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June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments

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

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 […]

June 1, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Sixfab AI HAT+ for Raspberry Pi 5 integrates DEEPX DX-M1 AI accelerator

Sixfab has launched the AI HAT+ for Raspberry Pi 5, a PCIe HAT+ based on the DEEPX DX-M1 AI accelerator, which we also found in the DEEPX DX-AIPlayer, Mini DX-M1 SoM, and ALPON X5. Unlike the M.2 module used in the ALPON X5, the AI HAT+ has the accelerator soldered directly to the board. It connects to the Pi 5 via the PCIe FFC cable and draws power from the 40-pin header. The board is also available in 13 TOPS and 25 TOPS versions and is designed to run vision AI tasks such as object detection and segmentation locally on the Pi 5. Sixfab AI HAT+ specifications: Supported SBC – Raspberry Pi 5 AI Accelerator (one or the other): DEEPX DX-M1M with up to 25 TOPS (INT8), 1 GB LPDDR4X NPU memory DEEPX DX-M1ML with up to 13 TOPS (INT8), 512 MB LPDDR4X NPU memory Host Interface – PCIe Gen […]

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Nuvoton NuMaker-GestureAI-M55M1 module combines Cortex-M55 MCU with GC0308 camera for AI gesture control

Back in November last year, we covered the launch of the NuMicro M55M1 MCU from Nuvoton, which combines an Arm Cortex-M55 core with an Ethos-U55 microNPU for on-device AI and gesture control. Now, they have released the NuMaker-GestureAI-M55M1, a development module based on that MCU for AI vision-related applications. This new board integrates the M55M1 MCU with a GC0308 CMOS image sensor, a digital microphone, and a microSD card slot for storing AI models. It is designed for applications such as gesture control, basic vision systems, and touchless interfaces. NuMaker-GestureAI-M55M1 specifications: MCU – Nuvoton NuMicro M55M1R2LJAE CPU – Cortex-M55 MCU @ 220 MHz Memory – 1.5 MB SRAM Storage – 2 MB Flash AI Accelerator – Arm Ethos-U55 micro-NPU @ 220 MHz Storage – MicroSD card slot (located on the back) for storing AI model files Camera – Integrated VGA GC0308 CMOS image sensor Audio – On-board digital microphone (DMIC) USB – […]

June 1, 2026June 2, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments

Radxa’s 2026 Qualcomm hardware: Dragon Q8B and Q5E SBCs, DragonStation and DragonBay NAS systems

Radxa started its partnership with Qualcomm last with the Dragon Q6A SBC, but it turns out it was just the start, and the company showcased more Qualcomm SBCs and NAS systems at a Radxa + Qualcomm developer day on May 30, 2026. The Radxa Q8B SBC will be based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen3 octa-core SoC and the Q5E SBC on a Dragonwing QCS6690 octa-core Kryo SoC. The company also teased DragonStation and DragonBay NAS systems, and a 2026 roadmap features a total of 22 Qualcomm systems made by Radxa. Radxa Dragon Q8B Dragon Q8B specifications: SoC – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform Octa-core CPU – 4x 3.0 GHz Kryo Prime cores, 4x 2.4 GHz Kryo Efficiency Cores GPU – Adreno 690 GPU with DirectX 12 (DX12) API support DSP – Qualcomm Hexagon Processor, Qualcomm Sensing Hub AI – Qualcomm Neural Processing Engine SDK support for AI […]

May 29, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

u-blox ALMA-B2 Bluetooth 6.0 and 802.15.4 module features Nordic nRF54LM20 Edge AI wireless MCU

ALMA B2 series (Open CPU) Stand alone Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules

u-blox has recently announced the ALMA-B2 standalone BLE 6.0 and 802.15.4 module family built around the Nordic Semi nRF54LM20 Cortex-M33 wireless microcontroller with a dedicated NPU for low-latency Edge AI applications. There are four specific product variants in the u-blox ALMA-B2 series: ALMA-B201, ALMA-B206, ALMA-B211, and ALMA-B216, all of which support Bluetooth 6.0 and Bluetooth Channel Sounding for distance measurement. They also support IEEE 802.15.4, including Thread, Zigbee, and Matter, as well as Nordic’s proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol and NFC. The company also mentions that the nRF54LM20B-based ALMA-B211 and ALMA-B216 variants include an Axon NPU that performs machine learning tasks up to 15 times faster and with greater energy efficiency than running the same tasks on the main processor alone. u-blox ALMA-B2 Series Specifications: Wireless SoC – Nordic Semiconductor nRF54LM20A (for ALMA-B201 and B206) or nRF54LM20B (for ALMA-B211 and B216) CPU Arm Cortex-M33 application processor clocked at up to 128 MHz RISC-V […]

May 29, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments

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

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 […]

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

AMD launches Versal Prime Gen 2 2VM3454, 2VM3254, and 2VM3104 adaptive SoCs in compact 23x23mm packages

MD Versal Prime Gen 2 Adaptive SoC 2VM3454, 2VM3254, and 2VM3104

AMD has added three new chips to its Versal Prime Series Gen 2 lineup: the Versal 2VM3454, 2VM3254, and 2VM3104. Designed for space-constrained applications like Pro AV, broadcast, and industrial IoT, these new devices deliver up to 100K DMIPS of scalar compute in packages as small as 23 x 23 mm. AMD started shipping the first production units of the Versal Prime Gen2 Series with the 2VM3858 device late last year. The 2VM3558 has since entered full production, while the 2VM3358 is currently sampling. These new devices are designed to provide an optimized footprint and processing subsystem compared to the earlier models. Despite the reduction in core count, AMD claims these devices can deliver up to 5x the scalar compute performance compared to existing AMD adaptive SoCs. AMD Versal Prime Series Gen 2 (2VM3104, 2VM3254, and 2VM3454) specifications: Processor Subsystem (PS) APU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A78AE with 64 KB L1 […]

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Broadcom BCM68850 and BCM55050 SoCs target Wi-Fi 8 and 50G PON fiber gateways

Broadcom BCM68850 and BCM55050 50G ITU PON Gateway SoC

Broadcom has recently introduced two complementary chips for 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) gateways: the BCM68850 gateway SoC and the BCM55050 Optical Network Unit (ONU) SoC. The devices target fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure, such as home gateways, ONTs/ONUs, and multi-gigabit CPE, to deliver ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads, UHD streaming, and more. The BCM68850 is a 50G ITU-PON gateway SoC with a multicore Arm CPU, integrated NPU for edge AI, and Wi-Fi 8 support, for high-speed routing, Ethernet switching, VoIP, and AI-driven functions. It also supports multiple PON standards along with LPDDR4/5 memory, PCIe, USB, and various security features. The BCM55050, on the other hand, is an ONU/ONT SoC with a dual-core processor and 50G network processor, supporting multiple PON standards, high-speed interfaces, hardware acceleration, and QoS. Together, they are designed for end-to-end 50G fiber deployments with high throughput, low latency, and scalable broadband infrastructure. Broadcom BCM68850 50G ITU-PON Gateway […]