Mouser Electronics has launched a comprehensive Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) content hub designed to support engineers in navigating the latest innovations, benefits, and challenges within the IIoT landscape.
The IIoT is revolutionising industries by linking physical devices, sensors, and systems, forming intelligent networks that enhance operational efficiency, optimise processes, and drive industrial growth.
The integration of IIoT into industrial settings allows for the harnessing of vast amounts of data generated by manufacturing processes. This data is pivotal in creating smart factories, where various parts of the production process are virtualised. Real-time data collection offers numerous advantages, such as more precise inventory management and predictive maintenance. The development of new hardware and software has resulted in secure, reliable, and interconnected devices. Key components of IIoT, such as low-power processors and LPWAN technology, are transforming manufacturing, extending IoT capabilities from the Cloud to the Edge, and further into the control layer. This transformation enables multiple mixed-criticality workloads to run concurrently, optimising resource and power consumption.
Mouser’s IIoT resource centre features a wide array of articles, blogs, eBooks, and product information curated by Mouser’s technical team in collaboration with trusted manufacturing partners. One notable resource is an eBook produced in partnership with Vishay, titled The Next Generation of Industry 4.0, which explores the global impact of automation on factories, essential solutions, and future trends in manufacturing. The IIoT is reshaping the industry with data-driven insights and precise asset management, leading to advancements such as microfactories that are driving a new wave of specialised goods production and shipment.
Mouser stocks a broad selection of semiconductors and electronic components suited for IIoT applications, including:
Siemens LOGO! 8.4 logic modules: these compact interfaces are designed for connecting expansion modules and feature an integrated display, parameterisable backlight, operator control panel, and EEPROM memory for control programming and setpoint values.
Digi’s ConnectCore 93 system-on-modules (SoM): These integrated platforms offer Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 2 wireless connectivity, providing industrial reliability and a product lifecycle exceeding 10 years. They are suitable for medical, industrial, energy, and transportation applications.
NXP Semiconductors’ MCX industrial and IoT microcontrollers: based on Arm Cortex-M33 CPUs, these microcontrollers provide enhanced scalability, security, and a developer-focused experience through the MCUXpresso suite of software and tools. The design is optimised for the intelligent Edge, offering simplified system design and autonomous peripherals.
CUI’s IIoT Enabling Power Supplies: these advanced power supplies, including AC/DC and DC/DC options, are tailored for the IIoT market. They support the power needs of real-time system management and data monitoring, ensuring efficient and reliable performance across various applications.
For further information, visit Mouser’s IIoT resource centre.
