We caught up with Robert Fan, the SVP of Global Sales at Silicon Motion, as part of our promotional coverage for Embedded World 2025. He discusses Silicon Motion unveiling its latest storage and display solutions for AI, industrial, and embedded applications. Highlights include PCIe NVMe SSD controllers, Ferri embedded storage, the SM770 multi-display SoC, and the MonTitan 128TB QLC SSD—offering ...
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Anglia signs Alliance for legacy memory
Earlier today, Anglia Components signed an agreement to support and supply the full range of legacy and new memory products, including SRAM, DRAM and Flash, manufactured by Alliance Memory. The Alliance products are pin-for-pin drop-in replacements for devices originally supplied by Micron, Samsung, Infineon/Cypress, Macronix, ISSI, Nanya, Hynix, and others. “Alliance Memory’s competitive pricing, multi-source supply strategy and secure inventory ...
Weighty answers for payloads
Lighter connectors contribute to reduced overall system mass, which is particularly important in weight-sensitive applications such as aircraft, satellites and drones, explains John Brunt. Reducing the weight of connectors and cables in applications such as aerospace, electric vehicles (EVs) and space systems is crucial for enhancing performance, fuel efficiency and overall system reliability. Connectors are generally heavier than other components ...
Remove the weakest link: fibre optic connectors
Thomas Mittermeier makes the case for a rethink of connector design using expanded beam technology. Under the umbrella of C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) the development of sensors in the area of military aircraft is accelerating. The time between sensing and response, in particular, is critical. Whether radar or lidar applications, hyper- and multi-spectral imaging or ...
A closer look at HaLow Wi-Fi’s new silver bullet for the IoT
Tiago Rodrigues provides an update on the long range, low power connectivity standard that he believes is the next big thing for the IoT. Wi-Fi HaLow has been called an IoT enabler that overcomes the challenges faced by wireless low-power IoT devices, but what is it, and why does it matter? Also known as IEEE 802.11ah, Wi-Fi HaLow began life ...
Linear RF amplifier covers 3.3 – 4.2GHz
Mouser Electronics is stocking a 5G linear RF amplifier from Qorvo. QPA9822 is designed for 32-node mMIMO (massive multiple-input and multiple-output) antenna systems found in wideband 5G NR (new radio) with instantaneous signal bandwidths up to 530MHz, “making it ideally suited for the N77 band”, according to Qorvo. Ports are internally match to 50Ω over the 3.3 – 4.2GHz operating ...
Tiny inductor-inclusive nano-power dc-dc IC
Torex Semiconductor has created a nano-power dc-dc converter that can occupy only 7.7 x 3.1mm with all external capacitors – the necessary inductor is inside the device package. Called XCL108 and drawing 400nA quiescent current, it is a boost converter that will operate from inputs between 650mV and 5.5V – starting from anything above 1.6V. The device is a series, ...
Modular SiC inverter modules accompanied by reference designs
Modular SiC intelligent power modules and inverter control modules by Cissoid are now available from Rhopoint Components. The Cissoid CMT-PLA3SB12340A SiC mosfet intelligent module is available from the distributor with reference designs for customisation. Applications include power systems for electric cars, buses, trucks, lorries and heavy-duty industrial plant equipment as well as electric boats, aviation and industrial motor control. TheSiC ...
Taoglas adds Thunder
Taoglas, the antenna specialist, has launched its new Thunder Series – an outdoor antenna enclosure platform engineered to support direct integration and installation of the leading industrial routers within the antenna package. Designed for demanding outdoor environments, the series helps engineers optimize installations, reduce signal loss, and significantly lower deployment costs. Purpose-built for widely deployed routers from Digi, Ericsson, and ...
Sealed enclosures put routers outside with their antennas
Antenna maker Taoglas has started manufacturing enclosures that include antennas. Called the Thunder series, the enclosures allow a router to be mounted outdoors, right next to the antenna “significantly reducing the need for long RF cables – cutting tens of meters per deployment – minimising signal loss”, according to the company. There are 14 ABS enclosures covering seven routers from ...