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Digi-Key partners with ARM University
Program to offer ‘Lab-in-a-Box’
Digi-Key Electronics announced their part-
nership with the ARM University Program to
distribute the innovative ‘Lab-in-a-Box’ (LiB)
to higher educational institutions around the
globe. The LiB contains ARM-based technol-
ogy and high quality, rigorous training mate-
rials that support electronics and computer
engineering courses.
TI: integrated USB Type-C
power delivery controller
Texas Instruments introduced the first all-
in-one USB Type-C and USB Power Deliv-
ery controller, which integrates a port
power switch and port data multiplexer. The
TPS65982 USB PD controller is the only inte-
grated circuit available that provides the full
power path, operating as a Single- or Dual-
Role Port and enabling a variety of host and
device power implementations.
ICOP introduces 933 MHz indus-
trial-grade Panel PC family
ICOP Technology introduces with the indus-
trial-grade PPC series a new 933 MHz Panel
PC family developed to be deployed as lean,
low-power HMIs (Human Machine Inter-
faces). The compact and fully x86 compatible,
rugged Panel PC series in metal housing fol-
lows the trend towards client/server architec-
tures with central processing clouds and slim,
distributed control terminals as well as indus-
trial-grade thin client installations.
ARBOR: upgraded 10.4” rugged
tablet with Intel Celeron processor
ARBOR Technology has launched the ARBOR
Gladius G1052C 10.4 inch rugged tablet PC
to complement its growing lineup of mPOS,
warehousing and logistics tablet PCs. The
G1052C, powered by an Intel Celeron N2930
quad-core processor, is an upgrade to the
previous G1050 version in performance and
specification improvements
DFI: 10.4 inch industrial touch panel
PC available in 5-wire resistive
and projected capacitive
DFI is introducing a new product: KS104-CD.
KS104-CD is an industrial panel PC based
on Intel Atom N2800 processor that provides
better data processing and lower power con-
sumption in comparison to the last generation
Intel processors. It is available in both 5-wire
resistive and projected capacitive 10.4” LCD
true-flat touch screen panel to meet a custom-
ers’ diverse range of needs. The touch panel
PC comes with 1 VGA for display output, 2
audio jacks, 2 Giga LANs, 3 COM, 2 USB, 1
2.5” SATA drive bay, and 1 Mini PCIe slot
for Wi-Fi or mSATA module. In addition,
the IP65 compliant on front panel offers the
capability to withstand harsh and severe envi-
ronments. The KS104-CD is aimed to utilize a
variety of applications such as KIOSK, digital
signage, and retail solutions.
MSC presents SVGA TFT LCDs from
NLT with long-life backlights
MSCTechnologies offers two SVGA (800 x 600
pixels) TFT LC displays from NLT for harsh
industrial applications. The LCDs integrate
long-life LED backlights that provide 100,000
hours of operation, a new breakthrough for
NLT products. This corresponds to a continu-
ous operating time of eleven years for 24/7.
MSI: fanless embedded BOX PC with
Broadwell or BayTrail platform
MSI released a new compact-size industrial
BOX PC, MS-9A69. It’s a fanless embedded
BOX PC that comes with the Broadwell or
the BayTrail platform, satisfying different
applications that require high-performance
or low-power computing kernel. MS-9A69
supports 2 or 3 independent displays, versa-
tile DC input of 12V/19V/24V, 2 Mini-PCIe
expansion slots, and rich I/O of 4 LAN (w/ 2
optional), 6 USB, and 6 COM ports, offering
the flexibility for machine builder and system
integrators to build systems for automation,
digital signage, IoT gateway, kiosk, POS, and
bus or in-vehicle applications.
ARBOR: ARES 5800 models
feature modular design, multiple
expansion and rich onboard I/O
ARBOR Technology added a productivi-
ty-enhancing expansion to its programmable
embedded controller product line-up. The
new ARES 5800 series is based on the 4th
Generation Intel Core i5 Processor, and sup-
ports up to 16GB DDR3L SO-DIMMmemory
for optimal performance and efficiency. Cur-
rently, there are three models (ARES-5800,
ARES-5803 and ARES-5830) differentiated in
terms of their I/O interface and expansion bus.
MEN: wireless access Point and
safe gateway into the IoT
The NM50 is a maintenance-free WLAN
access point for connecting networks in
demanding railway and automotive applica-
tions. Its robust design and reliable data trans-
mission make the NM50 an ideal gateway
solution for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-
land communication in safety-critical envi-
ronments of the IoT.
IBASE: 4x4K digital signage player with
hardware EDID emulation function
IBASE Technology launches the SI-304 four
HDMI output digital signage player support-
ing up to 4096 x 2160 4K resolution for every
display channel. SI-304 is not only ideal for
2x2 video walls, but also suitable for menu
boards in restaurants, as well as in electronic
displays in banks, airports and shopping malls,
to convey dynamic information and targeted
promotions.
IBASE: fanless, slim and compact
digital signage player
IBASE introduced the brand new SI-102-424
fanless digital signage player based on the
Embedded G-Series SoC that is perfect for
digital signage, retail or hospitality applica-
tions. The SI-102-424 Signature Book takes
advantage of the high performance, low-en-
ergy consumption and APU integrated
Radeon 8KE graphics that present dynamic
contents and compelling visuals to deliver an
engaging customer experience.
Advantech: Embedded
computing platforms with 6th
gen Intel Core processors
Advantech unveils its latest range of embedded
computing platforms equipped with 6th gen-
eration Intel Core processors. These platforms
comprise Computer On Modules SOM-5897
and SOM-6897, an MI/O Extension Single
Board Computer MIO-5272, Industrial Moth-
erboards AIMB-275 and AIMB-585, and Dig-
ital Signage Players DS-780 and DS-980.
ICOP: ETX Computer-on-Module with
DM&P Vortex86DX3 processors
ICOP Technology introduces the new
VDX3-ETX, a DM&P Vortex86 DX3 proces-
sor-based ETX Computer-on-Module. OEMs
can deploy the fully ETX 3.0-compliant dual
core computer module with up to 1.0 GHz
clock frequency into all existing ETX-based
applications to substitute older x86 processors
that are currently being discontinued.
EKF: miniature CompactPCI Serial IPC
systems in 4U/32HP 19-inch technology
Rugged, versatile, economic – the SRS-3201-
BLUBOXX series of miniature Compact-
PCI Serial IPC systems from EKF is suitable
for all industrial requirements, even under
harsh conditions. The small rack is built of
high-quality 19-inch components. With its
low dimensions of only 172 x 168 x 208mm
(4U/32HP), the BLUBOXX provides space
for up to five CompactPCI Serial boards (sin-
gle size Eurocard style). The BLUBOXX sys-
tems include a bottom mount fan unit and an
