Boards/Backplanes
MCU and dev kit simplify low-cost IoT development
The recently launched Renesas Synergy S5D3 microcontroller (MCU) and development board is now being shipped by RS Components. The TB-S5D3 Target Board Kit enables engineers to evaluate, prototype and develop IoT endpoint designs based on Renesas Electronics’ new entry-level S5D3 MCU Group.
Development platform speeds real-time projects
To connect the power and flexibility of the latest STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 microprocessor with the strength of the STM32 and 96Boards ecosystems, Arrow Electronics has introduced the Avenger96 Development Platform and System on Module (SoM) The SoM, based on the Linaro 96Boards specification, can be used in production systems as well as for development.
System on module copes with harsh environments
Now available from RDS is the PICO IMX8M-Mini a highly reliable System-on-Module (SoM) featuring NXP i.MX8M Mini Solo, Mini Dual and Mini Quad processors based on ARM Cortex-A53 and Cortex M4 architectures. It provides excellent computing performance, efficiency and security for harsh temperature environments and enclosed spaces.
Prototyping kits smooth path to IoT development
Two new PSoC 6 prototyping kits from Cypress Semiconductor are available at RS Components. The first is for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IoT development and the second for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) based IoT applications. Along with advanced connectivity, the two kits offer a low-cost hardware development platform that enables designs based around the ultra-low-power dual-core-architecture Cypress PSoC 6 microcontroller.
Mini-ITX single board computer with AMD Ryzen APU SoC
Designer and manufacturer of embedded x86 motherboards and appliances for OEMs, WIN Enterprises, has announced the MB-73480 which supports the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 processor family. The AMD processors combine the performance of the AMD ‘Zen’ CPU and ‘Vega’ GPU architectures in an integrated SoC solution.
Distributor has Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ in stock
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ is now available for same day despatch from Farnell element14. The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ delivers the enhanced thermal performance and ease of use of Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ in a smaller form factor, with a choice of memory variants suitable for a broad range of embedded applications including IoT devices and industrial automation, monitoring and control systems.
Development platform helps tighten IoT security
Sequana is a hardware and software platform from Future Electronics for the rapid development of secure, connected and IoT devices. The platform includes a main controller board and a sensor daughterboard for measurement of indoor pollutants, humidity, and visible and infrared light.
Low-power SBC for industrial IoT solutions
Specialist in research, development and manufacture of industrial computer products, Axiomtek, is introducing its PICO318, a palm-sized fanless pico-ITX motherboard powered by the Intel Pentium processor N4200 or Celeron processor N3350 (code name: Apollo Lake). The PICO318 is a low power-consumption 2.5” embedded board that is expandable, rugged design, feature-rich and versatile to help facilitate quick deployment.
Evaluation board supports buck-boost controller IC
A board designed for the evaluation of Renesas Electronics’ recently launched ISL81601 bidirectional buck-boost controller IC is available at RS Components. The ISL81601EVAL1Z evaluation board integrates the ISL81601, which is a true bidirectional four-switch 60V high-voltage synchronous buck-boost controller.
Prototyping kit adds Bluetooth LE Connectivity to IoT
The PSoC 6 BLE Prototyping Kit from Cypress Semiconductor is in stock at Mouser Electronics. Offering easy access to up to 36 general-purpose inputs and outputs (GPIOs), the low-cost, breadboard-compatible kit offers a turnkey solution that adds Bluetooth low energy 5.0 connectivity to Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including smart home products, wearables, white goods, and industrial IoT devices.