New SiC-MOSFET modules with integrated SBD

Aicox Soluciones and Mitsubishi Electric present two new SiC-MOSFET modules with integrated SBD.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation reports that it has begun shipping 3.3 kV/400 A and 3.3 kV/200 A low-current versions of a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) module (SiC) with integrated Schottky barrier diode (SBD) for large industrial equipment such as rolling stock and electrical power systems.


Together with the existing 3.3kV/800A version, the new UnifullTM series comprises three modules to meet the growing demand for inverters capable of increasing power output and power conversion efficiency in large industrial equipment.
Mitsubishi Electric’s SiC-MOSFET modules with integrated SBD, including the 3.3 kV/800 A version launched on March 29, feature an optimized packaging structure to reduce switching loss and improve SiC performance. Compared to existing power modules, UnifullTM modules significantly reduce switching loss and contribute to higher power output and efficiency in large industrial equipment, making them suitable for auxiliary power supplies in railway cars and power systems. drive with relatively small capacities.

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Advantech Launches revolutionary solution for EV charging and energy storage applications

Advantech, a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, is thrilled to announce a new single board computer (SBC) AFE-E420 in our brand-new application focused AFE product series, aimed to consolidate a solution for EV charger and energy storage applications. Leveraging with NXP® Semiconductors and Arm technologies, it offers the highest reliability, security, and scalable performance in different workloads while maintaining minimal power consumption and reduced thermal dispassion, making it a perfect, robust, and economical solution for field applications.

Advantech AFE-E420 adopts latest NXP i.MX 93 applications processor series, which enhances performance while reducing power consumption with its upgraded Arm® Cortex®-A55. An integrated Cortex-M33 co-processor is an independent, MCU-like core that ease handling real-time domain and critical function tasks such as control pilot monitoring between charger and EV communications. The i.MX 93 applications processor is also the first i.MX family to adopt the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU, enabling developers to create more advanced machine learning applications with cost effectiveness and energy efficiency. Advanced EdgeLock® secure enclave then helps to enhance the secure level in a widely adoption scenario.

“The highly integrated i.MX 93 applications processors combine the capabilities of the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU with advanced security and a high degree of integration to deliver efficient, fast, secure machine learning at the edge,” said Alexandra Dopplinger, Director of Product Marketing, Building and Energy, NXP. “Advantech’s AFE-E420 SBC enables the i.MX 93 SoC’s comprehensive capabilities to deliver faster time to market for EV chargers and energy storage applications.”

AFE-E420 targets to integrate both EVSE and SECC to simplify an EV charger design, manufacture, and maintenance. Within a small 145 x 115mm dimension, it provides dual displays, 4 ports of CAN-FD, 6 ports of selectable RS-232/422/485, 6 RTD channels, and 2 ports of control pilot.To aim at EV charging solution, AFE-E420 integrates multiple, independent CAN-FD and Powerline Communication (PLC) interfaces for CCS1, CCS2, NACS, GB/T, and CHAdeMo compliance. We collaborate with many ISVs to enable ISO15118 and OCPP protocols to ease the deployment and maintenance of end devices. Advantech is also a member of CharIN which manages the standard of CCS, MCS, Plug & Charge, and V2G, ensuring that our solutions always meet latest standard and address market needs.

With its advanced processing capabilities, machine learning integration, and broad compatibility, the AFE-E420 is poised to revolutionize EV charging and energy management, driving the industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future.

Learn more about AFE-E420. please visit our website at (www.advantech.com)

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EPM-880, an ePaper solution that improves intelligent signage for buildings and transportation

Aicox presents an innovative ePaper from Advantech to improve intelligent signage for buildings and transportation.

Advantech, a global leader in innovative technology solutions, is proud to introduce the EPM-880, a large format ePaper solution designed to revolutionize sectors such as public transportation, advertising and outdoor signage. Equipped with Advantech DeviceOn/ePaper and an advanced 31.2-inch ePaper E Ink® Monochrome display module with 16-bit grayscale, the EPM-880 offers an unmatched viewing experience, fusing the best features of traditional signage and modern digital screens.

 

MAIN FEATURES

31.2″ ePaper Panel Display: Outdoor 16-level grayscale.

  • Supports operating temperatures from 0 to 50°C (16-level gray scale).
  • Supports a wide operating temperature range of -15 to 65°C (1-bit color).
  • Supports ultra-wide viewing angles.

Quick and flexible installation, thanks to an Open Frame design, which guarantees ultra-low energy consumption.

  • The open frame design accelerates the implementation of a wide range of applications.
  • Custom metal supports for seamless integration.

Value-added software services and support.

  • Full-featured device management system.
  • Image generator for quick template editing.
  • Driver sample code for startup.

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Transforming smart railway applications with Advantech AIW-357

Advantech, the world’s leading provider of industrial wireless solutions, introduces the latest addition to its AIW-300 series: the AIW-357. This cutting-edge 5G module represents a significant achievement for Advantech Industrial Wireless (AIW), highlighting our commitment to deploying advanced 5G technology enabling ubiquitous and reliable connectivity for AIoT devices.

The AIW-357 module is exceptionally suitable for a wide range of applications, including smart cities, industrial automation, edge computing devices, remote healthcare, and various IoT applications.

Key Features:

  • MediaTek T700 5G NR SUB6 chipset.
  • Wide operating temperature range -30 ~ 80° / -22 ~ 176°F (3GPP compliant, with proper thermal design).
  • Provides M.2 3052 form factor B-Key, USB 3.1 / PCIe interfaces.
  • Compatibility with various OS: Windows and Linux (Ubuntu 20.04).
  • Supports GNSS positioning.

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Power modules for application in three-level inverters

Aicox Soluciones presents Mitsubishi Electric power modules designed for application in three-level inverters.

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a power module that supports three levels using a low-loss power chip that provides the three-level inverter with the necessary circuitry.

Key Features:

  • Reduction of energy consumption by approximately 30%.
  • A new package has been developed that helps reduce inductance and simplify the configuration of the inverter circuit.
  • The IGBT specifications have been optimized to contribute to the development of a new compact package with low inductance.
  • Four, two and one IGBT modules have been included in the range to help create more compact inverters, thus providing greater design freedom.

Applications:

  • Renewable energy.
  • Engine control.
  • Electrical power, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS).

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Flame Retardant Low Loss Cables for Railway and Vehicular Applications

Aicox Soluciones presents the low-loss flame retardant cables for railway and vehicular applications OmProCab®-5 Flex

Aicox distributor for Spain and Portugal of the German manufacturer of MIMO antennas for trains and vehicles Antonics GmbH presents the OmProCab®-5 Flex cable.

These low-loss quadruple-shielded coaxial cables with flexible inner conductor and certifications according to EN 45545-2 railway and ECE R 118 vehicle standards can be supplied with different length configurations and standard connectors N, TNC, SMA, QMA, BNC, both straight and angled and even on request with other types of connectors and custom lengths.

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Advantech MicroATX motherboard

Aicox presents AIMB-508, a MicroATX motherboard for 13th generation Intel® Core™ processors from Advantech

Advantech, a global leader in Embedded IoT, is pleased to introduce the AIMB-508, an I/O-intensive MicroATX motherboard designed to accommodate 12th and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors. The AIMB-508 features an abundance of expansion slots and I/O ports, including 2 x LANs with speeds up to 2.5GbE, facilitating seamless upgrades for high-speed end devices.

With 6 x COM and up to 14 x USB ports, it offers rich functionality for quick adaptation to various devices and systems. Equipped with onboard PCIe x16 and PCI, the AIMB-508 ensures flexible and efficient transmission, meeting the requirements of automation control and entry-level medical imaging, encompassing industrial sensors and machine vision systems. Additionally, the motherboard comes bundled with DeviceOn, providing smart remote management and updates to enhance operational efficiency at the edge.

Key Features:

  • 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors, max. 24-Core.
  • Support for H610E UDIMM DDR4 chipset up to 64 GB at 3200 MHz.
  • Triple independent displays with VGA, DP, HDMI, or eDP.
  • Expansion support: 1 x 1GbE LAN, 1 x 2.5GbE LAN, up to 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0, 4 x SATA III, up to 10 x RS-232.
  • Plentiful expansion support: M.2 M-Key for NVMe, PCIe x16 Gen4, PCIe x4 Gen3, 2 x PCI.
  • Embedded OS and Software: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Ubuntu, and DeviceOn.

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AI solutions based on Advantech’s Hailo-8 Edge processor

Aicox presents AI solutions based on Advantech’s Hailo-8 Edge processor

Advantech, a global leader in Industrial IoT, has recently partnered with CharIN to provide embedded systems expertise for EVSE manufacturers and charging point operators. It aims to improve seamless integration, out-of-band manageability, print-proof scalability and cybersecurity in the EV charging vertical market.

The Hailo-8 edge AI processor, with up to 26 tera-operations per second (TOPS), far outperforms all other edge processors. Its energy and area efficiency is much higher than that of other leading solutions by a considerable order of magnitude, with a size of less than a cent in its COB version, including the necessary memory. It has an architecture that leverages the basic properties of neural networks, enabling next-generation devices to run large-scale deep learning applications more efficiently, effectively and sustainably than other AI chips and solutions, while reducing significantly the costs.

Key Features:

  • Unprecedented AI computing power of 26 Tera operations per second (TOPS).
  • Best-in-class energy efficiency, consuming 2.5W typical.
  • Enables AI inference in real time, low latency and high efficiency on edge devices.
  • Higher profitability (TOPS/$) compared to existing solutions.
  • Scalable:
    – Simultaneous processing of multiple flows and models.
    – Compatible with various Hailo-8 devices.
  • Commercial, industrial and automotive grades, supported:
    – Industrial: -40ºC to 85ºC
    – Automobile: -40 °C to 105 °C
  • Easy hardware integration; does not require external memory.
  • Comprehensive solution composed of hardware and software.
  • New proprietary structure-based data flow architecture.

It is available in COB versions and M.2 and miniPCIe modules.

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Aicox facilitates development of robotics and optical inspection

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are becoming a new normal by helping automate and drive efficiencies in the simple yet technologically complex process of moving assets and resources in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing environments.

The market for autonomous robots is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 43 percent starting in 2022, reaching a valuation of USD 18B by 2027 with an install base of 2.4M units worldwide. This growth is driven by a surge in e-commerce over the past several years, with a global consumer base that expects fast delivery amid disruptive labor shortages.

With the robotics market growing exponentially, Advantech’s ARK-2251 and MIO-5377 modules powered by Intel offer solution providers powerful new ways to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Advantech solutions with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors.

 

Advantech MIO-5377

  • 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor with up to 14 cores and 15W to 28W TDP.
  •  Intel® Iris® Xe graphics with up to 96 graphics
    execution units (EUs).
  • Dual-channel DDR5-4800 memory.
  • USB4 Type-C connector.
  •  4x UART, 3x I2C, 2x CAN bus connectors (all 1 Mbps).
  •  Wi-Fi 6E ready and 5G ready.
  •  IPC-A-610 assembly process.

Advantech ARK-2251

  •  13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor with up to 10
    cores and 15W TDP.
  • Intel Iris Xe graphics with up to 96 graphics EUs.
  • Dual-channel DDR5-4800 memory.
  •  3x Intel® GbE with Power over Ethernet (PoE), 6x
    USB 3.1, 6x RS-232/422/485, 2x HDMI, 2x CAN bus.
  • Optional I/O expansion with Advantech iDoor modules.
  • -20°C to 60°C operating temperature, fanless design.

 

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Advantech TS-207 Rugged Vehicle Computer

Aicox introduces the Advantech TS-207 rugged vehicle computer with 4K video recording server capabilities.

The TS-207 computer is ideal for outdoor 4K NVR and edge AI applications. It is equipped with the robust 11th generation Intel TigerLake processor for outstanding performance.

Its fanless design ensures reliability in extreme temperatures (-40°C to 70°C), and the IP65 housing protects against damage caused by water and dust.

Key Features:

  • 11th generation Intel® Core™ U-series processor SoC.
  • Fanless operation up to -40 ~70°C temperature.
  • PoE GbE to support the main IP cameras.
  • Lockable connectors with IP65 protection.
  • 12/24 VDC with E-Mark and EN50155 certifications.
  • Intelligent Vehicle Ignition.
  • MIL-STD-810H method 814.8 (Category 4).
  • Integrated Advantech DeviceOn for easy management.

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