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Seeed Studio has the license to sell Grove for Scratch – An expansion board for various Grove sensors

Posted on 6 December, 20226 December, 2022 by Abhishek Jadhav

Seeed Studio has received a license to sell Grove for Scratch, but technical support will be provided by Akadako. More interested manufacturers can get their products under Seeed Licensed Products Program, and Seeed Studio will fulfill the order with a hardware quality guarantee. Coming back to the Grove for Scratch expansion board, as the name suggests, it is designed to allow various other Grove sensor modules to be controlled from Scratch via a USB cable.

T-Fab Works collaborated with Akadako to solve the problems associated with teaching programming in elementary schools. As a result of this partnership, they developed Grove for Scratch expansion board that does not demand any installation application as the Akadako has a built-in WebSerial function, so it can be used with existing browsers out of the box. The expansion board is easy to use and does not require an external battery, and can be powered by connecting it to a host computer via a USB port.

Grove for Scratch expansion board allows the user to interface with various Grove sensors and actuators through the visual programming language Scratch. To avoid issues with interference, the Grove for Scratch connects to the computer via USB, as there are several sensors used for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity which can result in an unstable network or Bluetooth transmission.

Specifications of Grove for Scratch expansion board

Module: Grove for Scratch
Manufacturer: T-Fab Works and Akadako
System requirements: Windows 10/11, Chromebook, Mac, and Linux
Terminals: 1x analog input, 1x digital input/output, and 5V
Grove ports: 2x Grove analog port, 2x Grove digital port, 2x I2C port,
Programming: Scratch visual programming
Dimensions: 65x48x12 mm

As mentioned before, Grove for Scratch has a built-in WebSerial function feature so that the user can edit the Grove sensors right in the browser. The module was developed to reduce and mitigate the requirements for understanding programming languages. The web visual programming is considered to be very easy to learn and requires the user to simply connect the programmed blocks for their functionality.

If you are interested in purchasing this Grove for Scratch, head to the Seeed Studio product page, where it is sold at $49.90 USD. You can also add Grove sensors to your cart.

Ai Thinker has announced a development board with excellent RF performance

Posted on 6 December, 20226 December, 2022 by Abhishek Jadhav

Ai Thinker is known for developing wireless connectivity modules, such as GPS modules and antennas, which are suitable for GNSS positioning and tracking. Ai Thinker has now announced the commercial availability of Ai-WB2-32S-Kit, powered by the company’s in-house Ai-WB2-32S module that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The module has a BL602 chip as the processor core and supports IEEE802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi protocols. The BL602 chip has a built-in 32-bit RISC-V central processing unit with low power consumption. The BL602 is tightly integrated with 276kB memory and supports a wide range of peripheral interfaces, including SDIO, SPI, UART, VDC, IR remote, PWM, ADC, DAC, PIR, and GPIOs.

BL602 is manufactured by Buffalo Labs as an IoT chip to support multiple security mechanisms and has low power consumption with low cost and high performance. As mentioned earlier, BL602 has a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor with high cache and memory resources. The module is used as an industry-leading single-chip multipurpose solution for IoT applications. The onboard RISC-V CPU is clocked up to 192MHz frequency.

Specifications of Ai Thinker Ai-WB2-32S-Kit:

Onboard module: Buffalo Labs BL602 IoT system-on-chip featuring a single-core RISC-V processor
Memory: 276kB RAM
Flash storage: 4MByte
Wireless connectivity: IEEE802.11b/g/n/ Wi-Fi and BLE 5.0 protocol
Antenna: Onboard PCB antenna
Frequency: 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
Interfaces: UART, GPIOs, ADC, PWM, I2C, and SPI
GPIOs: 15x
Security: WPS/WEP/WPA/WPA2 Personal/WPA2 Enterprise/WPA3
Serial port rate: 115200bps
Operating temperature: -40 °C to +125 °C
Power supply: Type-C interface, 5V and GND, 3v3 and GND
Package: DIP-38
Dimensions: 55.05×25.4 mm

Thanks to the onboard BL602 system-on-chip, which enables the development board to maintain excellent RF performance even at higher operating temperatures to help IoT-connected devices with wider coverage and powerful application solutions. The development board features the coexistence of multiple working modes in wireless connectivity with the support for station + BLE and Station + SoftAP + BLE working modes.

When it comes to security, Ai Thinker has wisely chosen the BL602 chip due to its support for the use of ECC-256 signed images to provide secure boot protection and also supports QSPI flash instant AES decryption. The software provides signature and verification to ensure the security of the application program interface.

If you are interested in purchasing the Ai Thinker development board, head to the Seeed Studio product page, which sells at $3.50 USD.

Introduction to the Desktop Version of the 3D CRUMB Breadboard Circuit Simulator

Posted on 5 December, 20226 December, 2022 by Emmanuel Odunlade

Obviously, after Mike Bushell from Vital Group first introduced the CRUMB circuit simulator several months ago, the hardware design engineer did not rest on his oars as what we saw recently showed that he has been working on the progressive development of the circuit simulator. From expanding the number of components available for simulation, Bushell has now launched a desktop version that comes with a wider range of tools alongside deeper analysis and other extras. The first version of the simulator initially targeted mobile devices but this new version aims to give you a simulated 3D breadboard-building experience on both mobiles and desktops. It brings with it endless combinations and possibilities.

“Our modern world is dominated by electronics. With a diverse range of careers in electronics available for young and adult minds alike, CRUMB offers an easy to use and interactive introduction to electronic circuitry,” Bushell claims. “Fully realized in 3D, you can construct prototype circuits as you would at the workbench without the risk of terminal component failure or the hassle of ordering individual components.”

The CRUMB circuit simulator affords users to go from learning to mastering their understanding of circuitry. They start from the basics and expand using the many available components till they come to mastery. The three-dimensional circuit-building simulator is designed for education and hobbyists alike, to help them build surprisingly involved breadboard projects without needing any additional hardware.

It brings an impressive selection of starter components that allows users to jump straight in, to create prototype circuits. It also features multiple components as well as debugging tools including an analysis view and an oscilloscope with which you can clearly see the interaction between components from within the wires themselves.

“The core simulation is SPICE based, as is everything really these days,” Bushell continues. “Unity is used for the 3D display. The UI is built as a .NET app with Unity embedded as a window. The Arduino side uses a virtual machine and the C language code editor is AvalonEdit, embedded.”

The product page shows that there are still some planned features and upgrades for CRUMB, hopefully, those should also unfold in the coming weeks or months. Imagination is the only limit we have to what we should expect from Bushell.

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CRUMB is currently available on iOS, Android, and Windows. macOS and Linux ports are expected to follow shortly. You can visit the company’s website for the links to all the versions of CRUMB.

TIMI-96 – 0.96″ Revolutionary Breadboard Compatible IPS Display Development Module

Posted on 5 December, 20228 December, 2022 by Emmanuel Odunlade

Introduction

We recently featured the TIMI-96 display development module designed by Breadboard Mates, an Australian company focused on designing breadboard-friendly products. Just in case you missed that, you can quickly check it out on the link attached. This article however will focus on the details of the TIMI-96 breadboard-compatible development module, which is a smaller member of the TIMI family. The IPS mini display module came in a metal case along with the appropriate USB adapter required for programming and minimum paper pointing to the starting guide of the display.

Key Benefits of using a Timi-96 display module

The display module helps to save some valuable time and money — It comes straight out with many of the common components used in most breadboard-based projects, replacing messy wires and expensive components.
Has compatibility with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PICO, STM, ARM, Beaglebone, ESP32/8266, etc.
It is quick and easy to use for debugging host software application
It adds an extra dimension to your project with vivid graphics, making your projects more interesting.
It helps to save valuable I/O pins on your host controller
You don’t need to waste time designing realistic GUIs as the module also comes with lots and lots of ready-to-use pre-designed pages.

TIMI-96 is a mini LCD display for everyone looking to save time and money testing, designing, and building electronics projects. Whether you are a hobbyist or engineer, the 0.96-inch full-color IPS smart display instrument will help to make breadboarding or project development easier. Its aim is to speed up and reinvent the way you build display projects, empowering you to build projects you never thought possible.

The display module replaces and simulates many typical components used in most breadboard-based projects, so you don’t have to deal with messy wires or deal with the extra cost that comes with ordering additional physical parts for your project.

According to the details released on Sparkfun’s product page,

“TIMI-96 was created as a flexible design aid, primarily to simulate components readouts and meters, which would otherwise be cumbersome or demanding on hardware resources for breadboard or electronics development. Simulating component readouts allows accelerated development and retains the often-limited GPIO hardware associated with many developments.”

The compact and feature-rich TIMI-96 is driven by a 4D Lab’s Pixxi-28 embedded graphics processor with 32KB of processor flash memory, 16MB Flash graphics memory, and 14KB of processor SRAM for user variables. The device weighs approximately 5 grams and boasts a 0.96-inch 160 x 80 pixel resolution TFT IPS LCD display as well as a simple and easy-to-use MatesBus interface ideal for breadboard applications or directly plugging into an adapter or a developed product. The display instrument is also equipped with 32MB flash memory for all the animations, images, and icons. The TIMI-96 is designed in a ‘T-shape’ form but it can be viewed either as portrait, landscape, or portrait reversed or landscape reversed. It is wrapped in a sleek metal frame and it can be used in stand-alone, host-interfaced, PC-tethered, or educational settings.

“TIMI-96’s main interface is a 3.3V level Asynchronous Serial UART and features 3 GPIO which can be used as Digital or Analog inputs, Digital Outputs, Master I2C Communication or PWM Audio output,” writes Breadboard Mates. “These interfaces arm TIMI with resources to be either a stand-alone computer, a Host driven slave or a tethered test instrument, while being capable of interfacing and powering external devices itself.”

Features and Specifications of TIMI-96 display development include

4D Labs Pixxi-28 graphics processor with 32KB flash and 14 KB of SRAM
32MB flash memory
TFT IPS LCD display with 160 x 80-pixel resolution
RGB display (65K vivid colors)
2x standard breadboard compatible 2.54 mm pitch headers with:
- 2x analog or I2C and 1x PWM Audio
- Master I2C interface bus
- 3.3V serial UART interface (300 – 2187500 Baud)
- 5V DC supply input
- Dedicated 3.3V 500mA power output
Weight: Approximately 5.0 g
Compliance: RoHS and REACH, PCB is UL 94V-0 flammability rated

TIMI-96 utilizes the BBM MatesBus, which is a unique interface pinout designed to be simple and easy to use.

Here are some key benefits that come with using TIMI-96:

The vivid graphics add an extra dimension to your projects making them more exciting.
Access to many ready-to-use pre-designed pages so there’s no need to waste time trying to design realistic GUIs
You also get to save money too because the display module comes straight out with many typical components used in most breadboard-based projects.
The module helps to reduce clutter on the Breadboard by simulating buttons, LED matrices, gauges, meters, bar graphs, switches, knobs and sliders, notification icons, and other widgets.
It is easy to use for debugging host software application
It has compatibility with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ARM, Beaglebone, PICO, and many more.

Development Environment

The company also designed a software development suite for its products. Mates Studio is an integrated development environment for TIMI-96 (and other displays) with several options for graphical applications. The IDE has up to four feature-rich development environments that can be used to write custom applications and also used to create new user interface designs. Mate Studio is available here.

More Information

More useful details on the TIMI-96 including links to the datasheet, tutorials, manuals, and project examples can be found on the company’s product page. The TIMI-96 goes for $29 but the company recommends a Starter Kit version for those using the module for the first time as the Programmer is useful for all development work. It goes for an extra $10 though, making a total of $39. The TIMI-96 display development module alongside hookup accessories is also available on Sparkfun’s page.

Inkplate 2 — Arduino-compatible Board with 2.13″ E-paper Display

Posted on 5 December, 20225 December, 2022 by Emmanuel Odunlade

Soldered Electronics, which specialized in the designing and manufacturing of electronic products, has unveiled its Inkplate 2 on Kickstarter for crowdfunding. Inkplate 2 is not the first of its kind that the company will be introducing. They had successfully crowdfunded four other models of the Inkplate. However, while previous models rely on larger-inch ePaper displays, the Inkplate 2 features a 2.13-inch 3-color ePaper display. It is by far the smallest the company has ever designed.

“The Inkplate 2 is an Arduino-compatible board that features a 2.13″ three-color e-paper display,” the company explains. It is a ‘Plug ‘n’ play device, programmable via USB port, and controller by ESP32 microcontroller. Moreover, it connects to the internet via WiFi or Bluetooth. Since it uses only 8uA in low-power mode, it can last months on a single Li-ion battery charge. It’s simple enough to be used by beginners, but it also offers plenty of features and a simple platform for advanced users. Simply said – it’s the easiest way to add an e-paper display to your project.”

The simple, easy-to-use Arduino-compatible device has a lot packed in a small factor board. It is driven by a low-cost low-power ESP32 dual-core microcontroller with integrated WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has 8MB PSRAM and 4MB flash storage as well as a USB-UART converter with a Type-C port for easy programming. The board can be programmed with Arduino IDE or Micropython.

The device’s hardware is plug ‘n’ play; simply connect it to your computer using the USB cable that comes with it and it starts working, nothing more. There’s also an onboard Li-ion charger that charges your battery and makes it last for a long.

The 2.13-inch e-paper display has a natural look with high contrast and beautifully clean lines. It works well in any environment and has a really wide viewing angle (almost 180°). It has a 212 x 104-pixel resolution, 15-second full-screen refresh time, and is able to show text and images in three different colors at the same time (red, black, and white).

Specifications:

ESP32-WROVER-E wireless module equipped with ESP32 dual-core MCU with WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, 8MB PSRAM, 4MB flash
External flexible IPX antenna
2.13-inch ePaper display with:
- Screen resolution: 212 x 104 pixel
- Screen colors: Black, white and red
- Pixel size: 0.229 mm x 0.228 mm
- Pixel density: 111 dpi
- Full screen refresh time: 15 seconds
1x USB Type-C port
20-pin header with GPIOs, I2C, UART, 3.3V and GND
easyC I2C connector with the Qwiic connector
Power Supply:
- 5V via USB Type-C port
- Li-ion battery, MCP73831 charger IC
Power consumption: 8uA
Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 35.3 mm

Applications

Inkplate 2 offers makers the opportunity to program and develop a wide range of projects from scratch. It has amazing flexibility, so there is almost no limit to what you can use it for. It can be used to display weather reports, investment or stock tracking, sensor dashboard, or just as a simple e-paper picture frame.

Soldered Electronics launched the Inkplate 2 on Kickstarter this time with a $10,000 funding goal. The project has surpassed its target by far and still has more days for fundraising. Rewards are listed from $35 for a standard package comprising the Inkplate 2 board and a USB cable. You could pledge $45 if you want a 3D enclosure to be included, or, $55 if you want the kit with the enclosure and a 500mAh Li-ion battery. An additional $12 or $15 shipping fees apply to customers within the European Union or USA respectively. Others outside these places will pay $19. Deliveries are scheduled to start in April next year.

T-Mobile has launched aν IoT developer kit to connect to T-Mobile network with no strings attached

Posted on 5 December, 20225 December, 2022 by Abhishek Jadhav

Earlier this year, the company launched T-Mobile DevEdge, a self-serve developer platform that gives developers access to T-Mobile networks to create connected wireless solutions. T-Mobile, under the hood of DevEdge and has now launched an IoT developer kit that will let the developer connect to and build for T-Mobile network.

The company believes that due to bureaucratic processes, access to the carrier network was impossible. However, with the availability of DevEdge and IoT developer kit, the carrier provided believes that developers will now have access to one of the leading networks to create an ecosystem that accelerates wireless development.

T-Mobile lists some of the earlier developers on to their network– Pano AI and InDro Robotics, who have been building smart connected wireless applications. The T-Mobile IoT developer kit comes with fully functional out-of-the-box capabilities that automatically connect to the T-Mobile network without demanding any software development. It has a complete software development kit built on the Zephyr real-time operating system for quick integration with cloud services and flexibility in resource-constrained environments.

“T-Mobile is opening doors for innovators of all kinds, making building for wireless simple and easy… the way it should be. As the Un-carrier, we’re empowering developers, no matter their size or what stage of the development process they’re in, to create innovative connected solutions,” said Rob Roy, SVP of Emerging Products at T-Mobile.

T-Mobile gives access to free APIs, like device location, SMS notifications, and diagnostic tools. There is also an option for a CAT-M IoT network SIM with speed support of up to 375 kbps. The SIM includes 500MB of data, which is enough to last a full development cycle. The company also provides 200 SMS messages for testing throughout the development process. There are some onboard embedded sensors and radios which let the user start building applications without wanting to buy and connect them separately.

As for wireless connectivity, the IoT developer kit supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and has companion web and mobile applications for faster prototyping. Self-serve access to DevEdge platform makes it easier for developers to start building applications. It has built-in debugging capabilities for real-time programming and does not require any add-on devices.

“Our IoT Developer Kit, a fully functional out-of-the-box kit that connects seamlessly to our leading network, is our next big step in driving that innovation forward.”

T-Mobile IoT developer kit is currently sold for $99.00 with free shipping. The company states that the reduced pricing will be there for a limited time.

MOKO Smart developed a smart plug for monitoring energy consumption of remote IoT applications

Posted on 5 December, 20225 December, 2022 by Abhishek Jadhav

Chinese designer and manufacturer of IoT hardware MOKO Smart has developed a smart plug for energy management applications in smart home ecosystems. The company chose to integrate Nordic Semiconductors’ nRF52833 system-on-chip as the device’s main processor for running sensor-based algorithms which will monitor energy consumption. The system-on-chip module is also capable of measuring parameters such as instant voltage, current, active power, power factor, and frequency with high accuracy.

MOKO Smart MK117NB smart plug is aimed towards monitoring energy usage and reducing power consumption by remotely controlling the load switches. The device features a power and energy meter with a measurement accuracy of ±0.5 percent. The enterprise customer can monitor these parameters of total energy consumption through a smartphone application. The MK117NB smart plug supports a range of plug types and can be used in many countries.

“It allows ordinary electrical devices to become IoT enabled, providing users with the ability to better understand their energy usage and convert real-time electricity consumption into accurate billing data. For example, the device can easily manage all electrical equipment such that it turns off during non-working hours and then automatically turns on during working hours, reducing unnecessary power consumption and manual labor.”

Nordic Semiconductors’ nRF52833 system-on-chip features an Arm Cortex-M4 processor core clocked up to a frequency of 64MHz with a floating-point unit microprocessor. The general-purpose multiprotocol system-on-chip has a Bluetooth direction-finding capable radio and is qualified for operating in an extended temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. The module has integrated 512kB of flash storage and 128kB of RAM available for higher-value applications.

MOKO Smart has also integrated Nordic Semiconductors’ nRF9160 system-in-package with integrated LTE-M and NB-IoT modem and GNSS to enable wireless connectivity for low-power consumption wireless data communication over a cellular IoT network. Utilizing this, the MOKO Smart MK117NB smart plug can connect to third-party customer Cloud servers and smartphone applications through MQTT servers.

“From the pre-research of the product based on the development board, to the later prototype test, Nordic has provided us with a lot of help, including chip introduction, SDK [Software Development Kit] technical support, layout precautions, and rapid progress after applying for samples.”

If you are interested in understanding the smart plug in-detail, head to the official product page.

Avnet Embedded and Renesas’ SMARC module for entry-level industrial applications

Posted on 5 December, 20225 December, 2022 by Abhishek Jadhav

Avnet Embedded extended its collaboration with Renesas to announce the launch of a new MSC SM2S-G2UL SMARC module equipped with a cost-effective and power-efficient RZ/G2UL Arm Cortex-A55 processor core manufactured by Renesas. The release is aimed at providing a high-performance embedded module for a new price-performance class. The module targets a wide range of applications, including industrial, IoT, AI, medical, transportation, power engineering, and building automation projects.

At the heart of the Avnet Embedded SMARC module is the Renesas’ general-purpose microprocessors with a single-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU and a single-core Arm Cortex-M33 CPU with 2-channel Gigabit Ethernet. The microcontroller includes a 16-bit LPDDR4 interface and a simple LCD controller. There are several interfaces as well, such as camera input, display output, and USB2.0, ideal for entry-level applications in industrial gateway control and embedded devices with single GUI capabilities.

“The new SMARC module built on technology from Renesas demonstrates our commitment to giving our customers the best possible options for embedding computing in their products. Renesas’ RZ/G2UL processors are popular for designs focused on cost and energy efficiency, and this processor series in a modular platform will unlock huge new potential for engineers and product designers.”

Specifications of MSC SM2S-G2UL SMARC module:

System-on-chip: Renesas RZ/G2UL
Form factor: SMARC short size
Memory: Up to 2GB DDR4 SDRAM
Storage: Up to 256GB eMMC flash
Storage interfaces: 1x MMC/SD/SDIO
USB: 1x USB 2.0 Host/Client, 4x USB 2.0 Host
Serial interfaces: 2x UART with 2-wire hand shake, and 2x UART without hand shake
Bus interfaces: 4x I2C, 2x SPI, 1x CAN-FD
Display: Dual-channel LVDS interface
Network interface: 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Audio: 1x I2S audio
Security: Advanced security and trust platform module 2.0 (optional)
Firmware: uboot
Operating system: Linux board support package and Android board support package
Power: +5V and power consumption of 1-2W typically
Dimensions: 82×50 mm

As the name suggests, the module is SMARC 2.1.1 compatible. This allows the user to easily integrate the module with SMARC baseboards. For the prototyping of the MSC SM2S-G2UL SMARC module, the manufacturer has provided a development platform and a starter kit. On the software side, the platform supports uboot firmware, and for an operating system, there is a Linux board support package and an Android board support package (only on request).

For more information on the product, head to the product page. The company has not officially provided any details on the pricing of the module.

iWave Systems releases the world’s first PCIe to SD bridge module in M.2 type 2280 Form Factor

Posted on 5 December, 2022 by mixos

iWave Systems announces its all-new PCIe to SD bridge module in M.2 form factor, featuring flexible integration and excellent compatibility with existing infrastructures.

M.2, an evolutionary form factor sweeping the world of performance PCs is designed for product manufacturers to replace various specific devices for space-constrained applications. Many M.2 modules utilize the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express interface or PCIe bus for data communication.

Due to low latency and low software stack overhead, it has become a prime choice of interface in desktops, laptops, in large data centers, and also found usage in the internet of things (IoT) & automotive. Furthermore, the PCIe interface features a smaller physical footprint and can handle data transmission up to four lanes. As a result, one gets faster read/write speeds.

iWave’s PCIe to SD M.2 module is based on Artix-7 FPGA that provides bridging features between PCIe and SD3.0 units to validate different memory densities of micro-SD cards. For host processor communication, the module is designed with 2-Lane PCIe Gen 2.0 interfaces. The module presents a compact design, flexibility, and consumes low power. Since PCIe is backward compatible with the earlier version, the user can easily integrate it into existing systems. The interface towards the SD card is realized by the SD protocol implemented in the FPGA.

An advantage of using FPGAs is the ability to implement proven intellectual property to complete bridging functions quickly and with confidence.

The extremely thin and light M.2 interface is available in M.2 2280-M key form factor and is compliant with SD 3.0 standard specifications. It supports standard and high-capacity SD operations and can handle data rates up to SDR 104/UHS-1. Compact in size, this robust module can operate at temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C and consumes very less power. The M.2 module is 22-mm wide and 80-mm long.

The key features of PCIe to SD bridge include

Complies with SD3.0 Standard specification
Ideal for testing different memory densities/features of micro-SD cards and characterization testing of micro-SD cards
Two-lane PCIe Gen-2 Interface for communicating with the host PC.
Micro SD slot to support the different memory density SD card
Status LED to indicate config done, host error, & power good
Connector and Form factor: M.2 (2280) Key M

The module can also be used as an IP validation platform to test PCIe to SD bridge functionality. The module can be used as a development kit for programming and testing new SD chipsets to comply with the specifications. Super simple to install, the M.2 module requires no cabling for routing, and an x2 PCIe interface to support the M.2 module offers increased performance with reduced latency.

“We are excited to introduce the new plug and play M.2 module in the market for our Storage IP core quick evaluation as well as characterization/validation of new storage memory devices and load pre-built binary image to new storage memory devices for chip manufacturers” said Sheik Abdullah A, VP of Engineering, iWave Systems Technologies.

iWave also offers a comprehensive ecosystem around the M.2 module with good technical support for hardware, software, and FPGA for the customer to quickly get started with the development of their product and solution.

Click here for more information on PCIe to SD M.2 module.

iWave Systems, a global leader in embedded computing solutions and product engineering, has built unparallel engineering expertise over the years. As a leader in providing the robust and comprehensive IP cores and turnkey FPGA design services, iWave has been enabling customers since 1999.

Low-Power NXP Machine Learning Platform from IBASE

Posted on 1 December, 2022 by mixos

IBASE Technology Inc., a world leading provider of industrial and embedded computing solutions, has expanded its edge computer lineup by adding the rugged ISR215 that is powered by an NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor built using 14nm LPC FinFET process technology and reliably operates over a temperature range of -10°C ~ 60°C across a variety of applications. The processor is backed by NXP’s longevity program, ensuring 15-plus years of supply from product launch.

The ISR215 provides high-performance and low-power capabilities for machine learning and vision applications, thanks to the powerful 1.6GHz Quad ARM Cortex-A53 processor with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) operating at up to 2.3 TOPS that boosts complex ML algorithm and reduces power. Developers can offload ML inferencing tasks to the NPU while tapping the power of the ARM Cortex core, DSP and GPU to handle other application programs. The ISR215 boasts dual image signal processor (ISP) that features HDR, fisheye correction and two HD MPI-CSI interfaces for up to 12-megapixel (MP) resolution cameras, an 800 MHz Tensilica HiFi4 DSP for audio/voice processing, and a high-precision GPU with 1080p and H.265/H.264 compression standards.

ISR215 FEATURES:

NXP Cortex™-A53, i.MX 8M Plus Quad processor
3GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC & SD socket for expansion
Embedded I/O for COM, USB, HDMI, Ethernet
Supports M.2 B-Key(3052) for 5G connectivity
Ruggedized and fanless design

The ISR215 comes with 3GB of integrated LPDDR4 memory with ECC function, 16GB eMMC (up to 128GB), and Gigabit Ethernet with time-sensitive networking (TSN) that enables deterministic real-time communication on standard Ethernet. Flexible I/O configurations include USB, HDMI and M.2 B-Key (3052) to accommodate expansion boards and modules with 5G, NFC and QR code functionalities. Standard BSP support for Yocto and Android and design-in services are provided to help customers rapidly develop and deploy their innovations.

more information: www.ibase.com.tw