables rapid connection and disconnection of sensor, communication and compute modules, such as Raspberry Pi’s new Pico. The retention clip is designed for prototyping to production use. It ensures that modules will not shake free after assembly or in service, yet allows PCBs to be easily swapped later if required.

Prior to Clipzin, modules like PicoW required users to solder through-hole connectors to the PicoW as well as fitting a connector to their PCB. Clipzi™ requires only a surface mount connector to be fitted to one PCB, greatly improving production efficiency, advised Farnell.

The range of Clipzin connectors is available in a 20 way model with six, eight and 17 way models coming soon. They are designed to semi-permanently mount one PCB to another and are suitable for surface mount soldering for production efficiency.

Assembly is tool-less, with a positive, confirming click.

The connector is gold plated for reliability.

Romain Soreau, head of single board computing at Farnell, says, “Clipzin . . . provides a new, solderless way of mounting the Raspberry Pi Pico to another PCB, which allows interchange between Pico models”.

Dr Andrew Robinson, engineering director at OpenLX added, “With PiFace and CodeBug, we have a strong history of bringing innovative products to market with Farnell. Combined with EDAC’s years of experience it’s a fantastic partnership to develop a new connector that makes it easier for people to use and reuse the growing range of modules such as Raspberry Pi PicoW. Clipzin unlocks the efficiencies of surface mount manufacturing, over the cost and complexity of through hole assembly of existing header-pin solutions.”

The Clipzin PCB connectors from EDAC, OpenLX are now available from stock at Farnell in EMEA, and element14 in APAC.

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Würth Elektronik signs partnership agreement with Crypto Quantique

Tue, Feb 14, 2023

A partnership agreement with Crypto Quantique and Würth Elektronik is intended to enhance security for Würth Elektronik’s wireless modules. The specialist in quantum-based cyber security in the IoT is supplying its QuarkLink security software platform.

Würth Elektronik has a broad portfolio of modules for wireless communication and sensors for IoT applications. The modules support connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wireless M-Bus, Wirepas Mesh and proprietary radio protocols. Würth Elektronik also offers components and development support to accelerate cost-effective development of market-ready IoT solutions, from simple cable replacement to radio chips with integrated GNSS modules.

The QuarkLink security software platform combined with Würth Elektronik’s wireless modules enables automatic and secure connection of thousands of sensor nodes to local or cloud-based servers, confirmed Würth. The platform allows device provisioning, onboarding, security monitoring, renewal and revocation of certificates and keys, performed with a few keystrokes on a GUI (graphical user interface).

“Würth Elektronik is often the first choice for radio modules, especially with industrial IoT applications,” said Dr Shahram Mossayebi, CEO of Crypto Quantique. “Expanding the offering with QuarkLink also raises the appeal of these products. This makes implementing and managing secure IoT networks faster and easier. At a time when the global threats to such networks are greater than ever, this is an important advantage,” he added.

“We are always interested in providing our customers with the best IoT technology, reducing their development costs and workload, without compromising performance, reliability or security. QuarkLink is an important new building block here,“ says Oliver Opitz, vice president, wireless connectivity and sensors at Würth Elektronik eiSos.

Crypto Quantique claims to have developed the world’s most secure end-to-end IoT security platform. At its core is the world’s first quantum-based technology—QDID—which generates multiple unique, fraud-resistant cryptographic keys for standard CMOS devices. The keys do not have to be stored and can be used independently by several applications as required. Combined with the cryptographic APIs from the company’s universal IoT security platform, QuarkLink, the solution provides a secure bridge between silicon, device, and software and solution provider.

Based in London, UK, the company was founded by Dr. Shahram Mossayebi (CEO) and Dr. Patrick Camilleri (VP Research & Innovation).

Würth Elektronik eiSos Group manufactures electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. Würth Elektronik eiSos is one of the largest European manufacturers of passive components and is active in 50 countries with production sites in Europe, Asia and North America supply a growing number of customers worldwide.

The product range includes EMC components, inductors, transformers, RF components, varistors, capacitors, resistors, quartz crystals, oscillators, power modules, wireless power transfer, LEDs, sensors, connectors, power supply elements, switches, push-buttons, connection technology, fuse holders and solutions for wireless data transmission.

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ACT1210E is first common mode filter for automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S

Tue, Feb 14, 2023

Believed to be the industry’s first common mode filter for automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S, the ACT1210E series of common mode filters for automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S has been developed by TDK.

The filter uses TDK’s proprietary wire winding structure and optimal materials to achieve the industry’s best high S-parameters (Scattering parameters) and a maximum line-to-line capacitance of 10pF, claimed TDK. The operating temperature range is from -40 to +125 degrees C. Laser welding winding wires to the metalising terminals provides high thermal shock resistance and outstanding reliability.

Intended for electronic control units (ECUs) in autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the Ethernet telecommunication standards, 10BASE-T1S supports multi-drop topologies which enables multiple ECUs to be connected. It differs from 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1, which support peer-to-peer telecommunication only. According to TDK, customers are considering shifting from the CAN, CAN-FD and Flex-Ray standards, which are currently commonly used because they support multi-drop connections, to Ethernet systems to achieve a uniformity of standards. The ACT1210E series of common mode filters will contribute to improving the quality of telecommunication and suppressing noise.

TDK has a range of common mode filters for automotive applications, including not only filters that are compliant with the current mainstream CAN, CAN-FD and Flex-Ray protocols but also filters compliant with Ethernet protocols, such as 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 for telecommunication speeds of 100Mbits per second and 1Gbits per second respectively.

The common mode filter measures 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5mm and is in mass production

The filters’ construction is designed to reduce line-to-line capacitance. TDK said that high reliability is achieved by laser welding winding wires to metallising terminals and are compliant with AEC-Q200 Rev. D.

TDK was established in 1935 to commercialise ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK‘s portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads.

Products are marketed under the brands TDK, Epcos, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda.

TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America.

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Insys icom unveils LTE router for mobile network rollout

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

Modular routers in the MRX series by Insys icom are joined by the LTE450 router for critical infrastructures. The latest model is introduced in the same month as rollout of the LTE450 network in Germany. Insys icom said the MRX LTE450 industrial router offers the necessary hardware for the network for use in industrial data communication in the energy and water supply sectors as well as in mechanical engineering, guaranteeing a secure radio connection even in times of crisis such as nationwide power failures or floods.

Insys icom said the MRX LTE450 offers optimal mobile radio coverage in the long term, even in rural areas as well as in locations with insufficient radio coverage that are difficult to access. The industrial router variant uses two SIM cards for access not only to the LTE450 network but also to public mobile radio. This means that situational switching is possible at any time if required and guarantees a high level of functional reliability.

Heiko Noll, product manager at Insys icom, commented: “Our customers appreciate the modular MRX routers very much for the redundant connection of critical infrastructures. The flexible combination of different connection types avoids interruptions by means of fallback”. He described the MRX LTE 450 launch, coinciding with the introduction of the LTE450 network, as a suitable extension of the MRX router series.

Models in the MRX series of industrial routers are available with three or five card slots. Connection types are DSL, fibre, LAN, LTE and LTE450, courtesy of the MRX 450. Existing MRX series devices can be upgraded with the new MRcard PL450 expansion card to adapt to current requirements.

Used in combination with the icom Connectivity Suite, the MRX LTE450 forms a reliable, KRITIS-tested router for remote access, remote maintenance and 24/7 scada monitoring. The icom Router Management software completes the offering.

Insys icom has a portfolio of intelligent hardware and software, managed devices and services, machines, plants and other devices can be reached remotely and their operating data transmitted.

Insys icom continuously develops innovations for industrial data communication and networking.

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Farnell signs EDAC Clipzin Connectors for Raspberry Pi

Würth Elektronik signs partnership agreement with Crypto Quantique

ACT1210E is first common mode filter for automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S

Insys icom unveils LTE router for mobile network rollout

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