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The RADXA ROCK S0 Is Powered by Rockchip RK3308BS CPU

Posted on 19 December, 2023 by Debashis Das

The Radxa ROCK S0 is a compact development board powered by the 64-bit Rockchip RK3308BS SoC, featuring four Arm Cortex-A35 cores. It offers RAM options of 256MB or 512MB and comes with onboard eMMC storage available in 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB capacities. With a price tag of $11.90, this board is capable of handling small to medium tasks very efficiently.

The Radxa ROCK S0 is a tiny yet feature-rich development board similar in size to the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. We’ve previously explored various boards with this form factor, including the Mango Pi MQ Quad Orange Pi Zero 2W Radxa Zero 3W & 3E, RP2040 Pi Zero, and many other boards like this. The very recent Banana Pi BPI-M4 also falls in this category.

At the core of the board, you will find the RK3308BS which features a quad-core Arm Cortex-A35 processor with a speed of up to 1.30GHz. It offers 256MB or 512MB DDR3 RAM options. Similarly, storage options include onboard eMMC with capacities of 2GB, 4GB, or 8 GB. Also, there is a MicroSD card slot on the bottom of the board for extra storage or you can use that as a boot drive.

The Radxa ROCK S0 board also features a 10/100Mbit Ethernet port with wireless connectivity options like 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. It also includes an external antenna connector for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It has a 40-pin I/O connector for connecting sensors and other components. The GPIO also offers interfaces like I2C, PWM, SPI, and UART.

The Radxa ROCK S0 includes USB 2.0 ports for both OTG and Host connections. It’s also designed to be energy efficient, needing just 0.5W of power when idle and no more than 5W at full capacity, even when operating under heavy loads.

Radex elaborates that the ROCK S0 is Linux-friendly, and supports popular Linux distributions like Debian and Ubuntu. they also provide a hardware access/control library for easier interfacing with the GPIOs of the board.

The RADXA ROCK S0 Specifications:

SoC and Processor:
- Rockchip RK3308BS
- Quad Cortex-A35 64-bit SOC @ 1.3GHz
Memory and Storage:
- 256/512MB DDR3 RAM
- 2/4/8GB onboard eMMC
- TF card slot
Connectivity:
- USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 HOST (4-pin MX1.25mm connector)
- 10/100Mbit Ethernet (4-pin MX1.25mm connector)
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi,
- Bluetooth 5.0 with external antenna
Expansion:
- 40-pin GPIO header
- I2C x4, PWM x3, SPI x2, UART x3, I2S0 x1
Power:
- 5V/3A DC in, 3.3V DC in
- Idle: 0.5W / Full load: ≤5W
Additional Features:
- Reset, Maskrom buttons
- ARMv8, Linux support, hardware library
Dimensions:
- 65x30mm,
Operating temperature:
- 0-50°C

The standard version of the Radxa ROCK S0 is priced at $11.90, which includes 512MB DDR3 RAM but no eMMC and comes without a header. For more details and other variants, you can visit the allnetchina website.

nRF7002 Expansion Board-Plug-in board for adding low-power Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to the Thingy:53

Posted on 19 December, 202319 December, 2023 by Aditi Ambadkar

Nordic Semiconductor just released a new add-on for their Thingy:53 IoT prototyping kit.

It’s called the nRF7002 EB, and it brings Wi-Fi 6 to the table. This means you get one device that can talk through Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

The nRF7002 Expansion Board is a great addition because it comes with the nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 companion, a dual-band antenna for both 2.4 and 5 GHz, and a connector for checking radio frequency stuff. It can do its thing on its own with those special edges or tag along with the Nordic Thingy:53.

The Thingy:53 is a handy little device for trying out IoT ideas quickly. It’s built using Nordic’s nRF53 system-on-chip, which has two processors for managing tasks and a Bluetooth 5.0 radio for wireless connections. So, when you bring in the nRF7002 Expansion Board, you’re adding Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to the mix, making it even more versatile. It is a small and efficient IoT prototyping device that uses Nordic’s top-tier nRF53 system-on-chip (SoC). Inside the nRF5340, there are two processors, called Arm Cortex-M33, dividing the workload between running applications and handling networking tasks. Additionally, it features a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) radio for wireless connectivity. This combination makes Thingy:53 a powerful tool for quickly testing and developing IoT ideas.

Nordic Semiconductor has introduced the nRF7002 EB expansion board for their Thingy:53 IoT platform, adding Wi-Fi 6 for communication via Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, and dual-band Wi-Fi. The expansion board includes the nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 companion IC, a dual-band antenna, and an SWF connector for RF measurements. Its flexible design allows standalone use with castellated edges or as an expansion module for the Thingy:53. Built on Nordic’s nRF53 system-on-chip, the Thingy:53 features dual Arm Cortex-M33 processors, a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) radio, and integrated sensors for diverse applications, making it a suitable platform for edge machine learning. Collaborating with Edge Impulse facilitates the easy creation and deployment of machine learning models on Nordic’s SoC nRF53 family, simplifying data collection, model creation, and testing via a mobile device connected through Bluetooth.

Nordic Semiconductor introduced a new expansion board for their Thingy:53 IoT rapid prototyping platform: the nRF7002 EB adds Wi-Fi 6, providing a single device that can communicate via Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

The nRF7002 Expansion Board contains the nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 companion IC, dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) antenna, and an SWF connector for RF measurements. The board’s design is intriguing because it works standalone with its castellated edges or as an expansion module for the Nordic Thingy:53.

Thingy:53 is a compact rapid prototyping IoT device based on Nordic’s flagship nRF53 system-on-chip (SoC). The nRF5340 has two Arm Cortex-M33 processors split between application and networking tasks and a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) radio.

Inside the Thingy:53, the SoC connects to integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, color, light, accelerometers, and a magnetometer. This combination of sensors and connectivity makes Thingy:53 an ideal platform for edge machine-learning applications. For example, it can send data and receive models from Edge Impulse.

Edge Impulse enables developers to efficiently create and deploy machine learning models on edge devices. Its platform lets you quickly build datasets, train models, and optimize libraries to run on microcontrollers like the Nordic SoC nRF53 family.

Uniting Thingy:53 with Edge Impulse made collecting data, creating a model, and testing it simple. However, the setup required a mobile device running the nRF Edge Impulse app connected to Thingy:53 via Bluetooth.

nRF7002 Expansion Board

Introducing the nRF7002 Expansion Board – a game-changer for Thingy:53 users! With this new addition, Thingy:53 can seamlessly transmit data to Edge Impulse Studio. By connecting to Thingy:53’s expansion port and undergoing a firmware upgrade, the host nRF53 SoC can now communicate with the nRF7002 through SPI and a three-wire coexistence (COEX) interface, allowing multiple radios to work harmoniously.

The nRF7002 EB is not exclusive to Thingy:53 – its versatile design lets users break away the expansion connector, leaving 18 castellated pads for soldering to another PCB. These pads connect to all the digital signal pins of the nRF70 IC, making communication with various host processors possible.

This expansion board supports Matter, a protocol benefiting from both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on a single device. For instance, nRF53’s BLE can commission the device, and then nRF70’s Wi-Fi 6 takes over for high data throughput. The nRF7002 EB, equipped with Nordic’s nRF70 companion ICs, incorporates Wi-Fi 6 features such as Target Wake Time (TWT), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), BSS Coloring, and SSID-based locations.

Ready to get your hands on the nRF7002 EB? It’s available now through Nordic’s distribution partners, with Newark offering it at $16.24 (excluding shipping). Check out the nRF7002 Expansion Board product page for more details.

The EST-PoE-32 Dev Board Features An Ethernet Port with PoE Support

Posted on 19 December, 202319 December, 2023 by Debashis Das

Everything Smart Technology recently announced the EST-PoE-32 Dev Board, a new addition to their IoT and ESP-based product lineup. This board offers a Power-over-thernet feature along with wireless connectivity and can be used for IoT projects and Smart Home solutions.

The board is powered by an ESP32-WROOM-32E which features a dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor, operating at 240MHz, 8MB of flash memory, and 520KB SRAM.

We’ve covered many boards with Ethernet ports and additional features, some of them include, ESPOI, WT32-ETH01, wESP32, and M5Stack ESP32 Ethernet, among others.

The key feature of this board is its 100Mb Ethernet port, which provides reliable wired network connections through the LAN8720 chip. Additionally, the board features 14 GPIO pins for hardware interfacing.

In terms of power handling capabilities, the board supports PoE Class 1 with up to 3.84W output, offers a USB-C port, and DC screw terminals for 9-28V input. It includes IEEE 802.3at PoE (non-isolated) and ground loop protection.

In terms of software support, this device is compatible with multiple platforms, including Home Assistant, openHAB, and Node-RED, and supports open-source firmware like ESPHome, Tasmota, and ESPEasy. It’s also suitable for development with Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, or ESP-IDF, providing a wide range of options for programmers and developers.

EST-PoE-32 Dev Board Features:

ESP32 Specifications:
- Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E: Dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor, 240MHz
- 8MB flash, 520KB SRAM
- Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth LE 4.2
Connectivity:
- 100Mb Ethernet port (LAN8720 chip)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE
Powering Options:
- PoE Class 1 (up to 3.84W via IEEE 802.3at, non-isolated)
- USB-C (5V, also for programming with CH340)
- DC Screw Terminals (9-28V DC, max 2.3A when daisy-chained)
- Ground loop protection across all power sources
- Overall power consumption: 1.4W for PCB
GPIO and Expansion:
- 14 usable GPIO pins
- Standard GPIO headers
Physical Dimensions:
- 68mm x 47mm x 19mm (LxWxH)

These resources, including example ESPHome configurations and a detailed pinout diagram, are available for users looking to utilize the device’s full potential.

The EST-PoE-32 is available for purchase at $32.00 on the Everything Smart online store. You can also visit their GitHub Repo for additional information.

FriendlyELEC’s New NAS Kit Features RK3588 SoC with Quad M.2 Key M Slots

Posted on 19 December, 202319 December, 2023 by Debashis Das

FriendlyELEC a well-known manufacturer of SBCs and peripheral devices, has recently unveiled CM3588 NAS Kit a new Rockchip RK3588 board with quard M.2 Key-M sockets. The M.2 can provide a PCIe Gen 3 x1 interface which can take in 2280 NVMe SSDs or other M.2 PCIe modules. The board is also equipped with a 2.5GbE port, dual HDMI ports, dual MIPI DSI ports, and other peripherals.

Previously we have covered many SBCs designed by FriendlyELEC some of those include, NanoPi R5S, NanoPi Neo3, NanoPi R2S, SOM-RK3399, and many other boards. we have also seen many other development boards like the Banana Pi BPI-M7, Indiedroid Nova, the Radxa ROCK Pi 4 SE, and many other SBCs powered by the RK3588 processor.

The NAS kit is designed with a dual-board architecture, consisting of the CPU Board and the Carrier Board, each serving specific functions within the system.

The CPU board consists of the main RK3588 SOC, RAM, RTC, some LED indicators, a PMIC, Audio Codec, and the connectors to connect the CPU board to the carrier board.

The carrier board holds all the key interfaces such as multiple USB ports, including USB 3.0 Type-A and USB-C, 2.5GbE RJ45 networking port, HDMI and MIPI connectors for video output, and a comprehensive GPIO header for various expansion capabilities.

When it comes to software support FriendlyELEC mentions that this device has support for various operating systems including Android, Ubuntu, Debian, Buildroot, OpenMediaVault, and OpenWrt. They are all built on the very recent Linux 6.1 LTS kernel. You’ll find all those software and instructions on the company’s wiki page. There’s also a separate wiki page for the CM3588 NAS SDK that only provides schematics, PCB layout, and mechanical files.

FriendlyELEC’s RK3588 NAS Kit specifications:

Core Board (CM3588)
- SoC: Rockchip RK3588
- CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A76 (up to 2.4 GHz), Quad-core Cortex-A55 (up to 1.8 GHz)
- GPU: Arm Mali-G610 MP4
- Video Decoding: Supports 8Kp60 H.265, VP9, AVS2; 8Kp30 H.264 AVC/MVC; 4Kp60 AV1; 1080p60 MPEG-2/-1, VC-1, VP8
- Video Encoding: 8Kp30 H.265/H.264
- AI Acceleration: 6 TOPS NPU
- Memory: Options of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4x @ 2133 MHz
- Storage: Optional 64GB eMMC
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC5616
- Networking: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5GbE controller
- Connectors: 4x 100-pin for USB 3.0/2.0, PCIe Gen 3 x4, 2.5GbE, HDMI, GPIOs
- PMIC: Rockchip RK806-1
- Size: 65 x 55 mm, 8-layer PCB
- Weight: Approx. 21 grams
Carrier Board (CM3588 NAS SDK)
- Storage:
  - 4x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots
  - MicroSD card slot
  - SPI flash footprint
- Video Output:
  - 2x HDMI 2.1 ports (one up to 8Kp60, other up to 4Kp60)
  - 1x DisplayPort via USB-C (up to 4Kp60)
  - 4-lane MIPI DSI connector
- Video Input:
  - 1x HDMI 2.0 port (up to 4Kp60)
  - 4-lane MIPI CSI connector
- Audio:
  - 3.5mm jack, 2-pin mic connector, PWM buzzer
  - Networking: 2.5GbE RJ45 port
- USB Ports:
  - 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
  - 1x USB 3.0 Type-C DRP with DisplayPort support
  - 1x USB 2.0 host port
- Expansion:
  - 4x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x1 sockets
  - 40-pin GPIO header (SPI, UART, I2C, PWM, I2S, GPIO)
- Misc:
  - RTC battery connector, IR receiver, fan connector
  - Buttons for eMMC flash update, reset, power, recovery mode, user
  - 4x SSD LEDs, 3-pin debug UART header
- Power Supply:
  - 12V DC (barrel jack or 2-pole terminal block)
- Size: 160 x 116 mm, 4-layer PCB
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 70°C

The CM3588 Core module starts at $95, and the full NAS Kit will cost you $130. other options include an 8GB+64GB Kit and power supply for $154.89, plus shipping. The 16GB RAM variant costs an additional $15.

Anritsu, in Collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel, Validates the Industry’s First Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) NB-IoT test case in CAG76

Posted on 19 December, 202319 December, 2023 by mixos

Anritsu Corporation is pleased to announce that the first NTN NB-IoT Protocol Conformance Tests have been validated on the 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR powered by the Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony)’s Altair device

NTN NB-IoT is a key IoT feature that is useful in cases where the devices need to be deployed in remote regions without terrestrial cell network coverage. This is especially useful for asset tracking in maritime, logistics, mining, automotive, and other areas.

“3GPP Release 17, which is described as the next stage for 5G and LTE, NTN enables new use cases and monetization opportunities for vertical industry segments,” said Kameda Keiji, General Manager of Mobile Solutions Division at Anritsu Corporation, “We are proud that our collaboration with Sony enables us to help the industry validate the new features quickly to market and enable certifications in GCF/PTCRB to bring certified devices to enable new applications”.

The conformance tests are defined by 3GPP in TS 36.523-1 corresponding to core requirements in TS 36.331 and have been submitted to 3GPP Radio Access Network Working Group 5 (RAN WG5) by Anritsu.

“We are thrilled about our partnership with Anritsu,” said Christophe Flechelle, GM France & System Engineering Director at Sony Semiconductor Israel. “By establishing a certification program for NTN, we’re paving the way for faster integration of crucial satellite technologies into tracking devices and wearables. This collaboration marks a significant step towards technological advancement and widespread adoption in the industry.”

The 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR is registered with both the GCF and PTCRB as Test Platform 251.

The ME7834NR is a test platform for 3GPP-based Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) and Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT) of mobile devices incorporating Multiple Radio Access Technologies. It supports 5G NR in both Standalone and Non-Standalone in addition to LTE, LTE-Advanced, LTE-A Pro, W-CDMA, and now NTN. When combined with Anritsu’s OTA RF chamber MA8171A and RF converters, the ME7834NR covers the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G NR frequency bands.

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AAEON Launch the GENE-EHL7, an Efficient 3.5” SBC for Smart City, Industrial Automation etc

Posted on 19 December, 202319 December, 2023 by mixos

Combining efficient processing with a full-function I/O, the GENE-EHL7 offers efficiency in operation as well as cost.

AAEON, an industry-leading provider of embedded solutions, has announced the latest addition to its 3.5” SubCompact Board product line, the GENE-EHL7. Available in models featuring Intel Atom® x6000E series, Pentium®, and Celeron® N and J series Processors, the GENE-EHL7 is designed to offer a power-efficient platform with which to bring smart retail, smart city, industrial automation solutions to market in a compact, easily deployed board.

Offering a low-cost lifecycle via its efficient processor selection, the board is available with Intel Atom® x6413E, Intel® Celeron® Processor J6412, or Intel® Celeron® Processor N6210 embedded CPUs, which grant users low-cost, yet highly efficient processing suitable to a variety of vertical market deployments.

Providing three configurable simultaneous displays via HDMI, DP, LDVS, and eDP, AAEON has placed emphasis on the board’s potential for deployment in point-of-sale (POS) and kiosk equipment, where its compact form factor and flexible display interfaces can be used to develop applications that are friendly to end-users. Adding further value to the board’s use for such purposes is its optional TPM 2.0, which enhances security, critical for protecting data while in transit.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports join two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for peripheral device installation, making the GENE-EHL7 ideal for networking and data collection tasks in a smart city infrastructure. Moreover, the board can take advantage of Wi-Fi module expansion via its M.2 E-Key. According to AAEON, the board’s flexible storage capacity is a crucial feature contributing to its use for edge computing. With SATA, a full-size mPCIe slot, and an M.2 M-Key for either PCIe or SATA, the GENE-EHL7 contains a plethora of expandable storage options to give greater flexibility to users.

Concerning its potential Industry 4.0 uses, the GENE-EHL7 is equipped with two COM connectors, one supporting RS-232/422/485 and one supporting RS-232 only, an 8-bit GPIO, and SMBus. These features are provided to facilitate industrial communication protocols and make the board well-suited to programmable logic controller (PLC) use.

The GENE-EHL7 is now in mass production and available for order on the eShop. For more information, please visit its product page.

ASRock Industrial Presents the NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series

Posted on 15 December, 202319 December, 2023 by mixos

Unveiling the breakthrough release, ASRock Industrial launches the NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series powered by the highly anticipated Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Meteor Lake-H). Featuring 3D performance hybrid architecture supporting up to 14 cores and 20 threads along with new integrated Intel® ARC Graphics and the first dedicated NPU AI engine. The NUC Ultra 100 BOX Series leverage two DDR5-5600 MHz memory up to 96GB while bringing impressive features, including triple storages, 4K quad displays, 2.5G dual LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and five USB ports (one USB4/Thunderbolt™ 4). Meanwhile, the new slim-type NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series feature 4K quad displays, one USB4/Thunderbolt™ 4, five USB 3.2 Gen2, DDR5 memory up to 96GB, one 2.5G LAN and WiFi 6E through WiFi module. With AI acceleration built into every Intel® Core™ Ultra processor, the Series transform into AI PCs, unlocking infinite possibilities. This breakthrough extends to elevated creativity, productivity, collaboration, and gaming experiences through AI-enablement across diverse applications in entertainment, office tasks, business operations, smart retail, city environments, and beyond.

Go AI PC, Go Infinite with Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

The NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series harness the power of the Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Meteor Lake-H), featuring the first 3D performance hybrid architecture supporting up to 14 cores and 20 threads (6P+8E+2LPE), with integration of CPU, GPU, and NPU, to unleash infinite AI computability. With the newest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, the Series provide unprecedented AI PC experiences with the cutting-edge Intel® ARC Graphics up to 8 Xe-cores 128 EUs, offering up to twice the AI performance over the previous gen CPU. The Series also employ built-in NPU to accelerate AI with up to 20x performance per watt enhancement. With NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX as the groundbreaking AI PCs, users can enjoy supreme AI capabilities that bring about enhanced collaboration, productivity, and creativity in diverse use cases such as real-time AI content creation, AI image & video, automated AI inferencing, and heightened gaming environments.

NUC Ultra 100 BOX Series – the AI PC for Any Occasion

The NUC Ultra 100 BOX Series include NUC BOX-155H and NUC BOX-125H models, incorporating transformative features from Intel® Core™ Ultra 7/5 processors 155H/125H (Meteor Lake-H). Housed in a compact fanned barebone measuring 117.5 x 110.0 x 49 mm (L x W x H), packing a powerful AI engine with significantly amplified graphics within a small form factor. The Series feature the upgraded dual-channel SO-DIMM DDR5 5600MHz up to 96GB memory, plus support for up to 4K quad displays with one DP 2.1 (from USB4), one DP 1.4a (from Type-C), and two HDMI 2.0 with Intel® ARC Graphics, providing unparalleled visual experience. Moreover, rich I/O connectivity includes one USB4/Thunderbolt™ 4, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C/Type-A), along with 2.5G dual LAN, Wi-Fi 6E module, and BT 5.3. Notable upgrades extend to the triple storages of one M.2 Key M (2242/2280), one M.2 Key M (2242) with PCIe Gen4x4, and one SATA3. The Series also provide 12-24V DC-in jack with 19V power adapter for flexible power input, VESA mounting for space-saving installation, plus TPM support with Intel® Platform Trust Technology (PTT) for enhanced security. The NUC Ultra 100 BOX Series introduce solutions that aims to go infinite, seamlessly integrating pioneering AI PC capabilities into entertainment, office, business scenarios, and smart retail with unparalleled AI performance.

Slim Type NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series

The NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series, comprising the NUCS BOX-155H and NUCS BOX-125H, are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 7/5 processors 155H/125H (Meteor Lake-H). Particularly designed as the slim type system, the Series present boundless capabilities with an even more compact size of 117.5 x 110.0 x 38 mm (L x W x H) fanned barebone. Corresponding to NUC Ultra 100 BOX, the NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series also feature two up to 96GB SO-DIMM DDR5 5600MHz RAM, supporting up to 4K quad displays through two HDMI 2.1, one DP 2.1 (from USB4), and one DP 1.4a (from Type-C) for vivid visual displays. It ensures reliable connections with one 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E Module and BT 5.3. The Series’ versatile I/O and expansions include one USB4/Thunderbolt™ 4, five USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C/Type-A), and dual storage of one M.2 Key M (2280) with PCIe Gen4x4, one M.2 Key M (2242) with PCIe Gen4x1. Additionally, it also features a 12-24V DC-in jack, 19V power adapter, VESA mount support, and firmware TPM with Intel® Platform Trust Technology (PTT) are equipped as well. Despite its slim appearance, the NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series can enable infinite AI potentials in solutions across various industries.

“ASRock Industrial advances its vision to co-create an intelligent world with the launch of the pioneering AI PCs powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Meteor Lake-H). By leveraging the 3D performance hybrid architecture with the integration of CPU, GPU, and NPU into the customer’s very own PC, we aim to jointly fulfill AI-generated benefits,” said Handsome Tzeng, President of ASRock Industrial. “ASRock Industrial’s NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series excel in fulfilling AI capabilities, striving to go infinite with creative AI solutions for everyone to enjoy.”

To learn more about ASRock Industrial’s NUC Ultra 100 BOX/ NUCS Ultra 100 BOX Series, feel free to visit our Website Product Page or contact us via Product Inquiry.

Mixtile Cluster Box can Hold up to four RK3588 SBCs connected Via PCIe

Posted on 15 December, 202318 December, 2023 by Debashis Das

Mixtile Cluster Box is a four-slot chase that can hold up to four Mixtile Blade 3 boards. Released last year, this board is powered by the Rockchip RK3588 SoC. What makes this board different from others is the U.2 Interface which provides a fast, reliable, and scalable storage solution which is a key component in demanding computational projects.

The highlighting feature of this Mixtile Cluster Box is its ability to hold four Mixtile Blade 3 devices this enhances the computational performance of the device also being neat. This will be very useful for those who are working on demanding projects.

The Mixtile Cluster Box is powered by the ASM2824 PCIe Packet Switch chip that can handle data-intensive applications very easily. This switch provides flexible upstream PCIe interface choices, including 1, 2, 4, or 8 lanes, and it can automatically detect lane configurations at start-up. In downstream mode, it can handle a 16-lane PCIe 3.1 interface with support for up to 12 PCIe ports.

The switch also includes power-saving modes (L0 to L3), deep sleep modes, wake-up functions, port disabling, latency reporting, error handling, and I/O virtualization for both upstream and downstream ports.

As for storage options, you can add up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs with PCIe 3.0 x2 compatibility, allowing expanded storage capacity.

Mixtile Cluster Box also features a cutting-edge backplate, a control board, and a customized small chassis with fans inside. Blade 3 SBCs can be connected to the product chassis through the U.2 interface. The device also has an ASM2824 PCIe Switch chip, with 4 downstream ports configured as PCIe 3.0 ×4 and connected to the U.2 interface.

In terms of software, the Mixtile Cluster Box utilizes Open-WRT which is open source and can be used by everybody. Mixtile said they will also provide a software package that enables the PCIe interface to function as a virtual network interface so that you will be able to connect external GbE ethernet to your Mixtile Cluster Box.

A unique feature of the Mixtile Cluster Box is its use of Captive Screws. This design means you can put it together or take it apart by hand, without needing any special tools. This makes it user-friendly, especially for those who might not have technical experience with such equipment.

The Mixtile Cluster Box increases storage space for your projects. It connects to Mixtile Blade 3 boards using a U.2 interface. The Box has four NVMe M.2 M-Key slots, which are compatible with fast NVMe SSDs and support the PCIe 3.0 ×2 standard. This setup allows for more and faster storage, useful for large projects or important data.

The Mixtile Cluster Box has a small case with two 60mm Fans inside. These fans keep the system cool, preventing it from getting too hot and ensuring it works well, especially when used for a long time or heavy tasks. This helps the Box perform at its best without overheating.

This compact yet powerful product can be used for high-performance computing, data analysis, AI and machine learning, container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker, on-premises deployment, and parallel programming. It effectively handles complex tasks and large data sets, making it suitable for advanced technical applications.

Mixtile offers the Cluster Box for $339.00, which can be bought directly from their official website. This deal comes with the Mixtile Cluster Box itself, a power adapter (19 V/4.74 A), and several additional accessories.

ADLINK releases Intel Core Ultra-powered COM Express Module with integrated CPU+GPU+NPU providing up to 50% in power saving

Posted on 14 December, 202315 December, 2023 by mixos

ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, announces the launch of its cExpress-MTL, a Compact size COM Express Type 6 module powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processor. Featuring Intel modular architecture that integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU all-in-one for optimized performance and efficiency, the module provides up to 8 GPU X^e-cores (128 EUs), an NPU (11pTOPS/8.2eTOPS), and 14 CPU cores at 28W TDP.

“As demands for varying workloads continue to grow in battery-powered edge applications, which cannot solely rely on the CPU alone, we are excited to showcase our Intel Core Ultra-powered COM Express, “ said Dylan Cheng, Senior Product Manager at ADLINK COM. “By integrating a GPU with 1.9x higher performance than prior generation and an NPU for dedicated AI acceleration on top of its powerful CPU, the featured processor in our cExpress-MTL offers proficient graphics and AI capabilities without needing to connect to additional processing units. This substantially simplifies your solution designs, translating to accelerated time-to-market and lower total cost of ownership.”

Centered on using the Lower Power E core to handle light workloads, the Intel Core Ultra processor can be 30-50% more power efficient than 13th Gen Intel Core, thus able to provide superior performance even in a compact, battery-powered design.

Key Features

Intel Core Ultra processor, Intel XeLPG GFX integration and up to 8 Xe -Cores
New integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration
All PCIe signals upgraded to Gen4
2.5GbE Ethernet, with optional TSN
Up to 64GB DDR5 at 5600MT/s, in-band ECC/non-ECC
SoC power reduction
2x USB4 support (BOM option)

Equipped with hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding and decoding functionality, the ADLINK cExpress-MTL module can also realize instantaneous media streaming with minimal latency. Along with all PCIe interface upgraded to Gen4 for enhanced data transmission and USB4 support for increased flexibility, the ADLINK cExpress-MTL module empowers developers to achieve various graphics- and AI-requiring, battery-powered applications, such as portable medical ultrasound, industrial automation, autonomous driving, AI robots, and more.

cExpress-MTL

COM Express Compact size Type 6 Module with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors

New integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration
All PCIe signal upgraded to Gen4
2.5GbE Ethernet, with optional TSN
SoC power reduction
2x USB4 support (option)

ADLINK is also working to provide I-Pi development kits based on the cExpress-MTL module for out-of-the-box-ready prototyping and referencing.

For more information about the ADLINK cExpress-MTL module, please follow the following link here at adlinktech.com: cExpress-MTL (COM-Express Compact size Type 6 module)

Orbbec releases Persee N1 camera-computer kit for 3D vision enthusiasts, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson platform

Posted on 14 December, 202315 December, 2023 by mixos

Orbbec’s feature-rich RGB-D camera-computer is a ready-to-use out-of-the box solution for 3D vision application developers and experimenters

Orbbec, an industry leader dedicated to 3D vision systems, has developed the Persee N1, an all-in-one combination of a popular stereo-vision 3D camera and a purpose-built computer based on the NVIDIA Jetson platform, and equipped with industry-standard interfaces for the most useful accessories and data connections. Developers using the newly launched camera-computer will also enjoy the benefits of the Ubuntu OS and OpenCV libraries. Orbbec recently became an NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) Preferred Partner.

Persee N1 delivers highly accurate and reliable data for in-door/semi-outdoor operation, ideally suited for healthtech, dimensioning, interactive gaming, retail and robotics applications, and features:

An easy setup process using the Orbbec SDK and Ubuntu-based software environment.
Industry-proven Gemini 2 camera, based on active stereo IR technology, which includes Orbbec’s custom ASIC for high-quality, in-camera depth processing.
The powerful NVIDIA Jetsonplatform for edge AI and robotics.
HDMI and USB ports for easy connections to a monitor and keyboard.
Multiple USB ports for data and a POE (Power over Ethernet) port for combined data and power connections.
Expandable storage with MicroSD and M.2 slots.

“The self-contained Persee N1 camera-computer makes it easy for computer vision developers to experiment with 3D vision,” said Amit Banerjee, Head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec. “This combination of our Gemini 2 RGB-D camera and the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics allows AI development while at the same time enabling large-scale cloud-based commercial deployments.”

The new camera module also features official support for the widely used Open Computer Vision (OpenCV) library. OpenCV is used in an estimated 89% of all embedded vision projects according to industry reports. This integration marks the beginning of a deeper collaboration between Orbbec and OpenCV, which is operated by the non-profit Open Source Vision Foundation.

“The Persee N1 features robust support for the industry-standard computer vision and AI toolset from OpenCV,” said Dr. Satya Mullick, CEO of OpenCV. “OpenCV and Orbbec have entered a partnership to ensure OpenCV compatibility with Orbbec’s powerful new devices and are jointly developing new capabilities for the 3D vision community.”

Pricing of the product: The Persee N1 is attractively priced at $499, with discounts available for high-volume purchases

Datasheet: ORBBEC_Datasheet_Persee-N1.pdf

more information: https://www.orbbec.com/products/camera-computer/persee-N1/