Tag Archives: IIoT

NXP has finally revealed the wireless versions of its MCX microcontrollers, first announced in mid-2022. “Featuring the industry’s first MCU with Bluetooth Channel Sounding, NXP’s MCX W series enables edge devices with secure multi-protocol wireless for Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy,” according to the company, which explained: “Bluetooth Channel Sounding standard improves the accuracy and security of distance ...

NXP Semiconductors has announced hardware secure element certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3. “SE052F combines the flexibility of a secure element with the newest generation of the Federal Information Processing Standard, a US and Canadian federal standard for data security required by NIST for participation in federal projects,” said NXP. “Many industrial IoT device manufacturers are turning to certifications, such ...

Erqos has announced a phone and cloud connected programmable logic controller backed by an AI-based semi-automatic control code generator, and a similar tool for making matching phone apps. The DIN-rain controller, dubbed EQSP32, is built around an ESP32S3 microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the unit offers digital and analogue inputs and ouputs as well as serial busses. “EQSP32 lets ...

In today’s evolving business landscape, companies must adapt their customer interactions and services to unlock new revenue and value-producing opportunities. The key lies in digitalization, which enables both operational and business model innovations. By increasing operational efficiency and embracing new ways of delivering value, businesses can gain a competitive edge. IT/OT convergence is essential for businesses to succeed in the ...

Asus is aiming at industrial IoT with 64bit quad-core Arm single-board computer. Called Tinker Board 3N, it is built around a Rockchip RK3568 processor (4x Cortex-A55 , v8 architecture) and Asus describes it as ‘NUC-sized’ and 4 x 4inch and 100 x 100mm – exact dimensions have eluded Electronics Weekly so far. Linux Debian, Yocto and Android  operating systems, as ...

Continuing its Industrial IoT (IIoT) theme – following the release of the Arduino PLC IDE – Arduino has announced the Arduino Opta, which it describes as an “easy-to-use micro PLC with Industrial IoT capabilities”. Designed in partnership with Finder – an industrial and building automation device manufacturer – it’s aimed at professional developers wanting to take advantage of the wider ...

Pepperl+Fuchs have created a DIN-rail-mount gateway to link sensors and actuators using the well-established ASi-3 bus to Profinet and Ethernet/IP. It has three RJ45 sockets on the front as well as tool-free spring-terminals for single wires – all in a package 37.9mm wide. Inside is a web server which “not only meets modern cybersecurity requirements, but also enables simple and ...

Advantech has introduced a family of industrial wireless edge gateways built around various Arm processors, for protocol conversion and edge-to-cloud communication. Jointly called ECU-1100, “these gateways feature wireless and Ethernet communication, multiple protocol support and WebAccess integration, and have specifically been designed for distributed solar power generation, electricity and energy management applications”, according to the company. There are seven models: ...

Communication with all established Fieldbus systems and industrial Ethernet networks for a secure industrial IoT is provided by the HMS Anybus adapter board from Rutronik System Solutions.   It enables connectivity with networks using secure communication standards such as OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) and MQTT (message queuing telemetry transport) and has integrated websites, FTP (file transfer protocol ...

Rohm teamed up with battery maker NGK to create a thin power source demonstration kit for wearables and industrial IoT. REFLVBMS001-EVK-001 consists of NGK’s novel Li-ion-based 38 × 27 x 0.45mm 27mAh EnerCera EC382704P-C cell with a Rohm BD70522GUL buck converter, which has a quiescent current of 180nA, and a BD71631QWZ charger-discharger-monitor – the latter can work across 2.0V to 4.7V – ...