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Moxa Europe has announced that the company has become one of the first companies to achieve the EU type-examination certification under Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act (RED-DA) for industrial networking devices, including Moxa OnCell G4300-LTE4 Series cellular routers, AIG-302 Series advanced IIoT gateways, and AWK Wi-Fi 6 Series APs/bridge/clients.

The EN 18031 series (RED-DA), incorporated into the harmonised standard of the RED, will come into force on August 1, 2025, to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy for all the wireless devices and products entering the European Union (EU) market. The certification testing and the audit were performed by TÜV Rheinland, a leading testing and certification company and an EU Notified Body for 2014/53/EU RED. The standard is considered one of the latest cybersecurity standards for IoT products globally and the first pointer to the eagerly awaited harmonised standards for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

The EN 18031 standards categorise assessment content into four types of assets: security assets, network assets, privacy assets, and financial assets. Security assets are mandated in all three standards, while the other three asset types are distributed across EN 18031-1, -2, and -3, each focusing on different aspects according to the asset type. Additionally, the European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) that activates Articles 3.3(d), (e), and (f) for specific categories of radio equipment. This measure aims to enhance cybersecurity, personal data protection, and privacy. Therefore, Moxa’s wireless products* must comply with RED Article 3.3 to enter the EU market.

Security is integral to Moxa’s product and solution designs, uniting networking and industrial cybersecurity to provide defence-in-depth protection for industrial applications. Moxa is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all its wireless products* to comply with the EU RED 2014/53/EU Article 3.3 by the end of July 2025.

Guided by an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure development life-cycle and referencing the IEC 62443-4-2, Moxa has developed a broad portfolio of wireless products* for various industries to embrace digital transformation by addressing the significant wiring challenges posed by the exponential increase in connected devices, particularly within legacy facilities.

The proliferation of wireless applications in the industrial landscape has urged customers’ need for cybersecurity, which has become fundamental and crucial to ensuring the safety and reliability of wireless connectivity in complex and demanding applications across a wide range of industries. Moxa wireless products that comply with the RED-DA cybersecurity requirements can assure safe, secure, and reliable operations for industrial applications.

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The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the electrification of everything are driving an ever-increasing demand for higher levels of power efficiency and reliability. Microchip has announced that under a new partnership agreement with Delta Electronics the companies will collaborate to use Microchip’s mSiC products and technology in Delta’s designs. The synergies between the companies aim to accelerate the development of innovative SiC solutions, energy-saving products and systems that enable a more sustainable future.

“SiC is increasingly important in sustainable power solutions because of its wide-bandgap properties, which enable smaller and more efficient designs for high-voltage, high-power applications at a lower system cost,” said Clayton Pillion, vice president of Microchip’s high-power solutions business unit. “We look forward to forging an impactful path with Delta Electronics on innovating SiC solutions to meet the rising demand of the electrification of everything.”

Delta advances its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and continuously evaluates and leverages next-generation technologies to enhance the energy efficiency of its products and solutions. Delta intends to leverage Microchip’s abundant experience and advanced technology in SiC and digital control to accelerate time to market of its solutions for high-growth market segments such as AI, mobility, automation and infrastructure.

This agreement prioritises the companies’ resources to validate Microchip’s mSiC solutions to fast-track implementation in Delta’s designs and programs. Other key advantages of the agreement are top-tier design support to include technical training, insight into R&D activities and early access to product samples.

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Mouser Electronics provides engineers with the latest innovations in automation solutions in its comprehensive smart home resource centre. The growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables the management of the entire home, creating a unique experience for homeowners with greater control, peace of mind, and the potential for long-term cost savings. IoT devices like thermostats, refrigerators, and vacuums offer intelligent automation by learning user preferences and optimising energy use through real-time data analysis. By integrating internet-connected devices and systems, the smart home, once a futuristic concept, is now a modern reality.

Progress in connectivity, such as tri-radio technology, integrates Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy, and IEEE 802.15.4 standard into a single component. This lays the foundation for a modernised network experience, enhancing speed, capacity, and security across IoT devices. When coupled with universal standards like Matter, these technologies create a seamless, interconnected environment where devices communicate effortlessly. This unified IoT system can respond intuitively to real-world conditions, automatically watering plants based on soil conditions or switching on lights when it senses a car in the driveway.

Mouser’s smart home content hub offers a collection of articles, blogs, eBooks, and products to help engineering professionals deepen their understanding of automated system design. These resources explore how to build a tailored, connected home, including how to harness emerging technologies like Amazon Sidewalk.

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