Boards/Backplanes
Architecture platform for software-defined storage applications
Technology innovator in the Industrial PC (IPC) and embedded computing markets, Portwell, has announced the first heterogeneous architecture platform, CMVL-1U12B, for software-defined storage applications. Developed as a software-defined distributed storage platform, the Portwell CMVL-1U12B, in a space-saving 1U rackmount enclosure, is the first innovative heterogeneous architecture platform equipped with 12 nodes of 64bit ARM processor based mic...
Multi-layer circuit board material for wireless base stations
Panasonic has announced that it has commercialised its 'High Thermal Conductivity, Low Transmission Loss Halogen-free Multi-layer Circuit Board Material (Part No. R-5575)' intended for wireless base stations, and will launch mass production in August 2017. The industry's first halogen-free multi-layer board material for RF power amplifiers is designed to contribute to compact-sizing and stable operation of wireless base stations.
Starter kit opens up industrial Ethernet applications
Availability of an EtherCAT starter kit for the development of a wide range of fast industrial Ethernet technology-based applications has been announced by distributor Avnet Silica.. Implementing the standard Ethernet data-packet format, which provides connectivity to existing Ethernet networks without special routers or switches, EtherCAT delivers highly-efficient, real-time performance enabling data insertion and/or extraction ‘on the fly...
Embedded module compatible with Intel Apollo Lake Processor
A brand new Qseven module has been released by Axiomtek. The Q7M311 has an Intel Apollo Lake processor, dual display interfaces, 32GB eMMC memory, and wide operating temperature supported. Axiomtek’s Q7M311 has adopted the 14nm Intel Pentium N4200 and Celeron N3350 quad-core/dual-core processors (codename: Apollo Lake). The extremely small embedded module supports 4GB (or optionally up to 8GB) DDR3L memory onboard and 32GB eMMC flash memory...
Development platform opens way to SoC designs
Compact and cost-effective is how Avnet Silica describes the MiniZed Zynq SoC development platform. MiniZed provides an entry-level development and demonstration platform for single-core Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC devices. This cost-optimised solution supports cloud connectivity and industrial IoT applications such as motor control and embedded vision.
Crypto mining motherboard supports up to 12 graphics cards
Thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency prices now reaching record highs, cryptocurrency mining has once again found revitalised value. GPU-based mining has long-been the most cost-effective and most accessible way of entering this field. Making its debut during COMPUTEX 2017, motherboards that support up to 8 graphics cards were showcased by BIOSTAR in its booth receiving positive feedback from the people present.
WiFi module complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Transmitting and receiving in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, Bridgetek's CleO35-WiFi module is compliant with the commonly used IEEE 802.11b/g/n WiFi standards. With the objective of enabling the control and monitoring of smart devices within the domestic environment, it can achieve 20dBm output power when in 802.11b mode. Support for WPA and WPA2 wireless security safeguards against unauthorised access to data streams.
Development board deal serves developers and makers
An exclusive partnership between Premier Farnell and MATRIX Labs will see the distributor manufacture and distribute MATRIX Creator to a global network of developers and makers of all skills levels. The MATRIX Creator is a Raspberry Pi add-on that provides multiple functionality and enables faster and more cost-effective development of IoT devices.
Expansion shield provides greater interfacing capabilities
New hardware continues to be added to Bridgetek's CleO smart display platform, with the objective of helping both the maker community and professional engineers. Compatible with both the CleO35 3.5" and CleO50 5" TFT formats, the CleOIO-Shield is an input/output expansion shield that connects directly on to the NerO system controller board. It provides the CleO system with greater interfacing capabilities - covering analogue, digital, I2C, SPI an...
MicroTCA carrier hub enables partitioning of the system
Manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, VadaTech, has announced the UTC040C Conduction Cooled MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH). The UTC040C includes PCIe Gen3 switch with 1,024Gbps aggregate bandwidth, automatic speed negotiation, and virtual switch (multiple domain, non-transparent port support) to enable partitioning of the system with multiple root complexes.