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December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 by Debashis Das - No Comments

VOIPAC iMX93 industrial development kit targets AI, HMI, and Edge Computing applications

VOIPAC Technologies has recently launched its iMX93 Industrial Development Kit (iMX93 module and iMX development baseboard) which comes in Max, Pro, Basic, and Lite configurations. The system-on-module (SoM) is built around the NXP i.MX93 SoC with dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 application processor running at up to 1.7GHz, a Cortex-M33 co-processor running at up to 250MHz, and an Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU with up to 0.5 TOPS of AI performance. Other features include DDR4 memory, eMMC Flash, and industrial-grade 100-pin shielded connectors for signal integrity and thermal performance. Additionally, the devkit also exposes CAN, PWM, ADC, etc.. signals and supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual GbE. These features make the VOIPAC iMX93 industrial development kit suitable for applications including AI, machine learning, human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, and more. iMX93 Industrial Development Kit specifications: System-on-Module (four options) iMX93 Industrial Module Max SoC – NXP i.MX 93 dual-core @ 1.7 GHz with real-time Cortex-M33 co-processor NPU […]

November 8, 2024 by Tomisin Olujinmi - No Comments

Renesas RA8E1 and RA8E2 entry-level Arm Cortex-M85 MCUs target cost-sensitive applications

Fast Prototyping Board for Renesas RA8E1

Renesas has expanded its Arm Cortex-M85-based RA8 series to include two new entry-level MCUs, RA8E1 and RA8E2. The new microcontrollers perform similarly to other Arm Cortex-M85-based microcontrollers and are offered at a lower price point thanks to a streamlined feature set to reduce costs. The RA8E1 and RA8E2 groups of microcontrollers will be useful for high-volume applications in industrial and home automation, healthcare, office equipment, and consumer products. We have previously covered other models in Renesas’ RA8 series, including the Renesas RA8T1, RA8D1, and the very first Cortex-M85 microcontroller, the Renesas RA8M1. The RA8 series consists of microcontrollers based on the Arm Cortex-M85 core with a performance of 6.39 CoreMark/MHz and Arm’s M-Profile Vector Extension which provides a 4x performance boost for DSP and ML workloads while maintaining low power consumption. The RA8E1 and RA8E2 Cortex-M85 microcontroller groups differ mostly in clock speed, available internal and external memory, communication interfaces, […]

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 with 1280×720 resolution, thinner design launched for $60

Raspberry Pi has launched the Touch Display 2, a 7-inch touchscreen RGB TFT display with 1280×720 designed to be connected to Raspberry Pi single board computers. It improves on the original Raspberry Pi Touch Display with a higher resolution (1280×720 vs 800×480) and a slimmer form factor thanks to the integration of the display driver PCB into the display enclosure itself. Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 specifications Display Type – 7-inch 24-bit RGB TFT display Resolution 1280 x 720 resolution Touch panel – 5-point multi-touch capacitive touch panel Active area – 155 x 88 mm Backlight type – LED B/L Surface treatment – anti-glare Host interface – MIPI CSI connector with ribbon cable compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards except the Raspberry Pi Zero line Power Supply – 5V DC via 2-wire, 3-pin connected inserted into the 40-pin GPIO header Dimensions – 189.32 x 120.24mm The back of the display […]

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Debashis Das - No Comments

NXP i.MX RT700 dual-core Cortex-M33 AI Crossover MCU includes eIQ Neutron NPU and DSPs

NXP i.MX RT700 AI crossover MCU block diagram

NXP has recently announced the release of NXP i.MX RT700 RT700 AI crossover MCU following the NXP i.MX RT600 series release in 2018 and the i.MX RT500 series introduction in 2021. The new i.MX RT700 Crossover MCU features two Cortex-M33 cores, a main core clocked at 325 MHz with a Tensilica HiFi 4 DSP and a secondary 250 MHz core with a low-power Tensilica HiFi 1 DSP for always-on sensing tasks. Additionally, it integrates a powerful eIQ Neutron NPU with an upgraded 7.5 MB of SRAM and a 2D GPU with a JPEG/PNG decoder. These features make this device suitable for applications including AR glasses, hearables, smartwatches, wristbands, and more. NXP i.MX RT700 specifications: Compute subsystems Main Compute Subsystem Cortex-M33 @ up to 325 MHz with Arm TrustZone, built-in Memory Protection Unit (MPU), a floating-point unit (FPU), a HiFi 4 DSP and supported by NVIC for interrupt handling and SWD […]

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Debashis Das - 9 Comments

ESP32-S3 USB dongle integrates 1.47-inch TFT LCD display

Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47 is an ESP32-S3 USB dongle with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, high-capacity Flash and PSRAM, and a 1.47-inch LCD. Additionally, it has an onboard microSD card slot used for storage and some RGB LEDs for visual feedback. All these features make this tiny device suitable for applications like interactive displays, IoT devices, hardware pentesting, and more. Previously we have written about the LILYGO T-HMI a similar ESP32-S3-based development board built for HMI applications, as well as the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-4.3B and Waveshare ESP32-S3 LCD Driver Board, but it must be the first time we’ve come across a USB dongle-like ESP32-S3 board with an integrated display. ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47 specifications: Wireless MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3R8 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 @ up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration. Memory – 512KB RAM, 8MB PSRAM Storage – 384KB ROM Connectivity – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for long-range, up […]

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Dusun DSGK-061 – A RK3568-powered VNC Edge AI box for industrial automation and remote management

DSGK 061 Smart VNC Edge Computing Boxjpg

Dusun has recently launched the DSGK-061 Smart VNC Edge Computing AI Box or DSGK-061 Edge AI Box for short. This new Edge AI gateway is powered by a Rockchip RK3568 quad-core processor with a 1 TOPS NPU for edge computing. It has a built-in VNC (Virtual Network Computing) application for remote management and supports various interfaces and communication protocols such as HDMI, USB 3.0, TTL serial, LAN/WAN, and WiFi, making it suitable for applications like industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and more. Previously we have written about similar Edge AI boxes like the Mixtile Edge AI box or Techbase iModGATE-AI, and some very powerful AI boxes with more than 30 TOPS NPU power like the Radxa Fogwise Airbox, the Firefly AIBOX-1684X, the Sipeed MaixBox M4N and more. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in similar products. Dusun DSGK-061 specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3568 CPU – Quad-core Cortex A55 processor […]

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D1-powered industrial SoM and dev board features dual GbE ports, cellular connectivity, and more

MYIR has recently introduced MYC-LMA35 industrial SoM and its associated development board built around the Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D1 microprocessor with two Arm Cortex-A35 cores and one Arm Cortex-M4 real-time core for processing. The SoM comes in a BGA package with connectivity options such as dual Gigabit Ethernet, cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and various other interfaces like RS232, RS485, USB, CAN, ADC, GPIO, and more. All these features make this SoM and its associated dev board useful for demanding edge IIoT applications like industrial automation, energy management systems, smart city infrastructure, and remote monitoring solutions. Previously we have seen MYIR introduce various SoM and development boards like the MYC-LR3568 Edge AI SoM, and the MYC-YF13X SoM and we have also written about similar industrial dev boards such as the Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC, the Nuvoton NuMicro M2L31 development board, and many more. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic. […]

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

NanoPi M6 – A Rockchip RK3588S SBC and fanless HMI solution with an integrated 3.5-inch touchscreen display

NanoPi M6 is a Rockchip RK3588S SBC (single board computer) that is also offered as a complete fanless HMI solution with a metal case and a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800×480 resolution. The M6 is offered with 4GB to 32GB LPDDR5 memory, supports microSD, eMMC flash module, and M.2 NVMe SSD bootable storage, features one HDMI 2.1 port, two MIPI DSI connectors, two MIPI CSI camera connectors, gigabit Ethernet, an M.2 E-Key socket for WiFi and Bluetooth, and a 30-pin GPIO header for expansion among a few other ports and features. NanoPi M6 specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588S CPU – Octa-core processor with 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ up to 1.8 GHz GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU compatible with OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2 APIs VPU – 8Kp60 video decoder for H.265/AVS2/VP9/H.264/AV1 codecs, 8Kp30 H.265/H.264 video encoder AI […]