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June 5, 2026June 8, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

Erqos EQSP32CE – An industrial IoT ESP32-S3 PLC with Ethernet, RS232, RS485, CAN Bus, DIN Rail support

Erqos EQSP32CE is a DIN rail-mountable industrial IoT PLC based on an ESP32-S3 WiFi and Bluetooth SoC and offering Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, and CAN bus industrial communication interfaces. The IIoT logic controller also features several protected digital (16x) and analog (8x) inputs, eight current inputs, eight “special mode” analog inputs, and sixteen digital outputs with PWM support. A USB-C port is used for firmware flashing and monitoring, and the PLC takes a wide 7V – 26V DC input voltage and outputs 5V/1A for I/O expansion modules. Erqos EQSP32CE specifications: SoC – Espressif ESP32-S3 dual-core LX7 processor @ 240 MHz with 8MB Flash, 512kB RAM, wireless connectivity (so probably ESP32-S3FN8) Communication interfaces 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Low Energy (on ESP32-S3) with internal antenna RS232 (protected) and RS485 half-duplex (protected) with support for Modbus RTU, DMX512, and custom serial protocols CAN Bus (protected) USB – 1x USB-C power for […]

April 2, 2026April 3, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Nuvoton NuMicro M3331 Cortex-M33 MCU features built-in ARGB LED controller, optional USB 2.0 OTG interface

Nuvoton’s new NuMicro M3331 is a series of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 MCUs clocked at 180 MHz that integrate an ARGB LED controller, a DSP instruction set, a single-precision FPU, and TrustZone security for smart factories, renewable energy systems, and consumer devices. In the past, we have written about other Cortex-M33 MCUs like the STM32U3B5/C5, Texas Instruments MSPM33C321A, Nordic Semi’s nRF54LM20A, and various others, but the Nuvoton M3331 series specifically features a built-in Enhanced LED Light Strip Interface (ELLSI) and up to 10 standard LLSI channels. This allows the MCU to natively support gaming ARGB Gen1 and Gen2 LED control protocols, completely offloading the CPU to run fluid, dynamic LED effects. It comes in two variants, the M3333 series and the M3334 series, with the latter adding a high-speed USB 2.0 OTG controller with an integrated PHY. NuMicro M3331 specifications: MCU core – Arm Cortex-M33 32-bit CPU @ 180 MHz with single-precision […]

March 31, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Rockchip RK3506J-based Forlinx FCU1501 fanless industrial IoT gateway offers dual Ethernet, plenty of I/Os and serial interfaces

Forlinx Technology has recently introduced the FCU1501, a rugged, fanless industrial embedded computer and IoT gateway built around the Rockchip RK3506J processor with a tri-core Cortex-A7 and a single Cortex-M0 core. The system is designed for high-reliability data acquisition and protocol conversion in harsh environments. The gateway comes in two variants (basic and extended), which have similar dimensions but differ mainly in interface density. Both models feature up to 512MB DDR3 RAM, 8GB eMMC flash, dual Fast Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.0, and 4G LTE Cat 1 support. Applications include automation, rail transit, and smart manufacturing. The system supports a wide industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and meets Level 3 EMC standards. Forlinx FCU1501 Specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3506J CPU 3x Arm Cortex-A7 cores up to 1.5 GHz Arm Cortex-M0 real-time core GPU – 2D GPU only No VPU, no NPU System Memory – 256MB or 512MB DDR3 Storage 256MB NAND […]

March 17, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

ADLINK DLAP-701 – An NVIDIA Jetson T5000/T4000 Edge AI platform for humanoid robots and vision sensing systems

Adlink DLAP 701 Edge AI Platform Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor

ADLINK has just launched the DLAP-701 Series, a NVIDIA Jetson T5000/T4000-based compact edge AI platform designed for humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and vision sensing systems (VSS). It supports up to 128GB LPDDR5X memory and features various I/O options, including dual Gigabit Ethernet, a QSFP port supporting 4×25GbE LAN, multiple USB 3.2 ports, and HDMI output, along with M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and NVMe storage, as well as an mPCIe slot. It also integrates CAN-FD interfaces for robotics and vehicle control and TPM 2.0 security. With an operating voltage range of 9-36V DC and an industrial temperature range of -20°C to 60°C, it is designed for demanding edge environments. ADLINK DLAP-701 specifications Supported system-on-module – NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 or Jetson Thor T4000 Memory – Up to 128GB (T5000 variant), 64 GB (T4000 variant) 256-bit LPDDR5X (273 GB/s bandwidth) Storage 128GB SSD for the OS (most probably ADLINK’s ASD+ industrial […]

January 14, 2026January 24, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments

WeAct CAN485 – A low-cost ESP32 board with CAN Bus and RS485 interfaces

WeAct CAN485 is a low-cost ESP32 board with CAN Bus and RS485 interfaces implemented through transceivers with 2.5kV isolation from Shanghai Chipanalog Microelectronics Co., Ltd. or Chipanalog for shorts. The board supports WiFi and Bluetooth LE through the ESP32 microcontroller and also features a microSD card slot, three switches for 120 Ohm termination and pull-up/pull-down resistors, Reset and User buttons, a USB-C port for programming, and a 2-pin terminal block taking 5 to 36V DC input power. WeAct CAN485 specifications: Wireless SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-DOWD-V3 CPU – Dual-core processor @ 240MHz Memory – 520 KB SRAM, 16 KB SRAM in RTC Storage – 448 KB ROM Wireless – WiFi 4 and BLE connectivity Storage 8MB flash (W25Q64JVSSIQ) MicroSD card slot (SPI); note: the card needs to be removed when flashing the firmware. USB – USB Type-C port for power and programming ( via CH343P USB to TTL bridge) Serial […]

January 6, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

NVIDIA Jetson T4000 Edge AI embedded system offers 5GbE networking, four PoE camera ports, DIO, CAN Bus, and more

AAEON BOXER-8742AI Fanless Edge AI System

AAEON BOXER-8742AI is a fanless Edge AI embedded system powered by an NVIDIA Jetson T4000 that was unveiled along with the Jetson Thor T5000 module last August, but officially launched at CES 2026. The Jetson T4000 is a weaker variant, but it’s still extremely powerful with up to 1200 TFLOPS of AI computing power against 2070 TFLOPS for the T5000. The BOXER-8742AI features a 5GbE port, four Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 PoE ports suitable for IP cameras, DIO, RS232, RS485, and CAN Bus interfaces, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI video output, and more. It’s suitable for high-performance edge AI applications such as smart factory automation, AMR, and AI-assisted roadside unit solutions. AAEON BOXER-8742AI specifications: System-on-Module – NVIDIA Jetson T4000 CPU – 12-core 64-bit Arm Neoverse-V3AE GPU – 1536-core NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with 64 Tensor Cores, 6-TPC MIG VPU Video Decode – 4x 8Kp30 (H.265), 10x 4Kp60 (H.265), 22x 4Kp30 […]

July 22, 2025March 22, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Luckfox Lyra Pi – A Raspberry Pi-like SBC with Rockchip RK3506B triple-core SoC, two Ethernet ports

Luckfox Lyra Pi Linux Micro Development Board

The Luckfox Lyra Pi is a compact, Raspberry Pi-sized SBC built around the Luckfox Core3506 core board with a Rockchip RK3506B triple-core Cortex-A7 processor with an additional Cortex-M0 core for IoT, edge computing, and industrial control applications. The board features 512MB DDR3L RAM, optional 8GB eMMC flash, a microSD card slot, dual 10/100Mbps Ethernet with optional PoE, MIPI DSI, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 40-pin GPIO header for Raspberry Pi HATs. The SBC also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, includes an M.2 slot for an optional 4G LTE module, and offers RS-485 and CAN Bus industrial connectivity. Lyra Pi specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3506B CPU 3x ARM Cortex-A7 core up to 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-M0 real-time core GPU – 2D GPU only No VPU, no NPU System Memory – 512MB DDR3L Storage Lyra Pi A (W) – 8GB eMMC Lyra Pi B (W) – […]

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Hexfellow Y200 IMU – An industrial 9-axis sensor with shock-resistant housing, CAN Bus, and 60V input

Hexfellow Y200 IMU 9 axis industrial IMU

The Hexfellow Y200 is a rugged, 9-axis industrial-grade IMU module designed for robotics and AGV applications. It supports direct 12V to 60V input and connects via a CAN Bus interface using a standard XT30 connector. The module produces high-accuracy roll, pitch, and yaw angle output at up to 200Hz, and combines a low-variance accelerometer and gyroscope for stable performance. Its reinforced enclosure and internal potting process enhance shock resistance and durability. Measuring 60 x 60 x 15 mm, the Y200 is built to operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 85°C, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments. Hexfellow Y200 IMU specifications: IMU Type – 9-axis industrial-grade IMU (Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer) Interface – XT30 connector for CAN bus (CANOpen protocol, Node ID: 0x10) Angle Output: Roll/Pitch Accuracy – ±0.15° (1σ RMS) Yaw Accuracy – ±0.2° (1σ RMS) Range – Roll: ±180°, Pitch: ±90°, Yaw: ±180° (Unreferenced) Resolution – 0.001° Gyroscope: […]