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NXP i.MX8X System-on-Module (SoC) With Up To Three CAN FD Ports
Compulab (Israel) introduced their CL-SOM-iMX8X System-on-Module (SoM) whose processor is part of NXP’s i.MX8X System-on-Chip (SoC) family and provides three CAN FD ports. The module has been created with the vast I/O capabilities of the i.MX8X SoC in mind. Besides the three CAN FD ports, other peripheral interfaces include PCI Express, dual 1-Gbit/s Ethernet, USB ports, four UARTs, [...]
Out‑Of‑The‑Box Rapid Prototyping Solution For IoT Applications That Support GSM, UMTS And CDMA Networks
The u‑blox C027 application board serves as a rapid prototyping solution for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications that require support for GSM, UMTS, and CDMA networks. The board comes with a MAX‑M8Q GPS/GNSS receiver and a LISA UMTS/CDMA or SARA GSM cellular module, allowing a smooth development of location‑aware, global communication applications. The C027 utilizes the powerful and flexible open‑source ARM [...]
SAE J1939 And NMEA 2000 Protocol Stack Kits For Rapid Development And Prototyping
Warwick Control Technologies (UK) announced the release of their SAE-J1939-based protocol stack kits that also support an NMEA 2000 protocol stack according to IEC 61162-3.The company's development kit provides the protocol stack in C source-code, an STM32 prototyping board, a reference design CAN Bus driver for STM32 microcontrollers, the X-Analyser tool, and the Leaf Light USB dongle by Kvaser, [...]
IIoT Gateway Connects Modbus Devices To Cloud-Based Data Logging Solutions
The STRIDE MQTT gateway by AutomationDirect connects industrial Modbus devices to an MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) cloud-based data logging system. MQTT is a machine-to-machine IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) connectivity protocol that renders low power usage, data packets, and distribution of information to single or multiple receivers.The STRIDE MQTT gateway implements a hardware setup to add Modbus RTU/TCP [...]
In-Vehicle Fanless Embedded Computer With Isolated CAN Bus Port
Neousys (Taiwan) announced their Nuvo-7100VTC series of rugged in-vehicle computing platforms. They come in several variants: the Nuvo-7100VTC (low-profile chassis with a hot-swappable 2,5-inch HDD/ SSD tray), the Nuvo-7200VTC (single-slot with PCIe expansion), and the Nuvo-7250VTC (super-capacitor based with power back-up module). The Nuvo-7100VTC is a fanless embedded controller intended for transportation applications. It supports 8 VDC [...]
Fanless Embedded Computer With Intel Atom Processor For Intelligent Transportation Applications
iBASE Technology, a manufacturer of embedded computing systems, proclaimed the release of their CSB200-818, a fanless embedded system that is fully operable under severe environmental conditions. It is suitable for 24/7 deployments to support industrial automation and intelligent transportation applications, and it comes with a 12V-24V DC terminal block power input and an optional 60W power [...]
CAN FD On A Legacy CAN Bus Network Is Not A Good Idea Due To Compatibility Issues
My book, A Comprehensible Guide to Controller Area Network, was initially published in 2005, and while the technology behind the "Classical" CAN (a tag used by CAN-In-Automation) has not changed, the growing market acceptance of CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate) made me think about working on a second edition. I am aware that CAN FD was [...]
Industrial Ethernet Guide - Ethernet/IP
The following is part of A Comprehensible Guide to Industrial Ethernet by Wilfried Voss.Initially released in 2000, Ethernet/IP is an open application-layer protocol developed by Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and maintained by ControlNet International (CI), the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA), and the Industrial Ethernet Association (IEA).Note: The “IP” in Ethernet/IP stands for “Industrial Protocol” and must [...]
STM32 XNUCLEO Development Kit - IoT Sensor Pack
The Copperhill Technologies STM32 XNUCLEO Development Kit With IO Shield And Sensors Pack provides a number of sensors, including Gas, Color, Flame, Hall, IR, UV, Laser, Sound, Temperature and Humidity, Tilt, Liquid level, and more. In detail, they are: MQ-5 Gas SensorThe MQ-5 is a high performance gas sensor for detecting butane, propane and methane, and it can [...]
Embedded Application ECU For Telematic And Diagnostic Tasks With Up to Four CAN Bus Ports
Sontheim Industrie Elektronik (SiE) introduced its Comhawk xt telemetry module series for networking and data processing, which meets the latest technological standards. The connectivity and data management module is a member of the company’s Comhawk product family. Equipped with a Cortex A9 single/dual core processor and a storage capacity of up to 1 GiB RAM 64 GiB [...]