IOT DEPLOYMENT GETS A BOOST WITH KEYSIGHT SAS INTEROPERABILITY TEST SOLUTION K
eysight Technologies, Inc. has announced its plan to help
accelerate the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. IoT capabilities are expected to help connect billions of devices with applications - such as smart homes, connected cars, healthcare and smart cities; as well as industrial applications, including energy systems, agriculture and transportation. Device manufacturers are now
able to verify that their Cat M1 capable products comply with a North American carrier’s Cat M1 focused Test Plan by using the Keysight Anite SAS Interoperability Test Solution (SAS). The carrier validated the Test Plan following successful execution of test cases using the carrier acceptance solution SAS, as well as a device equipped with Qualcomm Technologies’ MDM9206 LTE IoT modem. Cat M1 is an IoT-centric variety of LTE that
uses 1.4MHz of spectrum to deliver 300kbps to 400kbps. IoT designs for critical
performance attributes such as power consumption, RF performance and interoperability can now be optimised, by simulating the real world in the lab using Keysight’s UXM. The UXM is a wireless test set for demonstrating connectivity with an NB-IoT device that complies to the NB-IoT standards. NB-IoT is a standards-based low-power wide-
area technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. “Keysight’s ability to support Cat
M1 and NB-IoT technology using Qualcomm Technologies’ LTE IoT modems has resulted in IoT design and test solutions,” said Giampaolo Tardiolo, senior director at Keysight Technologies. “These solutions help customers bring reliable IoT enabled devices to market more quickly.”
www.keysight.com
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LATEST MULTIPHASE BIDIRECTIONAL CURRENT CONTROLLER RELEASED
has been introduced by Texas Instruments (TI). The highly integrated LM5170-Q1 analogue controller features an advanced average current-mode control method that overcomes some of the key challenges associated with high-component-count, full digital control schemes. Hybrid electric vehicles use both a
One of the industry’s first multiphase bidirectional DC/DC current controllers, which transfers electric power greater than 500W per phase between dual 48- V and 12-V automotive battery systems
high-voltage 48-V battery and the standard 12-V automotive battery. These dual battery systems are typically managed using a digital control scheme, which includes multiple discrete components such as current-sense amplifiers, gate drivers and protection
circuits. These full digital control schemes are bulky and expensive. To solve this challenge while improving performance and system reliability, TI offers a mixed architecture in which the microcontroller handles higher-level intelligent management, and the highly integrated LM5170-Q1 analogue controller provides the power conversion. One of the key features and benefits
of this solution is that the average current-mode control method improves performance, simplifies implementation and reduces cost.
wwww.ti.com
The Consortium for On-Board Optics (COBO) has chosen the electrical connector for its upcoming standard, which defines the key component for mounting on-board optical modules to printed circuit boards (PCBs). The selection includes TE Connectivity’s connector proposal for the high-speed connection, where 50Gbps per lane electrical signals pass between the PCB and the module, and Samtec’s connector proposal for the low-speed connection, bringing DC power, control and management interface to the module. With input from COBO members, the combination will ultimately advance to a final socketed form factor for on-board optics.
www.te.com
TEKTRONIX TO OUTFIT PI HIGH-SPEED TEST LAB
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ilitary, aerospace and defence applications are
very strong market drivers for the electronics industry. This month’s issue starts with a special focus on the recent changes to European directives and CE markings on p8. Smiths Interconnect is currently undergoing the next step in its global rebranding initiative as explored on p18. Spanning the realms of most industrial sectors is that of component obsolescence as explored on p20. EMC & circuit protection is being addressed with modern discharge tubes on p24. Enclosure for the railway industry is the focus on p28, Plus all the latest product news. Michelle Winny Editor
4 APRIL 2017 | ELECTRONICS
A Research and Development (R&D) lab for Raspberry Pi is to be fully outfitted by Tektronix, Inc. with the company’s latest high-speed test solutions. Raspberry Pi’s new laboratory will focus on high speed serial design and validation testing. The new test equipment will provide the required bandwidth to support any future high speed interfaces that would need the highest performance instrumentation. To support such high speed and
complex validation testing, the lab will be equipped with the most powerful mixed signal test solutions available in the industry. End-to-end transmit and receive test solutions in the lab will include a Tektronix AWG70002A 25GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator and an MSO72304DX 23GHz Mixed Signal Real Time Oscilloscope. “The Raspberry Pi actually contains a
number of complex, high-speed serial buses, each with their own challenges. Interfaces like HDMI, USB and MIPI DPHY each use very different test
methodologies,” said Mike Stimson, Principle Hardware Engineer at Raspberry Pi. “Tektronix has helped us put together a capability which not only allows us to quickly and easily test each one, but will enable us to be ready for whatever the Raspberry Pi of the future may hold.” “Tektronix’ goal is to eliminate the
barriers between inspiration and realisation of world-changing technologies. We are delighted to work with Raspberry Pi to bring the digital world to the whole world,” said Dave Farrell, Vice President Commercial Operations Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Next generation digital interface standards and increasingly complex test requirements are pushing the limits of today’s compliance and debug tools. This partnership and the solution
provided will ensure that Raspberry Pi are able to continue to play a key role in shaping the digital world now and in the future. We can’t wait to see the exciting technologies this partnership will enable among the extensive Raspberry Pi community.”
www.tektronix.com
35W rated CUT35 power supplies, requiring no minimum loading to maintain tight regulation specifications have been released by TDK Corporation. In addition, output 1 is electrically isolated from outputs 2 and 3 through the use of a two independent converter topology, enabling the product to also be configured for dual output. The CUT35 operates from a universal 85 to 265Vac input and is available as two standard models. The CUT35-522 delivers 5V +/-12V or 5V and 24V, and the CUT35- 5FF can provide 5V +/-15V or 5V 30V.
www.tdk-lambda.com
Swissbit has expanded its range of SD and microSD cards for counterfeit- proof and access-protected data storage in Bodycams. Encryption functionality enables the use of cameras that are attached to the uniforms of personnel: a permanent video recording from the perspective of officials or security officers, which can serve as evidence in courts of law. PS-45 DP and PS-45u DP, the "DP" versions of established flash cards for industrial applications, now join Swissbit’s microSD card PS-100u DP.
www.swissbit.com
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