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Get your carrier board for the LattePanda Mu x86 Compute Module manufactured for free, win prizes (Sponsored)

LattePanda MU Carrier Board Design Challenge

DFRobot and NextPCB are currently running a PCB design contest offering free PCB manufacturing and prizes worth up to $800 to people designing and submitting a carrier board design for the LattePanda Mu x86 Compute Module. As a reminder, the LattePanda Mu Compute Module is an x86 system-on-module initially launched with the Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N CPU, and later offered with a more powerful Core i3-N305 octa-core processor. It comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5-4800, 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash, and exposes I/Os through a 260-pin SO-DIMM connector. Arnon reviewed the LattePanda Mu (N100) with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 using the two reference carrier boards from DFRobot. But now, the company wants to encourage the development of more carrier boards for the LattePanda Mu, hence the PCB design contest. So what can you win exactly? Winners selected by a panel of judges from DFRobot and NextPCB will be offered […]

June 30, 2025July 3, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Join PCBWay’s 11th Anniversary Celebration — Coupons, Modules Are Waiting for You (Sponsored)

PCBWay, founded in 2014, has emerged as a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse, offering solutions spanning PCB design, fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, and CNC machining. This year marks their 11th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, they’ve launched a series of promotional activities. Let’s get some coupons and win free gifts right now! Join the event: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/anniversary11th.html Promotion Period: 2025.6.18 – 2025.7.18 Sneak Peek: Ongoing Activities! Exclusive Coupons As a token of appreciation, they’re offering 9 base coupons plus up to 10 extra ones, totaling up to $485. With limited quantities available, don’t miss the chance to enjoy PCBWay’s high-quality services and save on your orders! Special Offers Cost-effectiveness has always been a priority for customers. Recognizing this, they provide great discounts on PCB & 3D orders, with savings of up to 60%. Get your 10 PCBs at only $5 now. Meanwhile, their module store is joining the celebration with special deals. […]

May 28, 2025June 1, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Revopoint Trackit – A high-end optical tracking 3D scanner with marker-free scanning (Sponsored)

Revopoint Trackit optical tracking 3D scanner

Revopoint Trackit is a high-end optical 3D scanner that achieves accurate object tracking for small to large workpieces without needing markers on the object’s surface. This significantly increases scanning efficiency over conventional marker-based 3D scanning systems. The 3D scanner features an optical tracking system ensuring smooth scanning despite complex shapes, angle changes, or position shifts, maintaining stable data acquisition. The scanner offers two scanning modes with a 30-line cross blue laser mode for quick scans and a single-line blue laser mode for capturing narrow, hard-to-reach areas. Both laser modes can deal with dark and shiny surfaces without the need to first apply scanning spray, making it great for capturing delicate workpieces like circuit boards. Other highlights include a wide operating range suitable for small to large pieces (think coins to cars), auto gimbal calibration, and the ability to operate the device as a standalone handheld scanner (with markers). Revopoint Trackit […]

April 29, 2025May 2, 2025 by Sponsored Post - 4 Comments

Compex Introduces Innovative Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Bundle Solution: WLE7002E26 & WLE7002E55 (Sponsored)

Compex WLE7002E26 WLE7002E55 Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Bundle Solution

Compex Systems (Compex), a global leader in wireless communication technology, introduces its latest Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Bundle Solution: WLE7002E26 and WLE7002E55. Get ready to elevate your network experience to the next level with this Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Bundle Solution, designed to deliver greater throughput, reliable connections, and enhanced reliability for superior connectivity performance. Powered by Qualcomm’s QCN6274 and QCN9274 Waikiki chipsets, Compex’s latest Wi-Fi 7 modules redefine the network efficiency and capacity. The Quad-Band Bundle Solution features advanced RF filters and supports four distinct frequency bands, delivering greater flexibility and optimal performance across a wide range of applications. Quad-Band Bundle Solution: WLE7002E26 & WLE7002E55 The WLE7002E26 offers dual-band concurrent support for 2.4GHz and 6GHz, featuring an advanced LTE filter that eliminates interference between the 2.4GHz and LTE B7 bands, ensuring a stable connection even in environments with overlapping signals. Additionally, another coexistence filter separates the 6GHz band from 5GHz signals, […]

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Sponsored Post - 3 Comments

AWG to mm² Conversion Explained: Wire Sizing for Safety and Performance (Sponsored)

It is of fundamental importance across a broad range of electrical projects to ensure the right wire size is chosen for the given application. Accordingly, then, there are few more critically needed skills among electricians and engineers than knowing how to convert from AWG to mm2. Before we go any further, let’s quickly set out these two units of measurement: “AWG”, of course, refers to American Wire Gauge – a standardised wire gauge system that goes back to the mid-19th century. As its name indicates, AWG is predominantly used in North America. In Europe and elsewhere in the world, however, millimetres squared, or “mm2”, see widespread use for directly measuring a cable’s cross-sectional area, or CSA. In some contexts, then, you might see AWG being used, while in others, references to wire size may be in mm2. Being able to quickly convert between these two systems will help ensure both […]

April 15, 2025April 22, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Harnessing the Power of AI in Industrial Automation (Sponsored)

ModBerry 500 CM5 AI predictive maintenance

The industrial IoT (IIoT) landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Among the frontrunners of this revolution is the ModBerry 500 CM5, a cutting-edge IoT platform enhanced by optional AI modules like the Hailo-8L and Geniatech AIM-M2. With the integration of these modules, the ModBerry 500 CM5 becomes a powerhouse for industrial automation, offering unparalleled performance and scalability. Let’s dive into the exciting capabilities of this innovative combination and explore the current and future applications of AI in IIoT. ModBerry 500 CM5: The Core of Smart Industrial Automation At the heart of the ModBerry 500 CM5 is the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, featuring a quad-core Cortex-A76 processor and support for up to 16GB of RAM. When paired with AI acceleration modules like the Hailo-8L and Geniatech AIM-M2, the ModBerry 500 CM5 evolves from an IoT hub into a sophisticated AI-enabled system capable […]

March 10, 2025March 13, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

NextPCB offers free ESP32-S3 PCBA prototypes for original designs (Sponsored)

NextPCB has started offering free PCBA prototypes for PCB designs based on the ESP32-S3 wireless microcontroller following a similar offer for free Raspberry Pi RP2040/RP2350 PCBAs launched in January 2025. The Chinese PCB/PCBA manufacturer’s new “accelerator campaign” targets developers, makers, and researchers who developed their own PCB based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller. They can get two free PCBA prototypes for the original design. Slots are however limited, and NextPCB will select 20 projects for sponsorship. If selected, you’ll get the following: Free Prototyping – Get 2 free PCBA units, including PCB fabrication, components, assembly, and worldwide shipping (valued up to $500 US). Technical Support – Get expert assistance with manufacturing engineering, design guidance, certification, and production. Personalized Assistance – Receive dedicated one-on-one support throughout your manufacturing journey. The company will prioritize business projects, but hobbyist designs that contribute to the open-source community and showcase interesting applications using ESP32-S3 will also […]

February 19, 2025February 22, 2025 by Sponsored Post - 1 Comment

Check out this 24-layer HDI PCB made with PCBWay’s high-layer, high-order interposer PCB manufacturing services (Sponsored)

Connections between chips have become increasingly complex, and applications with higher frequency and speed requirements may not make use of traditional PCB technology. That’s where the interposer PCB, a new type of PCB comes into play. PCBWay has the capability to manufacture high-layer, high-order PCBs, and even successfully developed a 24-layer, 6-order arbitrary interconnection HDI PCB. The interposer PCB is a highly precise, high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB that allows for a higher wiring density per unit area compared to traditional PCBs. HDI PCBs are characterized by features such as micro vias, finer lines and spaces, higher connection pad density, and the use of blind and buried vias. These features enable the miniaturization of electronic devices by allowing more functionality to be packed into a smaller space. The design characteristics of this PCB include inner layers connected to the outer layers through laser microvias and dense routing, resulting in a multi-structure […]