Automotive ethernet product.

A new era of In-Vehicle Network Communication with seamless automotive Ethernet connectivity.

HMS Networks has introduced its first-ever Automotive Ethernet product under the PEAK brand, entering a new era of IVN communication: The PAE-Media Converter is a robust and compact device designed to connect Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1) with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T) networks. As a media converter, it enables automotive engineers to simplify development, testing, and validation workflows within the 100 Mbit/s and 1,000 Mbit/s domains.

Unique Features for Automotive Testing.
The PAE-Media Converter addresses crucial market challenges in automotive development and validation with three core innovations. It enables realistic fault simulation by allowing physical interruption of the Automotive Ethernet link. This can be triggered directly on the device or via an API, supporting reproducible and controlled test scenarios.

“We empower engineers with simple and powerful tools. With our unique physical link interruption functionality, we enable them to create real fault conditions in test scenarios without unplugging the device – saving time and wear”, explains Kristofer Koch, Product Manager at HMS Networks (Pictured right). At the same time, the device combines H-MTD and MATEnet connector support in one unit, reducing hardware complexity, investment risks, and enabling faster setups.

“With only one device we cover the two de facto connection standards in the market – with no additional adapters needed”, says Koch. In terms of useability, the PAE-Media Converter provides what engineers enjoy: true plug-and-play operation with optional API control and a selectable (via DIP switch) dual-speed conversion (100/1000BASE-T1). The benefit of this hardware-only configuration is that engineers can start immediately without software, while still having the flexibility to integrate the device into automated test environments.

Designed for Practical Engineering Use.
The PAE-Media Converter comes with a robust aluminum housing (145 × 61 × 46 mm), and an extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C that ensures reliable performance in testing environments. For intuitive on-device diagnostics, LED indicators provide direct feedback on link status, signal quality, and errors. This enables fast diagnostics without additional tools and supports efficient troubleshooting during development and testing.

The media converter easily integrates into existing Ethernet environments. It connects directly to standard tools, enabling immediate use in development and analysis workflows. An integrated frame generator supports link validation and wiring tests. Available accessories include H-MTD and MATEnet cables for Automotive Ethernet connections, as well as a DIN rail adapter for integration into test benches and industrial setups. These components enable quick adaptation to different environments and reduce setup effort.

“Automotive Ethernet - especially within the 100/1,000 Mbit/s domains - is a key technology for software-defined vehicles”, says Koch, highlighting PEAK’s strategic move into this emerging market. “With our strong background in CAN, PEAK has long been a proven expert in in-vehicle communication. With the addition of Automotive Ethernet, we are now extending this expertise to cover the full IVN landscape. For engineers, this means one reliable partner across both technologies. With the PAE-Media Converter, we provide a first simple yet powerful tool to bridge development and testing environments – with a lot more to come in the future.”

Key Technical Features. • Conversion between 100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T • Dual-speed support with hardware selection via DIP switches • Integrated support for H-MTD and MATEnet connectors • Power supply via USB-C (5V) or 6 to 36V DC • Robust aluminum housing with IP20 protection • Extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C • Hardware-based configuration without software • LED diagnostics for link status, signal quality, and errors • Integrated frame generator for link validation • Controlled link interruption for testing scenarios • Optional USB API for automation and system integration • Compatibility with standard Ethernet tools and infrastructure

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Air quality tracker.

ATMO, a developer of portable and stationary air quality monitoring solutions, has integrated multiple Sensirion sensing solutions into their new portable air quality tracker Atmotube PRO 2. Designed for everyday air quality awareness, Atmotube PRO 2 provides real-time monitoring of CO₂, particulate matter, VOCs, NOx, temperature, and humidity in a compact device with up to 12 days of battery life.

Whether at home, at work, while traveling, or outdoors, the device helps users better understand the air they breathe throughout the day, now enriched with GPS for autonomous air quality measurement mapping.

The device features several Sensirion products:

• STCC4 CO₂ sensor for accurate carbon dioxide monitoring with manual and automatic calibration
• SGP41 VOC and NOx sensor for advanced indoor air quality insights
• SPS30 particulate matter sensor for reliable PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 measurements
• SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor for precise environmental monitoring

The sensors provide highly accurate and reliable measurements while enabling compact integration and low power consumption for portable, real-time monitoring.

“We have used Sensirion sensors in several generations of our products - we find them to be the optimal combination of accuracy, long term stability and small footprint, which makes it possible to integrate them into wearable / portable devices, just like our Atmotube PRO series” says Alex Pyshkin, R&D Director at ATMO.

This collaboration enables portable environmental monitoring that makes invisible air quality conditions visible in everyday life. By providing real-time insights into pollution exposure and indoor air conditions, Atmotube PRO2 helps users make healthier decisions and promotes greater awareness of how the air they breathe impacts wellbeing, focus, recovery, and overall health.

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Ai enabled Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).

Redefining high performance RF and microwave network analysis.

The Tensor Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) from Anritsu, represents a major advancement in RF and microwave network analysis, delivering modern, scalable architecture designed to support the most complete and demanding measurements like Amplifiers, Filters, Frequency Convertors (Mixers – Single Stage and Multistage), Opto-electronics, and other advanced VNA measurements. The instrument is engineered to meet the evolving requirements for aerospace and aeronautics, semiconductor, active and passive device measurements, signal integrity, research and development, and millimeter wave/waveguide system development.

Key differentiators and platform highlights.
The Tensor VNA has been designed from the ground up to address measurement complexity, speed, and accuracy challenges faced by today’s engineers. Key highlights include:

• 1 source-per-port architecture, which means 4 sources for a 4 port VNA, which not only enables multiple measurements with the same setup (multiple amplifiers/mixers/multistage mixers), but also provides the industry’s best specifications related to output power and dynamic range, etc.
• Inbuilt Ai engine that helps in making complex measurements in an easy and intuitive fashion. Tensor VNA works as a companion with the user rather than just being a measurement tool. It helps users with suggestions and understands human language to make it a user-friendly environment.
• Ultrafast sweep speed and data transfer rates with a modern software architecture to support complex measurements to be made with ease.
• Most advanced hardware for a next generation VNA platform hardware optimised for high dynamic range, low trace noise, and repeatable measurement performance across wide frequency spans. The only VNA in the world that offers 1 source-per-port as a default, so that customers can use even 2 port VNAs to make amplifier two tone measurements or with a 4 port VNA can make 2-2 tone amplifier/mixer measurements.The hardware also comes with an option to have the 2nd local oscillator (LO) which provides vector mixer measurements (phase, group delay, etc.).
• Scalable, flexible configuration with NO additional test sets or hardware for supporting various configuration. Supports a broad range of test configurations to accommodate diverse applications, from device level characterisation to complex multi-port system measurements, banded waveguide measurements to high-speed signal integrity applications

High Frequency and mmWave Readiness.
Tensor VNA can support high frequencies from 54 GHz to 220 GHz with Anritsu’s small compact mmWave modules and at the same time perform waveguide banded measurements with most third party vendors for higher frequencies up to 1.1 THz.

• Accelerated test throughput - Optimised measurement speed and workflow efficiency help engineers reduce test time while maintaining confidence in results, from R&D through validation and production environments.
• Modern user interface and automation support - An intuitive operating environment and automation capabilities streamline test setup, analysis, and integration into existing measurement workflows.

“The introduction of the Tensor VNA marks a major milestone in Anritsu’s network analyzer roadmap,” said Navneet Kataria, Anritsu Marketing Director. “As device performance and system complexity continue to increase, engineers need tools that deliver trusted results while adapting to rapidly changing test requirements. Tensor was designed to do exactly that.”

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A single, connected experience in building intelligence.

Commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems.

A new integration between ABB Ability™ Building Pro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership has been announced. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights and controls through a more connected environment.

Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex property portfolios while facing growing pressure to improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. ABB and Samsung are directly addressing that challenge by connecting their respective building intelligence and enterprise IoT platforms, providing greater visibility into building performance through a familiar digital environment.

LtoR: Emre Evinc, Director, Head of IoT Business, Europe, Hoon Seol, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Electronics Division Samsung Germany, Mike Mustapha, Division President, Mark Zwerner, Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings Division, Dr. Thorsten Böker, Director Business Development at Samsung Germany. 

ABB Ability™ BuildingPro connects devices and data across building systems, enabling analytics and operational insights through ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites. Samsung SmartThings Pro brings these capabilities into the Samsung ecosystem via a secure cloud-to-cloud integration, allowing data to be shared between both platforms.

"Building owners require a data foundation they can trust and tools that make it easier to manage increasingly complex building portfolios," said Mike Mustapha, Division President, ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. "By integrating ABB Ability™ BuildingPro with Samsung SmartThings Pro, we are helping owners and operators access the insights they need to make more informed decisions across their buildings.”

“Samsung SmartThings Pro gives enterprise customers a familiar platform to manage and maximize their buildings and assets,” said Chan-Woo Park, Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics Device eXperience Division. “Combined with ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, customers can access building information and controls through a connected experience that helps simplify day-to-day building management.”

Together, ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro provide building operators with a unified view of lighting, climate, shading and access-control systems, alongside energy monitoring and presence detection data.

With ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites, operators can access analytics and operational insights to better manage building performance across offices, retail locations and larger commercial buildings.

In hospitality environments, a dedicated solution based on ABB i-bus® KNX and NETxAutomation software supports guest room integration with Samsung SmartThings Pro. The integration supports occupancy-based energy management and centralized monitoring, helping hotel operators reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. The solution also supports a phased deployment, allowing customers to pilot the technology in a single area before scaling across a property or wider building portfolio.

For guests, the integration allows them to adjust lighting, climate, shading and entertainment through Samsung SmartThings Pro from their own smartphones. Guests can also personalize their room environment throughout their stay without having to download an additional app. This integration will be rolled out at three proof-of-concept sites throughout 2026:

Samsung's Business Experience Center in Eschborn, Germany;

Samsung's Training Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands;

ABB's headquarters in Middelfart, Denmark.

The sites will showcase how the integration can support energy efficiency, building performance and user experience in real-world settings. ABB and Samsung are thus laying the foundation for a new generation of commercial buildings where building operations and user experience are no longer separate systems, but part of a single, connected experience.

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RTP Touch Display.

A new 4.3 inch IPS TFT display panel designed for industrial and embedded applications has been introduced by Inelco Hunter. It features high brightness and a wide viewing angle, making it suitable for HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems. The 4.3 inch display features IPS (In-Plane Switching) which is a high-performance liquid crystal display (LCD) technology known for superior colour accuracy and wide viewing angles. IPS liquid crystals rotate parallel to the display surface to improve light transmission. The TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) display uses active-matrix LCDs technology to provide sharp, high-contrast, and fast-refreshing visuals.

The 4.3 inch size makes the panels ideal for applications requiring a smaller screen, such as point-of-sale screens, EV charging stations, industrial instrumentation, vending machines, smart home control panels and medical devices. The resolution is 800 x 480 RGB pixels with 1,000 nits brightness (1,000 cd/m2) and a 178° full viewing angle, normally black. The display has a parallel RGB interface with SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) configuration and a wide input voltage range of 5V to 15V.

The display features integrated V-Com (Common Voltage). V-Com is an adjustment for optimised display contrast and brightness.plus backlight power on the flexible connector ribbon. The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 50,000 (25°C, IF=80mA). The operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and the drive IC is an ST72568 (or compatible IC). The panel has overall dimensions of 105mm x 67mm.

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Fully accredited cyber certification for security consultant.

Perseus Information Security Consulting has received full accreditation from the A2LA Accreditation Body to serve as an ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification body (CB) for the globally recognised certification program ISASecure®. Perseus is also now the first accredited CB for ISASecure’s new Automation and Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) for Asset Owners to ISA/IEC 62443-2-1, 62443-2-4, 62443-3-2 and 62443-3-3.

"We are pleased to have Perseus Information Security Consulting join the ISASecure program as an accredited ISASecure certification body and become the first approved ACSSA CB,” said Dr. Mark P. DeAngelo, program manager of ISASecure.

The ISASecure program — which currently has ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification bodies in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Italy, Germany and India — is rapidly expanding its global reach through additional agreements with certification bodies around the world.

The ISASecure certification program validates conformance to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of internationally adopted standards for industrial security, with additional certifications for Security Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA), Component Security Assurance (CSA), IIoT Component Security Assurance (ICSA) and System Security Assurance (SSA).

Perseus has now begun accepting product submittals for ISASecure certification at their United States office and their Istanbul, Türkiye office. Perseus Information Security Consulting contact details can be found on the ISASecure website at this link.

ISASecure assesses automation and control products and systems to ensure they are robust against network attacks, free from known vulnerabilities and meet the security capabilities defined in the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. All ISASecure certifications are conducted by globally recognised ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification bodies.

In addition to being certified by the ISO/IEC 17065 Accreditation Body, ACSSA CBs are required to take the new ISASecure Automation and Control System Security Assurance for Evaluators (IC49) three-day training class and pass the IC49 proctored exam.

Perseus Information Security Consulting provides technology consultation in the field of cybersecurity for enterprise-level organisations, namely, providing technological advice regarding cybersecurity strategy and risk and analysis of technological goods of others to assure compliance with cybersecurity industry standards. Their services also include TISAX Consulting, conducting SWIFT CSP Assessments, ICS/SCADA consulting, authorised EPDK cybersecurity maturity assessments across all seven of Türkiye's energy subsectors and now ISASecure ACSSA, SDLA, CSA, SSA and ICSA certification to ISA/IEC 62443 standard.

As an ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) member, Perseus has been involved in the technical development of ISASecure’s newest conformance scheme, the ISASecure Automation Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) program. Perseus staff, including Deniz Kaya and Burak Bicer, were among the first in the world to complete the ISASecure ACSSA for Evaluators training and certification.

"ISASecure and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards have become the global benchmark for industrial cybersecurity. Becoming the first accredited ACSSA certification body lets Perseus give asset owners an independent, internationally recognised way to prove that their automation and control systems meet that benchmark,” Kaya says. “We're proud to bring this capability to organisations across the United States, Türkiye and beyond."

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Cyber-secure embedded applications certified.

Certification for development and support of embedded building blocks and tech stacks awarded.

congatec has been certified to IEC 62443-4-1:2018 for the development and support of its embedded building blocks and tech stacks. With the certification issued by TÜV NORD, customers using congatec’s portfolio gain a solid foundation for developing their own products quickly and efficiently under increasing security and compliance requirements, while also demonstrably securing their supply chains. Customers benefit from secure implementation, including coding guidelines, verification and validation, as well as vulnerability, patch and obsolescence management for congatec’s application-ready building blocks and aReady.COM technology stacks. This offers significant time-to-market advantages, particularly in regulated markets such as automation and robotics, medical and energy technology, as well as transportation.

The company’s certified development and support processes demonstrate that cybersecurity is an integral part of all development phases from the outset. The tech stacks, consisting of a computer-on-module, licensed operating systems such as Ubuntu Pro and ctrlX OS, as well as software building blocks such as conga-connect (aReady.IOT) and conga-zones (aReady.VT), are based on audited development and support processes. This is also an important prerequisite for OEMs seeking to place electronic devices on the EU market, making it easier to meet the upcoming regulatory requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which becomes mandatory from 11 December 2027.

“By achieving IEC 62443-4-1 certification, we are demonstrating in accordance with internationally applicable guidelines, that we integrate cybersecurity consistently and verifiably into our development and support processes,” Konrad Garhammer, COO & CTO of congatec explains. “This gives our customers application-ready embedded building blocks and tech stacks based on certified development and support processes. It further supports integration into their own applications, simplifies security verification for customers and regulatory authorities, and creates a robust foundation for CRA-relevant compliance processes.”

“Our tech stacks developed in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1, including licensed operating systems, hypervisor and IoT connectors, help customers build their own compliance and security evidence more efficiently and simplify and accelerate certification work,” Dominik Ressing, CEO of congatec adds. “Companies, already relying on our building blocks today are positioning themselves early and efficiently for the requirements of the CRA and comparable regulatory frameworks.”

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