Ryder Industries launches off-the-shelf modules
Giving OEMs a faster route to electronic product development
- How off-the-shelf electronic modules can help OEMs reduce development time and cost
- How Ryder Industries provides Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, Wi-SUN, power amplifier and switch-mode power supply modules
- How ready-developed modules can provide an alternative when component availability affects product development
Ryder Industries is providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) access to a range of off-the-shelf electronic modules. These include Bluetooth and other RF solutions, power amplifiers and switch-mode power supplies, providing validated functional building blocks that can help reduce development time and cost, while giving OEMs an alternative when supply chain disruption affects component availability.
Rather than developing functions such as wireless connectivity or audio amplification from scratch, OEMs can integrate an existing Ryder module into their product and focus their engineering resources on the elements that differentiate the finished design.
The wireless portfolio covers a range of IoT requirements, from short-range, low-power Bluetooth connectivity for power-sensitive devices to Wi-Fi 6, LoRa and Wi-SUN for industrial and wide-area applications.
For example, Ryder’s Bluetooth 5.4 module supports low-power, two-way communication and mesh networking, while its Wi-SUN module is designed for large-scale, low-power outdoor IoT networks.
The portfolio also includes the RSD200A power amplifier module, a 200W Class-D amplifier designed for audio applications.
In addition, Ryder offers dedicated switch-mode power supply modules for audio equipment, providing manufacturers with a ready-made option for power conversion alongside its amplifier modules.
“Modules can remove a significant amount of development work for an OEM,” said Wilson Chan, VP Engineering at Ryder Industries Ltd. “One customer approached us after experiencing availability problems with a module from another supplier during a period of supply chain disruption.
“We developed our own version using the same RF chip, giving the customer a reliable alternative while retaining control over the module’s software, firmware and intellectual property.
“Because we also develop the firmware, we can provide the source code and give the customer greater control over the solution. The Ryder module was also around 30 per cent cheaper than the equivalent off-the-shelf product, while providing a reliable supply route.”
The modules have also undergone external laboratory testing and validation, including testing against relevant electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements.
EMC is a significant consideration during product development because, although customers need to complete testing on their finished products, starting with a module that has already demonstrated compliance helps to simplify and accelerate the process.
For more information about Ryder Industries’ module solutions, visit Module Solution – Ryder Industries.
FAQs
- What should OEMs consider when selecting an electronic module?
OEMs should consider the module’s electrical performance, compatibility with the wider product, software and firmware requirements, validation, EMC performance and long-term availability. The level of support available from the module supplier is also important, particularly where the OEM needs access to source code or wants greater control over the finished electronic solution.
- Can electronic modules be used in industrial IoT products?
Yes. Electronic modules can provide established connectivity functions for industrial IoT products without requiring the OEM to develop the wireless technology from scratch. Depending on the application, technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, LoRa and Wi-SUN can provide different approaches to short-range, industrial or wide-area wireless communication.
- What is the difference between an electronic module and a component?
An electronic component typically provides an individual function within a circuit, such as switching, amplification or power conversion. An electronic module combines the components and engineering needed to provide a defined function as a ready-developed building block. This can reduce the development work required to integrate that function into a finished product.
