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Powering the power meter
27 August 2010
Reliability and long life are crucial for automated meter reading systems; since the cost of a single maintenance visit is significantly more than the price of the meter itself, it could completely negate the savings obtained by its installation.

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HARTING releases field-installable RJ45 plug for 10-Gigabit Ethernet
24 June 2010
The HARTING RJ Industrial 10G is HARTING’s latest version of the world’s first RJ45 connector requiring no tools for connection, and features a future-proof design compatible with 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications.

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Microchip announces new certified wireless connectivity solutions targeting Wi-Fi and sub-GHz applications
10 August 2010
Microchip’s next-generation transceiver solutions, development tools and software provide industry-leading platforms for designers to wirelessly-enable a wide range of monitoring and control products.

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Antenova expands its gigaNOVA® range of standard antennas with ultra-small 2.4GHz antenna for short range wireless applications
10 June 2010
Antenova has announced the addition of Fusca 2.4GHz antenna - the smallest in the gigaNOVA range of standard antennas. The ultra-small antenna is ideal for wireless applications such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee.

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Fastrax introduces always location-aware IT400 series GPS modules with an innovative battery saving stand-by mode
03 August 2010
The IT430 is the first GPS receiver in the new IT400 series of GPS modules. As one of the first commercially available modules based on CSR’s latest generation SiRFstarIV architecture and SiRFAware technology

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Fastrax UP501, successor of the extremely popular UP500, offers improved sensitivity and power consumption
28 May 2010
Fastrax has introduced the UP501 GPS module with an integrated antenna. The updated and improved version of the Fastrax UP500 is footprint and pin compatible with its predecessor.

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Back-up doesn’t have to mean batteries
26 July 2010
Martin Brown, Field Applications Manager, Anglia looks at an alternative to chemical batteries.

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The STEVAL-MKI062V1 (iNEMO) is designed to offer an unique platform with STMicroelectronics most advanced inertial sensors
24 May 2010
iNEMO is a 9 DOF inertial system and represents a complete hardware platform in many applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, platform stabilization, human machine interfaces and robotics.

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Cinterion announces first UMTS module to support seamless 3G transition for existing GPRS/EDGE designs
06 July 2010
Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular M2M communication modules, has announced its new UMTS900 module EU3 which delivers the perfect solution for the challenging long-term requirements of industrial applications

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Fastrax continues to minimize GPS module size and maximize sensitivity, setting a new benchmark with the miniature IT520
14 May 2010
Fastrax has introduced the IT520, the smallest GPS receiver in Fastrax’s IT500 series GPS modules. The IT520 features a form factor of only 10.4 x 14.0 x 2.3 mm, allowing for easy utilization in a variety of applications.

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