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Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on TI C2000 F28E12x low-cost real-time MCUs feature C28x DSP core for sensorless motor control

TI C2000 F28E12x low-cost real-time MCUs feature C28x DSP core for sensorless motor control

F28E12x LaunchPad Board

Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the F28E12x series of ultra-low-cost C2000 real-time MCUs for motor control based on a 160 MHz C28x DSP core with up to 128 KB flash, 16 KB SRAM, and standard peripherals including SPI, SCI, I²C, and UART, delivering about 30% more performance than earlier C2000 devices. The F28E12x series also integrates various control peripherals, a high-speed ADC, and a programmable gain amplifier, enabling fast Field-Oriented Control (FOC) for sensorless motors at speeds exceeding 120,000 rpm. Other Features include vibration compensation algorithms for up to 60% speed ripple reduction, reduced acoustic noise, higher startup torque, and smoother operation. With built-in communications, support for TI’s InstaSPIN software, and multiple package options, these MCUs are well-suited for applications such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, air conditioners, dishwashers, and power drills. Texas Instruments C2000 F28E12x specifications: MCU core – C28x 32-bit DSP core @ up to 160 MHz (equivalent […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on EMAC SoM-35D1F industrial SO-DIMM SoM features NuvoTon MA35D1 SoC, two GbE interfaces

EMAC SoM-35D1F industrial SO-DIMM SoM features NuvoTon MA35D1 SoC, two GbE interfaces

SoM 35D1F ARM64 System on Module

EMAC SoM-35D1F is an industrial-grade SoM built around the NuvoTon NuMicro MA35D1 dual-core Cortex-A35/M4 SoC with a 200-pin SO-DIMM edge connector. The module comes with 512MB DDR3L RAM and up to 16GB eMMC flash, and targets applications such as edge gateways, HMI systems, industrial automation, and smart energy systems. The SoM-35D1F also features dual Gigabit Ethernet, 4x serial interfaces (RS485/RS232), 2x CAN-FD, multiple USB 2.0 interfaces, I2S audio, SPI, I2C, and 14x GPIO. It also supports CSI camera input, a 24-bit LCD controller with resistive touch, and 12-bit ADCs for analog sensing. Additionally, it comes with security features like TrustZone, Secure Boot, and TSI (Trusted System Identity). EMAC SoM-35D1F specifications: SoC – Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D1 CPU 2x Arm Cortex-A35 cores at up to 800 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor core at  up to 180 MHz GPU – 2D Graphic Engine (GFX) VPU – H.264 video decoder up to 1920×1080 @ 45 Hz; […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment on Bela Gem audio and sensor add-on boards are designed for the PocketBeagle 2 (Crowdfunding)

Bela Gem audio and sensor add-on boards are designed for the PocketBeagle 2 (Crowdfunding)

Bela Gem Multi 10-channel audio board

Bela Gem Stereo and Bela Gem Multi are audio and sensor add-on boards designed for the PocketBeagle 2 SBC powered by a Texas Instruments Sitara AM6232/AM6254 dual-core or quad-core SoC. As its name implies, the Bela Gem Stereo board features two audio outputs and inputs, while the Bela Gem Multi board offers more flexibility with ten audio interfaces for more complex audio projects such as spatial audio systems. Both boards can be expanded through headers with sixteen GPIO and eight analog inputs, as well as a Qwicc I2C connector. Bela Gem Stereo Specifications: Compatibility – PocketBeagle 2 only Audio Inputs – 2 channels, up to 24-bit, 96 kHz (TLV320AIC3104) Outputs – 2 channels, up to 24-bit, 96 kHz (TLV320AIC3104), headphones, differential line out MIDI plug-and-play via either USB port below USB USB Type-C device port USB Type-A host port for Wifi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet peripherals Expansion 16x GPIO with 3.3V […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on Infineon PSOC Control C3x real-time Cortex-M33 MCUs are designed for motor control and HVAC systems

Infineon PSOC Control C3x real-time Cortex-M33 MCUs are designed for motor control and HVAC systems

infineon PSOC Control C3 MCU for for Motor Control and Power Conversion

Infineon recently launched the PSOC Control C3x family of Arm Cortex-M33 MCUs for real-time control applications in motor control and power conversion systems. The family includes 18 MCUs categorized into two lines, the Entry Line (C3P2, C3M3) and the Main Line (C3P5, C3M5). These MCUs can be used for various applications including home appliances, industrial drives, robots, light electric vehicles (LEVs), solar systems, and HVAC systems. The Entry Line operates at up to 100 MHz and supports a 12-bit SAR ADC with a sampling rate of up to 6 Msps, making it suitable for basic motor control and power conversion tasks. In contrast, the Main Line offers higher performance with up to 180 MHz operation, a faster 12-bit SAR ADC up to 12 Msps, and 4-channel High-Resolution PWM (HRPWM) for precise control. It also supports Wide Bandgap (WBG) switches for high-frequency power systems. Other features of this MCU include DSPs, FPUs, […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments on Linux 6.13 Release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.13 Release – Main changes, Arm, RISC-V, and MIPS architectures

Linux 6.13 Changelog

Linus Torvalds has just announced the release of Linux 6.13 on the Linux Kernel Mailing List: So nothing horrible or unexpected happened last week, so I’ve tagged and pushed out the final 6.13 release. It’s mostly some final driver fixes (gpu and networking dominating – normal), with some doc updates too. And various little stuff all over. The shortlog is appended for people who want to see the details (and, as always, it’s just the shortlog for the last week, the full 6.13 log is obviously much too big). With this, the merge window for 6.14 will obviously open tomorrow. I already have two dozen pull requests pending – thank you, you know who you are. Linus Release about two months ago, Linux 6.12 – the new LTS version – brought us real-time “PREEMPT_RT” support that had always required out-of-tree patchsets until now, the completion of the EEVDF (Earliest Eligible […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 4 Comments on AMD Versal Premium Gen2 SoC FPGA family features Arm Cortex-A72/R5F cores, high-end FPGA fabric, PCIe Gen6, CXL 3.1 interfaces

AMD Versal Premium Gen2 SoC FPGA family features Arm Cortex-A72/R5F cores, high-end FPGA fabric, PCIe Gen6, CXL 3.1 interfaces

AMD Versal Premium Series Gen 2 SoC FPGA combines dual-core Cortex-A72 and dual-core Cortex-R5F processors with high-end FPGA fabric with up to 3.2 million logic cells and CXL 3.1 (Compute Express Link), PCIe Gen6, and DDR5/LPDDR5X high-bandwidth interfaces for data center, communication equipment, test & measurement, and aerospace & defense data-intensive applications. AMD Versal Premium Gen2 specifications: CPU cores Dual-core Arm Cortex-A72 application core, 48 KB/32 KB L1 Cache w/ parity & ECC; 1 MB L2 Cache w/ ECC Dual-core Arm Cortex R5F, 32 KB/32 KB L1 Cache, and 256 KB TCM w/ECC Memory – 256MB on-chip with ECC FPGA fabric System Logic Cells – Up to 3,273,480 LUTs – Up to 1,496,448 DSP Engines – Up to 7,616 Interfaces connected to CPU cores 2x Ethernet 2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C 2x CAN-FD 1x USB 2.0 FPGA memory, interfaces, I/Os, and transceivers Up to 327 Mbit memory @ 273 […]

Posted on by Sayantan Nandy - No Comments on Axiomtek CEM710 COM Express module features Intel Xeon D-1700 SoC with up to 100Gbps Ethernet support

Axiomtek CEM710 COM Express module features Intel Xeon D-1700 SoC with up to 100Gbps Ethernet support

CEM710 main

In 2022, we covered Intel’s Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) processor family, which includes the D-2700 and D-1700 models. These processors are designed for software-defined networking and edge applications, providing data center-grade capabilities at the edge. Key features include integrated AI and crypto acceleration, built-in Ethernet, and support for Intel Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to ensure high reliability. Leveraging these advanced capabilities, companies like ADLINK Technology and Congatec have introduced COM-HPC server modules and COM Express Type 7 modules based on the new Xeon D lineup. Axiomtek’s CEM710 is a COM Express Type 7 Basic Module powered by Intel Xeon D-1700 Series processors, designed for edge computing, industrial automation, and data-intensive applications. It offers up to 10 cores, 100Gbps Ethernet, and 64GB of DDR4 ECC memory, along with PCIe Gen3 slots for expandability. With rugged features and TPM 2.0 for security, it ensures reliable performance in demanding […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 1 Comment on Recore A8 – An Allwinner A64-powered 3D printer control board with TMC2209 stepper drivers

Recore A8 – An Allwinner A64-powered 3D printer control board with TMC2209 stepper drivers

Recore A8 all in one desktop 3D printers control board

The Recore A8 is an all-in-one 3D printer control board built around the Allwinner A64 SoC. The board includes six soldered TMC2209 stepper motor drivers, cooled by an 8-layer PCB for durability. To make the connection better the board features industry-standard JST PH connectors for secure cable connections. Most of the connectors are flexible and support end-stops, Neopixels, servos, inductive probes, and BLTouch. Two Expansion headers on the board allow for two additional stepper motor drivers. Additionally, the board supports various temperature sensors, including regular thermistors, thermocouples, and PT100/PT1000 sensors (PT100 requires an extra board). Elias Bakken has been working on this board since 2019 and in our post about the earlier Recore A5, we have seen how Elias leverages Allwinner A64’s 300 MHz AR100 core to control real-time I/Os. Recore A8 specifications: SoC – Allwinner A64 quad-core Cortex-A53 processor running at 1 GHz, with AR100 32-bit core @ 300 MHz, Mali-400MP2 […]

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