Boards/Backplanes
congatec lowers the price threshold for 64bit x86 computing
congatec has introduced highly cost-effective versions of its existing COM Express and Qseven modules as well as Mini-ITX boards. They are all equipped with the strategically low-priced, long-term available Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor. This 64bit quadcore processor significantly lowers the entry threshold of powerful x86 computing and, now also in terms of price, offers developers a true alternative to competing platforms based on ARM technolog...
mbed shield board accelerates brushed DC motor development
The MAXREFDES89# full-bridge DC motor driver ARM mbed shield from Maxim Integrated is now in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics. The MAXREFDES89# provides developers with a rapid prototyping and development platform for driving up to four brushed DC motors. The board is an mbed-compatible, Arduino-form-factor shield for the rapid development of brushed DC motor applications.
Development board supports ARM-based microcontrollers
The OM13085 LPCXpresso board, the latest LPCXpresso development board from NXP Semiconductors is now being shipped by distributor. Mouser Electronics. It is a low-cost platform that supports various NXP ARM-based LPC microcontrollers and runs software that consists of an enhanced Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE), a GNU C compiler, linker, libraries, and an enhanced GNU debugger.
OEM board enables 4K/UHD HDMI transport over IP
Barco Silex is breaking new ground with the introduction of an OEM board for the professional audio-visual market. The board enables the transport of HDMI video/audio over IP networks, including high-resolution video up to 4K/UHD over a single 1Gb Ethernet cable.
DDR4 memory enhances board performance
For semi-industrial applications, Fujitsu has launched the new D3402-B and D3417-B boards of the Extended Lifecycle Series. They support the new, 6th generation Intel Core processors and allow the use of DDR4 memory, that is characterised by a significant increase in performance. Both models are available at distributor Rutronik.
Motherboard boasts improved stability & durability
Expanding its latest PRO series line of motherboards, BIOSTAR is proud to announce the availability of its latest addition to the PRO family of motherboards with the announcement of the BIOSTAR H110MD PRO. As part of the PRO series motherboard range, the BIOSTAR H110MD PRO boasts improved stability and durability for improved reliability.
MOSFET driver offers increased power per channel
A new six-channel silicon carbide MOSFET driver from Wolfspeed is in stock at Richardson RFPD with full design support and capabilities. The CGD15FB45P1 features six output channels, isolated power supply, a direct-mount low inductance design, short circuit protection, and over-temperature and under-voltage protection.
Evaluation kit targets high performance industrial control
The SAME70-Xplained Evaluation Kit for Atmel’s SAME70 general-purpose industrial/consumer microcontroller is available from distributor Farnell element14. It is built on the ARM Cortex-M7 architecture with integrated floating-point unit. The board can be used with a wide range of extension boards which are integrated with Atmel Studio, Atmel Software Framework (ASF) drivers and demo code, support data streaming, and more.
The Genuino article
The much-anticipated Genuino 101 from Intel and Arduino is in stock at Mouser. The Genuino 101 is the first widely available learning and development board based on the Intel Curie module, delivering Intel performance with the simplicity of Arduino for entry-level makers and education environments. With native Bluetooth and sensor capabilities, the Genuino 101 is suited for prototyping wearable, IoT and mobile applications.
Development boards reinforce support for 32-bit MCUs
Extending its support for the STM32 family of 32-bit Flash MCUs, STMicroelectronics has announced the STM32 Nucleo-144 series of low-cost, compact development boards. The 144-pin boards enhance the existing STM32 development ecosystem through increased connectivity that enables customers to quickly develop applications using any STM32 MCU, from the most power-efficient to the highest-performing devices.