Boards/Backplanes
Motherboards are based on 7th gen Intel Core processor family
Avalue Technology has unveiled EAX-Q170KP, EAX-C236KP, ERX-H110KP, EMX-Q170KP and EMX-H110KP based on the 7th generation Intel Core processor family.
Backplane features high grade laminate material
Provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, Pixus Technologies has released a new 3U OpenVPX high speed backplane in the 6-slot size.
Embedded SBC supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 processor
Offering what is supposedly a 30% performance improvement and power reduction over Ivy Bridge based units when using the 6th generation Skylake Core i7/i5/i3 processors, and even higher improvements when based on the latest 7th generation Kaby Lake, BVM has announced the LS-37K 3.5” format industrial grade embedded SBC. The LS-37K also supports the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 processor; all processors are mounted into the new format FCL...
Modules, shields open up sensor design options
More development tools and equipment can be found at RS Components with the addition of a range of Pmods (peripheral modules) and shields from Digilent. Enabling makers and engineers to build the bridge from systems to the physical world, the devices target use in a range of applications.
Entry-level platform delivers ARM/FPGA capabilities
The Zybo Z7 development boards from Digilent are available at Mouser Electronics. The latest addition to the Zybo platform of Arm/FPGA system-on-chips (SoCs), the Zybo Z7 is a feature-rich, ready-to-use, entry-level embedded software and digital circuit development platform for a wide range of applications, including robotics, embedded architecture, medical equipment, server-backhaul products, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and embedd...
Next-gen scalable ARM module
A new Minimodule has been released by TQ. With the embedded module TQMa57xx, the processor family AM57xx is used with the basis of a Cortex A15 by Texas Instruments. TQ can continue to support its customers with innovative products in the ARM area with the systematic selection of future-oriented technology. A Cortex A15 Core with up to 2x 1.5GHz is planned on the TQMa57xx module.
Plug and play modules stimulate electronics teaching
The Grove Zero kit from Seeed Studio contains a set of colour-coded, magnetic electronic modules that enables teachers and students to learn about programming, electronics, design, and logic. It is available to buy at Mouser Electronics. The kit is a collection of plug-and-play modules, each with a built-in microcontroller preconfigured with code.
Development kit accelerates Amazon Alexa designs
A variant of the Synaptics AudioSmart 2-Mic Development Kit for Amazon AVS has been released by Arrow Electronics, Synaptics and NXP Semiconductors. It is supported by a commercially available NXP system-on-chip (SoC) application processor.
Development kit delivers flexible MCU to IoT designs
The PSoC6 BLE Pioneer Kit from Cypress Semiconductor enables designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 microcontroller. It is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics.PSoC BLE 6 is a low power, flexible microcontroller with built-in BluetoothLow Energy wireless connectivity and integrated hardware-based security in a single device for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Development kit simplifies sensor evaluation
A development kit from Honeywell that enables the simple evaluation of sensors is available at RS Components. The Honeywell SEK001 sensor board does not require the development of code before receiving sensor measurements, enabling developers to start testing and prototyping right away.