The GAN039-650NTB is a 650 V, 33 mΩ Gallium Nitride (GaN) FET in a CCPAK1212i inverted package. It is a normally-off device that combines Nexperia’s latest high-voltage GaN HEMT H2 technology and low-voltage silicon MOSFET technologies — offering superior reliability and performance.
Features & benefits
Simplified driver design as standard level MOSFET gate drivers can be used:
0 V to 12 V drive voltage
Gate threshold voltage VGSth of 4 V
Robust gate oxide with ±20 V VGS rating
High gate threshold voltage of 4 V for gate bounce immunity
Low body diode Vf for reduced losses and simplified dead-time adjustments
Transient over-voltage capability for increased robustness
CCPAK package technology:
Improved reliability, with reduced Rth(j-mb) for optimal cooling
Lower inductances for lower switching losses and EMI
175 °C maximum junction temperature
High Board Level Reliability absorbing mechanical stress during thermal cycling, unlike traditional QFN packages
Visual (AOI) soldering inspection, no need for expensive x-ray equipment
Easy solder wetting for good mechanical solder joints
Applications
Hard and soft-switching converters for industrial and datacom power
ams OSRAM’s AS7343 is a 14-channel, highly versatile, multi-purpose spectral sensor that enables consumer, commercial, industrial, and laboratory applications. It is optimized for reflective, transmissive, and emissive measurements including color matching, fluid or reagent analysis, or general spectral reconstruction. The spectral response is defined by individual channels covering approximately 380 nm to 1,000 nm with 12+2 channels: 12 in the visible spectrum (VIS) to near-infrared (NIR) range, a clear channel, and a flickering channel.
Features
Spectral response (12 channels) covers VIS and NIR ranges
Frequency range: approximately 380 nm to 1,000 nm
Two special use channels: clear channel and flicker channel
Integrated flicker detection senses ambient flicker at 50/60 Hz (can buffer data for external calculation)
High-precision optical interference filters deposited onto standard CMOS silicon
Built-in aperture to control light onto sensor increases accuracy
Programmable digital GPIO and LED driver to enable trigger/sync of light source and sensor
The device uses a serial I²C interface
Ultra-low profile package with dimensions of 3.1 mm x 2 mm x 1 mm
Sferalabs launched its new indoor environmental sensor Exo Sense RP, featuring a variety of indoor circumstances that can be observed with this robust sensor. Equipped with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, a range of environmental sensors and input/output lines provide power and make it easy to use. In addition to temperature, humidity, air quality, light, and motion sensors, Exo Sense RP includes a microphone for ambient noise measurements and audio recording.
Raspberry Pi RP2040 contains the most energy-efficient dual-core Arm Cortex M0+ processor running at 133MHz, 264KB of SRAM containing the code or data, and backed up with an onboard large 16 MB Flash memory. Since this environmental processor is powered by Rasberry Pi RP2040 as its processing unit, it can be programmed in C/C++ as well as MicroPython, and it is also supported by Arduino IDE and Visual Studio Code.
Sensors In Exo Sense RP
Sensirion SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor with an operating range of 0% to 100% relative humidity (RH), -40°C to +125°C.
Sensirion SGP40 air quality monitoring (Volatile Organic Compounds) sensor
Texas Instruments OPT3001 digital ambient light sensor (ALS) measuring the intensity of visible light with high-precision human-eye response
Panasonic EKMC PIR motion detection sensor
Earthquake module sensor (Optional)
Technical Specifications
30 multifunction GPIO (General-Purpose Digital Input/Output)
Six dedicated I/O for SPI Flash (supporting XIP) offering an ultra-cost-effective and high-density non-volatile storage solution
Dedicated hardware for peripherals that are commonly used
Programmable IO for enhanced peripheral support
Four-channel ADC with internal temperature sensor, 0.5 MSa/s, 12-bit conversion
USB 1.1 Host/Device to flash the microcontroller easily.
TDK ICS-43432 digital I2S microphone for audio recording and environmental noise detection
Connectivity Of Exo Sense RP
Exo Sense RP needs a wired serial connection; hence, the RS-485 standard serial bus enables the industry-standard Modbus protocol or another half-duplex serial protocol to communicate with the sensor. In addition to this, System integration and communication with other devices, such as Wiegand keypads and card readers, can be accomplished via RS-485 and other digital interfaces. This standard RS-485 interface is connected in series to RP2040 UART with electrostatic discharge protection (ESD), enabling the sensor to work accurately in an electrostatic environment by limiting the reception of electrostatic energy.
The Exo Sense RP comes having a dimension of 80mm x 80mm, can be mounted on a wall, and aims to serve indoor circumstances with a required input of 10 to 28V (+VS) DC power supply. The terminal block provides digital input/output lines to monitor external signals, control actuators, and an open-collector output line. The terminal block also includes a real-time clock (RTC) module, and a factory-installed earthquake sensor module is available as an option if the area in which the sensor is mounted is earthquake-prone. Status signals and alerts can be implemented through an integrated LED indicator and piezoelectric buzzer.
Applications Of Exo Sense RP
Exo Sense RP is beneficial for indoor usages such as in-home/building automation, environmental monitoring, people counting, room management, alarm reporting, and various domestic and commercial applications. This outstanding indoor environmental sensor is CE and FCC compliant; CE and FCC are the seals that serve to validate and confirm that this sensor is safe for public use.
With protection against overvoltages and reverse polarity, the Exo Sense RP targets commercial and smart-home applications. Additionally, it consists of a 1.1A resettable fuse which provides protection against overcurrents. For more information, visit the product page of Exo Sense RP.
Avnet is a leading global distributor of electronic components, offering design, marketing, and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers throughout the product’s life cycle. Avnet displayed its new vision AI development kit, RZBoard V2L, at Embedded Vision Summit on May 17-19, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.
RZBoard V2L board comes in the format of a single-board computer and is based on the Renesas RZ/V2L processor, which supports the latest energy-efficient object detection. It has a powerful vision-AI acceleration engine and is available in a popular single-board computer format with well-supported expansion interfaces. The RZBoard is engineered in a compact Raspberry Pi form factor with a versatile set of expansion interfaces. You might be looking for a vision AI accelerated board to develop AI applications, then Avnet RZBoard V2L could be it.
RZBoard V2L Processor Details
RZBoard V2L has made vision AI development easier, faster, and more cost-efficient with its Renesas RZ/V2L processor. This microprocessor consists of dual Arm Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.2 GHz, known for its high power efficiency and performance, in addition to a Cortex-M33 core clocked at 200MHz, especially suitable for IoT and embedded applications that need efficient security or digital signal control, MALI 3D GPU running at 500MHz which delivers the best 3D visual performance possible with an Image Scaling Unit providing good image quality and an on-chip DRP-AI accelerator.
Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor (DRP) AI accelerator is the key to the RzBoard’s low power consumption since it dissipates its heat without any external heat sinks or fans. Additionally, the DRP-AI has both real-time AI interference as well an image-processing function with camera capabilities such as color correction and noise reduction, which eliminates the need for an external image signal processor (ISP)
Technical Specifications
Memory:
2GB DDR4 RAM(16-bit with ECC) increases the overall speed of the processor and provides increased transfer rates and less voltage leading to better power consumption
32GB eMMC memory, with its low-cost nature, makes it an ideal budget effective
16MB QSPI NOR Flash Memory dealers better read performance than NAND flash memory devices
User Interface:
1G Ethernet port making the data transferring faster
801.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 offer a better range to keep up with increasing user numbers, devices, and data usage
U.FL Connected External Antenna
Two USB 2.0 Host ports and one OTG USB 2.0
CAN FD Transceiver enables the RZBoard V2L to dynamically switch to different data rates and with larger or smaller message sizes
MIPI-CSI Camera Interface allows connection for the peripheral interface
Audio Codec, Stereo Headphone Jack with Mic Input allowing the board to support analog audio applications such as voice commands and audio playback
10 pins of JTAG/SWD mini header and four pins of UART header enable the use of an external debugger and USB-serial cable\
Operating Temperature: 0~70°C
Through RZ/V2L processors, Renesas offers easy-to-use, fast-prototyping solutions to develop vision AI and Edge AI applications. At the Embedded Vision Summit on May 17-19, 2022, Peter Fenn, the Director of Technical Solutions Engineering at Avnet quoted,
“ for the applications such as embedded vision, healthcare, automation, industrial Internet Of Things, security and surveillance and wearable application designs the vision AI accelerated RZBoard V2Lcan be proved ideal”. Mr Fenn continued “This RZBoard V2L is an economical solution for general application having embedded processing. The reason behind the power-efficient AI processing is the on-chip DRP-AI accelerator”.
With the Avnet RZBoard V2L, you can configure a complete vision system using just three additional components: a MIPI-CSI camera or USB webcam, a display with MIPI-DSI or HDMI, and a USB-C 5V power supply. For more information, visit the product page of RZBoard V2L.
MYIR announced the introduction of their new CPU Module MYC-J1028X running a NXP LS1028A processor based on dual Cortex-A72 Armv8 cores, featuring time-sensitive networking (TSN) based Real Time Ethernet communication and integrated 3D GPU with support for a 4K display. The MYC-J1028X has 2GB DDR4 and supports multiple external memory options including 8GB eMMC (default), QSPI NAND Flash (DNP) and XSPI NOR Flash (DNP). It has 32Kbit EEPROM and one temperature sensor on the rear of the board. A number of peripheral and IO signals are access through one 0.5mm pitch 314-pin MXM 3.0 gold-finger-edge-card connector. It is capable of of supporting Ubuntu and Real-time Edge images based on Linux kernel. Typical applications are industrial router, industrial control, edge computing, automotive electronics, industrial IoT and more others requiring high reliability, powerful communication and display capabilities.
MYC-J1028X CPU Module Bottom-view
The MYD-J1028X Development Board is a complete evaluation platform for the Layerscape LS1028A applications processor. It consists of an MYC-J1028X CPU Module and a specially designed base board. The MYD-J1028X takes advantages of the LS1028A to have explored rich peripherals through connectors and headers such as one USB3.0 Host, five Gigabit TSN Ethernet, one M.2 Key E based WiFi module interface, one USB 3.0 M.2 Key B based 5G Module interface, one M.2 Key B based SSD Module interface, one DP display port, one Audio output port, one Micro SD card slot, two SIM card slots, etc.
MYD-J1028X Development Board Top-view (delivered with heatsink by default)
MYD-J1028X Development Board Bottom-view
The MYD-J1028X board is delivered with one Quick Start Guide, one Type-C cable, one12V/2A power adapter, and one DC power jack as well as offered software development resources to enable users to start their development rapidly after getting the board out-of-the-box. MYIR also provides MY-CAM002U USB Camera Module and MY-WIREDCOM RPI Module (RS232/RS485/CAN) as options for the board to further enhance its functionality of the board.
The MYC-J1028X supports for -40 to 85 degrees Celsius working temperature and is fully qualified for industrial applications. It is also a high-performance economic ARM SoM, pricing at $179/pc. Discount is to be offered for volume quantities.
More information about the MYC-J1028X CPU Module can be found at:
Followed by the WP15 battery monster rugged phone having already gained a great success on the market in 2021, Oukitel today is introducing the WP15S, a special version of this model with the most affordable price. This latest Oukitel smartphone is marketed as a budget-rugged phone and continues to offer a solid quality, a large battery, and other impressive features.
The WP15S is available Now!
Global Premiere on 8th June – 12th June atAliExpress:
WP15S retail price is US$299.99. You can get one WP15S at up to 50% off.
During the world premiere, the first 300 WP15S units are only US$159.99 which is the lowest price. Moreover, there will be additional free TWS earbuds for the first 200 WP15S units.
WP15S rugged phone has a carbon fiber texture back. This material is more anti-slippery than glass and ceramic which are widely used by most phones since it always offers you a solid and comfortable grip in your hands.
15600mAh Massive Battery always Keep You Powered
The dramatic development in smartphone technology indicates that the device requires more power supply. With a huge 15600mAh battery capacity, WP15S can always remove your power shortage anxiety. It is the ideal phone for traveling a very long time since it can support your maximum 4 days of daily use. Additionally, it is also a portable power bank. WP15S’s reverse charging function allows you to power your other electronic devices if you are experiencing an unexpected power shortage outdoors.
20MP Main Camera
The WP15S has a distinctive design with the triple cameras at the back half surrounded by the 4 LED flashlights. The triple AI rear cameras (20MP main camera, 2MP macro, and 0.3 virtual camera) are another feature that can enable you to clearly capture all the stunning views along with your adventures. Moreover, you can easily record a unique angle of your selfies with the 8MP front camera.
6.52-inch HD+ Display
The size and clarity of the phone determine your user experience the most. With the 6.52-inch high-resolution display and 18:9 aspect ratio, your exciting moments from videos, movies, and games are absolutely assured. Moreover, it is armored by a layer of durable glass.
MediaTek Processor and 4GB+64GB
Powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset which is integrated with 8 ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked up to 2.0 GHz, and armed with 4GB RAM, WP15S can always ensure you operate multi-tasks smoothly. Storing the numerous photos, music, and videos that you fancy in your phone will not be limited in this 64GB internal storage, you can even extend it to 1 TB by adding another TF card.
Military standard ruggedness: IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD810G
Oukitel has rich experience producing rugged phones, which can handle any harsh environment. The WP15S is designed for the long run and features waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof with IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810G certified.
Tektronix, Inc. today unveiled the 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), reimagining what is possible in test and measurement. The new 2 Series MSO can go seamlessly from the bench to the field and back, enabling workflows previously unimagined on a scope. It is the first portable oscilloscope to offer benchtop performance and the award-winning Tektronix user interface. Weighing less than four pounds and 1.5 inches thin, the 2 Series MSO can fit into a small backpack, delivering unmatched performance and portability.
With the 2 Series MSO, engineers can achieve things not possible on previous oscilloscopes. The easy to use 10.1” touchscreen display makes working on the go easier and faster. The built-in capabilities of the optional Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG), pattern generator, voltmeter and frequency counter mean users have versatility built into one instrument – increasing what they can do while reducing the number of instruments to carry or purchase. With up to eight hours of battery power engineers will discover a new level of freedom on the job.
“This breakthrough product was a direct result of our proven Growth Accelerator innovation process and continued focus on our customers,” said Tami Newcombe, Tektronix President. “Our team worked closely with engineers to deeply understand their unique needs. We cannot wait to see how the 2 Series MSO improves the way our customers work.”
Intuitive and Easy-to-Use
The 2 Series MSO joins the strong line-up of other Tektronix oscilloscopes with the award-winning user experience also found on the 3, 4, 5, and 6 Series oscilloscopes. This makes it easier for engineers to work effortlessly across these Tektronix products, while the easy-to-use experience means engineers can do more in less time. With the feel of a mobile device, debugging is faster and more intuitive. The colored LED ring lights around the knobs indicate active sources or parameters to adjust or to indicate status.
Portability and Performance
With a variety of integrated options, the 2 Series MSO is equipped for advanced debugging in a single instrument, including:
Bandwidths from 70 MHz-500 MHz
Two or four analog channel inputs
16 digital channels (available with future software release)
2.5 GS/s sample rate
Optional 50 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator
Built-in pattern generator, voltmeter, and frequency counter (available with future software release)
Optional battery provides up to eight hours of power
Unlocks Remote Work and Team Collaboration
Natively integrated software tools allow engineers to collaborate, troubleshoot, and debug designs across time zones. The 2 Series MSO includes TekDrive, a test and measurement data workspace in the cloud where engineers can upload, store, organize, and share any file from a connected device. Users can also perform analysis on a waveform and save it back to the cloud for immediate viewing and feedback from peers.
Total Product Protection Service
The 2 Series MSO is designed for easy set up and immediate use. To extend and enhance the level of service, Tektronix includes options to extend the warranty from one to three or five years. To provide 2 Series MSO owners protection in the event of accidental damage, Tektronix is offering an introductory promotional price on a Total Product Protection service plan when purchased with the oscilloscope. Purchase the new, light and portable oscilloscope and know it’s protected wherever you go. For more information on the Total Product Protection service plan, visit Tek.com.
Availability
The 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope is available globally. To access pricing and other information, visit: https://www.tek.com/2-series-mso
Rohde & Schwarz has paired the outstanding performance of its established R&S RTP oscilloscope with an enhanced user interface and a larger display. The result is an even more flexible oscilloscope in a compact format with a modern look and feel that continues to deliver high-performance signal integrity in real time.
Rohde & Schwarz introduces the new generation of R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes, which combine high-class signal integrity measurements with the fastest possible acquisition for real-time analysis. The new models come with a bigger and brighter 13.3” full HD touchscreen and a fully redesigned front panel. Users can take advantage of the crisp 16:9 screen format, which displays waveforms while allowing settings to be altered and changed quickly. The intuitive front panel increases productivity with fast, direct access to primary instrument settings. All this, without compromising the overall instrument footprint to keep occupied desk space to a minimum.
Dr. Andreas Werner, Vice President Oscilloscopes at Rohde & Schwarz, says:
“Improving overall usability so that test engineers could focus on the design problems at hand and not on operating the test equipment was paramount to our R&D engineers when we decided to update the R&S RTP. Our oscilloscope offers the outstanding performance and flexibility our customers expect, combined with a very small footprint. It has been ideal for signal integrity analysis in real time since its original launch – and it just got better.”
R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes are available in different bandwidth models from 4 GHz to 16 GHz with a sample rate up to 40 Gsample/s. All models also support bandwidth upgrades right up to 16 GHz. At the core of the R&S RTP is the acquisition and processing ASIC from Rohde & Schwarz, which enables an unparalleled acquisition rate of 750,000 waveforms/s, making it easier for engineers to spot, isolate and analyze circuit board design defects. To reliably capture and analyze long events or sequences, Rohde & Schwarz has increased the standard acquisition memory to 100 Mpoints per channel, with a further upgrade option of up to 3 Gpoints per channel. This makes the R&S RTP a new benchmark in this class.
The hardware implemented 16 Gbps clock data recovery (HW-CDR) that enables real-time eye diagrams for long-term monitoring of high-speed serial interfaces, is a highlight of the R&S RTP. The new R&S RTP-K136 and K137 options support data eye analysis of sequential bits in an acquired data stream with maximum data rates of 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps. The timing for the bit slicing is based on the continuously running HW-CDR. This has significant advantages relative to traditional post-processing with a software-based CDR. Users can combine this function with the real-time deembedding and real-time differential math functions of the R&S RTP to complete debugging or searches for signal faults in a fraction of the time.
While supporting a wide range of applications, Rohde & Schwarz provides even more flexibility with the new R&S RTP-K39 user defined math option. It allows test engineers to call a Python script for complex calculations and display the results as a math signal on the oscilloscope, creating endless possibilities for users to analyze the captured data as needed. Further new application options include the R&S RTP-K27 MIPI D-PHY V2.1/2.5, the R&S RTP-K28 MIPI C-PHY V2.1 and the R&S RTP-K102 USB 3.2 Gen 1 & 2 RX compliance tests. They utilize the R&S ScopeSuite compliance test framework to support automated tests with image-based guidelines and summarize results in test reports.
The R&S RTP is the most compact and lightest high-performance oscilloscope on the market with a footprint nearly half the size of comparable instruments. The sophisticated cooling concept and silent fans also make it the quietest oscilloscope in its class.
Rohde & Schwarz will give one of the first public demonstrations of the new R&S RTP at the embedded world 2022 conference in Nuremberg from June 21 to 23 at booth 4-218. The new R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes are now available from Rohde & Schwarz.
The main image is part of an 8-bit Atmel Atmega microcontroller die courtesy of Zeptobars
Amidst the global semiconductor shortage, product developers, supply managers, and enthusiasts have had to get creative to keep sowing the seeds of innovation until supply can catch up with demand. From games consoles to automotive parts, industries across the globe have been affected, and despite major technological milestones, the IoT field and small businesses have been hit especially badly. However, as the past few years have shown, it will take more than a supply shortage to halt innovation and the pursuit of a more interconnected world.
As a strong advocate of the IoT movement and IoT hardware solutions provider, Seeed Fusion is no stranger to shortages and potential workarounds. In this article, we look at some of the ways product developers can bypass the shortage until supplies eventually recover.
Snatch up supply
Get in line and hoard up stock when it finally arrives. Component distributors such as Digikey and Mouser have heavily invested resources for back-orders and keeping customers informed of the arrival of new stock. If you are patient enough, you can wait for the parts to become available and stock up.
Other suppliers have opted to hike up prices of the remaining inventory, causing the market price to fluctuate widely between resupplies. For example, the Microchip 8-bit microprocessor ATMEGA328P-MU, popularised by Arduino and the maker movement, has seen price inflation of up to 24 times at the time of writing. The alternative package ATMEGA328P-AU, soon followed suit, currently selling for $27USD a piece.
For established designs, waiting for stock or paying a premium may be the only way to get more of your product onto shop shelves and into the hands of eager customers. Seeed Fusion has secured stock of ATMEGA328P-AU and MU for Seeed Fusion PCB Assembly orders and is constantly on the lookout for availability from trusted sources. Fill out our web form to inquire about stock and reserve your parts (for Seeed Fusion PCB Assembly orders only. We do not offer independent parts purchasing services).
Find alternative parts
For some designs, a slight board redesign or part substitution can allow production to go ahead. Popular ICs are often available in various different forms and configurations, and with some slight modifications, footprint changes, and/or the acceptance of performance changes, one can avoid using parts in higher demand.
Taking the ATMEGA328P example again, AU takes the form of the slightly larger leaded TQFP package and MU comes in the leadless VQFN variety but the two are otherwise identical in terms of functionality and performance. By changing to the AU package, one could save over half on the MU package. Find out more ATMEGA alternatives here.
TQFP package versus VQFN
Likewise, when a certain US president imposed sanctions on China, restricting the import of some US-made chips, high-performance STM chips were restricted entry, however, lower performance versions could still be imported. Raspberry Pi CM4 modules have always been in short supply, but higher performance modules with less popular configurations may be more readily available.
Not only are integrated circuits experiencing shortages, but many connector manufacturers have also been impacted by lower production output. Thankfully, there are many lesser-known Asian brands that produce almost identical substitutes that do the job just as well and at a lower cost.
Develop with alternative platforms
With more and more development platforms being released in recent years, it is wise to consider alternatives early in project development in anticipation of potential supply issues. Rather than sticking with traditional favourites, newcomers to the scene can offer more in terms of functionality, stability, and value.
Since the pandemic began, Raspberry Pi has released headlining products including the new form factor compute module 4 (CM4) which is available in many configurations, and their own Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual ARM Cortex-M0+ chip that comes at a fraction of the cost of ATMEGA 8-bit chips (even at retail price) and competing for 32-bit chips such as Microchip’s SAMD21G18. Now with Arduino support, RP2040 is a strong viable alternative for small low-power microcontroller projects and applications using Arduino IDE. But most notably, the RP2040 chip is plentiful in supply and Raspberry Pi chief Eben Upton has assured users that there is plenty of silicon to go around thanks to a new silicon wafer production process. As Upton put bluntly,
“If you want to build your product on a microcontroller you can actually buy in 2022, RP2040 is your friend.”
Comparison of SAMD21 and RP2040 microcontrollers
The supply situation is mirrored in Seeed’s XIAO product series. Starting with the release of Seeeduino XIAO, the tiny Arduino development board based on SAMD21G18 was well received by the maker community and product innovators alike and quickly sold out. The small but powerful device served as both a tiny Arduino development board and a module suitable for mass production. However, the pandemic hit, and supplies of the SAMD21G18 chip ran dry. At the time of writing, the module is currently out of stock on Seeedstudio.com and official distributors.
Seeed then released the Seeed XIAO BLE – nRF52840 Bluetooth development board and Seeed XIAO RP2040 which both share the same multi-purpose Seeeduino XIAO footprint. Seeed XIAO BLE features the powerful Bluetooth module nRF52840 with ARM® Cortex-M4 processor featuring Bluetooth 5.0, BLE, Zigbee, and an onboard antenna. Both XIAO BLE and XIAO RP2040 have a more stable supply than the SAMD21G18-based XIAO, suitable to rapid product development.
Comparison of Seeed XIAO RP2040 and the SAMD21 based Seeeduino XIAO
Similarly, Seeed LoRa-E5 is a LoRaWAN module based on ST Microelectronic’s STM32WLE5JC, the first system-on-chip to combine the MCU and LoRa transceiver on a single module. STM32 chips are also facing supply issues but Seeed LoRa-E5 currently has ample supply and is suitable for new designs.
While the global shortage is expected to improve in the year 2022, long-term planning and flexibility are key to ensuring a continuous uninterrupted supply amidst the growing desire for technology. By being open and inventive, engineers can plan ahead and work with their procurement team to find alternative parts and increase the chances of finding stock, which is key to getting products out onto shelves.
Find a reliable Turnkey PCBA partner
A turnkey PCB assembly provider is highly valuable in supply shortages, as they can use their expertise and resources to maximize a project’s chances of success, from procurement, and PCB manufacture, to testing and quality assurance. Established for over 12 years in the PCB assembly industry, Seeed has a strong supply chain in the hardware capital of the world, Shenzhen, China, and has pioneered the smart instant online quote. Upload your Bill of Materials file for a full Seeed Fusion PCB Assembly quotation in seconds.
To support developers of the semiconductor shortage, Seeed Fusion is hosting sponsorships for a variety of projects with the Seeed Fusion PCBA service. Now get 2 free prototypes manufactured 100% for designs including Seeed XIAO BLE, Seeed XIAO RP2040 or Seeed LoRa-E5. Click the respective hyperlink to find out more.
Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 chip is also now in the Seeed Open Parts Library, a catalog of parts available immediately and at competitive prices. Get RP2040 from $0.84USD a piece when you manufacture with the Seeed Fusion PCBA service. Seeed XIAO BLE and Seeed XIAO RP2040 are also available immediately. ATMEGA328P-AU and ATMEGA328P-MU are available in limited quantities.
Seeed Fusion can also help you pre-purchase parts to secure them and avoid price hikes. Get in touch with us for parts substitution, procurement, and other assistance.
This Low-cost LED dimer project includes two main parts, an LM3578 chip, and a MOSFET. The LM3578 generates a PWM signal, and Q1 MOSFET helps to drive a high current LED. The project also includes current limit feature. Over current trigger point is set to 1.1A. LED intensity can be set using a board trimmer potentiometer. The compact and low-profile circuit occupies a very small area. PCB has the option to mount DIP8 IC or SOIC8 IC.
Note: Read the datasheet of LM3578 to alter the PWM Duty Cycle, Current Limit, Operating PWM Frequency etc.
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