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  • Cepton, ALP.Lab and TE Connectivity complete proof-of-concept project

    Cepton, ALP.Lab and TE Connectivity complete proof-of-concept project

    Cepton, a Silicon Valley-based lidar solutions company, and ALP.Lab GmbH, an Austrian-based provider of autonomous vehicle testing solutions and TE Connectivity, which produces sensors and connectors, have completed a proof-of-concept project called Periscope. Periscope is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution, which extends a driver’s field of view using lidar sensors installed at intersections to warn of road hazards ahead before they are in view.

    The companies created Periscope in response to the global issue of traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. The V2X solution communicates information about road conditions in real time, providing more time to react, preventing accidents and enhancing overall safety.

    For the proof-of-concept project, Cepton provided its Helius Smart Lidar System, which combines lidar sensors with edge computing and perception software to provide real-time, 3D object detection and tracking. TE Connectivity contributed its V2X hardware components in the vehicle used for testing and for the surrounding infrastructure, as well as provided technology for an on-board display of the vehicle’s location and road hazards. ALP.Lab supervised the system integration and testing, while also providing the testing area and infrastructure.

    Cepton, ALP.Lab and TE Connectivity are planning to collaborate on further testing this year to confirm Periscope’s initial findings.

  • New NanoRF modules enable rugged embedded computing

    New NanoRF modules enable rugged embedded computing

    TE Connectivity’s high-frequency nanominiature contact doubles density, reduces packaging.

    TE Connectivity, a connectivity and sensors company, has released new NanoRF modules and contacts, which double the density of VITA 67 RF modules for ANSI-standard VPX embedded computing applications.

    Nano RF module and contacts, (Photos: TE Connectivity)
    Nano RF module and contacts, (Photos: TE Connectivity)

    The high-frequency nanominiature coax contact is engineered with smaller contacts and a higher RF contact density within a multi-position module. This design enables smaller packaging and saves valuable space, TE said.

    Half-size modules can support up to 12 RF contacts, and full-size modules can support 18 contacts or higher, with the option to customize contact count and position.

    TE’s NanoRF modules and contacts are versatile, TE said. Their blind-mateable, float-mounted backplane contacts support module-to-module or box-to-box architecture. While they are designed for 0.047-inch coax cable, multiple cable types are available to fit the application’s needs. To bring high-frequency capability into a high-density modular package, the contacts are optimized for signal integrity and support frequencies up to 70 GHz.

    The NanoRF’s design features a floating insert on the backplane side, with guide features to pre-align the array of contacts before they engage. This results in reliable mating and consistent RF performance up to 500 mating cycles.

    “NanoRF offers outstanding high frequency coax contact density in a rugged modular package, which is ideal for providing reliable RF performance in harsh environments,” said Mike Walmsley, global product manager for TE’s Aerospace, Defense and Marine division. “It has been tested to VITA 72’s high vibration standards and is ready for VPX open architecture under VITA 67.3 — with a roadmap for expansion into other high- density packages.”

    For more information on TE’s NanoRF modules and contacts, visit the product page or contact the Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752.