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Vodafone’s second annual ‘M2M Adoption Barometer’, a global survey of the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, has found that M2M adoption has increased by more than 80%, with over a fifth of companies now actively using the technology. M2M, which connects previously isolated machines or devices to the internet to make the ‘Internet of Things’ possible, is set to grow from 4.4 billion connected devices this year to 10.3 billion by 2018.

With the demand for intelligent networking and the increasing trend for the 'intelligent factory', CHERRY is now offering a new energy harvesting technology that is able to offer a number of advantages in applications where a complex wire assembly and/or batteries would be inappropriate.The required RF-energy is created by the mechanical actuation of the switch and the data is transmitted wirelessly using RF-technology

Many industries and applications require precise time & frequency synchronisation to ensure optimum system performance, accuracy and reliability and the recent expansion and availability of global navigation systems and related infrastructure means that the eco-system that has been created has become more reliant on GNSS signals. It is therefore important to make sure systems are protected against temporary loss of signal.

Advantech has introduced the AIMB-503, a new industrial-grade MicroATX motherboard embedded with the 4th generation Intel Core i processor, providing better graphic and computing performance. Equipped with abundant I/O, the AIMB-503 can provide extended connectivity to handle multiple peripherals. Integrated with the new SUSIAccess 2.0 Pro remote device management software, it can address the demands of the ATM/KIOSK market, such as remote control, security, and system recovery.

Molex Incorporated has unveiled a new MXP120 Sealed Connector System – a 4.00mm pitch high-performance connection system based on 1.20mm terminals for automotive and commercial vehicle in-line harness applications.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched two new energy saving latching relays featuring the capacity to handle the high inrush currents associated with this application. The new Omron G5RL U/K latching relays are suitable for movement control, smart meter, power line switching and PV inverter applications.

Future Electronics is to extend the scope of its ARM Accreditation Corporate Partnership to include ARM’s microprocessor Accredited Engineer qualification. Future became an ARM Accreditation Corporate Partner, the first distributor to do so, earlier this year.

Knowles Capacitors has introduced a new line of Gain Equalizers from their Dielectric Laboratories (DLI) facility. These devices have been designed to compensate for module Gain Slope and offer improved and repeatable microwave performance. This is achieved by application of precision thin film fabrication, coupled with DLI’s high permittivity ceramic materials, to give a unique design solution.

X-REL Semiconductor, a specialist in high-reliability and extreme-temperature integrated circuits, has broadened its XTR2N family of high-temperature MOSFET transistors by introducing two new mid-power P-channel and two small-signal P- and N-channel transistors. Intended for high-reliability, extreme temperature and extended lifetime applications such as power conversion, power management, level translation and sensor interfaces, the new devices provide excellent switching and linear characteristics, as well as very low leakage current.

Artesyn Embedded Technologies, formerly Emerson Network Power’s Embedded Computing & Power business, has announced the new AVD85 family of 85 Watt, 1/16th brick, high efficiency, fully regulated dc-dc converters.