Debashis Das, Author at CNX Software

March 18, 2025March 17, 2025 by Debashis Das - 3 Comments

Seeed reComputer J3010B Edge AI PC features NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with up to 67 TOPS of AI performance

reComputer J3010B Jetson Orin Nano Edge AI Computer

Seeed Studio’s reComputer J3010B Edge AI PC is built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module, which offers up to 67 TOPS AI performance (67 TOPS in super mode), with up to 8GB LPDDR5 memory, and a pre-installed 128GB NVMe SSD for storage. The mini PC features two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1 video output, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, M.2 slots for SSD and Wi-Fi, a mini PCIe socket for LTE, a 40-pin GPIO header, and a 12-pin UART header. With a compact aluminum case and active cooling, it has an operating temperature range of -10 to 60°C and can be powered via a DC 9-19V input. These features make this device useful for AI, IoT, and edge computing applications, such as smart lampposts for traffic monitoring, EV battery swapping and charging systems, smart recycling centers for waste management, and more. reComputer J3010B specifications: SoM options NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano […]

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

IMDT V2N Renesas RZ/V2N SoM powers Edge AI SBC with HDMI, MIPI DSI, dual GbE, WiFi 4, and more

IMD Technologies has recently introduced the IMDT V2N SoM based on the newly launched Renesas RZ/V2N low-power AI MPU and its SBC carrier board designed for robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, and IoT applications. The SoM ships with 8GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash, and supports various interfaces through B2B connectors including two 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, a MIPI DSI display interface, and more. The SBC supports MIPI DSI or HDMI video output, dual GbE, WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.2, as well as expansion capabilities through M.2 sockets. IMDT V2N SBC specifications: IMDT V2N SoM SoC – Renesas RZ/V2N Application Processor – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz (0.9V) / 1.1 GHz (0.8V) L1 cache – 32KB I-cache (with parity) + 32KB D-cache (with ECC) per core L3 cache – 1MB (with ECC, max frequency 1.26 GHz) Neon, FPU, MMU, and cryptographic extension (for security models) Armv8-A architecture System Manager […]

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025 by Debashis Das - 7 Comments

Waveshare CM5-NANO-B is a compact Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier board with the same dimensions as the Compute Module 5

Waveshare CM5 NANO B Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier bord with CM5

Waveshare has just released the CM5-NANO-B, a compact Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier board, with the same dimensions as the Compute Module 5 and multiple peripheral interfaces making it suitable for industrial automation, IoT, embedded computing, AI development, and other space-constrained applications. Key features include a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port, an unpopulated 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header, a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port, dual MIPI 4-lane interfaces, a mini HDMI port supporting 4K output, a USB audio 3.5mm jack, a microSD card slot, and a 16-pin PCIe Gen2/3 x1 connector. Power is supplied via a USB-C port (5V/5A), and additional features include an RTC battery header, a 4-pin PWM fan header, a dual-color LED indicator, and user-configurable buttons. Waveshare CM5-NANO-B specifications: Compatibility – Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Storage – MicroSD card slot (for Raspberry Pi CM5 Lite) Display Mini HDMI output up to 4K resolution Up to 2x MIPI […]

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Jetway F35-ASL1 – A 3.5-inch Intel Atom x7433RE SBC with dual 2.5GbE, six COM ports, and triple 4K display outputs

Jetwayipc F35 ASL1 3.5 inch subcompact SBC

Jetway F35-ASL1 3.5-inch subcompact SBC is built around the Intel Atom x7433RE (Amston Lake) processor and designed for industrial and embedded applications. This SBC supports up to 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory and offers triple display output via two HDMI ports, one USB Type-C DP, and an LVDS/eDP interface. It also includes two 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports, optional WiFi and Bluetooth and/or 4G LTE /5G cellular connectivity via M.2 slots. Storage options include a SATA III port, an M.2 M-Key, and an optional onboard 64GB eMMC. The board provides extensive I/O with one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 2, eight USB 2.0, and six COM ports. Built for industrial environments, it features a wide DC input range (12–28V) with power protection mechanisms (RVP, OCP, and OVP), and a rugged design supporting shock and vibration resistance. It is suitable for industrial automation, edge computing, IoT, digital signage, and […]

March 13, 2025March 15, 2025 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Renesas RZ/V2N low-power AI MPU integrates up to 15 TOPS AI power, Mali-C55 ISP, dual MIPI camera support

Renesas has recently introduced the RZ/V2N low-power Arm Cortex-A55/M33 microprocessor designed for machine learning (ML) and computer vision applications. It features the company’s DRP-AI3 coprocessor, delivering up to 15 TOPS of INT8 “pruned” compute performance at 10 TOPS/W efficiency, making it a lower-power alternative to the RZ/V2H. Built for mid-range AI workloads, it includes four Arm Cortex-A55 cores (1.8GHz), a Cortex-M33 sub-CPU (200MHz), an optional 4K image signal processor, H.264/H.265 hardware codecs, an optional Mali-G31 GPU, and a dual-channel four-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface. The chip is around 38% smaller than the RZ/V2H MPU and operates without active cooling. The RZ/V2N is suitable for applications like endpoint vision AI, robotics, and industrial automation. Renesas RZ/V2N specifications CPU Application Processor – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz (0.9V) / 1.1 GHz (0.8V) L1 cache – 32KB I-cache (with parity) + 32KB D-cache (with ECC) per core L3 cache – 1MB (with ECC, […]

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Geehy G32R501 dual-core Cortex-M52 industrial AI MCU targets industrial and automotive applications

Geehy G32R501 Arm Cortex M52 Real Time MCU

Geehy Semiconductor has introduced the G32R501 Cortex-M52 industrial AI MCU, the industry’s first real-time MCU based on a dual-core Arm Cortex-M52 architecture. Designed for industrial automation, commercial power supplies, and electric vehicles. Back in 2023, we talked about the features and specifications of the Arm Cortex-M52 core, but now Geehy has introduced the G32R501 MCU with AI and DSP capabilities designed for low-cost IoT applications. This MCU features single and double-precision FPUs, an Arm Helium DSP extension, and Geehy’s Zidian Math Instruction Extension for AI/ML tasks and signal processing. It includes 640 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, TCM (Tightly Coupled Memory), and a six-channel DMA module for efficient data handling. The MCU also features three 12-bit ADCs (3.45 MSPS), seven 12-bit DAC comparators, and Σ-Δ filter modules to improve signal accuracy, making it ideal for motor control and real-time monitoring. With 16 high-resolution PWM channels (150-ps resolution), quadrature encoder modules, […]

March 11, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Infineon PSoC 4000T multi-sense low-power MCU features capacitive, inductive, hover, and non-contact liquid sensing

Infineon 4000T multi sense low power MCU

Infineon Technologies has introduced the PSoC 4000T Multi-Sense low-power MCU, along with the upcoming PSoC 4100T Plus which will feature higher memory and more I/Os. These MCUs integrate fifth-generation CAPSENSE technology along with Multi-Sense capabilities, including proprietary inductive sensing, and non-contact liquid sensing solutions. This combination makes it easy to develop advanced HMI applications, such as touch-over-metal, hover touch, and accurate liquid-level detection. The MCU also supports SmartSense auto-tuning which eliminates manual calibration. It supports Always-On sensing with 10x lower power consumption and 10x higher SNR than previous generations. Additionally, the MCU enables hover touch detection through 2 cm air gaps and supports capacitive, inductive, and liquid sensing in a single device. The device also supports waterproofing for harsh environments and reduces system complexity and cost by integrating multiple sensing technologies into a single chip. Infineon PSoC 4000T specifications: MCU Core – 48 MHz Arm Cortex-M0+ CPU Memory – Up […]

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Debashis Das - 4 Comments

u-blox ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module delivers global centimeter-level accuracy at a 90% lower cost (TCO)

Previously u-blox announced the release of the X20 series of all-band GNSS modules, but at the time, the company did not disclose detailed specifications for the module. Recently, they have launched the ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module designed to deliver centimeter-level global positioning at a significantly lower cost, up to 90% less than traditional solutions when considering the total cost of ownership. The module supports L1, L2, L5, and L6 bands across four GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou), along with SBAS, QZSS, and NavIC. Additionally, the module is compatible with PPP-RTK, network RTK, and global PPP correction services, along with u-blox’s PointPerfect and Galileo’s free High Accuracy Service (HAS), ensuring precise and flexible positioning. It also features secure boot, signed firmware, encrypted communication, and anti-jamming capabilities, for critical applications. The ZED-X20P maintains the ZED form factor, making the footprint compatible with the ZED-F9P chip for easier upgrades. u-blox says […]