Boards/Backplanes
Open source computer enables rapid prototyping
The BeagleBoard PocketBeagle is on the shelves at Mouser Electronics. The minuscule open source USB-key-fob computer from BeagleBoard.org provides extensive flexibility, enabling makers and designers to add only the peripherals they need. It is based on the 1GHz Octavo OSD3358-SM, the smallest system-in-package (SiP) device in the OSD335x family.
IoT development kit smooths path to prototype
The Nebula IoT Development Kit has been unveiled by Future Electronics. It was developed with partners Cypress Semiconductor and Murata. The Nebula board is an IoT cloud ready board that allows developers to quickly prototype and deploy their IoT ecosystems. Wireless connectivity is supported by the Murata 1DX module, which is powered by the Cypress CYW4343W Wi-Fi and BT/BLE combo SoC.
Controller allows users to easily transition to CAN FD enhancements
Microchip has announced the availability of the industry’s first external CAN Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD) controller. The MCP2517FD provides designers with a simplified path to upgrade from CAN 2.0 to CAN FD and benefit from CAN FD protocol enhancements.
PocketBeagle includes low-cost Linux computer
The PocketBeagle from BeagleBoard.org is now available worldwide from Digi-Key Electronics. PocketBeagle is an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer. PocketBeagle features a low-cost slick design and simple usage, making it the ideal development board for beginners and professionals.
Sensor board provides correct address code
Line arrays are complex components that require precise control. Laser Components' x-InGaAs arrays are based on previous standard models that have been modified to facilitate industrial applications. To ensure compatibility with commonly available electronics on the market, Laser Components Detector Group (LCDG) has developed the TEESS set, i.e. TEmpe Electronics & Software Set.
Reference board supports development of wearable devices
A new reference design board for Toshiba Electronics Europe's TZ1200 App-Lite graphics processor has been launched. The reference board forms part of a comprehensive development platform ecosystem that allows designers to rapidly configure and develop wearable devices and IoT applications. The comprehensive reference design board is a fully-featured design that includes all of the main components needed to rapidly build and debug prototypes.
Development kit targets mobile influenced designs
The Embedded Vision Development Kit from Lattice Semiconductor is in stock at Mouser Electronics. It is optimised for mobile-influenced system designs in the industrial, consumer, and automotive markets that require flexible, low-cost, and low-power image-processing architectures.
Hardware acceleration board enables neuromorphic computing
Developer of software and hardware accelerated solutions for advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning, BrainChip Holdings, has announced the release of its hardware acceleration board, BrainChip Accelerator. BrainChip Accelerator is an 8-lane, PCI-Express add-in card that increases the speed and accuracy of the object recognition function of BrainChip Studio software by up to six times, while increasing the simultaneous video ch...
Low-power sensor board speeds IoT endpoint creation
The ARIS EDGE (Arrow Renesas IoT Synergy) development platform lets designers accelerate development of low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smart sensors, wearables, small appliances and battery-powered health care devices or other types of endpoints. It is available at Arrow Electronics.
Featherweight Bluefruit board doubles memory power
The Feather nRF52 Bluefruit from Adafruit is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The Feather nRF52 Bluefruit, part of Adafruit’s Feather line of standalone and stackable development boards, is a complete Arduino-compatible, Bluetooth low energy development board with built-in USB and battery charging.