EDITOR’S CHOICE NEWS ULTRA SMALL RAIN RFID TAG FOR WEARABLE DEVICES RAIN RFID, which is a global D


esigned for embedded applications, the


LXMSJZNCMF-198 RAIN RFID module joins Murata’s Magicstrap family of products. This latest solution is an RFID module that can be used as an ultra small ID tag which can be easily fitted to metal and non-metal objects, as well as embedded into a wide range of applications as a tracking device.


alliance to popularise UHF band RFID technology into broader markets, is seeing adoption rates rising as companies realise its value in inventory tracking and product traceability. However, small consumer goods have posed a challenge due to the reduced space for labels. Murata has integrated a RAIN RFID chip and antenna to create a complete RFID tag that is perfect for use on small items. The ultra small, 1.25mm square


package, with a height of only 0.55mm, is well suited for use in eyewear, watches, and other wearable accessories, as well as healthcare applications like test tube sample identification.


Murata has partnered with


Impinj, a provider of RAIN RFID solutions, to bring this technology into the broader market. Taking advantage of Impinj’s high- performance, Monza R6 tag chip’s small die size and high sensitivity, Murata has successfully developed their ultra-small integrated tag that can either be attached or embedded into a wide range of applications. It can be used not only to identify products during the manufacturing process, but also to provide traceability in the aftermarket. This supports both businesses and consumers against counterfeiting and enhances brand protection.


www.murata.com


NO GLASS FLEXI PLASTIC E-PAPER DISPLAYS


Plastic Logic Flexible displays are now available from Review Display Systems. Plastic Logic manufactures flexible, glass-free


electrophoretic active matrix displays. These displays are shatterproof, bendable and daylight-readable. They are also ultra-thin, lightweight and extremely robust and yet have low battery consumption, no continuous refresh cycles are necessary. These displays have an organic thin-film


TWO MEMS-BASED BAOMETRIC SENSORS FOR DRONES AND PHONES


Two new MEMS-based barometric pressure sensors have been released by Omron Electronic Components Europe. These devices have been specifically designed to support height and pressure measurement in drones, smartphones, pedometers and other battery powered mobile systems. The new Omron 2SMPB-02B and 2SMPB-02E sensors have features that enable stable and reliable height and pressure measurements, allowing changes in elevation of as little as 2m to be reliably recorded. The company has developed these devices as an evolution of the


blood pressure gauge. These new sensors have been specifically remodelled for mobile applications and are smaller at just 2.0 x 2.5 x 0.85mm in size. Due to innovations in the production process and Omron MEMS technology, the devices are very competitively priced. The new barometric sensors measures pressure with high accuracy based on the built-in low noise 24bit ADC and feature digital control and output via I2


(OTFT) active matrix which has been combined with bi-stable electrophoretic technology. Electrophoretic technology is basically e-paper and unlike backlit flat panel displays where a constant power supply is required to keep an image, once an image is set no power is required to keep the image. The displays have an ultra-wide viewing


angle and come in monochrome with up to 16 levels of gray. Which all adds up to thin, lightweight customisable designs making it ideal for wearables, signage, mobile electronics devices and smart cards. www.review-displays.co.uk


C SPI interfaces. Both automatically power down non-working


circuits to minimise the power consumption. Individual calibration parameters are stored in One Time Programmable-ROM (OTP), and are retained when the system is powered down. An integrated temperature compensation circuit helps ensure accurate absolute pressure measurements. Both sensors are configured to measure the pressure of air between 30kPa and 110kPa. Maximum pressure is 800kPa and the sensors can be used at temperatures of -40 up to 850


C without condensation or icing. The


sensors have a pin layout that is compatible with alternative solutions on the market, simplifying integration. http://components.omron.eu


Schaffner has extended its range of IEC lockable outlets with a new multi-tier version available with either 4 or 6 outlets. The integral locking system is claimed to improve the reliability of electronic systems exposed to vibration or traction. The new C13 multi-tier outlet family provides a space saving alternative to separate outlets and is compatible with all standard C14 connectors. Each individual power outlet has its own locking mechanism which protects against accidental disconnections and maintains uptime.


www.schaffner.com


HIGH-SPEED, ISOLATED RS-485 DIFFERENTIAL BUS TRANSCEIVERS The higher working voltage and reinforced


Two new high-speed, isolated RS-485 differential bus transceivers have been released by Intersil, that provide 40Mbps bidirectional data communication for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The ISL32741E offers 1,000VRMS working voltage and 6kV of reinforced isolation.


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isolation is required for today’s most rigorous medical and high-speed motor control applications. The ISL32740E with 2.5kV of isolation and 600VRMS working voltage comes in one of the industry’s smallest packages, enabling high channel density for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in factory automation applications. The ISL3274xE transceivers are claimed to


provide additional advantages over other isolation technologies, including ultra-low radiated emission and EMI susceptibility, support for up to 160 devices on the bus, and an extended 125°C temperature range. These devices leverage giant


magnetoresistance (GMR) technology that provides galvanic isolation to keep the communication bus free from common-mode noise generated in electrically noisy factory and building automation environments. In addition, Intersil’s GMR isolation does not


require the elaborate encoding schemes found in capacitive and transformer-based isolators that use RF carriers or pulse-width modulation (PWM) to transfer DC and low frequency signals across the barrier.


These transceivers are ideally suited for the


equipment-to-bus interface in PROFIBUS DP and high-speed RS-485 networks. www.intersil.com


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