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500W wireless charging module lightens the ‘abominable’ industrial load

Fri, Aug 18, 2023

A wireless charging module for powering and charging industrial machinery, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, light electric vehicles, e-mobility and other power-intensive applications, the Yeti, delivers up to 500W for fast charging.

Developed by wireless power technology company, Spark Connected, it ruses Infineon Technologies’ Bluetooth Low Energy microcontrollers and power devices. The Yeti 500W integrates Infineon’s dual-core PSoC 63 Bluetooth Low Energy microcontroller for intelligent control, and its CoolGaN products for improved efficiency and reduced EMI. By eliminating the need for physical connectors and cables, the wireless charging system enables seamless and flexible charging, enhancing efficiency, productivity and safety in industrial settings, said Infineon.

The Yeti is claimed to have the industry’s highest efficiency of over 95 per cent. This reduces power losses, but also facilitates thermal management, improving overall performance and durability.

Misalignment tolerance is over 40mm in all directions which ensures reliable charging even if the orientation is not perfectly accurate, said Infineon.

The module is widely compatible and can charge all common battery types and voltages. For robust and safe operation, it has over-voltage and over-current protection to prevent damage to the charger and connected equipment. The Yeti 500W is designed for integration into existing industrial systems, enabling companies to expand the charging infrastructure without significant disruption.

Tony Antonacci, senior director applications marketing at Infineon Technologies, said “The Yeti represents a step forward in charging power and integration, enabling industries to improve their operations and move towards an energy-efficient wire-free future.”

The Yeti 500W enables truly autonomous systems, added Ruwanga Dassanayake, COO of Spark Connected. “We are empowering industries to embrace the full potential of wireless charging, enabling truly autonomous systems and revolutionizing the way they operate,” he said.

The Yeti 500W industrial wireless charging module is available for customer sampling in Q3 2023.

http://www.sparkconnected.com

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Sibros partners with iWave for in-vehicle embedded intelligence

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Over the air (OTA) software and management tools by Sibros will be built into iWave Systems’ rugged telematics device to enable embedded intelligence in-vehicle applications for automotive, industrial, off-road and heavy-duty vehicles.

The partnership will accelerate development of connected services and offerings for mobility from development and manufacturing to field operations and end-of-life.

“This is a step forward in improving the safety, functionality, and success of software-defined vehicles in the US,” said Hemant Sikaria, CEO and co-founder at Sibros. “Sibros and iWave have a shared vision for driving the shift toward connecting and managing software and data for every vehicle across its lifecycle. We are looking forward to working with iWave to innovate new services for OEMs to push the bounds of possibility for the industry.”

OEMs working with Sibros-enabled iWave products will be able to log vehicle data from any electronics control unit (ECU) for insights into product performance. They will also be able to deploy safety-certified OTA software and firmware updates to any domain controller and dispatch safe and secure remote diagnostic commands to any vehicle or fleet.

“Telematics and OTA solutions hold unparalleled importance in software-defined vehicles,” said Abdullah Khan, director of engineering at iWave Systems. Software-defined vehicles are built with more intelligence on the edge with the need for robust data collection and firmware update mechanisms,” he continued, adding that the partnership will “empower OEMs in this fast-changing digital automotive environment”.

iWave enables the future of connected mobility with an extensive portfolio of telematics control units, telematics gateways, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solutions, and protocol stacks. The embedded computing and edge solutions allow automakers to harness vehicle data and build fleet intelligence.

Sibros and iWave’s combined solution will meet international standards for safety, security, and data privacy including ISO 26262 (ASIL-D rated), ISO 21434, WP.29 R155 and R156, and GDPR.

Sibros powers the connected vehicle ecosystem with its Deep Connected Platform for full life cycle data, software, and diagnostics management in one vertically integrated system. Deep Connected Platform supports any vehicle architecture – from internal combustion engine, hybrid, electric vehicle to fuel cell – while also meeting rigorous safety, security, and compliance standards. By combining powerful automotive software and data management tools in a vehicle-to-cloud platform, Sibros empowers OEMs to quickly bring up dozens of new connected vehicles use cases to improve product quality, safety, and performance from the factory to the field.

iWave is an embedded system engineering company, specialising in the design and manufacturing of telematics control units, telematics gateways and connected automotive solutions. The company has a strategic focus on the automotive vertical market and thereby empowers automotive OEMs with edge computing platforms, telematics solutions and ODM design services.

iWave says it is driven by the mission to be the trusted embedded tech partner to companies across the globe.

http://www.iwavesystems.com

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u-blox and Orbcomm create terrestrial and satellite IoT comms

Wed, Aug 16, 2023

IoT for industrial operations technology developer Orbcomm, has partnered with u-blox to develop solutions for the convergence of terrestrial and satellite IoT communications markets.

The cellular and satellite IoT communications markets have grown substantially. The Ericsson Mobility Report (2022) said the number of cellular IoT connections was approximately 0.5 billion in 2016 and projected to reach around 5.5 billion by 2028. At the same time, the satellite IoT comms market is expected to triple by 2025 (source: The Satellite IoT Communications Market report by Berg Insights). Combining satellite and cellular IoT comms can uncover new areas and be more attainable for IoT deployers, said u-blox.

As part of the collaboration, u-blox will directly integrate support for Orbcomm’s satellite communication protocols into its UBX-R52/S52 LPWA (low power wide area) modem SoC. The small chipset offers dual connectivity at a low cost, said the company. It will be at the core of future u-blox module products supporting terrestrial LPWA and satellite IoT protocols enabling connected solutions almost anywhere in the world, claimed u-blox.

The UBX-R52/S52 chipset is specifically designed for IoT applications with long lifecycle needs, it will further strengthen u-blox’s leadership in asset tracking, said Martin Leach, head of product centre cellular at u-blox. The partnership will integrate satellite protocol support alongside cellular protocols to expand the addressable market for IoT applications, including remote locations without reliable cellular coverage, added Leach.

“We are excited to see the convergence of cellular and satellite technologies into a powerful single device,” said David Roscoe, executive vice president of satellite communications and products at Orbcomm. He said that the combination of Orbcomm’s satellite technology with the UBX-R52/S52 chipset will “allow customers deploying IoT solutions in the supply chain, heavy equipment, and agriculture industries” for what he described as ubiquitous, reliable coverage “virtually anywhere on Earth, including remote locations, areas with poor cellular coverage, and isolated environments such as in the middle of the ocean”.

Industrial IoT applications that can benefit from these solutions include asset tracking in logistics, retail, and manufacturing, tracking and telematics equipment for agriculture, construction, and mining, livestock tracking and industrial sensors.

http://www.u-blox.com

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Mini-ITX targets gaming, machine automation and kiosk applications

Wed, Aug 16, 2023

The MIX-ALND1 is the latest Mini-ITX board from Aaeon which supports Intel processor N-series CPUs. It is powered by either the Intel processor N97 or N50. The MIX-ALND1 offers 4800MHz DDR5 system memory via the SODIMM slot. This provides high bandwidth data transmission for the board’s dual Realtek RTL8111H-CG Ethernet, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and internal pin headers providing RS-232 / 422 / 485, digital I/O, and HD audio functions.

The MIX-ALND1 is also equipped with Intel UHD graphics and the board design affords a configuration of display options, namely HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4 for resolutions of up to 4K at 60Hz. There is also an 18/24-bit dual channel LVDS connector (colay with eDP), which means the board is able to support three simultaneous displays.

Storage consists of SATA III and an M.2 2280 M-Key offering NVMe, PCIe, or additional SATA storage options. Other expansion slots include an M.2 3042/3052 B-Key and an M.2 2230 E-Key, which provide support for Wi-Fi, 5G, and AI acceleration modules.

The MIX-ALND1 is suitable for machine automation, advanced gaming and point of sale and kiosk machines.

The MIX-ALND1 is now in mass production and available for order.

http://www.aaeon.com

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500W wireless charging module lightens the ‘abominable’ industrial load

Sibros partners with iWave for in-vehicle embedded intelligence

u-blox and Orbcomm create terrestrial and satellite IoT comms

Mini-ITX targets gaming, machine automation and kiosk applications

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