Danica Williams, Author at Solsta UK

Orion Fans Launches AC & DC IP69K Rated Fans

Orion Fans has launched AC and DC versions of their IP69K rated fans. The IP69K range is designed to withstand high temperatures and high-pressure wash-downs of up to 80°C of water and cleaning chemicals. The IP69K rating offers the maximum environmental protection for electronics, ensuring no damage to occur and that no contaminants will enter the fan motor.

The IP69K AC and DC fans are rigorously tested by having 80°C high pressure water being sprayed from 4 angles, every 30 seconds at only 4-6 inches away from the fan.

The IP69K was originally designed for vehicles that required intensive cleaning, such as concrete trucks. This makes it ideal for other applications that require protection against dust, high temperature and high-pressure liquids to eliminate mould, bacteria and the spread of germs.

This includes applications where hygiene and cleanliness cannot be compromised, such as food and beverage processing, medical cleaning of surgical equipment, monitoring equipment and other devices, and other industries such as Industrial, Marine, Mining, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, and Wastewater.

“Orion Fans continues to evolve product lines to feature this new IP69K protection level. This ensures that our fans will continue to provide consistent reliable service over years of cleaning and exposure to harsh environments. Through lower cost due to reduced downtime, and a broader range of applications, Orion Fans is committed to providing thermal management solutions that keep your operations running,” said David Luna, Vice President Marketing at Orion Fans.

Orion AC DC IP69K Fans are available in the following sizes:

IP69K rated AC fans: 180mm-280mm frame sizes

IP69K rated DC fans: 60mm-172mm frame sizes

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29 January

Digi EX15 Cellular Extender

The Digi EX15 LTE is a cellular extender that offers assured gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity for businesses where network downtime is not an option. When combined with a dedicated wireline connection, the Digi EX15 ensures ISP connectivity, maximum uptime and completely continuity for devices that must be ‘always on’. This is vital in industries such as Retail, with devices like mobile kiosks, digital signs and POS systems.

Dual connectivity/failover is offered on top of the primary LTE connectivity. Additionally, the serial port can be used to provide out-of-band (OOB) management for remote, off-premise equipment.

The Digi EX15 remote mounting kit includes a battery pack for site surveys (to determine signal availability), a PoE injector for remote powering options, and a variety of mounting accessories designed to ensure the Digi EX15 is optimally placed for the strongest cellular reception.

There is an upgrade option for swappable 4G LTE plug-in modems and dual SIM support.

Features:

LTE-certified Digi CORE® LTE plug-in modem
Scalable cellular technology allows you to match speeds to applications and future proof your network
Optimised connectivity to any Ethernet device
Battery pack for site survey to identify optimal signal strength placement
Multiple mounting options and accessories
Serial port for remote, out-of-band management
Securely deploy, monitor and control devices with Digi Remote Manager®
Zero-touch provisioning and cloud management

Install in Minutes Where the Cellular Reception is Strongest

Digi EX15 LTE cellular extenders can be used as a primary 4G/LTE data connection or as a backup network solution to streamline business continuity. By adding Digi EX15 to your network, any Ethernet device can utilise fast and convenient cellular data, and Digi EX15 can be located or mounted where the cellular reception is the strongest.

Upgrade with Swappable 4G LTE Plug-In Modems and Dual SIM Support

A suite of Digi CORE plug-in LTE modems allows customers to select the cellular connection that best meets their speed, budget, fallback-network and geographic requirements. The modular nature of the Digi CORE plug-in modem helps mitigate technological obsolescence by allowing customers to upgrade to newer LTE standards without replacing Digi EX15. When there is a need for faster connectivity users can simply upgrade their LTE modem while protecting the investment in their Digi EX15.

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20 January

Testing GaN to Failure to Create Devices More Robust Than Silicon

Presenting the ‘Testing GaN to Failure to Create Devices More Robust Than Silicon’ webinar on January 26th at 16:00 GMT as part of EPC’s How to GaN series. This session will focus on the latest results of extensive reliability testing of eGaN FETs and ICs.

What you will learn

A physics-based lifetime model with supporting evidence to project the lifetime of an eGaN device under gate stress over all voltages and temperature ranges.
A first-principles mathematical model to describe the dynamic RDS(on) effect in eGaN FETs from the basic physics of hot carrier scattering into surface traps. This model is most useful for predicting lifetimes over all voltages and temperatures in more complex mission profiles.
Field reliability data generated over a period of four years and 226 billion hours of operation, most of which are on vehicles or used in telecommunication base stations.

Presenters and panelists will be available following the presentation for a live Q& A session.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

All registrants will be entered for a chance to win a copy of GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, Third Edition.

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15 January

Extended Lead Times and Shortages in 2021

The combined uncertainty of Brexit and COVID-19 resulted in limited industry forecasts for 2021; one thing that became evident was the component shortages and extended lead times. By the end of 2020, not only was it reported that some customers were experiencing extended lead times of over 20 weeks, but it was likely to increase.

Our suppliers and franchises have worked with us to ensure that we have, and continue to maintain, continuity of supply; our buffer stock programmes remain robust.

For other components, we have a dedicated Sourcing and Obsolescence Solutions (SOS) team to assist with allocation issues. Our SOS team have successfully sourced countless components so far, providing service to several blue-chip companies in Mil/Aero, Oil & Gas, Medical and Transport.

We only used global-assured sources (all approved to AS9120) and class-leading anti-counterfeit procedures following stringent validity checks conducted on ERAI database.

We Can Help With:

Hard-to-Find Components
Component Shortages
Obsolete Parts
Lengthening Lead Times
Component Electrical Re-Testing
Long Term Storage of Devices

Please get in touch if you have any concerns to see how we can help regarding electronic component shortages or click here to find out more about our Sourcing & Obsolescence Solutions services.

Computer engineer holding microchip for detailed analysis on the foreground

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13 January

Powering Embedded Wireless Solutions with Energy Harvesting

On Thursday 28^th January at 09:30am GMT, Solid State Supplies, in conjunction with e-peas, will be holding a seminar to show how ‘Energy Harvesting’ can benefit the customer and the environment in the reduction of batteries: the Powering Embedded Wireless Solutions with Energy Harvesting free virtual workshop.

What is Energy Harvesting in IoT?

Many consumers and industries developing IoT devices face the challenge of having to evaluate the pros and cons of either using batteries or to plug-in their devices for power. Although batteries are much more convenient choice than plug-in charging, batteries can pose issues of time and cost when they need replacing in the field; this is where Energy Harvesting technologies are an effective solution.

Energy harvesting used in IoT devices means that devices can be recharged by ambient sources that surround them. e-peas Ambient Energy Manager (AEM) PMIC Family is an integrated energy management circuit that extracts DC or AC power from different types of ambient energy harvesters to simultaneously store energy in a rechargeable element and supply your system with two independent regulated voltages.

Ambient energy sources:

Photovoltaic (Indoor and Outdoor Sources)

Thermal

Vibration (Constant Frequency Mechanical)

Radio Frequency (Very Low Power)

What you will learn

How Energy Harvesting can potentially remove batteries from designs
Reduce expensive field maintenance
Give batteries longer life
Help reduce global waste
The design of greener products; UK designers can access the inovate fund

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13 January

Silicon Labs Free Bluetooth Workshops 2021

After a series of successful hands-on Virtual Bluetooth Workshops last Summer, we are pleased to announce that Silicon Labs will be hosting new Bluetooth workshops throughout 2021 due to popular demand; the first session will be on the Silicon Labs BG22 Thunderboard.

Silicon Labs will be offering a complimentary BG22 Thunderboard to attendees*

On Tuesday 19th January 2021, Silicon Labs will be hosting the first free Bluetooth workshop based on the BG22 Project series. In this 90 minute session, Silicon Labs will cover different challenges that developers may face when building new Bluetooth designs.

Dates & Times:

The first session is January 19^th, 2021 at 09:00 AM GMT/10:00AM CET. Sessions will continue to take place monthly on every third Tuesday throughout 2021. Click here to register for free.

The BG22 Workshop

Learn new ways to integrate Bluetooth connectivity into your next project with the help of Silicon Labs expert engineers. Each project session will explore and solve challenges developers often face when building new Bluetooth designs. These solutions will be demonstrated using Silicon Labs ultra-low-power and secure EFR32BG22 Bluetooth 5.2 SoC.

Attendees will have access to live Q&A and 1:1 support to assist in completing the documented and recorded exercises. Registrants are encouraged to follow along with your own Silicon Labs’ BG22 Thunderboard, available to all registrants.

Live Workshop Session Agenda

Topic introduction: 10-15 minutes
Lab exercise: 60 minutes
Extended time for Q&A and technical support: 45 minutes
Technical support offered throughout the 2-hour session

What You’ll Experience

Technical training delivered by Silicon Labs experts
Live Q&A chat throughout session
Dedicated technical support rooms for 1:1 troubleshooting

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*Free Silicon Labs BG22 Thunderboard

A complimentary BG22 Thunderboard is available to all registrants who have not attended a previous BG22 workshop and will be shipped after registration and address verification is complete (does not apply to partners and Silicon Labs employees).

10 December

Improving Display Visibility Outdoors with Optical Bonding

What is Optical Bonding?

Optical bonding is the process where the gap between the LCD panel and module is filled with a layer of optical-grade adhesives, bonding the two together. Whereas traditionally, there is an air gap in between the glass and the LCD panel which can cause glare and reflection from direct sunlight, and enable moisture to penetrate, causing condensation.

How Does Optical Bonding Improve Display Visibility?

The adhesive causes the transmission of light to be increased; this reduces refraction and results in a clearer display. Eliminating the two reflective surfaces significantly decreases the reflection of light. This will result in higher visibility across different lighting environments.

The improved display quality results in increased outdoor readability by up to 400%, high durability, prevents condensation and increased resistance to extreme temperatures.

Benefits

Increased outdoor visibility by up to 400%
Provides impact and vibration resistance
Increased durability and strength from the extra layer
Prevents condensation and internal dust build up
Increases resistance to extreme temperatures
Enables thinner displays by eliminating the air gap between the LCD and front surface

IEE Optical Bonding Process

IEE offers optical bonding for any size display; with their in-house bonding and lamination facility, the latest techniques are used to reduce costs, improve production lead-times and production rates, and give you consistently high-quality displays through direct control of the critical process steps. IEE utilises the DuPont™ Vertak® bonding process; a UV stable adhesive technology that allows direct LCD bonding from a 1.5″ to 30″ active display area.

Step 1: Dispense and Cure the Dam

Step 2: Dispensing of Adhesives and Plasma Fill

Step 3: Placing Substrate and Spot Curing

Step 4: UV Oven Curing

We can offer you custom-sized displays tailored to your requirements that are ideal for Military and Transportation. Speak to one of our experts to find out more.

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27 November

The New Robustel R1511

Robustel R1511 Lite-Industrial IoT Router

Robustel has announced the release of the R1511 Lite-Industrial IoT Router. The Robustel R1511 is part of the R1510 series; a range of powerful Industrial routers that deliver high-speed, wireless connectivity for IoT devices, with automatic failover to ensure ultimate stability and reliability.

The Robustel R1511 is a cost-effective 2G/3G/4G/LTE router with a dual Ethernet port (LAN + WAN), paired with advanced software functionalities, making it the ideal choice for entry-level IoT gateways suitable for most industries.

Features:

Dual Ethernet and choice of RS232 or RS485 port
Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP Gateway built-in
Ethernet, Wifi and 4G internet connection options with auto-failover
Free cloud management platform: Robustel Cloud Manager Service (RCMS)
Fully programmable Linux environment with excellent SDK Documentation
‘Smart Reboot’ for enhanced roaming SIM management
RobustVPN provides fixed IP address on ANY SIM card
Full SMS control for diagnosis and recovery from data network problems
Very small footprint for space-constrained applications
Wall-mount and DIN-rail mounting options available

Robustel R1511-P Embedded 4G/LTE Router

The R1511P is a cost-effective small footprint board. It offers Ethernet WAN, Wifi WAN and 4G WAN interfaces that can all be independently configured in our powerful onboard Operating System – RobustOS.

View the Robustel R1511-P here

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24 November

Order Now: Digi ConnectCore® 8X

The new Digi ConnectCore® 8X System-on-Module (SoM) is now available to order

The Digi ConnectCore® 8X SoM is a highly integrated system-on-module solution based on the NXP i.MX 8X with scalable dual/quad-core performance. The Digi CC8X is ideal for IoT applications, including – but not limited to – Industrial, Medical, Transportation and Agricultural markets.

The compact sized module includes WiFi, BT, USB port, Digi XBee® RF connector and cellular connectivity options, multi-display/camera and audio support, external storage and expansion connectors.

Features:

Industrial i.MX 8X quad/dual-core SoM and SBC platform family
Digi SMTplus® form factor (40 mm x 45 mm) for ultimate reliability and design freedom
Power management with both hardware and software support for low-power designs
Multi-display and camera capabilities with hardware acceleration
Pre-certified dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 and Bluetooth® 5 connectivity
Seamless cellular modem and Digi XBee® 3 integration
Cloud and edge-compute services integration
Built-in device security with Digi TrustFence®
Yocto Project® Linux® and Android™ support

Speak to one of our team for more information and order now.

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19 November

Energy Harvesting for Low-Power IoT Devices

The demand for IoT devices that does not require battery replacement or plug-in recharging is increasing; battery replacement or plug-in recharging simply costs time and money. The solution ‘Energy Harvesting’ is becoming more popular – this is the recharging of IoT devices wirelessly by its surrounding ambient sources.

The main benefits of Energy Harvesting include:

Reducing battery replacement cost
Reducing the storage element size
Allowing additional features

Energy Harvesting is setting new standards for the industry as the number of companies shifting their devices to this breakthrough technology is growing. E-peas’ Ambient Energy Managers (AEM family) are suitable for Industrial, Smart Argriculture, e-Health, Security, Society and Wearables, Home Automation, Retail, and Mobility Applications.

e-peas has teamed up with SODAQ for a webinar to show potential customers how Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting can be implemented in Animal Tracking Tag Cases in Smart Agriculture.

What will the webinar cover?

Principle of evaluating the energy balance before design implementation
SODAQ’s approach to achieving low-power consumption on IoT edge devices and how these concepts came into play in developing the “mOOvement” Cattle Tracker. SODAQ’s low-power philosophy synergized with the e-peas AEM10941 lead to a fully autonomous cattle tracking solution that delivers real-time location data to free-range cattle farmers.

The webinar was held on Thursday 26^th November 2020 at 10:00 GMT/11:00 CET.