computex 2026 News - CNX Software - Embedded Systems News

computex 2026

Posted on by Debashis Das - 1 Comment on Thundercomm TurboX C7790 Android and Linux development kit features Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 Edge AI SoC

Thundercomm TurboX C7790 Android and Linux development kit features Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 Edge AI SoC

Thundercomm TurboX C7790 Development Kit

Thundercomm has launched the TurboX C7790 development kit, a compact edge AI platform built around the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 (CQ7790S) processor. The kit offers up to 24 TOPS of AI performance and support for both Android and Linux operating systems. The development kit pairs a TurboX C7790 system-on-module equipped with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB flash with a carrier board featuring a wide range of interfaces from dual GbE to HDMI, USB-C, and MIPI DSI display interfaces. Target applications include AI cameras, video conferencing, robotics, and edge AI gateways. TurboX C7790 Development Kit specifications: System-on-Module – TurboX C7790 SoC – Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 (CQ7790S) 4nm processor CPU – Octa-core Kryo processor up to 2.8 GHz 1x Gold+ core @ 2.8 GHz 4x Gold cores @ 2.4 GHz 3x Silver cores @ 1.8 GHz GPU – Qualcomm Adreno 722 GPU up to 1.15 GHz VPU Video Decode – 4K120 H.264/H.265/AV1 Video […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments on NVIDIA Jetson gets fanless solid-state cooling module

NVIDIA Jetson gets fanless solid-state cooling module

NVIDIA Jeson Orin Nano Module cooled by ionic wind DBD Plasma solution

YPlasma has showcased its ultrathin solid-state cooling module based on dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuators on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano at Computex 2026. Ultrathin solid-state cooling solutions replacing thicker and noisier mechanical fans have been demonstrated on consumer hardware in the past, with solutions such as xMEMS µCooling fan-on-a-chip for SSDs and Frore Systems Airjet Mini and Airjet Pro used in laptops and mini PCs. Both solutions generate tiny vibrations to create an airflow, but YPlasma’s DBD plasma cooling module generates ionic wind to cool the device. This forces convection without moving parts, audible noise, vibration, or dust ingestion paths. We’ll explain more about the technology below. The company validated the following on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano: Thermal range – 7 W to 25 W, the full operating range of the Jetson Orin Nano family, including Super Mode (25W), with a steady state reached in 10 minutes. Form […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments on ASUS Ascent QN10 mini PC is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite 18-core Armv9 processor

ASUS Ascent QN10 mini PC is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite 18-core Armv9 processor

ASUS Ascent QN10

ASUS Ascent QN10 is the first mini PC powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite 18-core Armv9 processor with 80 TOPS of AI performance for Windows CoPilot+ PCs. The powerful Arm computer ships with up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB to 2TB NVMe SSD. It supports up to four video outputs through one HDMI and three USB4 (40 Gbps) ports, and offers 2.5GbE and WiFi 7 networking, an audio jack, and a few extra USB 3.2/2.0 ports. ASUS Ascent QN10 specifications:  SoC – Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (Glymur 8480B / X2E-88-100) CPU – 18x Armv9 cores with 12 Prime cores up to 4.7 GHz (single/dual core) / 4.0 GHz (multicore), and 6 Performance cores up to 3.4 GHz GPU – Adreno X2-90 @ 1.70 GHz with support for DirectX 12.2 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0 VPU Encode: HEVC, AVC: Dual 8K UHD @ 30 FPS, AV1: 8K UHD […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments on Qualcomm Snapdragon C to power cheaper, entry-level Arm Windows laptops selling for $300 and up

Qualcomm Snapdragon C to power cheaper, entry-level Arm Windows laptops selling for $300 and up

Qualcomm Snapdragon C

The Qualcomm Snapdragon C (Compute) Arm SoC is designed for entry-level Arm Windows laptops, or “mobile PCs” in marketing speak, with prices starting at $300, which should compete against entry-level laptops using Intel Alder Lake-N or Twin Lake processors. The company didn’t provide many technical details, but we do know the Snapdragon C comes with an NPU for AI acceleration, and said it’s based on Kryo mobile cores rather than the more recent Oryon cores at a media event. Qualcomm still promises all-day battery life, smooth web browsing, video streaming, and productivity for students, families, and small businesses. I’m not sure what kind of announcement that is, as Qualcomm didn’t provide any specifications. However, they did mention Acer, HP, and Lenovo will offer Snapdragon C laptops, and we have some specifications for the upcoming Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-Q31P). SoC – Qualcomm Snapdragon C CPU – Unknown number of Kryo […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments on VIA Labs VL610/VL610D MST Hub controllers to enable USB-C multi-display adapters with up to three 4K display outputs

VIA Labs VL610/VL610D MST Hub controllers to enable USB-C multi-display adapters with up to three 4K display outputs

VIA VL610 USB-C board three video outputs

VIA Labs VL610/VL610D MST (Multi-Stream Transport) Hub controllers are designed for multi-display expansion, enabling USB-C adapters to drive up to three 4K UHD high-resolution HDMI or DisplayPort displays simultaneously. The chips succeed the VL605 single-channel USB-C to HDMI 2.1 signal converter. The VL610 supports three video outputs up to 4Kp60, while the VL610D is limited to two video outputs for different docking design needs. VIA VL610/VL610D key features and specifications: Display/USB Input – DisplayPort Receiver (DPRX) supporting HBR3 (High Bit Rate 3) up to 32.4 Gbps, suitable for up to 8Kp60 and D+/D- USB 2.0 Video and Audio output VL610 HDMI 2.1 FRL transmitter Configurable port supporting DP++ or HDMI 2.1 FRL Configurable port supporting DP++ or HDMI TMDS VL610D – Dual display configuration (not clear details provided) Single display up to 8Kp60 or 4Kp240 Triple display up to 4Kp60 or QHDp144. Up to 6x independent audio and video streams […]