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Pretech F700Mi Low Cost 7″ Fanless Mini Laptop Features an Intel Atom X5 Cherry Trail Processor

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We’ve covered some mini laptops in past with 7″ to 9″ displays, but most came with a fairly high price due to the somewhat high specs with Amber Lake or Gemini Lake processors, 8GB+ RAM, 128GB+ storage, etc… meaning in most cases you’d have to pay between $500 and $1,000 for such a small device.

If you’d like to buy such a mini laptop for simple tasks but don’t quite want to spend that much money on it, Pretech F700Mi Mini laptop with a 7″ display should be much cheaper thanks to an Intel Atom X5-Z8350 quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB to 128GB storage.

Pretech F700Mi Mini specifications:

  • SoC – Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core Cherry Trail processor
  • System Memory – 4GB or 8GB RAM
  • Storage – 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB eMMC flash; MicroSD card slot
  • Display – 7″ 1920 x 1200 touchscreen display with pen support
  • Video Output – Micro HDMI port
  • Audio -3.5mm headphone jack, front-facing stereo speakers, digital audio output via the micro HDMI port
  • Camera – 0.3MP webcam
  • Connectivity – WiFi & Bluetooth, optional 4G LTE module
  • USB – 1x USB type-C port for power and data only, 1x USB 3.0 port
  • User Input – QWERTY keyboard, optical touchpad, and mouse buttons
  • Misc – Optional fingerprint sensor
  • Battery – 5,000 mAh / 3.8V
  • Dimensions – 181 x 113.6 x 19.6 mm (metal frame)
  • Weight – 541 mm

This Windows 10 laptop is fanless, and there’s a small grid positioned on the bottom to dissipate the heat. Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor is a low-end processor found in the $35 Atomic Pi SBC, so the good news is that the Pretech F700Mi Mini should be fairly cheap once it comes out maybe sell around $200-$250 retail in its default configuration.

But obviously don’t expect to use the mini laptop as a laptop replacement with multi-tasking in mind since it will be painfully, but for simple tasks like remote logging over SSH or VNC, it should be just fine at a much lower cost than other mini laptops currently on the market.

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The specifications and photos above all come from Notebook Italia who met with Pretech at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2019. via www.cnx-software.com

Khadas VIM3L SBC Available For Pre-Order For $50 And Up

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Shenzhen Wesion has unveiled a lite version of the VIM3, called Khadas VIM3L SBC. Designed for HTPC / media center use cases, the VIM3L SBC is based on Khadas VIM3 PCB but replaces the powerful Amlogic A311D processor by Amlogic S905D3 processor, which should function just as good for video playback, but enable much cheaper hardware.

The Khadas VIM3L offers support for the same accessories as the VIM3, like the heatskin, fan, M2X extension board with PoE, 4G, and NVMe SSD support, as well as MIPI-CSI and MIPI-DSI connectors for adding an optional display or camera. There’s also a PCIe (1-lane) connector on the bottom of the board. Regarding cooling, the company states that the S905D3 is capable of operating in passive cooling mode whilst running Android OS. If booting Linux, or 3rd party distros, adding the 3705 Cooling Fan for active cooling is recommended.

The board is not really available yet, but the company has began taking pre-orders for the Khadas VIM3L at discounted prices. They offer either a bare board with Android 9.0 pre-installed ($49.99), or a CoreELEC HTPC kit with enclosure, heatsink, WiFi antennas, and IR remote control ($69.99). Both variants feature Amlogic S905D3 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor as well as 2GB LPDDR4(X) RAM, 16GB eMMC flash, and support 4Kp60 video output and playback with HDR support.

The company will increase the prices with time as follows: September 3-16 (Early Bird) – $49.99 and $69.99 for the board and HTPC kit respectively, September 17 – October 7 for (Punctual Bird)– $54.99 and $74.99, and October 8 and above– $59.99 and $79.99. Note that worldwide shipping is already included in the price, so you don’t need to pay an additional shipping fee as most other companies do. The company will start shipping pre-orders on October 30, 2019.

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The latest launch of Khadas VIM3 & VIM3L boards, will make the previous VIM boards become less interesting, and less likely to be used. To this end, it is only appropriate for the company to lower their prices. Khadas VIM board, also called the VIM1, is powered by Amlogic S905X processor, while the VIM2 features Amlogic S912 octa-core processor.

The new prices are as follows:  VIM1 Basic, featuring 1GB RAM, 8GB EMMC price has dropped to $44.99 from $54.90, VIM1 Pro featuring 2GB RAM, 16GB EMMC is now $54.99 instead of $69.90, VIM2 Pro featuring 3GB RAM, 32GB EMMC 5.1, AP6398S Wi-Fi, and w/ Bluetooth 5.0 now costs $99.99 instead of $119.90, and VIM2 Max featuring 3GB DDR4, 64GB EMMC 5.1, AP6398S Wi-Fi, w/ Bluetooth 5.0 is now $119.99.

If you are interested in the older boards, you can get VIM1 and VIM2 respectively.  For the VIM3L, visit here for more info.

The MLX90821 measures pressures that dip down to 50 mbars

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Melexis has designed a relative pressure sensor IC that can operate in and measure very low pressures in automotive applications. The MLX90821 can detect even the smallest vapor leaks—which is a central part of EVAP systems. The device is an SoC (system on a chip) employing MEMS (Microelectromechanical system) technology, an analog signal chain, and digital signal processing to measure fuel vapor pressure over a range of 50 to 700 millibars.

The MLX90821 is a packaged and factory calibrated automotive relative pressure sensor IC with an analog and a SENT output that can be used in applications demanding very low pressures from 50 mbar up to 700 mbar in automotive harsh media applications such as fuel vapor.

The MLX90821 is the ideal solution for measuring very low pressures in applications requiring extended mission profiles when high robustness is needed.

Top features

  • High accuracy relative pressure sensor with ratiometric analog output or digital SENT output including compensated ±1 °C accurate NTC media temperature information
  • Large automotive temperature range (-40 °C to 150 °C)
  • Automotive qualified and automotive diagnostic features (clamping levels, broken track diagnostics, multiple internal fault diagnostics)

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more information: www.melexis.com

The VPC-3350S: Mobile, Flexible and Customizable

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AAEON, an industry leader in mobile NVR solutions, is proud to announce the VPC-3350S, our latest mobile NVR system. Featuring the Intel® Processors formerly Apollo Lake, four PoE ports, and an innovative modular design, the VPC-3350S provides customers a system that is flexible, customizable, and budget friendly.

The VPC-3350S Mobile NVR provides users with flexibility and customization in every detail of its design. Starting with the processor, the VPC-3350S is powered by the Intel® Atom® x5 E3940 (formerly Apollo Lake) as standard. Users can opt for more powerful processors, including the Pentium® N4200, Celeron® N3350 and Atom® x7 E3950.

The core feature of the VPC-3350S is its four PoE ports. The VPC-3350S not only offers up to 60W of power supply for connected devices, but also Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Additionally, the VPC-3350S offers users expandability with up to four mPCIe card slots, allowing the system to scale to project needs. The VPC-3350S can even support our AI Core X module, bringing the processing power of the Intel® Movidius™ Myriad™ X VPU. The VPC-3350S is also built tough, with a fanless design and operating temperature range from -20°C up to 70°C.

Thanks to an innovative modular design, the VPC-3350S is available in two configurations; the compact Industrial VPC-3350S and the flexible In-Vehicle VPC-3350S (per project basis). The industrial VPC-3350S mobile NVR offers a compact form factor built for embedded applications. The Industrial VPC-3350S offers a rich compliment of I/O features allowing it to easily integrate and deploy as a machine controller or in machine vision applications such as license plate recognition.

The In-Vehicle VPC-3350S offers the same features as the Industrial configuration, but with additional features which are easy to customize and configure. The In-Vehicle VPC-3350 brings important features such as built-in GPS and G-Sensor, CANbus, and wide operating voltage range of 9V to 36V. Most importantly, the In-Vehicle VPC-3350S features power ignition, allowing it to receive E-MARK certification, giving users peace of mind knowing the system won’t drain or damage vehicle batteries.

In addition to these two configurations, the modular design allows a broad range of customization options for customers. Customers can opt for different I/O configurations, built-in AI modules, or even voltage inputs up to 72V or 110V. The modular design also means faster turn around and quicker deployment for less cost, bringing your project to life sooner without the worry of going over budget. AAEON Manufacturer Services and our OEM/ODM support ensures we’ll help keep your project on track from start to finish.

“With the VPC-3350S, our customers and clients can enjoy a mobile NVR solution that is built for their needs,” said Josh Chen, Product Manager with AAEON’s Network Security Division. “The VPC-3350S offers scalability and customization with quick deployment and at a competitive cost.”

more information: AAEON.com

Axiomtek’s Announced Four-PoE DIN-Rail Edge Computer for IP Video Surveillance – ICO320-83C

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Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is proud to introduce the ICO320-83C, a fanless DIN-rail embedded system with four RJ-45 Gigabit PoE ports for facility monitoring systems, IP video surveillance, Access Point and intercoms. This endurable industrial IoT gateway has an IP40-rated heavy-duty aluminum extrusion and steel enclosure for use in harsh environments. It can operate under wide temperature ranging from -40°C to 70°C and withstand vibration up to 2G. It is powered by the high-performance Intel® Celeron® processor N3350 or Pentium® processor N4200 and has one DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM for up to 8 GB of system memory. Axiomtek’s outstanding ICO320-83C delivers high performance at a competitive price.

The ICO320-83C offers complete expandability and full-featured I/O, including four RJ-45 Gigabit PoE ports or four RJ-45 LAN ports, two RS-232/422/485 ports, two USB 3.0 port, one VGA port, one CANbus 2.0 A/B port, and one 8-bit programmable DIO. It also offers one full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (USB/PCIe) and one half-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (mSATA/USB/PCIe) for wireless modules. It has a SATA drive and half-size mSATA shared with PCI Express Mini Card slot for storage. The industrial-grade embedded platform is compatible with Windows® 10 IoT and Linux operating systems. To fulfill the requirement of remote monitoring at factory, the ICO320-83C supports Axiomtek’s exclusive AMS.AXView software. This reliable DIN-rail embedded system is certified with EN60950, CE and FCC. It offers an RTC battery onboard. It also supports a wide range 12 to 24 VDC terminal block power input with various power protections, including OVP, UVP, OCP, and RVP.

“The DIN-rail mounting ICO320-83C is designed for easy setup and quick deployment for typical industrial applications, such as status monitoring, facility management and remote control of public utilities,” said Darren Wang, a product manager of Product PM Division at Axiomtek. ”Furthermore, it is a user-friendly gateway solution with four PoE ports that can save on total deployment costs including electrical power cabling cost and help reduce the product’s deployment time. Its ultra-lightweight and compact design is the answer for applications in space-constricting environments while its robust IP40-rated housing and wide operating temperature range ensures that it can operate reliably in a variety of extreme environments.”

Advanced Features:

  • Cost-effective with fanless design
  • Intel® Celeron® processor N3350/Pentium® processor N4200 onboard
  • 4 RJ-45 Gigabit PoE ports
  • 8-bit programmable DIO for IoT gateway applications
  • Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C
  • 12 to 24 VDC wide range power input
  • OVP, UVP, OCP, RVP power protection
  • AXView intelligent remote monitoring software for Industrial IoT

Axiomtek’s ICO320-83C is now available for purchase. For more product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.

Google officially lays claim to quantum supremacy

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A quantum computer reportedly beat the most powerful supercomputers at one type of calculation. Google researchers report that their quantum computer, Sycamore, has performed a calculation that can’t be achieved with any classical computer. The quantum chip (shown) must be cooled to near absolute zero to function.

For the first time, a quantum computer has solved a problem that can’t be performed by a standard computer — at least not within a reasonable amount of time — Google announced October 23. This milestone, known as quantum supremacy, is a long-anticipated step toward useful quantum computers.

The researchers performed the task with a chip consisting of only 53 qubits, the quantum version of the bits found in everyday computers. “It’s fascinating that we can do something so powerful with such a small chip,” says quantum physicist Mária Kieferová of the University of Technology Sydney, who was not involved with the study.

But don’t expect quantum computers to suddenly take over. The calculation Google’s quantum computer performed was not a particularly useful one. Instead, the task at hand was one that was designed to play to quantum computers’ strengths and to be difficult for a nonquantum, or “classical,” computer.

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GIGABYTE GA-PICO3350 Apollo Lake Pico-ITX Board Comes with SO-DIMM RAM Slot, SATA and mSATA Storage

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GIGABYTE GA-PICO3350 may be the smallest motherboard from the company so far. The Pico-ITX board comes with an Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core Apollo Lake processor with a SO-DIMM slot, SATA port, and mSATA socket that give you more options will selecting RAM and storage.

GA-PICO3350 specifications:

  • SoC – Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core Apollo Lake processor @ up to 2.4 GHz with 2 MB cache, Intel HD graphics; 6W TDP
  • System Memory –  1 x DDR3L SO-DIMM socket supporting up to 8 GB DDR3L 1866/1600 MHz
  • Storage- 1x SATA 6Gb/s connector,  1x mSATA connector (multiplexed with mPCIe), 128 Mbit flash for BIOS/UEFI
  • Video Output
    • HDMI 1.4 up to 3840×2160 @ 30 Hz
    • 1x LVDS header
    • 1x flat panel display header
  • Audio – Realtek ALC887 codec, 1x front panel audio header
  • Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet port via Realtek PHY
  • USB – 2x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel, 2x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
  • Expansion
    • 1x M.2 Socket  connector for the wireless communication module (M2_WIFI)
    • 1x full-size Mini PCIe slot (MSATA_MPCIE)
    • 1x GPIO header
    • 1x SMBUS
    • 1x serial port header
  • Misc – Front panel header,  serial port power select jumper (COM_PW), LCDVCC/MON header (LCDVCC_MON),  battery cable header, iTE I/O controller chip, HW/monitor with voltage & temperature detection
  • Power Supply -12V DC
  • Dimensions – 10 x 7.2 cm (Pico-ITX form factor)

The board officially support Windows 10 64-bit, and Linux distributions should be supported although if you decided to install a Linux operating system don’t expect support from GIGABYTE:

Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.

The board ships with the driver disc, a user’s manual, one COMA/B port cable one audio cable, two SATA cables, one SATA power cable, one USB cable, and one heatsink.

No pricing information is available right now, although it’s listed on a German reseller . The board targets the industry and the embedded space, so it won’t be as cheap as a consumer board.

More details, including the user’s manual, BIOS and Windows drivers, can be found on the product page. via www.cnx-software.com

Orange Pi AI Stick Lite $20 Neural Compute Stick Ships with Free Training Tools

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Shenzhen Xunlong Software launched Orange Pi AI Stick 2801 neural compute stick last year for $69. It was interesting as an alternative to Intel Neural Compute Stick. But once the documentation and SDK were released a few days later we discovered you could only run demos with the stick for that price, and the training tools would cost an extra $149.

The excellent news is that the company has now launched an updated, yet similar Orange Pi AI Stick Lite for just $19.99, and best of all the PLAI training tools are now entirely free.

Orange Pi AI Stick Lite specifications:

  • ASIC – Gyrfalcon SPR2801S Lightspeeur series processor with 2-dimensional Matrix Processing Engine (MPE) with AI Processing in Memory (APiM) delivering up to 2.8TOPS @ 300mW, 5.6 TOPS @ 100 MHz (peak performance)
  • Storage – eMMC 4.5 flash with 68 MB/s read, 84.69 MB/s write
  • Host interface – USB 3.0/2.0 port
  • Power Consumption – 5V @ 200mA
  • Dimensions – 66.5 x 20.5 x 10.8 mm
  • Temperature Range – Operating: 0 to 40°C; storage: -20 to 80°C

The hardware specifications look the same as last year’s model. Supported frameworks include Tensorflow, Caffe and PyTorch, and VGG & SSD models can run on the stick.

The company mentions compatibility with Allwinner based Orange Pi SBC’s, but the SDK is offered for Arm and x86 together with 1-2 model demos. The Plai training tools (aka model transformation tools) which allow customizing the models running on the stick are now provided for free, but for some unknown reason, the company does not provide a public download link and instead tells people to contact them to get it.

All related public documentation available on Orange Pi website was released in November 2018. via www.cnx-software.com

Wafer-level camera module measures only 0.65 x 0.65 x 1.158mm

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OmniVision Technologies has released a fully packaged, wafer-level camera module measuring just 0.65×0.65mm and 1.158mm tall.

Built around the company’s Guinness World Record breaking image sensor, only 0.575mm by 0.575mm, the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip was developed as a disposable medical imager, preventing cross-contamination risks while providing deeper anatomical access without being too invasive.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from MD&M Minneapolis that its OV6948 is the winner of the Guinness World Record for “The Smallest Image Sensor Commercially Available” with its size of 0.575 mm x 0.575 mm. Derived from this ultra small imager, the company also announced its OVM6948 CameraCubeChip™—a fully packaged, wafer-level camera module measuring 0.65 mm x 0.65 mm, with a z-height of just 1.158 mm.

Using a highly effective and economical wafer-level packaging technology, the OVM6948 is making the mass production of disposable medical imaging equipment possible. This complete module can be integrated into a catheter or endoscope with a diameter as small as 1.0mm. With this camera’s small size and high 200×200, or 40 KPixel backside-illuminated resolution, high quality images can be captured from within the body’s narrowest blood vessels for neuro, ophthalmic, ENT, cardiac, spinal, urology, gynecology and arthroscopy procedures. Many space constrained dental, veterinarian and industrial applications will also benefit from the OVM6948’s advanced design.

The color analog camera with OmniBSI+ technology enables easy calibration in production and is reflowable with a 4-pin interface for simplified integration. The unit has a wide 120-degree field of view and an extended focus range of 3mm to 30mm. Its image array is capable of capturing 200×200 resolution images and video at up to 30 frames per second, and its analog output that can transmit over 4 meters with minimal noise. Power consumption is as low as 25mW, generating less heat for better patient comfort and flexible procedure durations.

“At Yole Développement (Yole), we expect disposable endoscope shipments to grow at a 35.9% CAGR over the next five years (1),” asserted Marjorie Villien, PhD., technology and market analyst, medical and industrial imaging. “This industry is today driven by the recent recommendation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to the cross-contamination issues due to improper cleaning of the endoscopes. In this context, all major endoscope OEMs are developing cost-effective, small-diameter disposable endoscopes with high image quality.”

The OVM6948:

  • is a “chip on tip” camera with backside illumination, offering better image quality and low-light performance to help lessen LED heat
  • includes a wide 120-degree field of view and an extended focus range of 3mm to 30mm
  • can capture 200×200 resolution images and video at up to 30 frames per second
  • its analog output can transmit over 4 meters with minimal noise
  • consumes only 25 mW, generating less heat for better patient comfort and flexible procedure durations

OmniVision will be appearing at the MD&M Minneapolis trade show from October 23-24 in booth #1248 to showcase its new camera module.

For more information, visit www.ovt.com.

Extend battery life with the 60nA quiescent current TPS62840

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If you’re looking to reduce quiescent current and extend the lifetime of your system’s battery, then the TPS62840 is the device for you. At an astonishing 60nA of operating IQ, TPS62840 is the world’s lowest quiescent current DC/DC switching regulator. From IoT to smart meters, and patient monitors to wearables, your system’s battery craves a device like TPS62840. Try one today!

Key features of the TPS62840:

  • 60nA operating quiescent current extends battery run-time and allows for the use of fewer or smaller batteries
  • 80% efficiency with a 1µA load is more than double that of the previous generation
  • 1.8V to 6.5V input range accommodates a variety of battery chemistries
  • STOP pin turns off all switching to provide a quiet supply rail for noise sensitive applications

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