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Diodes Incorporated AP64060 Synchronous Buck Converter

Posted on 20 May, 2022 by mixos

Diodes Incorporated AP64060 Synchronous Buck Converter is designed for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) reduction and is available in a TSOT26 package. The AP64060 converter integrates a 600mΩ high-side power MOSFET and a 300mΩ low-side power MOSFET to provide high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion. This device features a proprietary gate driver scheme to resist switching node ringing without sacrificing MOSFET turn-on and turn-off. The AP64060 also features Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) with a switching frequency jitter of ±6%. Typical applications include 5V, 12V, and 24V distributed power bus supplies, automotive, white goods, small home appliances, FPGA, DSP, ASIC supplies, and general-purpose point of load.

Features

4.5V to 40V VIN
600mA continuous output current
Less than 0.1% output ripple at 12V
90µA low quiescent current (Pulse frequency modulation)
2.2MHz switching frequency
Supports Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)
Proprietary gate driver design for EMI reduction
Precision enable threshold to adjust UVLO
Protection Circuitry
- Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
- Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
- Cycle-by-cycle peak current limit
- Thermal shutdown
Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant
Halogen and antimony free
Green device

Applications

5V, 12V, and 24V distributed power bus supplies
eMeter
Automotive
White goods and small home appliances
FPGA, DSP, and ASIC supplies
General-purpose point of load

Application Circuit

more information: https://www.diodes.com/part/view/AP64060/

ATP Electronics e.MMC v5.1 Embedded Flash Storage Solution

Posted on 20 May, 2022 by mixos

ATP Electronics e.MMC v5.1 Embedded Flash Storage Solution integrates NAND flash memory, a sophisticated flash controller, and a fast MultiMedia Card (MMC) interface. By incorporating these components in an integrated package, ATP e.MMC manages all background operations internally. This frees the host from handling low-level flash operations for faster and more efficient processing.

Features

AEC-Q100 Grade 2
- (-40°C~105°C) Compliant
AEC-Q100 Grade 3
- (-40°C~85°C) Compliant
Extra-high endurance: 2-3X higher than standard e.MMC
Complies with JEDEC e.MMC v5.1
Standard (JESD84-B51)
153-ball FBGA (RoHS compliant, “green package”)
LDPC ECC engine
Designed with 3D NAND

more information: https://www.atpinc.com/products/industrial-managed-nand-emmc

Texas Instruments TXU0202 Voltage-Level Translator

Posted on 20 May, 2022 by mixos

Texas Instruments TXU0202 Voltage-Level Translator is a 2-bit, dual-supply non-inverting fixed-direction voltage level translation device. Ax pins are referenced to the V_CCA logic level, an OE pin can be referenced to either V_CCA or V_CCB logic levels, and a Bx pin is referenced to the V_CCB logic levels. The A port can accept input voltages ranging from 1.1V to 5.5V, while the B port can also accept input voltages from 1.1V to 5.5V. Fixed direction data transmission can occur from A to B when OE is set to high in reference to either supply. When OE is set to low on the Texas Instruments TXU0202, all output pins are in the high-impedance state.

Features

A fully configurable dual-rail design allows each port to operate from 1.1V to 5.5V
Up to 200Mbps support for 3.3V to 5.0V
Schmitt-trigger inputs allow for slow and noisy inputs
Inputs with integrated static pull-down resistors prevent channels from floating
High drive strength (up to 12mA at 5V)
Low power consumption
- 2.5µA maximum (25°C)
- 6µA maximum (–40°C to 125°C)
V_CC isolation and V_CC disconnect (I_off-float) feature
- If either V_CC input is < 100mV or disconnected, all outputs are disabled and become high-impedance
I_off supports partial-power-down mode operation
Control logic (OE) with V_CC(MIN) circuitry allows for control from either A or B port
Pinout compatible with TXB family level shifters
Available in another variant that supports common applications: TXU0102
Operating temperature from –40°C to +125°C
Latch-up performance exceeds 100mA per JESD 78, class II
ESD protection exceeds JESD 22
- 2500V human-body model
- 1500V charged-device model

Block Diagram

more information: https://www.ti.com/product/TXU0202

Portenta X8 combines the Benefits of Linux OS and Arduino

Posted on 20 May, 2022 by Saumitra Jagdale

Arduino Pro’s new Portenta X8 is a high-performance SOM (System on Module) that has a pre-loaded Linux Operating System. Among the Portenta family of Arduino Pro devices, the Portenta X8 is the most powerful, containing a total of nine cores of computing power. Its modular container architecture makes it capable of running device-independent software. Portenta X8 is a combination of Arduino’s traditional environment that focuses on carrying out real-time microcontroller tasks and a powerful Linux-compatible quad-core Arm processor for high-performance processing. It is used for a wide variety of microprocessor and microcontroller applications for edge AI and real-time workloads along with building automation and smart agriculture applications.\

Benefits of Arduino Portenta X8

Two industrial products in one, combining Arduino’s libraries/skills with container-based Linux OS
Provides excellent computational density with a total of 9 cores
It has a multi-processor architecture that allows power-optimized processing
Popular programming languages like Python, Java, and Ruby can be used
It has real-time I/O and Fieldbus/control on a dedicated core.
We can deploy powerful AI algorithms and machine learning on the edge
It has secure OS/applications updates over-the-air
With its crypto chip on a dedicated bus, it provides industrial-grade security at the hardware level
We can implement multi-protocol routing with a single module
Compatible with other Arduino Portenta products

The most important part of Portenta X8 is its NXP i.MX 8M Mini, is a Linux-capable system-on-chip with a Quad-Core Arm Cortex-A53 processor, and each processor runs at up to 1.8GHz. Additionally, it features a single Arm Cortex-M4 real-time core running at up to 400MHz. Arduino has added an STMicroelectronics STM32H747 microcontroller with a dual-core Cortex-M7, each core running at up to 480MHz and a single Cortex-M4 core running at up to 240MHz. In total, this compact board proudly presents its nine compute cores while offering 2GB of LPDDR4 memory, 16GB of eMMC storage, and a gigabit Ethernet PHY. It also provides an onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity model to securely perform OS and application OTA updates.

The Portenta X8 has been designed on the basis of industrial-grade security. This means that Portenta is PSA Certified and includes the NXP SE050C2 hardware security element which provides security functions like key generation, accelerated crypto operations, and secure storage. Designed for use with the cloud-based developer operations (DevOps) platform from Foundries.io, Portenta enhances the way embedded Linux solutions are built, tested, deployed, and maintained. It provides a continuous update service for cybersecurity. The Portenta X8 includes the customizable open-source Linux microPlatform OS, that is built using the best industry practices to offer end-to-end security, incremental OTA updates, and fleet management. It provides a virtualization system, which separates applications running in containers atop a virtualization layer from the secure underlying operating system.

To learn more about the board, visit Portenta X8’s product page.

SolidRun’s CuBox-M is a Compact Mini PC with Exceptional Performance

Posted on 20 May, 202220 May, 2022 by Saumitra Jagdale

SolidRun has launched a new device in its CuBox family, packing an NXP i.MX 8M Plus system-on-module with 2.3 TOPs of neural network coprocessor into a box that is less than the size of a Rubik’s Cube. The new CuBox-M, also known as the CuBox Pulse, is SolidRun’s latest device that follows the same design as its previous devices: a pair of boards that are stacked one on top of the other and crammed into a tiny cube. It offers a unique combination of design simplicity, connectivity, and engineering capability.

CuBox-M provides a small, powerful, and cost-effective machine that can be used for on-the-go demos, software development & testing, camera-based image recognition, AI & machine learning inference at the edge, connecting and managing digital signage, virtual assistant, and IoT applications, as a smart home gateway, and more. It is designed to be a plug-and-play solution capable of running the embedded software that developers need without the associated clutter of cables and exposed silicon that is usually seen in developer boards.

Despite its small size, it provides a Quad-core Arm Cortex A53 up to 1.8GHz processor which is supported by up to 4GB LPDDR4. For storage, it includes an 8GB eMMC with storage expansion available from microSD cards. Other features of the Cubox-M mini PC include Ethernet RJ45 10/100/1000 and connectivity via 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi. Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity is also available as an option. This device also offers two USB 3.0 ports, a micro-USB port for debugging, and full-size HDMI, though limited to 1080p60 output. Furthermore, it provides a physical button connected to a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pin, a real-time clock, an infrared receiver, and optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity, enabling a single Ethernet cable connection to serve as a connectivity source and power source for the entire CuBox-M system. CuBox-M can run Android 10 and Linux distributions with kernel 5.4 including Debian 11 Bullseye, and Yocto Project or Buildroot builds.

Specifications of CuBox-M

SOC: NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor
NPU: 2.3 TOPS
GPU: Vivante GC7000UL 3G GPU (Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2)
System Memory: upto 3 GB 32-bit LPDDR4-4000 MT/s
Storage: 8GB eMMC flash, External MicroSD card
Video encoder: 1080p60 H.264/H.265 video encoder
Video decoder: 1080p60 video decoder (H.265, H.264, VP9, VP8),
Networking: 1x Ethernet RJ45 10/100/1000, optional 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0
Video Output: 1x HDMI 2.0 up to 4Kp60
USB: 2x USB 3.0 dual-role ports
Debugging: 1x Micro USB connected via FTDI serial chip.
Power Supply: 12V via DC jack, or PoE support
Temperature Range: 0 to 40°C

To learn more about the device, check out SolidRun’s CuBox-M product page.

DytSpectrumOwl: The World’s First Desktop Thermal Analyzer

Posted on 20 May, 2022 by Saumitra Jagdale

DytSpectrumOwl’s CA-20 is the first-ever Desktop Thermal Analyzer that is developed by the Shenzhen Dianyang company. This innovative device makes use of infrared thermal imaging technology to detect any anomaly in a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) of a mobile or laptop device. It senses the temperature of the PCBA to correctly determine the defective area to help with the speedy discovery and repair of faults in a PCBA.

A printed circuit board is basically a board that mechanically supports and electrically connects all the electronic components placed on the board in order to make a working circuit. It is a combination of conductive and non-conductive layers. PCBs are the foundation of electronic products and they are used in almost every electronic device including laptops and mobile phones.

Since these electronic devices are being constantly used without any break it can lead to overheating of the PCB. Monitoring PCB temperature is important as higher temperatures can affect the performance of the PCB or even cause it to break down. Measuring the PCB temperature is also important because if not detected in time the heat can quickly spread to other components and cause more damage.

Analyzing the Temperature with DytSpectrumOwl

DytSpectrumOwl helps engineers and the concerned mobile repair businesses to ensure the quality of the PCB and help in finding any faults. To analyze the PCB temperature we can simply place it on the base plate, connect the DytSpectrumOwl device to the computer and run the software. By placing the PCB under the DytSpectrumOwl thermal imaging camera, we can see a detailed overview of the different heat levels of the PCB. Selecting the feature called “Highlight High Temp Area” can help us determine the exact location of the component that is overheating which proves that the part is defected and needs to be repaired or replaced.

Features of DytSpectrumOwl

DytSpectrumOwl provides a lot of features:

Offers a number of measurement tools: points, lines, rectangles, polygons, and isometric partition maps
Uses up to 16 color palettes, that are apt for a wide variety of applications
Multiple thermal imaging methods like dynamic temperature distribution highlighted high-temperature regions, and isotherms
Provides a varying data display of temperature like high, low, and average temperature.
A number of temperature change curve displays: global temperature, 40 points of temperature measurement, 20 areas of temperature measurement
3d model temperature display that can be used to observe small currents
Comparison feature through which we can distinguish between a normal PCB and a defected one

To know more about DytSpectrumOwl, check out their product page.

ARES-WHI0: Powerful Performance with Greater Expandability for Industrial AI Solutions

Posted on 19 May, 2022 by mixos

AAEON announces the launch of the groundbreaking ARES-WHI0 server board, capable of powering everything from industrial servers to edge AI applications.

AAEON, an industry leader in industrial AI solutions, announces the official launch of the ARES-WHI0 server board. Powered by the 3^rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (formerly Ice Lake-SP), the ARES-WHI0 server board leverages processing performance and expandability to deliver a powerful and flexible platform the scalability to match any application.

The ARES-WHI0 server board combines industrial reliability and performance with AI capability on a standardized platform. Built on the ATX standard form factor, the ARES-WHI0 server board is powered by the 3^rd Generation Intel Xeon SP, delivering the next generation of high-end computing performance and support for vital data integrity and security technologies. The 3^rd Generation Xeon SP brings higher processing speeds and Intel® Deep Learning Boost™ technology, allowing for greater acceleration and more efficient processing for AI server applications.

The ARES-WHI0 server board comes equipped with three PCIe Gen 4 [x16] slots and one PCIe 3.0 [x8] slot within [x16] form factor, allowing the board to power up to four GPUs. This support enables the ARES-WHI0 server board to power performance demanding applications from edge AI servers to AI-based visual inspection. Additionally, the ARES-WHI0 server board offers three PCIe 3.0 [x4] slots in [x8] form factor, perfect for frame grabbers, AI accelerators, or functional add-ons to meet the needs of individual applications.

The ARES-WHI0 server board is built with AAEON’s focus on industrial design, with I/O features including DIO, GPIO, and Case Open headers. Additionally, AAEON offers industry-leading service and support to deliver a platform designed for long service life.

The ARES-WHI0 server board delivers support for more excellent storage capability, with eight SATA III (6.0 Gbps) ports, RAID support, as well as NVMe. The board also features support for DDR4 2666 MHz R-DIMM Slot x 6, allowing greater flexibility and storage speeds in data server applications.

more information: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/intel-ice-lake-xeon-server-board-ares-whi0

The EasyEDA get updated to the EasyEDA PRO version which has 3D Design Function!

Posted on 19 May, 202219 May, 2022 by mixos

As you may know, EasyEDA is updated to the EasyEDA Pro version months ago, and there are lots of functions that get upgraded or build up. Today we will focus on the 3D design function and introduce how to use it.

EasyEDA Pro supports the design of simple 3D housings, allowing users to quickly draw and build simple housings.

If the simple 3D housing designed in EasyEDA Pro does not meet your needs, you can export the 3D housing with the option to export it in STEP or OBJ format for further design in other professional 3D design tools.

Step 1

To design a 3D housing, the edges of the 3D housing need to be drawn first.

Entry: Menu – Place – 3D Shell – Outline.

Step 2

The drawn element is automatically switched to the 3D shell outline layer.

Step 3

By clicking on the “3D Shell – outline” element you can set its properties in the properties panel on the right.

Step4

After drawing, a simultaneous preview is available in the Top menu – View – 3D shell preview, where the parameters related to the 3D shell modified by the PCB are synchronized and updated inside the 3D preview. 3D shell preview opens in a new separate window.

Step5

Description of properties.

Type: top and bottom shell, push cover. EasyEDA Pro offers two shell types, for the time being, only the rectangular shell supports push covers.

Properties

Layers: as with other lines, you can switch to other layers, and the type changes accordingly when the layer is switched.
Overall height of shell: Overall height of the shell, e.g. when the upper and lower shells are combined
Height of the lower shell: the height of the lower shell. The height of the upper shell is automatically calculated from the overall height.
Shell Thickness: The thickness of the shell. It is recommended that it is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm, otherwise, it will break easily when manufactured in different materials and sizes.
Top Inner Height： The height of the alignment recess in the inner wall of the upper shell

So, let’s see how it works!

Step 6

If it already meets your need, you can just output it into an STL file (there are 3 types of files you can output, stl, step, or obj)for manufacturing

Step 7

Manufacturing: Upload your STL file directly on the JLCPCB 3D Pringting service page, you will get an instant quote for it and it will be finished and delivered in around 2 days. Also, they have $54 Coupons for newly registered users now.

If there is anything in doubt, leave me a comment. For more interesting 3D printing design software, feel free to share with us.

Win an Evaluation Kit from Superior Sensor Technology

Posted on 18 May, 202218 May, 2022 by mixos

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The Alien-Inspired Doogee S98 Pro Rugged Phone’s Price & Launch Date Revealed

Posted on 17 May, 202219 May, 2022 by mixos

Doogee last month introduced the world to a new rugged phone Doogee S98 Pro that took its design inspiration from aliens with a night vision camera, thermal imaging sensor, and an ultra-wide camera. Today, Doogee has finally confirmed that this new, awesome game-changer is earmarked to launch on June 6th.

Highlight Recap

The rugged phone’s one-of-a-kind alien design won a European Good Design Award. The company claims it will have the best camera systems on a rugged phone. A professional-grade thermal camera is flanked on either side by a 48MP SONY IMX582 primary camera and a 20MP SONY IMX350 night vision camera. According to the company, they made the decision to use an InfiRay sensor because it offers more than twice the thermal resolution of any other thermal sensor on the market. Its high frame rate of 25Hz ensures pictures are detailed to be able to properly detect and diagnose dampness, elevated temperatures, blockages etc. Also, it comes with the Dual Spectrum Fusion algorithm makes it possible to combine images from both the thermal camera and the main camera into one picture.

The front camera though is a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP, which is housed in a cutout at the top of the display.

Inside the phone, MediaTek Helio G96 runs the show. It is an octa-core chipset capable of reaching a clocking speed of 2.05GHz, meaning it is capable of gaming. It is paired with an 8GB + 256GB memory for faster and more seamless operation. The storage can also be expanded up to 512GB using a micro SD card.

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The device will come with a 6000mAh battery and a 33W ultrafast type-C charger. Wireless charging is available with support for up to 15W.

We can’t complete an article about a phone until we talk about its display. The S98 Pro will sport a 6.3” FHD+ LCD IPS waterdrop display with a Corning Gorilla Glass layer for protection.

The smartphone comes with other nifty features, such as a custom button, NFC, support for 4 navigational satellites (BeiDou, GALILEO, GPS, & GLONASS), IP68, IP69K ratings and MIL-STD-810H complaint. The phone will also run Android 12 out of the box with up to 3 years of security update guarantee from the company.

Pricing And Availability

The company confirmed the new S98 Pro will be launched and available for order on June 6th. The smartphone will debut on AliExpress, DoogeeMall, and Linio (Latin America) shopping platforms. The Doogee S98 Pro is valued at $439, but between June 6th and 10th, it will retail for a $329 world premiere discount. The company organizes a giveaway on their official website and some lucky fans will get the phone for free. To learn more about the Doogee S98 Pro, visit the Doogee’s official website.