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Groboard “Giant Board” runs Linux and follows Adafruit Feather form-factor

Posted on by Tope Oluyemi

Groboard has unveiled a tiny single board computer that runs Linux on Arm Cortex-A processor, called “Giant Board”. In contrast to it’s name, the board is tiny and runs Linux on Microchip’s SiP application of its Cortex-A5-based SAMA5D SoC and is equipped with 128MB RAM, micro-USB, microSD and I/O including ADC and PWM. There are many available single board computers that run Linux on Arm Cortex-A processor and that’s include Raspberry Pi Zero (W), PocketBeagle, or FriendlyElec NanoPi Duo.

The Giant Board is another option that will be available soon. The 51 x 23mm SBC supports Linux 4.14. The product page provides limited information on the board, but more details could be found on the developer’s (Groboard) twitter account. The page states the board is now supported by Adafruit CircuitPython and has been tested with various Adafruit add-ons such as TFT FeatherWing.

The SiP design enables Groboard to fit a Linux computer into the Adafruit’s distinctive MCU-oriented Feather format. Early specs listed for the board include 6x ADC and 4x PWM with external triggers, and also I2C, SPI, and UART. The availability of a microSD slot and micro-USB OTG port narrowly makes the COM-like board to be recognized as an SBC. The Giant Board features 3.7V LiPo battery support, just like its counterparts.

Giant Board Pinout

It is unclear if the board will ever go up for sale, but Groboard has already built the first few Giant Board models, and there is no indication when the Giant Board will be produced in larger quantities. Groboard also built an alternative to the now defunct Next Thing C.H.I.P. board, the Nebula One board which features Octavo Systems OSD3358-SM SiP, so “Giant Board” is not their first project powered by a system-in-package.

Preliminary specifications listed for the Giant Board include:

  • Processor (via SiP) — Microchip SAMA5D2 (1x Cortex-A5 @ 500MHz)
  • Memory (via SiP) — 128MB DDR2 RAM
  • Storage — microSD slot
  • Other I/O – Micro-USB port, 6x 12-bit ADC with 3.3V reference, 4x 16-bit PWM, ADC and PWM external triggers, I2C, SPI, UART
  • Power — 3.3V pin input; “full” 3.7V LIPO support
  • Operating system — Linux kernel 4.14

There’s no price or availability information provided yet for the Giant Board, but more information may be found on OSH Park and Groboard’s Giant Board product page.

Nanoz – The smallest Selective Gas Sensor

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With the latest Nanoz Gas sensors you have the possibilities to include the sensor in watches, phones etc. Our sensor has 4 times wider detection range than other sensors and even it is one of the smallest in the market (just 1.8 mm for each side and 0.45 mm thick) we managed that our sensors are able to be Selective. (Patent) Furthermore it consumes only 1/10 energy compared to similar sensors. Can you imagine the endless possibilities of its application?

Based on metal oxide technology, the sensor is not only incredibly small but it is also able to detect a multitude of gases, including but not limited to CO2, CO, CH4, BTEX, and NO2.

The company behind Nanoz aims to add it’s sensor on 8-9% of the mobile phones that are sold by 2020.

The world smallest nano chip

  • Our Technology Is Build Upon The Just Released
  • Mox (Metal Oxide) Technology.
  • So What Does Our Sensor Makes Us Different?

Selectivity

  • The Most Sensitive
  • The Least Energy Consuming Of The Market In Mox Technology
  • The Most Reliable In Time
  • Smallest Size
  • The Least Expensive To Manufacture

more information: nanoz-group.eu

CAPA84R – 3.5″ Embedded SBC with Intel® Celeron® Processor

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3.5″ Embedded SBC with Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900/J1800, LVDS, VGA, DisplayPort, Three GbE LANs and Audio.

CAPA84R, is a fanless 3.5-inch embedded motherboard powered by the Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 quad-core or J1800 dual-core. The CPU is located at the rear side of the motherboard, which further aids the heat-extraction process and simplifies maintenance procedures. This fanless embedded board was designed for operational efficiency in rugged architecture with a wide operating temperature range of –20°C to +70°C. The CAPA84R also comes with rich I/O connectors, stunning graphical performance and an emphasis on expandability, making it a performance-driven solution for Industrial IoT and M2M related applications.

The CAPA84R supports one 204-pin DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMM socket with up to 8GB of system memory. There are also one SATA-300 port and one M.2 Key B supporting SATA for storage. The 3.5-inch embedded SBC with the Intel® integrated Gfx graphics is made to bring a true high definition visual experience with dual display configurations through the DisplayPort, 18/24-bit dual-channel LVDS and VGA.

We have dedicated ourselves to developing first-rate embedded boards to ensure all clients get the best value from our products. The industrial-grade CAPA84R provides enhanced computing capability, excellent graphics yet low power consumption to serve the needs of diverse industrial IoT applications,” said Michelle Mi, a product manager of ECSE Division at Axiomtek. “With the impressive graphical performance, the CAPA84R provides an ideal solution for customers seeking performance demanding digital signage or infotainment system applications. The 3.5” motherboard also has three Gigabit Ethernet ports and one USB 3.0 port which support industrial cameras for machine vision applications.

Furthermore, this 3.5-inch embedded board adopts a rich array of I/O interfaces including two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, three Gigabit Ethernet ports with Intel® Ethernet controller i211-AT, one RS-232/422/485 port, one RS-232 port, HD Codec audio port and 8-in/out DIO port. The CAPA84R is expandable with one M.2 Key E connector supporting PCIe x1 interface for Wi-Fi modules and one M.2 Key B connector supporting USB 2.0 interface for cellular modules. The 3.5″ embedded SBC also utilizes advantages of watchdog timer and hardware monitoring features to ensure reliable operation. Moreover, the CAPA84R runs on 12V DC power, supporting auto power-on function.

Features

  • Intel® Celeron® processor J1900/J1800
  • 1 DDR3L SO-DIMM for up to 8GB of memory
  • 2 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0
  • 3 GbE LANs
  • M.2 KEY E
  • M.2 KEY B

Specifications

  • CPU- Intel® Celeron® processor J1900/J1800 onboard
  • Chipset – SoC integrated
  • System Memory – 1 x 204-pin DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMM, up to 8GB
  • BIOS – AMI
  • COM – 1 x RS-232/422/485 -1 x RS-232
  • USB – 2 x USB 2.0 -1 x USB 3.0
  • Ethernet -2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps (Intel® i211-AT) -1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps(Intel® i211-AT)
  • Display – 1 x DisplayPort – 1 x LVDS – 1 x VGA
  • Digital I/O – 8-channel in/out programmed
  • Audio – MIC-in/Line-in/Line out
  • Storage – 1 x M.2 KEY B (SATA, USB 2.0) in 22 x 42 or 30 x 42 – 1 x SATA-300
  • Expansion – 1 x M.2 KEY E (PCIe x1) in 22 x 30
  • Others – SMBus
  • Battery – Lithium 3V/220Mah
  • Power Input – 2 x 2 pin connector

The board will be available in March, 2019 and more information can be found here: www.axiomtek.com

u-blox ZOE-M8B tiny GNSS SiP module

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Ultra small, super low power u-blox M8 GNSS SiP module.

ZOE-M8B is u-blox’s ultra small, highly integrated GNSS SiP (System in Package), measuring just 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 mm. Making use of the Super-Efficient (Super-E) mode, ZOE-M8B offers an ideal balance between miniature size, low power consumption and good GNSS performance. ZOE-M8B uses up to 2.5 times less power than its pin-to-pin compatible counterpart, ZOE-M8G (running in 1 Hz full power mode), while still maintaining good positioning and speed accuracy.

An average power consumption over a typical 30-minute track will be as low as 25 mW. This is true even when using an industrial antenna design with moderate-to-low signal levels. Super-E has a default performance setting for the best balance between power vs. performance.

It also has a power save setting for additional power savings with potential compromise on performance. The TCXO-based ZOE-M8B integrates a front-end SAW filter and an additional front-end LNA for increased jamming immunity and easier antenna integration. A passive antenna can be used to provide a highly integrated system solution with minimal eBOM.

Ultra small, ultra low power GNSS SiP with Super-E mode

  • Ultra small size SiP (System‑in‑Package) 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 mm
  • Fully integrated and complete solution, reducing total design efforts
  • As low as 12 mW power consumption thanks to Super‑E mode
  • Ideal for passive antenna, due to built‑in SAW and LNA
  • High accuracy thanks to concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS
  • Pin‑to‑pin compatible with ZOE‑M8G

⇒ Product Summary PDF

Twitter reference

Price Starting from 12.99 EUR (100 – 480 pcs) and is available from www.u-blox.com

SONY IMX290 HDMI Microscope Camera has 180x magnification, excellent image quality and is Autofocus

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This is an Autofocus SONY IMX290 Industry Microscope Camera with HDMI output, ideal for PCB inspection and board repair work. This microscope has some great reviews among professionals and hobbyists and is priced at €466 without the standing base, monitor and LED light. It’s resolution is 1080P FULL HD @ 60FPS with integrated UI menu which can be easily controlled with a mouse connected to the camera. When observing objects of different heights (MAX 10CM), you do not need to adjust the lens’s working distance as autofocus will engage. Also, when you adjust the lens’s magnification, you do not need adjust the lens’s working distance for the same reason. The image quality on a computer monitor looks crispy clear as you can see on Dave’s Video Review below and this can take your repair and assembly work at another level.

Specifications

  • Sensor: SONY IMX290
  • Image Sensor : Colour CMOS
  • Pixel size : 1/2.8〞
  • Menu : Fully digital UI design
  • Method of Operation : Mouse
  • Lens interface : C/CS-type
  • Power DC : DC5V
  • Output method : HDMI
  • White Balance : Auto / Manual / One-push control
  • Exposure : Auto / Manual
  • Display Frame rate : 1080P@60fps
  • Scanning method : Line by line scanning
  • Shutter Speed : 1/50s(1/60s)～1/10000s
  • Operating Temperature : 0℃～50℃
  • Magnification / Zoom : Support
  • Saving function : Support TF card

C-MOUNT Lens

  • Working distance: 95mm
  • Zoom c-mount Lens
  • 0.5X C-mount adapter
  • Zoom ratios: 6.5:1
  • Objective Magnification Power by 0.7 – 4.5X(about 10 – 180X on the display)
  • Size: 180mm(L) * 50mm(DIA)

Review Video

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Power DUO Source 200 W USB-C PD Reference Design

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This USB Power Delivery (PD) reference design will allow users to implement system that require more than 100 W as a power source while also highlighting the industries lowest RDSon solution.
The design can output all four of the standard USB Type-C PD source voltages of 5 V, 9 V, 15 V, and 20 V. In standard Type-C PD operation, the design will output up to 20V/4A. When Texas Instruments Power DUO mode is enabled, the design will be able to output up to 20V/10A while simultaneously lowering the RDSon by a factor of two.

Features

  • High Power USB Type-C PD Source
  • Barrel Jack to Type-C: 5-V, 9-V, 15-V, or 20-V Charging up to 4 A
  • Up to 20-V at 10 A through Texas Instruments Power Duo Mode
  • Integrated power paths in PD Controller
  • User selectable output voltage

more information: www.ti.com

SuperB – An open, Bee-compatible ESP32

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SuperB is an open source, Bee–compatible ESP32 module for quickly and easily adding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to your project. It combines the popularity of ESP32 with the XBee form factor to achieve an easy way of adding wireless connection to your board. It was originally build for use with Macchina M2 ODB2 scanner, check details below.

SuperB marries two of hardware’s ubiquitous names – the “Bee” form factor and ESP32. The Bee form factor was derived from DIGI’s XBee industrial grade IoT boards. This form factor has long been used to add wireless connectivity to hardware across the board. But in the maturing market of connected items, two protocols stand as required: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. ESP32 brings both, and in an easy-to-use package – giving maximum flexibility to your existing hardware and for your next generation of modular, extensible products.

Features & Specifications

  • Open source hardware
  • XBee form-factor compatible (3.3 V levels, UART, SPI and GPIOs broken out to headers)
  • Based on popular ESP32 SoC
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth (Classic and BLE)
  • Programmable with many tools, including Arduino IDE
  • OTA (Over-the-Air) flashing capable
  • Dual Core processor up to 240 MHz
  • Integrated 4 MB flash – we may upgrade this to 16 MB
  • Sleep current is less than 5 μA
  • Fully certified with integrated antenna and software stacks
  • One programmable LED

Macchina M2

SuperB was originally designed for use with another Macchina product – the M2, which is the open source OBD2 connector and dev board for car hacking. SuperB was designed based on feedback from the car hacking community, but motivated by our desire to avoid tripping over so many wires ourselves. M2 is also available for purchase during this campaign, so you can get the complete kit. It’s great for vehicle tuning, diagnostics, total customization, security, telematics, or prototyping, and works with just about any car manufactured after 1996.

The campaign is live on crowdsupply.com and has 25 days to go with plegdes starting at $23.

FDK introduces high voltage/ultra small size 3V all-solid-state SMD battery

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FDK CORPORATION will begin sample shipment of oxide based all-solid-state battery using high electrochemical potential cathode material “lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7)” which was jointly developed with Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. February 2017.

While applications using various batteries such as IoT devices and wearable devices expand and progress, the specifications required for batteries are becoming increasingly diverse, and, in particular, there is increasing interest in high energy density and safety performance. Respond to these needs all-solid-state batteries are attracting attention as next generation battery, FDK has been continued to develop all-solid-state battery using high electrochemical potential cathode material “lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7)” with features such as high energy density, superior safety performance, and long life.

FDK developed ultra small size all-solid-state battery with capability of high voltage output using high electrochemical potential cathode material “lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7)” and begins sample shipment from 20 December, 2018.

This battery is SMD (Surface Mount Device) type, so they can be mounted as one of the electronic parts, contributing to miniaturization of equipment and reduction of surface mounting cost.

Features

  • Small size SMD type – Dimension of Sample (L) 4.0mm x (W) 2.0mm x (T) 2.0mm
  • High voltage, High capacity – High voltage 3.0V, high capacity 140μAh
  • High energy density – Energy density 26mWh/cm3
  • Wide operating temperature range – Operating temperature range -20 – +105℃
  • High safety and environmental adaptability – Use inflammable materials
  • Use stable oxide sintered ceramics (sulfide free)

Main application

  • IoT device
  • Wearable device
  • Backup power supply for semiconductor products such as Real Time Clock (RTC)/SRAM/MCU
  • Industrial equipment used in harsh environments (high temperature, vacuum etc.), measurement of automobile equipment application, wireless modules etc.

In parallel with sample shipment of this product, FDK will continue to increase the capacity of this product for further expansion of applications.

Scheduled to ship samples with high capacity in April 2019.

more: www.fdk.com

Dual Channel Arbitrary Function Generator with 40 to 240MHz models

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Aim-TTi TGF4242 (TGF4000 Series)
240MHz dual channel Function / Arbitrary / Pulse generator

Sine frequency up to 240MHz with 1μHz resolution Up to 100MHz high resolution pulse generator Arbitrary waveforms up to 16bits at 800MSa/s Wideband noise generator.

The TGF4000 Series out-performs other generators in its price range by offering models at up to 240MHz with low harmonic distortion and phase noise. Audio band THD is significantly better than similar generators at just 0.05%.  The pulse generator function offers an exceptional pulse width resolution of 100ps over a period range from 10ns to 1000s. The pulse edge speed is independently variable from 3ns to 800s. Pulse jitter is dramatically lower than any comparable generator at only 30ps. The two channels can be operated completely independently as if they were two separate generators. Coupled operation is available for frequency, amplitude and output on/off enabling simultaneous output changes on both channels. Relative phase can be set from -360 degrees to +360 degrees with 0.001 degree resolution.

The main outputs can provide up to 10V pk-pk into 50Ω (20V pk-pk EMF) for frequencies up to 80MHz. High levels of DC offset can be set in conjunction with low signal levels, and the attenuator can be fixed to prevent glitches when changing levels. Amplitudes can be entered as peak to peak voltage plus offset or in terms of high level and low level. The amplitudes are shown relative to a 50Ω load impedance or as the open circuit EMF values. Alternatively, the user can enter any load value between 1Ω to 10kΩ and the amplitude will be calculated accordingly. A wide variety of waveforms can be generated between 1µHz and 240MHz with high resolution and accuracy. Sine waves are produced with low distortion up to 240MHz. Square waves with fast rise and fall times can be generated at up to 100MHz. Linear ramp waves are produced to 5MHz. Ramp and square waves also have variable symmetry. The TGF4000 can generate high resolution, low jitter, variable edge time pulses to 100MHz with variable period, pulse width and amplitude.

Complex custom waveforms can be generated with 16-bit (14bit on the TGF4042 and TGF4082) resolution and a sampling rate of 800MSa/s (400MSa/s  on the TGF4042 and TGF4082). Up to four waveforms can be stored in internal memory. Waveforms can also be generated by the supplied Waveform Manager Plus Windows application and downloaded to the instrument via USB, LAN or optional GPIB interfaces or via a USB flash drive.

Internal AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, BPSK, SUM* and PWM modulation make it easy to modulate waveforms without the need for a separate modulation source. Linear and logarithmic sweeps are also built in, with sweep rates selectable from 1µs to 500s. Burst mode operation allows for a user selected number of cycles at each trigger event. The Noise function provides wideband gaussian noise at bandwidths up to 100MHz and crest factor of more than five. Noise can be used both as a carrier waveform and as a modulating waveform for AM, FM, PM, PWM and SUM modulation types. As a carrier it can be AM, ASK or SUM modulated. Additional features of the 16 bit TGF4242 and TGF4162 include the harmonics generator function whereby waveforms can be created by the addition of up to 16 sine wave, chosen from up to the 50th order. The amplitude and phase can be individually set for each harmonic. PRBS (Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence) is a binary waveform type that is widely used within secure communications systems. PRBS is offered with a choice of 8 sequence lengths at rates between 1mbps and 50Mbps. PRBS can be used as both a carrier waveform and a modulator.

The TGF4000 series is equipped with a 4.3 inch high resolution colour screen, providing added efficiency and clarity when carrying out complex testing. Graphs for both channels can be displayed side by side for easy comparison or alongside a detailed description of the settings selected. Each channel has a set color to provide instant recognition of the output channel selected when altering and updating settings or preferences.

LAN and USB interfaces are standard and there is full compliance to LXI Core 2016.  GPIB is optional.

Prices start at £575/ €695 for the 40MHz model and only £1195/ €1450 at 240MHz.

⇒ TGF4000 SERIES Datasheet

Rohde & Schwarz NGL200 Power supply series

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IoT and mobile communications are targeted by the R&S NGL200 power supplies from Rohde & Schwarz. The architecture allows them to function both as a source and a sink, while short recovery times of 30 microseconds enable them to handle fast load changes that occur, for example, when a device switches from sleep mode to transmit mode.

The single-channel R&S NGL201 and the two-channel R&S NGL202 deliver up to 60W of output power per channel. The output channels are floating, galvanically isolated and protected against overload and short circuits. The power supplies can sink power in a controlled manner, enabling them to simulate the specific characteristics of a battery. The optimised user interface is intuitive, and temperature-controlled fans ensure extremely quiet operation, confirms Rohde & Schwarz.

The linear two-quadrant design of the output stages enables the R&S NGL200 power supplies to operate as a source and sink, with automatic switching from source mode to sink mode.

Linear regulation delivers stable output voltages and currents, making them suitable for powering sensitive modules and for developing power amplifiers and MMICs.

With up to 6 ½ digit resolution for voltage, current and power measurements, the R&S NGL200 series can characterize devices that have low power consumption in standby mode and high current in full load operation. The entire measuring range is covered without having to switch ranges, speeding up measurements. In many cases, an additional digital multimeter is not necessary, advises Rohde & Schwarz. This saves space and money and simplifies test setups.

In addition to channel outputs, the R&S NGL200 series provides connectors for sense lines. USB and LAN interfaces are installed as standard for remote control. The R&S NGL-K102 option adds WLAN support. Digital inputs and outputs are available with the R&S NGL-K103 option, and the R&S NGL-B105 hardware option provides a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface.

The R&S NGL200 power supply series is available now from Rohde & Schwarz and selected distributors for prices starting at $2,190.

Key facts

  • Max. output power: 120 W
  • Voltage per channel: 0 V to 20 V
  • Max. current per channel: 6 A
  • Load recovery time: < 30 µs
  • Ripple and noise: < 500 µVRMS / < 1 mARMS

Overview Video

more: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com

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