AVR-IoT WG development board
Microchip released a new IoT Development board, the AVR-IoT WG with part number: AC164160 The AVR-IoT WG development board combines a powerful 8-bit ATmega4808 MCU, an ATECC608A CryptoAuthentication™ secure element IC and the fully certified ATWINC1510 Wi-Fi® network controller...
Continue ReadingTruffleBot Sniffs Out and Accurately Identifies Specific Chemical Odors
TruffleBot identifies smells by measuring small changes in air pressure and temperature. By Megan Scudellari An electronic nose typically identifies odors by detecting the “fingerprint” of a chemical compound across an array of sensors monitored by pattern-recognition software....
Continue ReadingReview: Siglent SDS1204X-E four-channel oscilloscope
Here is a nice mini review of Siglent SDS1204X-E four-channel oscilloscope by Harry Baggen @ elektormagazine.com: A few years ago I wrote a review about the Siglent SDS1102X and back then I was very enamoured by the quality and extensive capabilities of this affordable instrument. In...
Continue ReadingAn i.MX 8M Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Smart electronics help us save time at home especially when one cannot wait to get the party started. To provide a solution to this situation, Amazon created speakers and stereo systems, which are equipped with the Alexa Voice Service. Alexa Voice service gives a new voice experience to...
Continue ReadingSecurity Module for Raspberry Pi
Security Module for Raspberry Pi. Easy to integrate. Hard to penetrate. Zymkey secures all your digital assets from cyber-physical threats. Raspberry Pi is no longer just the purview of educational establishments and hobbyists; Pis of all flavors, and in particular Raspberry, have...
Continue ReadingHighly integrated gateway module speeds LoRa deployments
The release of the LBAA0ZZ1QM (US) & LBAA0ZZ1TY (EU) LoRa Pico Gateway 14-pin metal-shielded module has been announced by Murata. Supporting eight channels and available in two variants for use in either EU or US ISM bands, this ultra compact module measures just...
Continue ReadingExtended battery life in portable devices with new low Iq LDO
Extending battery life in portable devices up to four times longer than traditional ultra-low quiescent (Iq) LDOs, Microchip has announced a linear Low Dropout (LDO) regulator. With an ultra-low Iq of 250nA versus the approximate 1uA operation of traditional devices, the MCP1811...
Continue ReadingWeller soldering station for less than 150€
New soldering station WE1010 proves that even a very decent station can be available at an affordable price. It´s primarily designed for schools, students, demanding hobbyists, developers etc. Having a reliable Weller station without paying more than 150 Euro (excl. VAT) sounds quite...
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