Farnell highlights Edge devices with new Single Pair Ethernet offerings

The campaign, adopted by Amphenol, ADI, Harting, Microchip, Molex, Phoenix, Weidmuller and Wurth Electronik, is designed to inspire IIoT developers and industrial designers to switch to SPE products and protocols, to not only foster innovation but to also make their professional lives easier, more productive and produce more reliable results.

Ben Morgan, Product Segment Leader for SPE Connectors at Farnell said, “We firmly believe that the future of industrial network connectivity lies with Single Pair Ethernet. IoT design engineers fully understand the current struggle of balancing space limitations with increasing data demands, however SPE is a compact, efficient technology that delivers full Ethernet performance with a single, twisted-pair cable.”

Among the many benefits of SPE is that it vastly reduces the need to allow for bulky and intricate bundles that waste valuable installation real estate space. Using SPE products for such installations streamlines a network and reduces costs, enabling professional developers to focus on maximising the power of connected devices to their fullest potential.

SPE does this by simplifying the IIoT and industrial automation design process by providing a single, high-speed connection that’s perfect for Edge devices, especially those that are often destined for tight, compromised spaces. SPE has proven to be sleek, elegant and reliable solutions that ensure devices are always connected, and always performing at their best.

Morgan added, “We are delighted to be joined by so many of key supplier in this initiative, which we think heralds a new dawn in what is achievable in network connectivity, which comes at a crucial moment to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world.”

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New eBook from Mouser, ADI and Samtec offers expert perspectives on signal integrity

Mouser Electronics, has announces a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Samtec, exploring the challenges and nuances involved in maintaining signal integrity in our connected world.

Between smartphones, computers and emerging fields like the Internet of Things, nearly every device in our lives is interconnected in some capacity. In 13 Experts on Signal Integrity in Radio-Frequency and High-Frequency Designs, ADI and Samtec address this by offering industry-leading components and design solutions. This eBook explores the significance of signal integrity in RF and high-frequency designs and provides solutions to meet the growing demands of modern electronics, especially in mission-critical fields like medical and automotive. The eBook highlights many of the products that both ADI and Samtec offer to allow customers to leverage both companies’ design experience, thus enabling them to easily achieve high signal integrity and meet their system design requirements with adequate specification, margin, and reliability.

https://analog.mouser.com/adi-ebooks/13-experts-on-signal-integrity/

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Free samples of every STMicroelectronics NPI IC available from Anglia

Anglia Components has announced a commitment to ship sample quantities of every STMicroelectronics (ST) semiconductor NPI (New Product Introduction) free of charge to customers in the UK and EU countries as part of its Anglia Live European initiative which was launched in January of this year.

John Bowman, Marketing Director at Anglia, commented: “Samples are the lifeblood of designers, and samples of NPIs are even more vital as they enable our customers to differentiate their products from those of their competitors by using the latest technology. Anglia has a long-standing relationship with ST, so we are delighted to be able to offer this service – which covers all semiconductor NPIs from the company – to the UK and European design community.”

Samples can be ordered online via Anglia’s Fast, Free, First Ezysample service available to all registered customers on Anglia Live, visit https://www.anglia-live.com

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DigiKey debuts city digital season 4 video series focused on AI

DigiKey, has announced the release of Season 4 of the City Digital video series, “AI in the Smart World,” sponsored by Molex and STMicroelectronics. The new season of the three-episode series will explore different aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) integration, from infrastructure and transportation to environmental monitoring and public services.

DigiKey launched Season 4 of its City Digital video series centred on AI in smart cities.
Season 4 also highlights AI and the transformative role it plays in shaping modern cities. Today’s hardware and software innovations will power the integration of AI into tomorrow’s urban fabric, with an aim to enhance efficiency, sustainability and quality of life.
“The use cases of AI in smart cities are just starting to scratch the surface and will play a crucial role in creating smarter, more sustainable and liveable cities,” said Josh Mickolio, technology business development manager for DigiKey. “Our partnership with suppliers like Molex and STMicroelectronics provides engineers and designers with access to the newest technologies and components to build the devices and systems that will propel smart cities into the future.”

The first of three videos in the series, “The Intelligent Backbone,” examines the crucial role of AI in modernising urban infrastructure. From smart buildings equipped with AI-driven energy systems to the deployment of intelligent traffic control and the use of AI in monitoring critical infrastructure, this episode reveals how AI is becoming the backbone of efficient and sustainable urban living.

The second video, “On the Move,” will explore how AI is revolutionising the way people and goods move through their environments. Advancements in autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management systems and AI-powered public transit demonstrate how these technologies can make transportation safer, faster and more environmentally friendly.

The third and final video, “The Responsive City,” will explore AI’s role in enhancing public services and environmental monitoring. It covers AI’s potential influence on waste management, predictive maintenance of public utilities, and the ability to monitor and respond to environmental changes. The episode also highlights how AI will help in creating more responsive and adaptive urban environments.

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