MicroSD cards are widely used with single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano (the 2 and 4GB variants), and Odroid. In addition to single-board computers, various embedded devices rely on MicroSD cards for storage, data logging, firmware updates, and booting operating systems. MicroSD cards are cost-effective, offering the lowest per-gigabyte cost among…
How to create an RFID-based locker system using Arduino
Need somewhere to secure a few items? No problem! In this project, we’ll design an RFID-based locker system that offers a reliable and convenient solution for securing objects using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Working operation: The RFID locker system The RFID reader scans a unique tag, and if it matches a pre-registered one, the…
Samsung adds portable SSD to its T-series
Samsung Electronics, a global provider of advanced memory technology, announced the release of its latest lineup of the T-series, the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) T9. With its stylish and portable design, the T9 is built to keep data safe while on the go, empowering users with fast transfer speeds and ample storage, and providing…
Infineon offers single-chip solution for smart lock solutions
In many sectors, conventional keys are fast becoming obsolete, a development that has now reached the self-storage industry. Keep It Simple Storage (KISS), a U.S.-based provider of state-of-the-art solutions designed to simplify running self-storage facilities has transitioned from manual locks to fully automated and remote-controlled systems for secure locking. With the NFC-powered, battery-free smart lock…
Rohde & Schwarz to exhibit storage and workflow tools at MPTS
Rohde & Schwarz, a global provider of broadcast distribution, will present its solutions for content management at the Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS — stand M40, Olympia, London, May 10-11, 2023). With new versions of its key storage and workflow tools, plus its widely used playout and production automation technology, Rohde & Schwarz will…
Broadcom launches CA 1 Flexible Storage solution
Broadcom Inc., a provider of enterprise software for critical infrastructure, recently announced the availability of a new solution that enables enterprises to store their mainframe data anywhere they choose, including the Cloud. Broadcom’s CA 1 Flexible Storage solution provides secure, cost-effective mainframe data storage options for hybrid IT environments, making it possible for customers to achieve…
Samsung producing Vertical NAND with industry’s highest bit density
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing a 1-terabit (Tb) triple-level cell (TLC) eighth-generation Vertical NAND (V-NAND) with the industry’s highest bit density. At 1Tb, the new V-NAND also features the highest storage capacity to date, enabling larger storage space in next-generation enterprise server systems worldwide.…
Broadcom unveils industry’s broadest storage solutions for end-to-end connectivity
Broadcom Inc., a provider in hyperscale video storage connectivity, recently announced it is expanding its silicon, software, and hardware storage connectivity products with enhanced performance, capabilities, and power. This expanded product portfolio is the result of multi-generational investments that are intended to aid hyperscale data centers to manage and maintain the storage connectivity they need…
Microchip enables Qi 1.3 wireless charging with authentication
To ensure high-quality, wireless-charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high-security, silicon-authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology is announcing the new, industrial-grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive-grade Trust Anchor TA100. This is combined with…
Samsung develops high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSD for enterprise servers
Samsung Electronics, a global provider of advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the PM1743 SSD for enterprise servers, integrating the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) 5.0 interface with Samsung’s advanced sixth-generation V-NAND. “For over a decade, Samsung has been delivering SATA, SAS and PCIe-based SSDs that have been recognized for outstanding performance and…
Toshiba launches 18TB MN09 series NAS hard disk drives
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has officially announced the MN09, a massive capacity 18TB addition to its NAS HDD line-up. Higher growth in data creation is driving demand for increased storage capacities. Work-from-home customers need fast access to data and the ability to archive and share data in private cloud environments. The 18TB MN09…
Microchip producing Adaptec smart storage adapters
Cloud service providers and server OEMs that are designing storage platforms demand exceptional performance, flexibility, and security for the next generation of data centers. To this end, Microchip Technology has announced the Adaptec Smart Storage PCIe Gen 4 NVMe Tri-Mode SmartRAID 3200 RAID Adapters, Adaptec SmartHBA 2200, and Adaptec HBA 1200 Host Bus Adapters. These…