Energy
The energy sector is rapidly evolving, driven by the shift to renewable sources and smart grid technologies. As governments push for decarbonization and stricter climate policies, opportunities for innovation have never been greater.
Advanced energy solutions—ranging from wind turbine controllers to power grid management systems—are essential for maximizing energy conversion, lowering production costs, and enabling real-time infrastructure control.
But the path forward isn’t without challenges. Regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, technological integration, performance reliability, and data security remain key hurdles. Manufacturers who master these complexities and deliver robust, efficient, and secure energy solutions will shape the future of sustainable power.
Application - Renewable Energy / Power
At TRIA, we develop next-generation solutions that drive renewable energy and smart grid advancements. Our expertise spans wind turbine controllers, advanced power grid controls, and secure, real-time energy infrastructure management.
As the energy sector accelerates toward sustainability, manufacturers face increasing demands for efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness. TRIA delivers tailored, future-ready technologies that meet these challenges head-on.
General Requirements for Energy / Power
- User interface or controller required
- Cost-competitive solutions
- Long-term reliability (up to 15 years in operation)
- Longevity exceeding 5 years
- Typical production volumes: 5K–50K units per year
- Shift from MCUs to low-level MPUs (IoT connectivity, larger displays, advanced user interfaces, etc.)
- Designed for outdoor use (extended temperature range)
- Trend toward low-power OSM designs with display & touch (non-CPU electronics defined by the customer)
- Seamless integration with customer design requirements
CPU Building Blocks - Energy / Power
Typical CPU Platforms for applications in the energy industry
MSC SM2S-SMARC Family
- CPU´s (Intel, NXP, Renesas, Qualcomm)
- Up to 16GB RAM / 1 TB Storage
- Multiple Connectivity / Interfaces
- Extend. Temp / 15 Y Longevity
MSC OSM-MF-IMX8MINI/Nano
- Solo/Dual/Quad core Arm Cortex-A53
- Multimedia 2D/3D GPU (VPU Mini only)
- MIPI-DSI x4, PCI Express Gen. 2 (Mini only)
- 2x USB 2.0, GBE
MSC OSM-SF-IMXRT1170
- NXP™ i.MX RT1170 Crossover MCUs
- Arm Cortex-M7 at 1 Ghz and Arm Cortex-M4
- Up to 2 MB RAM , 256 MB Flash
- 2 x GbE, 2x SPI, 2x I²C, 4x UART, 24 GPIOs, 2 x CAN FD, 2x ADC inputs
MSC OSM-SF-IMX93
- Single / Dual core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU
- MIPI-DSI x4 / LVDS (optional on RGB)
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RGMII)
- 2x SPI, 4x I²C, 4x UART, 20 GPIOs, 2x ADC inputs
A complete Computer-on-Module functions as a ready-to-use macro, easily integrated into a full-custom board design.
This significantly reduces development time for customer-specific board designs, accelerating time-to-market with a proven, fully supported solution—including software and firmware.
Custom board and software solutions for HVAC
- Carrier board
- Custom ARM SBC
- Custom BSP / BIOS
- OS and Application SW Support
Standard Compute Module
Standard Compute Module on Baseboard / Carrierboard
Compute module technology into full-custom compute design
Energy / Power - Typical HW Concept
Typical Block Diagram “Energy Power”
Display Innovation for Green Energy / Power
Avnet’s ecosystem includes all major Tier 1 display manufacturers.
Custom displays are the new standard—most AvE projects require a full-stack approach, integrating display, touch, and an application-specific cover lens (glass) in a bonded solution.
With engineering and R&D in Germany and partnerships with leading touch, touch driver providers, and second-tier display integrators, we deliver tailored solutions for your application.
Standardized display touch platforms like SimpleFlex ensure faster time-to-market.
Typical Display – Touch Requirements
Display Size: 5”–7”, depending on UI and function
Display Type: TFT-Display / Ultra Low Power / MIP (Memory in Pixel)
Display Interface: RGB / LVDS
Brightness: Reflective / 350–500 cd/m² (suitable for indoor and outdoor use)
Touch: PCAP low-cost / PCAP button
Bonding: Typical air-gap bonding
Operating Temperature: Extended range of -25°C to +80°C
Longevity: 5+ Years
HMI for Energy / Power
Customer’s Requirements
With the rise of renewable energy and vehicle electrification, transients in power grids are becoming an increasing challenge. Our customer requires an HMI system capable of accurately measuring these transients to enhance network stability and security.
Our Solution
Design and manufacturing of a custom HMI system, including:
 – ARM based custom SBC
 – 6,5“ full custom display touch stack
 – Custom plastic housing aligned with customer specifications
The Result
With years of expertise in HMI development and production, combined with proven CPU and display solutions, TRIA exceeded customer expectations, delivering a tailored, high-performance solution.
