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Get on the Edge with AIOT Solutions from AAEON

Posted on 17 April, 201917 April, 2019 by mixos

With the introduction of the AIOT-ILND01, AAEON now offers complete end-to-end edge computing solutions for systems integrators and independent software vendors.

AAEON, an industry leader in AIoT edge computing solutions, announces the AIOT-ILND01 LoRa node. With the introduction of this small, but powerful edge device, AAEON now offers complete end-to-end hardware solutions for systems integrators and independent software vendors developing edge computing applications. Together with our powerful AIoT Gateways, the AIOT-ILRA01 and AIOT-IP6801, SI/ISV developers will be able to find everything they need with AAEON.

AIOT-ILND01 – LoRa Long Range Radio Node

The key to AAEON’s end-to-end solution is to provide SI/ISVs with a package solution that reduces development and integration time, and shortens time-to-market. This is achieved through a combination of providing powerful solutions, SDKs for our products, and CE certifications that allow SI/ISVs to pick and choose the most appropriate hardware solutions for their applications.

The AIOT-ILND01 LoRa Node is available as a board or with an enclosure. It can be powered by two 14500 Lithium-ion batteries, or through its micro USB 2.0 port. It features built-in temperature and humidity sensors, as well as a 3-axis accelerometer, and is designed to also connect with a wide variety of sensors and inputs. With three Grove connectors, it is easy to connect to a computer to configure. Our SDK enables developers to program the AIOT-ILND01 to suit the functions of their applications. AAEON also provides manufacturer and ODM services to customize the unit itself.

AIOT-IP6801 – Outdoor IoT Gateway Device with IP68 Rating and Waterproof connectors

Combined with our AIoT gateways, AAEON provides a solution that’s ready for SI/ISVs. The AIOT-IP6801 is an IP68 certified AIoT gateway that is rugged and weather proof, perfect for deploying in harsh conditions. Cloud certifications, like Microsoft Azure, The Things Network, and ResIOT, all certified with the AIOT-ILRA01, mean it’s easy for SI/ISVs to find a cloud platform that is compatible with AAEON products. For software developers who wish to implement their own platforms, our SDKs and hardware customization support can help ease the process and help reduce development turnaround times.

AIOT-ILRA01 – LoRa® Certified Intel® Based Gateway and Network Server

From LoRa nodes, to gateways, to our Up Board maker kits and more, AAEON provides a complete end-to-end AIoT edge computing solution. With our complete hardware and software SDKs support, IoT user, system integrators, and independent software vendors will be able to bring the edge to their projects.

15A 100V Isolated Half-Bridge Driver

15 A 100V Isolated Half bridge driver project intended to be used for DC-DC converters, inverters, LED driver and motor driver applications. This projects is really helpful in industrial applications where noise is a concern since project provides optical isolation between microcontroller and high current output. ADuM4224 isolated precision Half-Bridge driver is the heart of the project. IRFR120 dual Mosfet is used as output driver. MOSFET can be replaced as per application requirement of voltage and current rating. The ADuM4224 isolators each provide two independent isolated channels. They operate with an input supply voltage ranging from 3.0 V to 5.5 V, providing compatibility with lower voltage systems. In comparison to gate drivers employing high voltage level translation methodologies, the project offers the benefit of true, galvanic isolation between the input and each output. Each output can be continuously operated up to 537 V peak relative to the input, thereby supporting low-side switching to negative voltages. The differential voltage between the high-side and low-side can be as high as 800 V peak. Refer to truth table for operation conditions. The board tested with input frequency of 100 KHz but will support frequency up to 1 MHz. CN3 connector provided for logic signal and supply input, CN1 Output drive supply , CN2 load supply input, CN4 for load connection.

The ADuM42241 is 4 A isolated, half-bridge gate driver that employ the Analog Devices, Inc., iCoupler® technology to provide independent and isolated high-side and low-side outputs. The ADuM4224 provides 5000 V rms isolation in the wide-body, 16-lead SOIC package. Combining high speed CMOS and monolithic transformer technology, these isolation components provide outstanding performance characteristics superior to the alternatives, such as the combination of pulse transformers and gate drivers.

Note : Output MOSFETs can be used as per application requirement of voltage and load current, supply input will be depend on MOSFET.

Features

Supply Output Side 12V DC ( 5V-18V Possible Refer Note)
Supply VDD1 5V-12V DC
Input Signal VIA/VIB 3V to 5V
Frequency Up to 1Mhz
PCB Dimensions 57.04mm X 48.12 mm

Schematic

Parts List

Connections

ADuM4224 Truth Table

Photos

ADuM4224 Datasheet

Novasom M7 SBC aims to be a Drop-In Replacement for Raspberry Pi 3

Posted on 16 April, 2019 by mixos

Novasom RASPMOOD family of SBCs aims to provide a drop-in replacement for Raspberry Pi based designs by providing mechanically and electrically compatible boards, as well as a software layer that allows the RASPMOOD boards to leverage the software you’ve already developed for your Raspberry Pi 3 design.

The Novasom M7 is a form-fit and function industrial replacement of a Pi3, where users can get a lot more in terms of performance and moreover in industrial safety of the product (wide range protected power, don’t eat µSD, available on logistic programmed production flow, technical assistance team always available and so on), without destroying them started project thanks to a compatible HW in form fit and functions.

Specifications:

SoC – Rockchip RK3328 quad core Cortex-A53 processor with Mali-450MP4 GPU
System Memory – Up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage – Up to 256 GB eMMC Flash + uSD slot
Video Output – HDMI 2.0 to to 4K @ 60 Hz, LVDS via external adapter, PCAP on Connector (dedicated I2C port)
Camera – Parallel camera support
Audio – Analog line out
Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, optional 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi with PCB antenna
USB – 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1x micro USB OTG port
Expansion – 40-pin Raspberry Pi compatible header with 2x I2C @ 3.3 V, 1x SPI, 22x GPIO @ 1.8V
Debugging – TTL debug port
Misc – 1x user LED, RTC with external rechargeable battery , user reset push-button
Power Supply – 12V (6.5 to 18V protected); UPS manager (battery not included)
Dimensions – 86 x 54 mm
Temperature Range – 0 to 70°C

Novasom Industries made a necessary SW layer that allows the M7 and all other “RASPMOOD” boards to be programmable exactly with Pi3 SW you made, without any trouble and SW reprogramming effort. Several boards use the 40 pin strip connector, known as P2, as a sort of standard so the SW developed for these can be directly transferred on the Novasom RASPMOOD boards. Runs with the Debian you design with, Android, Linux or with a provided easy to use ruggedized Kernel (that open the system in ram and do not eat microSD) from Novasom Industries.

Features

Quad Core Cortex A53 @1,5 GHz
4K UHD on HDMI
USB 3
Wi-Fi/BT certified
Wide range protected power supply
RASPMOOD design

More boards and details can be found in Novasom Arm’s SBC products page.

via www.cnx-software.com

Avalue introduces EMX-KBLU2P, the thin Mini ITX Embedded Industrial motherboard

Posted on 16 April, 2019 by mixos

Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is unveiling EMX-KBLU2P, based on Intel® Core™ and Celeron® Processors.

EMX-KBLU2P, the Thin Mini ITX Motherboard, supports Intel® 6/7th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3 and Celeron® BGA Processors, offering three independent display—DP, HDMI, 2 dual-channel LVDS by 2 Chrontel CH7511 in the resolution of 1920*1080, ideal for all-in-one PC, POS, Digital Signage, and kiosk markets. Meanwhile, EMX-KBLU2P features extended temperature tolerance -20°C~+70°C (with heatsink, under 0.5 m/s air flow speed testing) and fanless design, which is suitable for industrial and outdoor applications under harsh operating conditions.

EMX-KBLU2P main features:

Onboard Intel Gen 6/7th Core™ SoC i7/i5/i3 & Celeron®BGA Processor Thin Mini ITX
Two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM socket, supports up to 32GB (non ECC only)
1 x DP++, 1 x HDMI/DP, 2CH LVDS/co-lay eDP
1 x Intel® I219LM, 1 x Intel® I210IT PCI-e Gigabit Ethernet
4 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0
4x RS232 , 2 x RS422/485,16-bit GPIO
Onboard TPM 2.0 & TPM 1.2 (optional)
2 x SATA III, 2 x SATA Power
1 x M.2 Type B 3042/2242/2260/2280 (with 2 x PCI-e x 1 (default)
DC in +12~24V
Operating Temp -20°C~+70°C (with heatsink, under 0.5 m/s air flow speed testing)

For more information of full range of the Mini ITX motherboard, please visit www.avalue.com.tw, or contact with sales@avalue.com.tw for more details.

No pricing or availability information was provided for the EMX-KBLU2P. More information may be found in Avalue’s EMX-KBLU2P announcement and product page.

ESP8266 Weather Monitor with tiny OLED display

Posted on 16 April, 201916 April, 2019 by mixos

deantonious @ github.com has shared the Arduino code and PHP api for a simple ESP8266 weather monitor with 128×32 pixel oled display. Not much additional details are given, but we thought worth sharing this interesting mini project.

ESP8266 WeatherMonitor with tiny OLED display – [Link]

Solid state battery is small enough for medical implants

Posted on 16 April, 2019 by mixos

UK battery maker Ilika has officially launched its millimetre scale solid state battery for medical implants, including smart contact lenses.

Ilika a few days ago announced the launch of Stereax® M50 mm-scale solid-state batteries designed for medical implants. The Stereax M50 brings all the benefits of the Stereax products whilst taking solid-state batteries to a new level of miniaturisation. Bringing form factor choice enabling medical device innovations that have previously been limited by the available battery technology.

The implantable medical device industry has a growing need for miniaturized, long-life power sources to enable wireless data transfer from increasingly sophisticated devices that are improving patients’ lives

said Mike Nagy, Chief Technology Officer, Endotronix.

The MedTech space is one of the most challenging environments for battery technologies. Batteries need to be small enough to be unobtrusive, enabling implantable devices to be charged in a way that does not restrict a patient. The batteries need to have as long a life-span as possible, avoiding the risks of repeated surgical intervention. They also need to be biocompatible so that they do not pose a risk of leakage. Each device application may require different sizes and form factors, which can now be accommodated with the customisable battery sizes and shapes enabled by the Stereax M50. Innovation in applications that require injection into the blood stream, monitoring heart rhythm or attachment onto the peripheral nervous system for neurostimulation can be enabled with this technology. These batteries enable self-sustaining power sources that do not need to be changed regularly or use inconvenient cabling.

Relative to standard lithium ion batteries, Stereax M50 solid-state batteries have longer life spans of up to 10 years (up to 5x longer) and lower leakage currents (10x smaller), making them suitable for low power wireless charging. They can also be integrated with other electronic components enabling the end medical device to be kept as small as possible. Stereax M50 yields leading edge energy density with 50% extra density compared to other commercially available solid-state batteries.

The Stereax product family continues to grow, addressing a wide range of end applications. Medical applications are some of the most demanding environments for battery technology

said Graeme Purdy, CEO, Ilika.

The Stereax M50 is a smaller, safer and longer lasting battery, opening up the opportunities of life enhancing medical devices.

Introduction Video

www.ilika.com

Tiny IR LED outputs 1,300mW at 940nm

Posted on 15 April, 201915 April, 2019 by mixos

Providing up to 1,300 mW in an industry standard package, the new LUXEON IR 2720 is optimized for a variety of cost conscious infrared applications requiring high power outputs.

Lumileds today introduced the LUXEON IR 2720 Line, high power emitters that set the standard for abundant radiant power delivered in an industry standard package for seamless integration in existing designs. The emitters provide high radiant power of up to 1,300 mW at 940 nm or 1,250 mW at 850 nm wavelength and feature high efficacy and a popular 120° beam angle. The 2.75 x 2.0 mm LEDs are undomed and especially useful for applications with package height limitations that prevent the use of domed solutions. The emitters address a wide array of cost conscious infrared applications from surveillance and machine vision to iris scanning and health monitors.

Infrared LED uses such as CCTV cameras and machine vision are especially cost sensitive markets, so high performance emitters with high reliability are very much in demand,

said Ryan Dong, Product Manager at Lumileds.

The LUXEON IR 2720 package enables drop-in upgrades in applications that require high punch, long range and high uniformity including positioning and depth measurement, and industrial automation. The state of the art thermal resistance package (4°C/W) effectively solves thermal challenges and ensures system reliability which has been thoroughly tested during the Lumileds extensive qualification process.

The LUXEON IR 2720 Line of 940 nm emitters address such applications as biometric identification, military and law enforcement, and traffic and railroad signaling applications. The 850 nm emitters are workhorses for machine vision cameras and CCTV cameras.

For more information on the LUXEON IR 2720 Line, see www.lumileds.com/products/infrared-emitters/luxeon-ir-2720-line

Nebra AnyBeam, world’s Smallest pocket-size Laser Projector

Posted on 15 April, 2019 by Tope Oluyemi

Nebra Ltd company has launched the world’s smallest pocket-sized projector called “Nebra AnyBeam”. The Nebra AnyBeam is a low cost, high definition laser pico projector that can fit in your pocket. For movie lovers, there can be a movie night every night! It is the world smallest pocket cinema projector – with the ability to project crystal clear pictures on to any surface. The device can be powered by a power bank, or from the USB port of a computer.

The Nebra AnyBeam is different from traditional projectors which tends to be big, hot, noisy, use a lot of power, require focus adjustment, and aren’t very portable. The difference is possible through laser and high-speed two-dimensional scanning by adopting the MEMS scanner. The Nebra AnyBeam projects a high-resolution image of HD (720p at 60 Hz) by reflecting the three color laser by high-speed driving of the MEMS mirror and scanning the horizontal and vertical two-dimensional directions.

The Nebra AnyBeam adjust the focus automatically, unlike the conventional projectors where you need to adjust the focus manually. It makes use of a laser that travels straight and hardly spreads. It also always takes into account the distance, the unevenness of the projected surface, and the curved surface, so it is always in focus. Worthy to note is that as it utilizes a MEMS scanner, it requires no bulb. By exploiting semiconductor lasers of three colors R, G, and B as light sources, the projector displays a wide color gamut and colorful images. The 19 by 60 by 103mm and 140g projector fits in your pocket. The device is equipped with a state-of-the-art laser module with the power to project screens up to 150 inches and beyond. The laser MEMS technology at the core of the Nebra AnyBeam projector range is very light and compact.

The power consumption of the Nebra AnyBeam is as low as 3.0 W, which makes it “power friendly,” and can be used for a long time with a power bank/battery. It also features a screw thread in the base for you to add a tripod. There are four key products in the AnyBeam projector range – allowing you to use the laser projector technology in a number of ways which suits your application. With HDMI compatibility feature, your Nebra AnyBeam projector is compatible with virtually every streaming audio, video or gaming service available. With the Raspberry Pi versions, you can set up your own Kodi / OSMC home cinema set up in a matter of seconds – with a built-in projector. The laser projector is fanless, noiseless and you don’t need to replace the bulb.

The specifications include:

Resolution: 720P/60FPS
Contrast: 80,000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 30 ANSI (Equivalent to 150 ANSI lumens in a standard DLP Projector)
Operating Temperature: 5oC to 35oC (41F to 95F)
NEBRA ANYBEAM
Size: 103 x 50 x 19mm
Weight: 133g
Speaker Power: 1 Watt
Audio Output: 3.5mm audio jack
Input Interface: HDMI (v1.4 HDMI female connector)
Input Voltage/Current: DC 5v/1.5A
Mounting: Standard 1/4-20 UNC tripod mount
Navigation: Multi-way switch

NEBRA ANYBEAM HAT

Size: 65 x 57 x 31mm
Weight: 79g
Input Interface: DPI over 40pin GPIO header
Input Voltage/Current: Raspberry PI GPIO Header or 5v/2.5A microUSB
Navigation: 3 switches

NEBRA ANYBEAM DEV KIT

Size: 95 x 65 x 15mm (assembled)
Weight: 86g
Audio Output: 3.5mm audio jack
Input Interface: HDMI (v1.4 HDMI female connector)
Input Voltage/Current: DC 5v/1.5A
Mounting: Standard 1/4-20 UNC tripod mount
Navigation: Multi-way switch

NEBRA ANYBEAM MONSTER BALL

Size: 10 x 10 x 10 cm (10cm sphere)
Weight: 580g
Input Interface: via inbuilt Raspberry Pi Zero W
Input Voltage/Current: Raspberry PI GPIO Header or 5v/2.5A microUSB
Mounting: Standard 1/4-20 UNC tripod mount
Navigation: 3 switches

For more information visit Nebra Kickstarter Page.

World’s first single chip for Smart Radio

Posted on 15 April, 2019 by mixos

Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading technology provider for digital radio, introduces Chorus 4 – the world’s first integrated Smart Radio chip. Chorus 4 will power a new generation of solutions for radios offering internet connectivity, DAB / DAB+ and FM.

The first of these new solutions, Venice X, is being launched by Frontier this week at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. Venice X is a cost-optimised, customisable turnkey system which enables brands and manufacturers to build high quality Smart Radios quickly and cost-effectively.

Smart Radios are the fastest growing category in the digital radio market, with sales volumes currently growing at 30% per year. By combining internet, DAB / DAB+ and FM in a single device, Smart Radios provide end-users with a complete range of listening options – including a rapidly growing number of DAB / DAB+ services, thousands of Internet radio stations, online music services, such as Amazon Music and Spotify, and podcasts from around the world. The inclusion of DAB and FM ensures that the radio can operate even when there is no internet connectivity, for example outdoors, or if users want to use less power or data. Additional features include Bluetooth and full colour user displays.

Anthony Sethill, CEO, Frontier Smart Technologies, said:

Venice X is a cost-optimised solution, based on the world’s first dedicated Smart Radio silicon, Chorus 4. Offering IP, DAB and FM in a single integrated package, at a lower cost than any comparable solution, Venice X offers brands the opportunity to develop Smart Radios at truly mass-market prices

The Chorus 4 integrated SoC represents a distillation of Frontier’s extensive experience in Smart Radio design and combines DAB+/FM radio tuners, an application processor and audio processing with integrated memory.

more information visit: www.frontiersmart.com

1mm height SMD LED can be placed upside down.

Posted on 15 April, 2019 by mixos

Kingbright KPTR series, suitable for reverse mounting, makes it possible to achieve that the LED is hidden in the PCB.

Naturally, manufacturing LED with a zero height is most likely unreal at the current physics status and 3D experience of the world. Nevertheless, it´s still possible to reach the goal that the LED wouldn’t stick out of the PCB – by the above mentioned “reverse” mounting, alias by mounting from a rear side of a PCB. In this case, naturally, there´s a suitable size opening in the rear side of a PCB.

What is it good for?

Simply said, PCB tracks to a LED and the package itself is from the rear PCB side. On the top side, on the side on which the LED lights up, you then have a free hand in the placement of other components. In the situation when there are only 0,2mm high LEDs on the market it may seem useless but sometimes even those 0,2mm matter. It can be said that such an assembly practically does not affect the top of the PCB, except the need to have a milled hole for the LED body in the PCB.

By this way, it´s possible to make extra thin backlight panels and mainly also to use LEDs even to backlight components, which weren´t designed/ accommodated for backlight (switches, …). Another advantage of such mounting is that even relatively densely placed LEDs don´t interfere among each other. In result, for example by gluing such PCB to a semi-transparent panel, it´s possible to gain a cheap and high-quality indication panel without undesired light leakage to nearest segments.

The KPTR-3216 series intended for mounting “upside down” is already packed (tape and reel) in the opposite position in order to make it usable for machine (pick and place) assembly.

Features:

“reverse” mounting from the bottom side of a PCB
no space occupied on the top side
easy construction of backlight panels with minimum height
easy backlighting of various components
almost no light-interference between nearby LEDs

The KPTR-3216 series contains 15 types in all common colours (except white). Approximate price of majority of types is 4-8 Eur / 100 pcs. In case of serious interest, we can supply you samples for development as well as stable supplies for production.