Edge computer gets second Ethernet interface

Harting has added a second Ethernet interface to its Mica Edge computer. “With many Industry 4.0 applications, it is necessary to separate networks and send data back and forth between Ethernet protocols without permitting external applications direct access to a corporate network,” according to the firm. “As a result, Harting has added a second interface ...

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Charcroft franchise agreement extended by Sensata Technologies

Charcroft Electronics has announced the extension of its franchised distribution agreement with Sensata Technologies to cover three additional brands: Kavlico, BEI Sensors and Crydom. The new brands are added to the existing Sensata franchise for the Airpax and Klixon range of products. Charcroft’s team of field-based product specialists will support the Sensata products with product ...

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Silicon photonics firm Rockley raises another $52

On-silicon photonics firm Rockley Photonics has accumulated $52m in the first closure of Series E funding round, taking the total it has raised to $165m. Rockley is developing ways to integrate II-V photonics onto silicon wafers, connected by low-loss waveguides. It was founded in 2013 by Dr. Andrew Rickman, who previously founded UK silicon photonics ...

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EMI-filter inductors matched to DC/DC converters simplify EMC compliance

Dengrove Electronic Components says it can solve power supply designers’ EMC-compliance challenges with Recom’s RLS series of surface-mount line inductors. Intended for use in filters to meet EN 55011 Class A or Class B EMC standards, the inductors are pre-tested and matched with RECOM DC/DC converters to pass not only conducted noise but also radiated ...

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Infineon entering a new dimension

Infineon had calendar Q2 revenues of  €2,015 million up 2% from calendar Q1’s €1,983 million. The profit was €317 million. The forecast for calendar Q3 is plus 1% and the forecast for the year is revenue of €8 billion. “Infineon remains on course,” said Reinhard Ploss (pictured) “although the global economy remains sluggish, Group revenue ...

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5G roll-out faster than 4G, says Molkenkopf

 5G network rollouts are progressing at a much faster rate when compared to the 4G roll-out, says Steve Molkenkopf. “We expect over 20 operators to launch 5G service and over 20 OEMs to have 5G devices in the first 12 months after the first commercial launch,” says Mollenkopf. Qualcomm reckons that, by the end of this ...

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Three more chicks for incubator

Silicon Catalyst, the Silicon Valley incubator for startups, has taken in three early-stage companies – two at seed-stage and Silicon Catalyst’s first post-Series A company: • EcoCircuits BV (seed stage) based in Nijmegen, Netherlands Smart and efficient power management solutions • Mentium Technologies (seed stage) based in Santa Barbara, California Analog in-memory computation for AI • ...

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u-blox buys Rigado‘s Bluetooth modules unit

u-blox has bought Rigado’s Bluetooth modules business in an Asset Purchase Agreement. Rigado provides Edge-as-a-Service gateways for Commercial IoT, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015. This acquisition will allow u-blox to extend their range of products in the area of BLE, Zigbee and Thread, as well as to access additional market segments and channels. ...

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Facebook working on non-invasive BCI

Facebook is working on a wearable brain-computer interface (BCI) which will allow people to type words by thinking them. At the moment, BCI is implemented by implanting electrodes in the brain. However Facebook has reached the point where it feels this can be usefully pursued using non-invasive techniques. “We’re a long way away from being ...

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