Connect One Releases iChip CO2144 Miniature M2M IP Controller
Connect One[tm], the Device Networking Authority[tm], released iChip CO2144, a new addition to its iChipSEC family of machine-to-machine (M2M) IP Controllers. CO2144 offers complete IP connectivity and security in small form factor, 10×10mm LFBGA 144-ball package. This miniature package supports wireless LAN and all cellular standards, making it ideal for applications such as automotive, remote monitoring, and medical devices where secure, robust connectivity is essential. Multiple power-save modes increase battery life for these mobile devices.
Ethernet Alliance Introduces EAUP White Paper Challenge
The Ethernet Alliance announced the EAUP's 2009 White Paper Challenge. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of universities that are members of the EAUP. The winning university and student representative will each be awarded a cash prize of $3,000 and the opportunity to present their white paper at next year's Interop Las Vegas, May 17-22, 2009. White papers must be focused on Ethernet technologies and advancement and must be received or postmarked by February 27, 2009, to be eligible.
Ethernet Direct Announces Industrial Managed Switches for OPC
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, is pleased to announce a series of Industrial Ethernet Switches that works perfectly in OPC and Device Communication Technologies for the Industrial Automation market. OPC (OLE for Process Control) is an industry standard that defines a method of exchanging real time automation data among PC-based clients. The application of OPC standard interface makes interoperability possible between automation, control applications, field systems/devices as well as business applications. OPC is now widely accepted in the industrial communication standard and Ethernet Direct offers OPC server that can communicate data among various PLCs on the factory floor, RTUs in the field, HMI stations and software applications on the desktop.
Rim Semiconductor Files Patent for RQAM Technology
Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB: RSMI), a company that develops technology for telecommunications service providers, filed a non-provisional patent application on its innovative RQAM[tm] technology. Rim Semi's Cupria[tm] transport processor is based on this RQAM technology, and is able to drive data traffic at more than 40 megabits per second (Mpbs) 5,500 feet (1.67km) on 26AWG (0.40mm) telephone wire. Existing technologies are able to drive data 15 mbps at this distance on this wire type. Telephone companies, municipalities, and businesses can use Cupria[tm] for services like IPTV, Ethernet and monitoring.
TranSwitch Acquires Centillium Communications
TranSwitch® Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Centillium Communications, Inc. ("Centillium") (Nasdaq:CTLM). With this acquisition, TranSwitch, a leading provider of carrier-class semiconductor solutions for EoS (Ethernet over SONET/SDH), Broadband Access and Carrier Ethernet applications, will further diversify its product portfolio to include rapidly growing Fiber-to-the-Home ("FTTH") and Voice-over-Internet-Protocol ("VoIP") solutions.
Digi Debuts IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Gateways, Adapters, Development Kits
Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) introduced new versions of ConnectPort X gateways, XBee adapters and development kits that are compatible with its existing XBee and XBee-PRO 802.15.4 embedded RF modules. Together these products allow customers to wirelessly enable distributed groups of electronic devices and connect those devices to the Internet where they can be monitored remotely. These solutions support point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity which is ideal for latency sensitive, low-power RF applications. They join Digi's existing ZigBee mesh networking solutions within the Drop-in Networking product line – a combination of hardware components and software tools for network-enabling commercial grade devices where wired infrastructure does not exist or is unable to satisfy customer needs.
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