New Anybus CompactCom module connects devices to BACnet/IP

HMS Industrial Networks now releases Anybus® CompactComTM for BACnet/IP -  a network communication module which can be embedded into air conditioning equipment, pumps, ventilation devices etc. in order to enable communication with the BACnet/IP network.

With this new member of the Anybus CompactCom family, HMS offers ready-made connectivity to BACnet/IP - an up-and-coming network in the building automation and HVAC (Heating Ventilation AirConditioning) industry. By choosing Anybus CompactCom for BACnet/IP connectivity, device manufacturers can save up to 70% of the development costs compared to developing a BACnet/IP communication interface in-house.

"As with many other industries, the building automation and HVAC industry is now contemplating a migration towards Industrial Ethernet technology and BACnet/IP could very well be the next big thing within this industry," comments Leif Malmberg, HMS Product Line Manager, Embedded Solutions. »By implementing Anybus CompactCom, device manufacturers can also achieve instant connectivity to 19 other industrial networks by simply switching Anybus module. This opens new business opportunities for the device manufacturers and widens their market considerably.» 2-port switch makes devices easier to network The Anybus CompactCom BACnet/IP includes an integrated 2-port switch that makes it possible to connect the device to the network in normal fieldbus style (daisy chain) rather than connecting all devices through an external switch. This is a demand from many end users today.

Technical highlights
The Anybus CompactCom module acts as a server (B-ASC) on the BACnet/IP network. It is available with and without housing and is about the size of a compact flash card.

Thanks to the integrated web functions (such as dynamic web pages, email and FTP) it is possible to get online statistics, notification emails and other information about the device that the Anybus module is embedded into. For example, it is possible to get an email whenever the device is in need of service.
The onboard 2-port switch provides two 100 Mbit/s full duplex Ethernet interfaces with RJ45 connectors.

For further information, view website: www.anybus.com  Refer to page 51

Haluk Menderes is the new Managing Director,
Sales and Marketing, Eplan Software & Services

A new member has joined the Management Board of Eplan Software & Service Haluk Menderes has joined Eplan as the new Managing Director of Sales & Marketing on July 1, 2011. He is the successor  to Hans Hässig. Together with Maximilian Brandl, Chairman of the Board of Management, he will be affecting the future of this engineering solutions provider.

"I am really looking forward to this new mission», states Haluk Menderes.  "Eplan's strength in innovations and the countless opportunities in the international market are a great challenge for me." His stated objective is to develop the market lead of Eplan on an international level and to increase its market shares in the global engineering environment. Menderes is convinced: "We can optimize the processes of our customers with our engineering solutions over the long term, thereby increasing their productivity and supporting innovations as well."

Haluk Menderes' most recent position was Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing for the ESI-Group. His vast experience within the business of software and professional services solutions - especially for simulated and virtual prototyping - offers numerous opportunities for the expansion of Eplan business. His areas of responsibility at ESI, MSC.Software and MARC Analysis Research Corporation, all had an international focus It is his intention to intensively drive Eplan's global expansion.

Menderes has spent several years in the CAE engineering departments of MBB and IABG (German Aerospace Industry) as an aviation and aerospace engineer. As a result, he is knowledgeable about requirements in all business sectors - from the classical design department to Senior management.

EPLAN Software & Service in profile
EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions that accelerate the product engineering process. Interdisciplinary expert systems ensure a maximum of productivity and data continuity. The solution provider develops tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts and provides comprehensive services such as customizing, consulting and training. Success factors are innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach and international presence. EPLAN is a subsidiary of Rittal International and thereby part of the Friedhelm Loh Group, with 11.500 employees worldwide, and an expected revenue of 2.2 Bn. € for 2011. EPLAN represents continuity and investment security. The seven German EPLAN branches and a presence in 50 countries support 19,500 customers with 65,000 installations worldwide. 'Efficient Engineering' - the corporate motto, underlines the proficiency of optimized, efficient processes, which support companies in their quest to stay competitive in the long term.

For further information, view website: www.eplan.co.uk or e-mail: kchristie@eplan.co.uk  Refer to page 93

Fujitsu's New 8-bit Embedded Flash MCUs with integrated
analogue comparators and Op-Amp for energy-saving efficiency

Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe has added a new series to its F²MC-8FX  family of high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers with embedded flash memory.

The new 32-pin MB95F430 series includes several products with four channels of built-in analogue voltage comparators as well as an operational amplifier. It is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for 8-bit microcontrollers for system control of small home appliances, lighting and industrial equipment, such as LED ballasts, induction heating, DC-DC converters, power tools and battery chargers.

In addition to being used as a main microcontroller unit, the new MB95F430 series is also ideally suitable as a sub-controller due to its various powerful peripherals, including several 8- and 16-bit timers, 17 channels of 10-bit ADC, PWM, I²C and USART serial communication modules and many more. The on-chip high precision RC oscillator and a low-voltage detection circuit help to reduce BOM cost, while the Dual Operation Flash memory with up to 100,000 erase cycles and 20-year data retention negate the need for external E²PROM.

The on-chip debug module with single-wire interface, speeds-up software development using the Softune Integrated Development Environment - Fujitsu's fully-featured tool chain for F²MC-8FX family MCUs.

The new product series currently comprises six devices and is available in mass production. It comes in 32-pin LQFP packages, with memory ranging from 8KB flash / 240B RAM to 20KB flash / 496B RAM.

Product Line-Up
Product Name                           Flash Size         RAM Size
MB95F432H, MB95F432K          8KB                  240B
MB95F433H, MB95F433K          12KB                240B
MB95F434H, MB95F434K          20KB                496B

For further information, view website: http://emea.fujitsu.com/semiconductor or e-mail: mark.ellins@fme.fujitsu.com  Refer to page 118

Mitsubishi Electric to sell 1.3-micrometer band 40Gbps EML module

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) offer a compact 1.3-micrometer band 40Gbps Electro-Absorption Modulator Laser (EML) module for optical signal transmission of up to 10 kilometers by devices used for sending large-volume data.

As online traffic continues to increase at rapid pace, 10Gbps optical interfaces for networks are giving way to faster 40Gbps interfaces. Mitsubishi Electric's existing 40Gbps EML module, the FU-697SEA, uses the 1.55-micrometer band for transmissions that are limited to about two kilometers due to wavelength dispersion. As chromatic dispersion at 1.3 micrometers is almost negligible, Mitsubishi Electric's new 1.3-micrometer band EML chip delivers high signal quality for 40Gbps optical transmissions over distances of up to 10 kilometers.

Main Features
High signal quality for transmissions of up to 10km: 1) Transmission penalty is less than 1dB after 10km using single-mode fiber. 2) High extinction ratio (10dB, typical) and high mask margin (10%, typical) at 43Gbps operation.

Use of general-purpose interface for 40Gbps electrical connection: 1) Dual SMPM connectors for differential connection between modules and digital signal circuits help to simplify system designs for transmission equipment.

Other Features
Modulation format: NRZ;  Light emission central wavelength: 1.3-micrometer band;  Output power: 0 to 4 dBm;  Maximum transmission distance: 10km;  Package: XLMD-MSA compliant;  Input (RF signals): dual SMPM connectors with differential signal interface;  Output (optical signal): LC connector with a single mode fiber;  Going forward, Mitsubishi Electric plans to introduce additional compact, power-saving EML modules.

For further information, e-mail: Morita.Jun@ea.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp or or view website: http://www.MitsubishiElectric/comsemiconductors   Refer to page 77