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CoaXPress® Technology
Ethernet Products
PCIe® Switches
CAN and CAN FD
Advanced Communications in Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture uses advanced communication technologies to efficiently run complex machinery. High-speed Ethernet options like 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 ensure reliable data transfer in demanding conditions, while PCIe® technology enables fast communication between processing units and sensors. CoaXPress® technology enables high-speed image transfer to support real-time control and monitoring in automated planting, spraying, harvesting and other tasks.
Encryption and Authentication in Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture applications require encryption and authentication to secure data and protect systems. As the use of automated machinery and connected devices increases in farming, safeguarding data and preventing unauthorized access is vital. Advanced encryption and authentication ensure secure communication between devices, protect data transfer and strengthen overall security in farming applications.
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Microcontrollers (MCUs) With Integrated Security
Trust Platform
Secure Authentication
32-bit Microprocessors (MPUs) With Integrated Security
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PIC64GX 64-bit RISC-V® Quad-Core Microprocessor
How Ethernet, PCIe and ASA Combine in Tomorrow’s Software-Defined Vehicles
The LiDAR Market is Fast Growing, Fragmented – and Full of Promise
Get Ready for PolarFire® 2 FPGAs
Autonomous Operation in Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture relies on advanced electronics for autonomous operations. Key technologies include processors for real-time decisions, sensors for environmental monitoring and GPS for precise navigation. Microcontrollers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware allow systems to adapt, while the CAN bus and Ethernet connectivity ensure smooth communication between devices to enable efficient, autonomous farming.
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Sensors and Enabling Systems
Temperature Sensors
Inductive Position Sensors
Sensor Requirements in Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture relies on myriad sensors for precision and efficiency. Environmental sensors track soil moisture, temperature and humidity, while optical and infrared sensors monitor crop health. GPS and motion sensors guide machinery, and proximity sensors prevent collisions. Together, these technologies provide real-time data to improve planting, irrigation, harvesting and farm management.
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Industrial IEC 61508
Machinery ISE 62061
Machinery ISO 13849
Earth Moving Machinery ISO 19014
Agriculture and Forestry ISO 25119
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Functional Safety in Smart Agriculture Machinery
Smart agriculture requires electronics that meet functional safety requirements to ensure reliable machinery operation. These electronics are used to monitor systems and respond to failures to reduce accidents and downtime. Implementing fail-safe designs, redundancy and real-time diagnostics improves the performance and safety of autonomous machines, protects operators and equipment and boosts productivity.
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Silicon Carbide Technology Makes its Power Play
Broad and Flexible Portfolio of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Products and Solutions
Design Resources for mSiC™ Products
Silicon Carbide in Tractor Electrification for Smart Agriculture
Silicon Carbide (SiC) components improve power conversion efficiency, reduce energy loss and extend battery life in electrified tractors and other farm vehicles. SiC allows higher temperature and voltage operation, enabling more compact, lightweight designs that boost performance and durability. This integration makes electric tractors more energy efficient and capable of handling modern farming tasks.
Electrification
Functional Safety
Sensors
Autonomy
Encryption and Security
Communications
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Smart, Embedded Vision Solution
Industrial FPGAs
Embedded Linux
Data and Video Transceivers
Predictive Maintenance
Machine Vision in Smart Agriculture
Machine vision combines imaging, electronics, and AI/ML to analyze crops and monitor processes. Innovations in AI/ML have expanded its use in smart agriculture, enabling automated crop monitoring, soil conditioning, and planting through to harvesting.
Advanced Communications in Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture uses advanced communication technologies to efficiently run complex machinery. High-speed Ethernet options like 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 ensure reliable data transfer in demanding conditions, while PCIe® technology enables fast communication between processing units and sensors. CoaXPress® technology enables high-speed image transfer to support real-time control and monitoring in automated planting, spraying, harvesting and other tasks.
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