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Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on SolidRun P100 COM Express Type 6 module features LPCAMM2 memory, up to 12-core AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 SoC

SolidRun P100 COM Express Type 6 module features LPCAMM2 memory, up to 12-core AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 SoC

Ryzen AI Embedded P100 COM Express module

We just reported that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 series has been expanded with six additional SKUs, and, timed with that, SolidRun has announced its new P100 COM Express Type 6 module family. These compact (95 x 95mm) modules are among the first to support the newly released 8- to 12-core Zen 5 SKUs, with up to 50 TOPS from the NPU and 80 TOPS of total system AI. Another fairly unique feature of the new SolidRun computer-on-module is support for LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory. The company uses a screw-lock mechanism to deliver high-bandwidth LPDDR5X performance (up to 9600 MT/s) while maintaining the mechanical reliability required for “systems in motion,” such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), heavy machinery, and rail systems. A mini-ITX development kit for the module is also available. SolidRun P100 COM Express Type 6 module SolidRun P100 COM Express Type 6 module specifications: AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Nordic Semi nRF93M1 IoT modules offer LTE Cat 1bis cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi location capabilities

Nordic Semi nRF93M1 IoT modules offer LTE Cat 1bis cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi location capabilities

Nordic Semi nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1bis module

Nordic Semiconductors introduced the nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1bis IoT modules at Mobile World Congress 2026 with up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, as well as built-in Wi-Fi location capabilities. Two variants will be offered: the nRF93M1-LABA supporting LTE bands for Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and the nRF93M1-LACA supporting a wider range of LTE bands and certifications for worldwide deployments. Nordic Semi nRF93M1 specifications : LTE Cat-1bis modem with 3GPP Rel. 14 support 617-2690 MHz LTE FDD and TDD band support Power Class 3 (23 dBm) Support for (e)UICC/eSIM (SGP.32 IoT) and Software SIM (SoftSIM) framework Data rates – Up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink Peripherals – High-speed USB, UART, IOs, coexistence interface, etc… Secure firmware updates via nRF Cloud Location services using Wi-Fi scanning and cellular eCID location Power-saving features – eDRX, PSM, and Nordic proprietary optimizations Certified for global and regional operation (GCF, […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 5 Comments on Tablet-like, ESP32-P4-based 7, 8, and 10.1-inch HMI displays integrate Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, 5MP camera

Tablet-like, ESP32-P4-based 7, 8, and 10.1-inch HMI displays integrate Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, 5MP camera

ESP32 P4 HMI Display

Waveshare has recently released the ESP32-P4-WIFI6-Touch-LCD, a family of tablet-like, fully enclosed HMI display development boards built around the ESP32-P4 SoC. The company offers 7-inch, 8-inch, or 10.1-inch configurations, all designed for industrial HMI, smart home terminals, and edge AI applications. Since the ESP32-P4 does not include built-in wireless connectivity, Waveshare has integrated an ESP32-C6-MINI module for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) support. The board also leverages the ESP32-P4’s peripherals for MIPI CSI/DSI interfaces, a 5MP camera, and various I/Os, including USB 2.0 OTG and USB-to-UART Type-C ports, an SDIO 3.0 microSD card slot, dual microphones with echo cancellation, a speaker driven by an onboard audio codec, GPIO expansion headers, and optional battery support. Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6-Touch-LCD specifications: Wireless module – ESP32-P4-Core SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-P4NRW32 CPU Dual-core 32-bit RISC-V HP (High-performance) CPU @ up to 400 MHz with AI instructions extension and single-precision FPU Single-RISC-V LP (Low-power) MCU core […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments on ESP-SensairShuttle ESP32-C5 kit supports Bosch Sensortec’s BME690, BMI270, BMM350 environmental and motion sensors

ESP-SensairShuttle ESP32-C5 kit supports Bosch Sensortec’s BME690, BMI270, BMM350 environmental and motion sensors

ESP SensairShuttle

Jointly developed by Espressif Systems and Bosch Sensortec, the ESP-SensairShuttle kit comprises an ESP32-C5 development board that can be interfaced with a choice of two sensor daughterboards. It is designed for motion sensing and large language model human-computer/machine interaction scenarios. More specifically, the ESP-SensairShuttle mainboard relies on an ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N16R8 module with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), Zigbee, and Thread (802.15.4) wireless connectivity, and interfaces with the provided Bosch Sensortec Shuttle Boards, a 1.83-inch touch display, a microphone, and a speaker, and can be powered via USB or a LiPo battery. ESP-SensairShuttle kit content and specifications: ESP-SensairShuttle mainboard Main control module – ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N16R8 SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-C5 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor @ up to 240 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ 40 MHz acting as the main processor for power-sensitive applications Memory – 384 KB SRAM on-chip Storage – 320 KB ROM Connectivity Dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 802.11ax WiFi 6, […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 7 Comments on Rockchip RK1820/RK1828 SO-DIMM and M.2 LLM/VLM AI accelerator modules, devkits, and benchmarks

Rockchip RK1820/RK1828 SO-DIMM and M.2 LLM/VLM AI accelerator modules, devkits, and benchmarks

Rockchip RK1820/RK1828 SO-DIMM module development board

Rockchip unveiled two RK182X LLM/VLM accelerators at its developer conference last July, namely the RK1820 with 2.5GB RAM for 3B parameter models, and the RK1828 with 5GB RAM for 7B parameter models. A few months have passed, and we have a few more details since a development kit based on Rockchip RK1820/RK1828 SO-DIMM module is now available, some basic documentation has been released, and the RK1828 has been benchmarked against the Rockchip RK3588’s NPU. I was also told that M.2 modules are coming soon. Firefly RK182X 3D RAM Stacking Development Kit The “RK182X 3D RAM Stacking Development Kit” is based on the AIO-GS1N2 carrier board, previously offered with a Rockchip RK3576 or RK3588(s) and with a NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano or NX AI module. Specifications: Main module (now only RK3588 variant for sale as part of the RK182x kit) Core-3588JD4  – Rockchip RK3588 with 6 TOPS NPU, 4GB to 32GB […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on M5Stack NanoH2 – An ultra-compact ESP32-H2 IoT development kit with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity

M5Stack NanoH2 – An ultra-compact ESP32-H2 IoT development kit with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity

M5Stack NanoH2

M5Stack NanoH2 is an ultra-compact, standalone IoT development kit powered by an Espressif Systems’ ESP32-H2 wireless SoC with support for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and designed for smart home and low-power wireless applications. It also features a built-in LED, an RGB LED, an infrared transmitter, a Grove port for expansion, a user button, and a USB-C port for power and programming. On the surface, it looks very similar to the Unit Gateway H2 introduced last March, with an ESP32-H2 SoC and a Grove connector. But while the earlier model is designed as an add-on board to other M5Stack products, the NanoH2 is a standalone development kit that you can use directly without another board from M5Stack. M5Stack NanoH2 specifications: SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-H2FH4S CPU – 32-bit RISC-V SoC clocked at up to 96 MHz Memory – 320 KB SRAM, 4 KB LP memory Storage – 128 KB ROM, 4MB […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment on Raspberry Pi RP2350 devkit features 1.85-inch round touch display, microphone, optional speaker and battery box

Raspberry Pi RP2350 devkit features 1.85-inch round touch display, microphone, optional speaker and battery box

Raspberry Pi RP2350 Round Touch LCD with battery and speaker box

Waveshare RP2350-Touch-LCD-1.85C is a Raspberry Pi RP2350 devkit with a 1.85-inch round touchscreen display with 360×360 resolution, a built-in microphone, a 28-pin GPIO header, and a USB-C port. The RP2350-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX model builds on the platform to add a box with a speaker and a 3.7V battery. Both models also come with 16MB SPI flash, a microSD card slot, a 6-axis IMU, a few buttons and LEDs, and UART and I2C expansion connectors. They can be used for HMI solutions using touch, button, and voice recognition inputs, as well as display and audio outputs. RP2350-Touch-LCD-1.85C specifications: Microcontroller – Raspberry Pi RP2350A MCU CPU 2x Arm Cortex-M33 cores @ 150 MHz 2x Hazard3 RISC-V cores @ 150 MHz Up to two cores can be used at any time (configured at boot) Memory – 520KB SRAM Storage – 8KB OTP Package – QFN-60; 7×7 mm Storage – 16MB SPI NOR flash, microSD card slot Display […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on nRF9151 SMA DK development kit offers cellular IoT, DECT NR+, and 5G NTN satellite connectivity

nRF9151 SMA DK development kit offers cellular IoT, DECT NR+, and 5G NTN satellite connectivity

Nordic nRF9151 SMA DK

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 SMA DK development kit is designed for building IoT applications using  LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT, DECT NR+, or 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) satellite connectivity. The development kit offers three ways to connect a SIM card, namely a NanoSIM card slot, an MFF2 SIM footprint for eSIM or software iSIM, and a 10-pin SIM connector. It also includes two SMA connectors for GPS and LTE antennas or lab equipment, multiple current measurement connectors, and Arduino UNO headers for expansion, notably the nRF7002 EK for adding Wi-Fi 6 locationing capabilities. nRF9151-SMA-DK specifications: Wireless System-in-Package – Nordic Semi nRF9151 CPU – Arm Cortex-M33 @ 64 MHz Memory – 256KB RAM Storage – 1MB flash Connectivity Multimode LTE-M/NB-IoT/NB-NTN modem with DECT NR+ support and GNSS. 700-2200 MHz LTE band support. Power Class 5 20 dBm Power Class 3 23 dBm 1.9 GHz and 915 Mhz DECT NR+ band support Security – Arm […]