Boards/Backplanes
Development kit kickstarts IoT development
The Pioneer Kit development platform for the PSoC 6 MCU from Cypress Semiconductor is available at RS Components. The PSoC 6 is purpose-built for the IoT with an ultra-low-power, flexible architecture and integrated security features required for next-generation IoT devices. The kit has a PSoC 63 device on-board, with Bluetooth 5 ready to go, creating a powerful launchpad for developing IoT devices.
Evaluation kit contains power transistors and transistor drivers
GaN Systems has announced the availability of a new evaluation board using what is supposedly the world’s fastest combination of GaN power transistors and power drivers. Combining what the company claims to be best-in-class GaN transistors with the fastest commercially available GaN transistor driver on the GS61004B evaluation board, the GS61004B-EVBDC evaluation platform is now available with the latest in high-speed GaN E-HEMT drivers fro...
Evaluation kit delivers rapid IoT prototypes
The Grid-EYE evaluation kit from Panasonic is available at Mouser Electronics. By combining Grid-EYE infrared (IR) sensor technology with Bluetooth technology and software for IR detection of people and objects on one board, the kit enables engineers to develop rapid prototypes of wireless sensor Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Open source hardware platform turns months into days
The Sierra Wireless mangOH Red open source hardware platform is available primarily through Digi-Key Electronics. Targeted at the industrial IoT and maker communities, mangOH Red is a feature-rich, low power open source enablement platform. Talon Communications is producing the mangOH Red and IoT Expansion cards for use with the Red, including a CAN, Ethernet and Wi-Fi/BT expansion card.
Move over, Raspberry! Banana Pi is the new contender
Over the past few years Raspberry Pi mini computers have enjoyed the majority of market share within the developer community. The Raspberry Pi has established itself as the go-to computer. Many have since tried to emulate its success, with a wealth of similar mini computers introduced to the market, but few have made the same impact. But, can the new Banana Pi M2 Berry finally be a contender to the Raspberry Pi? Author: Sven Pannewitz, Product M...
Credit-card sized PCs drive multitude of projects
The UP Squared boards from AAEON Technology are in stock at Mouser Electronics . This latest generation of the UP family boards is based on Intel Celeron N3350 and Intel Pentium N4200 systems-on-chip (SoCs). The boards are credit card-sized PCs that can run a multitude of operating systems including Windows 10 IoT Core, ubilinux (Debian), Yocto, Ubuntu, and Android.
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.