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CAP-XX launches ultra-thin prismatic supercapacitor for space-constrained devices

Posted on by mixos

CAP-XX, a manufacturer of ultra-thin prismatic, cylindrical, and Lithium-Ion supercapacitors, has launched its DMV750 ultra-thin 2.2mm prismatic 3V supercapacitor.

The ultra-thin 3V prismatic supercap can efficiently store and release the energy needed to drive peak-power functions in IoT, medical and other space-constrained and mission-critical electronic devices.

According to CAP-XX, the 750mF supercap can be used to complement 3V coin cell batteries, replace bulky 3V cylindrical supercaps to save design space, or replace batteries altogether when energy harvesters can extract enough environmental energy to charge the ultra-efficient supercap in sustainable, batteryless devices.

Packing 23% more energy than a 2.7-volt supercap in the same size package, the 3V, DMV750 supercap is able to provide high peak pulse power to enable either batteryless or more battery-efficient applications. It measures 21 x 14 x 2.2 millimetres, operating from -20°C to +85°C.

“It’s estimated that over 5 billion 3V coin cell batteries and 12 billion IoT devices are sold annually,” said Anthony Kongats, CEO at CAP-XX. “While not all devices require a supercapacitor, many would benefit from our powerful DMV750 supercapacitor to store and release the energy needed for peak power functions like data transmission.”

3-Volt DMV750 applications include:

  • Energy harvesting for remote wireless sensors, wireless HVAC sensors, and actuators
  • Asset tracking
  • RTC and memory backup power
  • Peak load shaving when configured in parallel with a 3V coin cell battery, like the CR2032

Kongats continued,

“Our DMV750 ultra-thin 3V supercap provides engineers with multiple options to overcome power delivery challenges in space-constrained, mission-critical, sustainable electronic devices.”

more information: https://www.cap-xx.com/products/prismatic-overview/

The ZSWatch: A Stylish and Functional DIY Smartwatch for the Modern User

Posted on by Saumitra Jagdale

Smartwatches allow you to stay connected and receive notifications without having to pull out your phone. Also, these watches come with built-in fitness tracking features that allow users to monitor activity levels, and workouts and set fitness goals. The ZSWatch is the ultimate smartwatch solution for fitness and productivity. This watch has all health and fitness parameters covered. It has features like a step counter, pulse oximetry, and a heart rate counter.

Technical Specifications of ZSWatch

  • The ZSWatch features an nRF52833 BLE chip by Nordic Semiconductor. It is based on the 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F processor and is designed for use in low-power wireless applications.
  • The ARM Cortex-M4F is a 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) processor core designed by ARM Holdings. It is part of the Cortex-M family of cores and is considered a high-performance processor for embedded systems.
  • The accelerometer used is the LIS2DS12, an ultra-low power, high-performance three-axis linear sensor. It supports I2C/SPI interface and has a full-scale range of 2g/4g/8g/16g.
  • ZSWatch features the compact MAX30101 integrated pulse oximetry and a heart-rate monitor module. The module communicates with the host device over the I2C interface and operates on a 1.8V power supply.
  • The watch module uses a 220 mAh Li-Po battery and the battery charger used is the MAX1811. The display used is a 1.28” 240×240 IPS TFT circular display. A sapphire crystal glass protects the TFT display.

Connectivity and software support of the ZSWatch

The ZSWatch is connected to the host smartphone via Bluetooth LE (5.1). The watch uses an android app called GadgerBridge which handles all tasks like notification management and music control. The watch’s face displays time, date, battery, notification of email, weather and fitness goals such as total steps, calories burned, distance walked and so much more. The watch has three push buttons for navigation. Also, it supports Bluetooth direction finding so the watch can act as a tag and is trackable using any u-Blox AoA antenna board.

The ZSWatch hardware and software (firmware) are both open-sourced. Version 2 of the watch is under development and is promised new features. The new version will have a touchscreen interface and the BLE pairing issue is to be resolved by using a u-blox NORA-B10 with the nRF5340 SoC.

For more information, visit the ZSWatch GitHub report.

Wide-Temp MI836 Mini-ITX Motherboard for Reliable 24/7 Operation

Posted on by mixos

IBASE Technology Inc., a leading provider of embedded boards and solutions, has launched the MI836 industrial-grade Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel® Atom® x6000E processor, with TDP range from 6W to 12W. It supports both passive and active thermal solutions with a wide operating temperature range from -20°C to 70°C, ensuring reliable operation even in outdoor and semi-outdoor environments.

The MI836 is practically suitable for various industries or applications that require the combination of performance and low-power design offered by the platform. These applications include real-time control systems, fleet monitoring, and management systems, kiosks, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. It is equipped with 12V~24V DC input, two Intel® 2.5G Ethernet controllers, two DDR4 3200MHz slots with 32GB capacity and IBECC (In Band ECC), and a graphics interface for HDMI (2.0b), VGA, and eDP or LVDS displays.

The MI836 provides a comprehensive set of I/O including 3x USB 3.1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x SATA III, 2x RS-232 COM, and 2x coastline RS-232/422/485 COM ports for secure serial communication over a network, and a variety of expansion slots, such as 1x PCIe Gen. 3, 1x mPCIe, 2x M.2 sockets (M-key and E-key) for add-on cards, storage devices, and wireless connectivity. Supported operating systems include 64-bit Windows 10, Yocto, and Ubuntu.

Mi836 Features:

  • Onboard Intel® Atom® x6000 series processors
  • 2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM sockets, Max. 32GB, supports IBECC
  • Intel® Atom® processor integrated graphic HDMI (2.0b), VGA and LVDS or eDP
  • Dual Intel® 2.5G LAN (I226IT)
  • 3x USB 3.1, 4x USB 2.0, 4x COM, 1x SATA III
  • 1x PCIe (x1) [Gen. 3.0], 1x mPCIe, 2x M.2 sockets (M-key & E-key)
  • Watchdog timer, Digital I/O, fTPM
  • Wide-range operating temperature from -20°C to +70°C

For more information, please visit www.ibase.com.tw

Ortur Laser Master 3 Engraver Review

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Introduction

Laser engraving and cutting have been a key part of rapid and precision prototyping and production processes since the machines became widely available. They allow users from the comfort of their homes or mini-workshops to build precision products and engrave them at a comparatively low cost. The market is flooded with dozens of these machines. The Ortur Laser Master 3 Max is a powerful and versatile laser engraving and cutting machine that offers a range of features and capabilities. It has a maximum power of 10W and is capable of cutting and engraving a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, and even some types of metal. One of the standout features of the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max is its large working area of 300mm x 180mm, which allows for the processing of larger projects.

Key Features

One of the key features that sets the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max apart from other laser engravers is its precision. The machine boasts 0.01mm accuracy, which is achieved thanks to its 16-tooth synchronous wheel, closed-loop belt, CNC machined high-precision body, high-division motor ICs, and high-precision motors. This precision allows for very narrow bezels to be achieved, resulting in highly detailed and accurate engravings and cuts.

Performance

In terms of performance, the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max performs well. It is relatively easy to set up and use, with an intuitive interface and a range of settings to fine-tune the laser’s performance. The laser itself is powerful and precise, capable of making clean cuts and detailed engravings. It is worth noting that the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max can be somewhat slow, especially when working with thicker or denser materials. However, this is to be expected given its power and capabilities.

Another useful feature of the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max is its ability to engrave photos directly without modification. The machine comes with a mobile app that allows users to take a photo and have the original image engraved directly, without the need to convert the static image into Gcode or perform any other software operations. This makes the engraving process quick, easy, and as realistic as possible.

Connectivity

In terms of connectivity, the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max supports a range of options, including WiFi, USB, SD card, U disk, and AP hotspot link. This allows users to easily transfer designs and control the machine from a variety of devices.

Safety

In terms of safety, the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max has several security guarantees in place to provide all-around protection. These include a safety lock to prevent misuse by others, active position protection, sloping position protection, exposure and duration detection and limitation, a voltage and current safety control system, a host computer watchdog, and an emergency stop switch. The machine also has a number of safety features built into its design, including a ventilation system to dissipate heat and prevent overheating, as well as a transparent cover to protect users from the laser beam.

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Conclusion

Overall, the Ortur Laser Master 3 Max is a high-quality and reliable laser engraving and cutting machine. Its precision, user-friendly software, large working area, and good performance make it a standout choice for those in need of a laser engraver. Its only notable limitation is its relatively slow speed when working with thicker materials, but this is a minor issue given its overall capabilities.

Buy Online

The Ortur Laser Master 3 Max can be purchased from a variety of retailers, including the manufacturer’s website. It is also available from online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Be sure to compare prices and read reviews from other customers before making a purchase to ensure you buy at the best price.

Discount Code

You can use the code DB105 during checkout to get $105 OFF.

Teledyne e2v’s Hydra3D Sensor Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Imaging and Distance Measurement

Posted on by Saumitra Jagdale

A time-of-flight sensor (ToF) is a range imaging camera system for measuring distances between the camera and the subject for each point of the image based on time-of-flight, the round trip time of an artificial light signal, as provided by a laser or an LED. Teledyne e2v Hydra3D+ is the latest high-resolution time-of-flight CMOS image sensor designed for real-time 3D detection. The Hydra3D+ sensor features a resolution of 832 x 600 pixels. It also features an aspect ratio of 4:3, making it ideal for mid to long-range distances and/or outdoor applications.

Technical Specifications

  • The Hydra3D has a resolution of 832 x 600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 4:3 with a frame rate of 416.7 Fps.
  • The pixel type and size are square, with a three-tap global shutter and a gated global shutter, with a pixel size of 10 micrometers.
  • The Fill Factor and Quantum Efficiency (FFxQE) of the sensor is 41% at 850 nm and 31% at 940 nm in 2D greyscale mode. The transfer time of the sensor is as low as 10ns. This means that the sensor can quickly read and transfer data.
  • The readout noise of the Hydra3D is 2.5 electrons RMS, which is a measure of the noise present in the sensor’s readout.
  • The linearity of the sensor is -1% to +1%, which means that the sensor can accurately measure distances. The sensor also has scalable LVDS outputs, which means that it can output data through 13, 7 or 4 channels.

Make the most widely used interface for communication between devices, SPI, the interface of Hydra3D. Its mostly used between microcontrollers and peripheral ICs such as sensors, ADCs, DACs, shift registers, SRAM, and others. The sensor supports distance measurement and greyscale acquisition modes, as well as high dynamic range and programmable exposure time. The sensor also has regions of interest (ROI) functionality, which allows for specific areas of the sensor to be read out. ROI can be set row-wise with up to 4x for distance measurement and 1x for a 2D greyscale image.  The power consumption of the sensor is 2.6 W under certain conditions. The sensor package is ceramic LGA and it can operate in a temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.

Applications of Hydra3D

Some applications include warehouse and logistics management. It involves the coordination of the movement and storage of goods in a warehouse or distribution center. Optimize processes by utilizing robotics and automation technology. Surveillance involves the use of technology such as cameras and sensors to monitor an area for security or safety purposes. Enhance surveillance by using robotics that enables the deployment of drones, robotic cameras, and other mobile surveillance systems.

For further details visit the product page.

Exploring The All New ATEZR P20 Plus 20W Laser Engraver 

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

ATEZR P20 PLUS Laser Cutter Machine

Atezr P20 Plus Laser Engraving Machine is a machine designed specifically for laser engraving. The name of the machine, however, is deceptive. And it’s not just limited to that, either. You can use the P20 to engrave on a variety of substrates, including wood (various types), paper, leather, ceramic tile, slate, and more. Additionally, it can slice through wood, paper, and even thin metal.

The 120W machine power and 20–24W laser power of the ATEZR P20 PLUS Laser Cutter Machine can produce ultra-fine compressed spots that are as small as 0.06 x 0.08 mm. The ATEZR Laser Engraver Cutter not only supports cutting up to 28 mm paulownia wood and 40 mm black acrylic, but also 15 mm paulownia wood, 12 mm black acrylic, and 0.3 mm iron in one pass. With an air assist of 30L+/min, the laser module lessens burn marks on the cutting edge, improving the precision of the details. The laser module has a lifespan of up to 30,000+ hours. ATEZR uses the most advanced dot compression technology based on physical optics. It also uses four 6 W laser diodes with a focal length of 40 mm to create new ways to connect lasers. ATEZR P20 Plus laser engraver can penetrate 100+ materials. More power, better cutting, and faster speeds have been added to meet your different needs.

High Efficiency And Accuracy

Specially designed industrial laser cutting and engraving system. The laser module’s sturdy frame, made of high-density aluminum alloy, maintains accuracy and motion stability even when operating at high speeds of up to 24,800 mm per minute. When compared to 10W machines, the ATEZR P20 Plus laser engraving machine is 40 % to 80 % more efficient. The engraving and cutting machine’s large working area, which is 17 x 17 inches, can meet your needs for engraving large-area works. The ATEZR P20 Plus with the extension kit can increase the engraving area by 100%.

Atezr Ka Air Support

The 32-bit motherboard of the ATEZR P20 Plus diode engraving machine makes it safer and simpler to use. The laser-cutting machines have a red emergency button that you can press at any time to halt the process. On the X and Y axes, two limit switches have been installed to locate the laser module and manage the moving track. Up to 98% of UV rays can be effectively blocked by the filter glass, keeping the protective cover from melting or burning and safeguarding eyes. The safety glass cover on the laser module is tinted orange to protect the user’s eyes so see the laser for accurate positioning while engraving. A 30-liter-per-minute airflow is used to remove the high-temperature smoke produced as the laser engraving process cools. Make sure the engraving and cutting surfaces are clean and streak-free. Air Assist is a standard feature of the ATEZR P20 Plus Laser Engraver, saving you time and money.

Multiple Connection

The ATEZR P20 Plus laser cutter and engraver work with computers, tablets, and other electronic devices. Supports LightBurn on Mac OS (paid) and Windows, as well as LaserGRBL on Windows XP/7/8/10 (free). You can transfer data in formats like NC/BMP/JPG/PNG/PNG/DXF, etc., using Wi-Fi, USB cables, TF cards, and the AtezrLaser app (currently available on Google Play and the Apple App Store). The laser must be focused on the material in order to begin engraving or cutting. A spacer block, which is used by many other laser machines but can be tricky to use accurately, The P20 Plus has an integrated focus lever that makes it simpler to focus while also improving accuracy. A truly win-win situation!

Magic Color Engraving

Metal engraving will no longer be restricted to black, grey, and brown, thanks to Magic Color Engraving ATEZR’s technical advancements. According to the defocus amount, pulse frequency, and other suitable parameters, colored oxides are produced on the surface of stainless steel as it is heated by the laser, expanding your color palette to 340+ colors and enhancing your creativity. Set the laser’s parameters properly to watch your metal creations come to life. A single machine makes it simple to complete family projects, launch a small business, raise kids, prepare gifts, decorate for holidays, and more.

Product Specifications

The item’s dimensions are 29.25 x 6.1 x 19.8 inches, after the ATEZR P20 Plus was out of stock due to hot sales, Amazon restocked the ATEZR P20 Plus in time with sufficient inventory. Amazon Prime consumers can enjoy very timely logistics and perfect after-sales service. The product, which is manufactured by ATEZR and available on Amazon, weighs about 25.1 pounds.

Basic operation controls are provided by a detachable 3.5-inch display screen. With its integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and TF card slot, the laser device can be operated remotely thanks to a mobile app created by Atezr. According to Atezr, the app enables creativity without confining users to a single location and makes it simpler for beginners to use the Atezr P20 Plus laser engraver. Perhaps, but for better outcomes, independent PC software is a better option. The P20 Plus is not intended for use in typical household spaces but rather for an area with good ventilation. The right airflow is essential.

Experience After Sales Is Perfect

Every engraving machine from ATEZR comes with a 30-day, unconditional money-back guarantee, a 1-year warranty, and lifetime technical support. Adopts a modular design, making it simple to repair, replace, and exchange parts. The entire laser engraving tool can be put together in 10 to 20 minutes. All issues are resolved by a skilled technical team and support team. You can reach the customer service team 24/7 online.

Software

While the P20 Plus can be operated by a number of Apps, LightBurn is the de facto industry-standard laser app and costs $60 US after a 30-day free trial. Although the learning curve for LightBurn initially seems intimidating, there are many tutorials online. Think of Photoshop or any other digital drawing program when thinking about the import capabilities of LightBurn. Although other laser engravers might have their own software, LightBurn is far superior to these programs. Atezr made the right choice to only suggest LightBurn.

The P20 Plus’s default LightBurn settings are available on Atezr’s website. After installation, the laser just functions. The speed and power required to cut or engrave various materials can be adjusted in LightBurn’s materials library feature. Even user-made libraries are available for the P20 Plus.

Atezr Laser Engraver And Cutter Machines With Accessories

ATEZR P20 Plus

The ATEZR P20 Plus has a machine power of 120W, a laser module power of 20-24W, and a laser spot of 0.08 x 0.06mm. The speed of the moving parts is 24,800 mm/min, and the working area is 17 x 17 inches. The service life is 30000h+. It has been approved by CE, FCC, RoHS, and FDA, and it has an offline display. The cut in one pass is 15 mm of wood and 12 mm of black acrylic, and the maximum cut is 28 mm of wood and 40 mm of black acrylic. KA Air Assist is the accessory that is used.

It has received excellent reviews for its special features, which include easy assembly and startup, perfect packaging for shipping, a sturdy build, and an incredibly versatile and potent laser. Software integration with LightBurn is an added benefit that exhibits excellent results on a variety of materials.

ATEZR P10 Combo

The machine power of the ATEZR P10 Combo is 60 W. The laser module power is about 10-12 W, and the laser spot is 0.08 x 0.06mm. The speed of the moving parts is 24,800 mm/min, and the working area is 17 x 17 inches. The service life is 30000h+. It has been approved by CE, FCC, RoHS, and FDA, and it has an offline display. The cut in one pass is 10 mm of wood and 6 mm of black acrylic. KA Air Assist and KR Rotary Roller are the items that are used.

ATEZR P5

 

The ATEZR P5 has a machine power of 40 W, a laser module power of about 5–7 W, and a laser spot of 0.06 x 0.06mm which makes people’s artwork come to life. The speed of the moving parts is 24,800 mm/min, and the working area is 17 x 17 inches. The service life is 30000h+. It has been approved by CE, FCC, RoHS, and FDA. The cut in one pass is 6 mm of wood and 4 mm of black acrylic, and the maximum cut is 12 mm of wood and 15 mm of black acrylic.

ATEZR KE Extension Kit

 

Atezr P5/P10/P20 Plus use the ATEZR KE Extension Kit.

ATEZR KR Laser Rotary Roller

Atezr P5/P10/P20 Plus uses the ATEZR KR Laser Rotary Roller, which is 33.46 x 16.92 inches.

ATEZR KA Air Assist

ATEZR KA Air Assist is used for Atezr Laser engravers P5/P10/P20 Plus.

ATEZR F4 Honeycomb working panel

ATEZR F4 Honycomb working panel is used for Atezr Laser engravers P5/P10/P20 Plus.

ATEZR AS Foldable Enclosure Smoke-proof Cover

ATEZR AS foldable enclosure smoke-proof cover (coming soon on Amazon)  is used for Atezr Laser engravers P5/P10/P20 Plus.

Tiny ESP32-S3 IoT controller M5Stack ATOMS3 Lite

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

ATOMS3 Lite is the newest addition to the M5Stack Atom series of wireless programmable controllers. It is based on the ESP32-S3 IoT platform. It is possible to use it as an Internet of Things node, a microcontroller, or even in wearables. It also has a wide range of other applications, but it does not include the 0.85-inch display or the IMU sensor that is included in the ATOM S3 development kit. Instead, it uses an RGB LED in its place.

The M5Stack ATOM S3 Lite has an ESP32-S3FN8 WiFi and Bluetooth System-on-Chip (SoC) with 8MB SPI flash, an infrared transmitter, a USB-C port for power and programming, a few I/O pins, user and resets buttons, and it all fits into a housing that is only 24 x 24 mm and 9.5 mm thick.

Specifications

  • It includes a dual-core 32-bit Xtensa LX7 microcontroller from Espressif Systems with AI vector instructions up to 240 MHz, a RISC-V ULP co-processor, 512 KB SRAM, 2.4GHz WiFi 4 (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 5.0 BLE + Mesh, and 8 MB flash memory.
  • It has a “3D” antenna built right in.
  • In addition, an extension for 9x pins is provided, complete with GPIOs G5, G6, G7, G8, G38, and G39, as well as 5V, 3.3V, and GND, and a connector for Grove with four pins.
  • In addition to that, there is an infrared LED (transmitter/blaster), a WS2812B-2020 RGB LED with user buttons, and a reset button.
  • It has a screw hole for an M.2 screw already installed.
  • A power supply of approximately 5V is available via the USB Type-C port, and an SY8089 5V to 3V DCDC converter is also included.
  • The temperature range is from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, and the dimensions are 24 by 24 by 9.5 millimeters. It weighs approximately 5.3 grams.

The M5Stack ATOMS3 Lite controller, just like other Atom boards, can be programmed using Arduino or the company’s UIFlow web-based visual programming integrated development environment (IDE). The illustration that is displayed below indicates that MicroPython is also supported; however, MicroPython is not mentioned in the documentation, so you may be on your own in this regard. What you do get there, however, are some details about the hardware as well as an Arduino sketch that was designed specifically for the ATOMS3 because it draws colors on display, which the Lite model does not have.

The primary scenario for this type of IoT controller is managing a Smart Home’s network of interconnected WiFi and Bluetooth devices and IR-enabled electronics like televisions, air conditioners, set-top boxes, and more. However, the I/Os ports allow for a wide variety of other uses, including sensor monitoring, relay control, and more. It could even be used as a BLE to MQTT gateway. The ESP32-S3’s vector instruction set makes it a great choice for machine learning.

M5Stack is currently offering ATOMS3 Lite for sale at the price of $7.50 plus shipping. If you would rather have a color display that is 0.85 inches in size along with an IMU sensor, the ATOMS3 can be purchased for $15.50

Enhanced Smart Fabric Supercapacitor – MXene

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

By transforming MXene-enhanced textiles into supercapacitors, a team of researchers from Drexel University and Accenture Labs have developed a flexible “patch” that could help power future wearables.

Dr.Yury Gogotsi, a professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University, describes the breakthrough in a study he co-authored.

“This is a significant development for wearable technology.” “To fully integrate technology into fabric, we must also be able to seamlessly integrate its power source — our invention shows the path forward for textile energy storage devices.”

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A smart fabric supercapacitor has been shown to be able to power real-world electronics, such as two Arduino microcontrollers. (source: Inman et al.)

The work of the team built upon previous efforts to “functionalize” fabrics by using MXene, a family of two-dimensional inorganic compounds that were first described in 2011. These earlier efforts concentrated on the resilience and electrical conductivity of the materials. However, this time the researchers wanted to see if MXene-enhanced fabrics could be turned into energy storage systems with a high enough energy density to power real-world electronics. More specifically, they wanted to see if the MXene-enhanced fabrics could power two off-the-shelf Arduino microcontrollers, an Arduino Pro Mini 3.3 V and an Arduino Uno, which were connected to a temperature sensor and radio.

Tetiana Hryhorchuk, the co-author, explains,

“While there are many materials out there that can be integrated into textiles, MXene has a distinct advantage over other materials because of its natural conductivity and ability to disperse in water as a stable colloidal solution” “This means textiles can easily be coated with MXene without using chemical additives — and additional production steps — to get the MXene to adhere to the fabric. As a result, our supercapacitor showed a high energy density and enabled functional applications such as powering programmable electronics, which is needed for implementing textile-based energy storage into real-life applications.”

The design proposed by the group takes the form of a supercapacitor “patch,” which was constructed to maximize energy density and, as a result, minimize the use of active materials. This was done to keep costs down and to prevent the resulting clothing from being uncomfortable to wear. The production method is straightforward: first, woven cotton is doused in an MXene solution, and then an electrolyte composed of lithium chloride is layered on top. A cell is created by sandwiching two layers together to create it, and stacking five cells together was found to be suitable for driving the Arduino, offering a power output of up to 6V.

Alex Inman, the co-author, says,

“We came to the optimized configuration of a dip-coated, five-cell stack with an area of 25 square centimeters [around 3.9 square inches] to produce the electrical loading necessary to power programmable devices,”. “We also vacuum-sealed the cells to prevent degradation in performance. This packaging approach could be applicable to commercial products.”

The work done by the group has been published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A under closed-access terms.

Presenting Industrial Robustel R5020 Lite 5G Routers

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

Industries are quickly putting in place a suite of IoT technologies to make their operations more productive and cost-effective. Sensors, robotics, and automated systems are all common in networks in many fields, from manufacturing to medicine. 5G wireless router technology makes it possible to quickly deploy high-speed Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It also lets businesses increase their network bandwidth while reducing costs and latency. The R5020 from Robustel is a 5G industrial wireless router that gives your business the next generation of cellular connectivity. The R5020 allows for quick reactions and stable communications even in challenging factory settings.

Robustel’s new 5G-capable router is the R5020 Lite, which also works with 4G and 3G bands around the world. The R5020 Lite uses our tried-and-true high-performance CPU platform and RobustOS 5, which is an operating system built by Robustel and put through a lot of testing by third parties.

Applications

The R5020 Lite can be set up to use Ethernet or Wi-Fi as its main internet connection, and if that connection goes down, it can switch to 5G/4G. This can help shops and small offices stay up and running at a reasonable cost and give enough bandwidth for many users. Cellular network operators can now offer very affordable unlimited 5G plans. Cutting the wires and using a wireless internet connection can be better for many people from a technical or business point of view. Many appliances have built-in cellular options, but the R5020 Lite can offer a very cheap way to add a 5G backup route, and because it can be placed outside of the appliance, it is more likely to get a good 5G signal.

Specifications

An industrial 5G router, the Robustel R5020 Lite 4G LTE Cat 18 fallback supports a wide 12-36V DC power input, an RS232 or RS485 serial port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and WiFi 5 connectivity. Additionally, it has support for an extended temperature range. The company claims that the R5020 Lite is particularly well suited for “Enterprise / SD-WAN applications as a ‘5G managed modem’,” and it can also be used as a backup for fixed line broadband, for primary broadband access, as well as for Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications such as industrial automation, autonomous robots, and Smart Transportation applications.

  • Cellular Interface has four antennas (ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, and ANT3) with SMA-K connectors and 2 Mini SIM cards (2FF).
  • There are 2 x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, 2 LAN by default, which can be configured as 1 WAN + 1 LAN, and there is 1 kV isolation protection.
  • The WiFi Interface supports both AP and Client modes, and it has a total of two antennas (WiFi1 and WiFi2), a connector that is an RP-SMA-K, and a standard that is 802.11b/g/n/ac 2*2 MIMO. The frequency bands are 2.412–2.472 GHz (the 2.4 GHz ISM band) and 5.15–5.825 GHz (the 5 GHz ISM band), and they support WPA, WPA2, WEP, and WPA3 security, as well as AES, TKIP, and WEP64 encryption. The maximum data transfer rate for 5G is up to 867 Mbps, while the maximum for 2.4G is up to 300 Mbps.
  • Serial Interface as 1 x RS232 or 1 x RS485 (Software configurable) port connected through 1 x 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket with protection from ESD ranging from 8 kV air discharge to 6 kV contact discharge.
  • In addition, it features a reset button, LED indicators for 1 x RUN, 1 x Modem, 1 x USR, 1 x RSSI, 1 x Wi-Fi 2.4G, 1 x Wi-Fi 5G, and a built-in Watchdog, and it is compatible with both 2.4G and 5G networks.
  • The software used is RobustOS.The “simple, secure, and lightweight operator interface” RobustOS operating system is based on Debian 11. The OS supports a variety of network protocols, VPN tunneling, firewall functions, and web, CLI, SMS, and serial port management, including Modbus RTU to TCP.
  • Robustel also offers an SDK for customization and support for an App Center with apps such as Data Guard, SNMP server/client, Captive Portal, and so on.  The router, or a fleet of routers, can be managed from the cloud with Robustel RCMS Cloud.
  • Power is supplied through a two-pin 3.5 mm connector that has a female socket with a lock. The input voltage ranges from 12 to 36 VDC, and the power consumption ranges from 370 mA at 12 V to 1.7 A at 12 V at its peak.
  • It has a weight of 475 grams and an aluminum housing with dimensions of 136 by 115 by 32 millimeters. Installations can be done on a DIN rail, on a desktop, or on a wall. It has an ingress protection rating of IP30.
  • The normal operating temperature range is between -20 and +55 degrees Celsius, and the extended range is between -25 and +70 degrees Celsius (Extended temperature)
  • The temperature range for storage is between -40 and +85 degrees Celsius. The range of relative humidity is from 5% to 95% RH.
  • RoHS2.0 Regulatory Approvals have been granted for it.

As expected, the Robustel R5020 5G Lite is a smaller, cheaper version of a larger industrial 5G router with numerous specifications, as listed above. On the website of the company, one can find out more about both routers. The R5020 5G Lite is the company’s third 5G IoT router.

ASRock Industrial Launches 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series with AMD Ryzen™ 7000U-Series APUs to Unleash Power and Speed

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ASRock Industrial announces the 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series Mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7000U-Series APUs up to 8 Zen 3+ cores. Featuring maximum dual DDR5 4800MHz memory up to 64GB, the 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series enhances performance by unleashing higher standards of power, speed, and energy efficiency. Now poised with enriched IOs and expansions, the Series also provide quad-display outputs of up to 8K outstanding graphics with one HDMI 2.1, three DisplayPort 1.4a, and five USB ports, including two USB4 for versatile connectivity. Moreover, dual storages with one SATA 3.0, one M.2 Key M, plus dual LAN ports up to 2.5 Gigabit, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 are supported for reliable communications. The unleashed features make this Series the leading choice for a wide range of top-notch applications such as gaming, entertainment, content creation, office productivity, business, and AIoT use cases.

AMD Ryzen™ 7000 U-Series APUs and the first DDR5 Support

Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7 7735Uand Ryzen™ 5 7535U, ASRock Industrial presents the 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series selections: 4X4 BOX-7735U/D5 and 4X4 BOX-7535U/D5. Featuring up to 8 Zen 3+ cores and next-generation AMD Radeon™ Graphics, the Series guarantees optimal power, speed, and performance upgrades. The 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series showcases the first dual-channel DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM memory up to 64GB with new features that unleash effortless multitasking abilities for higher performance, lower power consumption, and more robust data integrity for future computing.

Quad-Display up to 8K, USB4, and Dual LAN up to 2.5G

The 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series support dual Realtek LAN ports up to 2.5 Gigabit and one 1 Gigabit with DASH function for remote management, plus Intel® Wi-Fi 6E support of 6GHz band and Bluetooth 5.2 to enable smooth real-time communications. For connections, the Series is equipped with two USB4 (Type C), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A), and two USB 2.0. With quad-display outputs up to 8K and integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics, the Series support one HDMI 2.1 holding up to 7680×4320@60Hz and three DisplayPort 1.4a (two from Type C) holding 4096×2160@60Hz for you to enjoy uncompromised graphics. In addition, the expansion of dual storages supports one SATA 3.0 and one M.2 Key M (2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4. There is also TPM 2.0 onboard for enhanced security support of Windows 11 upgrade, plus VESA mounting to easily mount your Mini PC and save space. The Series unleash incredible speed and power in the compact size of 110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm with fanned barebone, making them exceptionally easy to be carried around.

Unleashed New Potentials

The new 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7000U-Series APUs are here to unleash the advanced potentials in power and speed that you have been waiting for. Featuring next-generation DDR5 4800MHz memory, USB4 in conjunction with up to 8K quad-display, dual LANs up to 2.5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual storage support. This time, the compact Mini PCs provide greater energy efficiency for reduced environmental impact and operation costs, higher power, and faster speed in high-end gaming, content creation, office productivity, business, and AIoT applications.

To learn more about ASRock Industrial’s 4X4 BOX 7000/D5 Series with AMD Ryzen™ 7000U-Series APUs, feel free to visit our website product pages or contact us at Product Inquiry.

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