Mouser Electronics, has released a new eBook in collaboration with Qorvo, offering a detailed look at the connectivity requirements for smart homes and the different technologies used to support them.
In Next-Gen Connectivity for Smart Living, experts from Mouser and Qorvo offer a deep dive into the technologies that underpin connectivity for smart homes, including Wi-Fi 7, ultra-wideband, and Internet of Things (IoT) standards like Zigbee®, Thread, and Bluetooth® Low Energy. The eBook features six different articles, each of which includes detailed infographics and links to relevant design tips from Qorvo.
Consumers around the world have embraced the smart home movement, and the average number of connected devices in the home now exceeds 20. Both consumers and device designers alike are now considering how to optimise the smart home ecosystem, bringing together dozens of devices in an efficient, reliable, secure network. Qorvo’s solutions for device development and connectivity allow manufacturers to quickly enhance their connected devices and smart home designs.
The new eBook includes links to a dozen recommended Qorvo products, including the QPG6105 IoT development kit, the QM33120WDK1 development kit, the DW3000 transceivers, and the QM45639 5–7 GHz Wi-Fi 7 front-end module. Qorvo components support a range of IoT applications, including smart home sensors, actuators, thermostats, and smart plugs.
Qorvo’s wider range of products, available from Mouser, includes development kits, RF transistors, wireless modules, discrete semiconductors, and power management solutions.
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Arrow Electronics rolls out online EV-charging resource hub
Arrow Electronics has developed and launched a resource dedicated to the latest trends in EV charging for the automotive industry.
Expanding its library of content, Arrow is championing engineers developing the next generation of electric vehicle chargers and the corresponding software ecosystem that supports them. The hub offers design and technical support across the three electric vehicle charger categories: on-board charger, AC chargers and DC (or fast) chargers.
Among the resources now available, Arrow has introduced a free eBook that delves into the latest developments in EV charging, such as costs, adapters, and the economic advantages of electric vehicles. There are also webinars available on-demand, including ‘Trends and Technologies for Next-Gen EV Charging Solutions’, presented by Arrow’s supplier management director Steven Shackell (Semiconductors) in collaboration with eInfochips, an Arrow company.
Steven Shackell said, “In the transformative world of sustainable transportation, electric vehicles are at the forefront of innovation, leading the shift towards a new era of mobility. At the heart of this revolution is the rapid advancement in EV-charging technology—a crucial element of the electric vehicle ecosystem. By focusing on efficiency, user experience, connectivity, and upskilling, Arrow Electronics assists its customers in delivering innovative solutions that meet the growing demand of this sector.”
Arrow will also be hosting a webinar on Sept. 10 in conjunction with Molex entitled “Future-Proofing EV Charging: The Critical Need for Connectors.”
TTI & Raffenday showcase advanced e-mobility connectivity technologies at Cenex Expo 2024
TTI will together with its recent acquisition Raffenday Ltd, showcase a broad portfolio of interconnect technologies and cable harnesses for low carbon vehicles at this year’s Cenex Expo, stand C4-612 in Hall 4. The event will be held from 4-5 September at UTAC Millbrook, UK.
During the show, visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to learn about innovative electronic technologies from TTI’s valued manufacturing partners for powertrain and battery charging applications, as well as Raffenday’s expertise in providing both high voltage and low voltage cable harnesses for electric and fuel cell vehicles. These technologies will provide customers with a one-stop shop for components needed to develop the next generation of electric and fuel-cell vehicles.
“Exhibiting at Cenex Expo 2024 underpins TTI IP&E Europe’s strategic direction towards supporting our customers and accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector,” says Dermot Byrne, Industry Marketing Director – Transportation at TTI Europe. “With Raffenday, the TTI family of specialists have a company with capabilities to produce highly customized high-and low voltage cable assemblies needed to develop prototype vehicles with the built-in capacity to support production volumes”.
Simon Blincow, General Manager and Sales Director, Raffenday Ltd, says: “With a legacy spanning 37 years in the specialised automotive and transportation sectors, Raffenday Ltd proudly joins the TTI family. We are catering to diverse industries, including specialist vehicles, industrial machinery, marine, and the evolving high-voltage and electric vehicle sectors, and our alignment with TTI signifies a seamless synergy for Raffenday’s journey ahead.”
Innodisk partners with Advantech to unlock AMR vision capabilities
This collaboration leverages Innodisk’s customisable MIPI camera modules and Advantech’s Intel x86-based AFE-R360 solution to enhance AI-powered object detection and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in smart factories, warehouses, and retail environments.
Advantech’s AFE-R360, designed for AMRs, is built on the Intel Meteor Lake-H/U platform. It features a 16- core processor, Xe LPG GPU, and integrates the NPU into the Intel CoreTM Ultra processor to unlock high- performance, low-power deep learning execution for edge AI.
As computer vision rapidly advances in edge AI development, MIPI interface cameras, renowned for high bandwidth, low power consumption and low latency, are becoming the preferred choice for deploying visual applications at the edge. In response to this trend, the AFE-R360 supports MIPI-CSI-2 solutions, ensuring seamless integration with embedded MIPI camera modules.
Innodisk’s MIPI cameras feature high-quality imaging, low power consumption, low latency, and they are optimised for platform compatibility with custom drivers for easy installation. Innodisk’ s key models supported on the AFE-R360 include the EV2M-GOM1 (Fisheye Camera), offering adjustable ultra-wide field of view with de-warping technology, and the EV2M-OOM1 (Global Shutter Camera), designed for high- speed dynamic scenes to capture fast-moving objects or production lines in smart factories. Both models are highly customisable with driver development, IQ tuning, FOV customisation, and size design. Additionally, the built-in Image Signal Processor (ISP) ensures detailed images, meeting the high-resolution and frame rate requirements for various edge AI applications.
Innodisk MIPI camera modules support major platforms including Intel and NVIDIA Jetson, ensuring seamless integration and minimising development time and investment.
Through the collaboration between Advantech and Innodisk, customers can swiftly implement Innodisk’s Fisheye or Global Shutter MIPI Camera on the AFE-R360 with worry-free ease. This empowers AMRs with object recognition capabilities, leveraging the powerful Intel CoreTM Ultra 7/5 processors for real-time processing of high-resolution images and environment perception, triggering responsive actions.
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