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March 20, 2025March 21, 2025 by Debashis Das - 5 Comments

u-blox DAN-F10N – The world’s smallest dual-band (L1/L5) GNSS module with an integrated patch antenna fits in a 4cm2 package

u blox DAN-F10N world’s smallest GNSS module

u-blox has recently announced the world’s smallest L1, L5 dual-band GNSS module with an integrated patch antenna for precise meter-level positioning in applications such as asset tracking, telematics, industrial automation, consumer UAVs, and sports trackers. The module features a compact 20x20x8mm dual-band patch antenna with a unique packaging technology, enabling surface mounting for automated manufacturing and simplified integration. Its SAW-LNA-SAW RF architecture and an LTE B13 notch filter in the L1 RF path enhance out-of-band jamming immunity, ensuring smooth operation near cellular modems. The module includes internal flash memory for firmware upgrades and supports an antenna switch function for operation with an external active GNSS antenna. DAN-F10N GNSS module specifications: Storage – Internal Flash for firmware GNSS receiver u-blox F10 engine GPS: L1 C/A, L5 QZSS: L1C/A, L1S, L1Sb, L5 Galileo: E1B/C, E5a BeiDou: B1C, B2a NavIC: L5 SBAS: L1 C/A, BDSBAS B1C Communication protocol NMEA UBX binary RTCM v. […]

March 18, 2025March 17, 2025 by Debashis Das - 4 Comments

Seeed reComputer J3010B Edge AI PC features NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with up to 67 TOPS of AI performance

reComputer J3010B Jetson Orin Nano Edge AI Computer

Seeed Studio’s reComputer J3010B Edge AI PC is built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module, which offers up to 67 TOPS AI performance (67 TOPS in super mode), with up to 8GB LPDDR5 memory, and a pre-installed 128GB NVMe SSD for storage. The mini PC features two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1 video output, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, M.2 slots for SSD and Wi-Fi, a mini PCIe socket for LTE, a 40-pin GPIO header, and a 12-pin UART header. With a compact aluminum case and active cooling, it has an operating temperature range of -10 to 60°C and can be powered via a DC 9-19V input. These features make this device useful for AI, IoT, and edge computing applications, such as smart lampposts for traffic monitoring, EV battery swapping and charging systems, smart recycling centers for waste management, and more. reComputer J3010B specifications: SoM options NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano […]

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

IMDT V2N Renesas RZ/V2N SoM powers Edge AI SBC with HDMI, MIPI DSI, dual GbE, WiFi 4, and more

IMD Technologies has recently introduced the IMDT V2N SoM based on the newly launched Renesas RZ/V2N low-power AI MPU and its SBC carrier board designed for robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, and IoT applications. The SoM ships with 8GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash, and supports various interfaces through B2B connectors including two 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, a MIPI DSI display interface, and more. The SBC supports MIPI DSI or HDMI video output, dual GbE, WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.2, as well as expansion capabilities through M.2 sockets. IMDT V2N SBC specifications: IMDT V2N SoM SoC – Renesas RZ/V2N Application Processor – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz (0.9V) / 1.1 GHz (0.8V) L1 cache – 32KB I-cache (with parity) + 32KB D-cache (with ECC) per core L3 cache – 1MB (with ECC, max frequency 1.26 GHz) Neon, FPU, MMU, and cryptographic extension (for security models) Armv8-A architecture System Manager […]

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Debashis Das - 4 Comments

u-blox ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module delivers global centimeter-level accuracy at a 90% lower cost (TCO)

Previously u-blox announced the release of the X20 series of all-band GNSS modules, but at the time, the company did not disclose detailed specifications for the module. Recently, they have launched the ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module designed to deliver centimeter-level global positioning at a significantly lower cost, up to 90% less than traditional solutions when considering the total cost of ownership. The module supports L1, L2, L5, and L6 bands across four GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou), along with SBAS, QZSS, and NavIC. Additionally, the module is compatible with PPP-RTK, network RTK, and global PPP correction services, along with u-blox’s PointPerfect and Galileo’s free High Accuracy Service (HAS), ensuring precise and flexible positioning. It also features secure boot, signed firmware, encrypted communication, and anti-jamming capabilities, for critical applications. The ZED-X20P maintains the ZED form factor, making the footprint compatible with the ZED-F9P chip for easier upgrades. u-blox says […]

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 by Tomisin Olujinmi - No Comments

STMicro releases Teseo VI quad-band GNSS receivers for automotive and robotics applications

STMicro has launched the Teseo VI family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers for high-volume precise positioning applications. These quad-band GNSS receivers support multiple constellations and frequency bands, enabling high-accuracy positioning for various automotive and robotics applications. The Teseo VI quad-band GNSS receivers are described as the first chips in the market to “integrate multi-constellation and quad-band signal processing in a single die.” The single-chip design allows for compact products and accelerates time to market. The new Teseo VI GNSS family includes the Teseo VI STA8600A, Teseo VI+ STA8610A, and the Teseo APP2 STA9200MA. All variants integrate dual independent Arm Cortex-M7 cores with ST’s proprietary phase change memory (PCM) technology, eliminating the need for external memory. They are targeted at applications in advanced driving systems, autonomous vehicles, asset tracking, smart agriculture, and robot deliveries. Other quad-band GNSS modules include the Quectel LG290P and u-blox X20. Teseo VI STA8600A, VI+ […]

February 25, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

AAEON BOXER-6647-MTH Meteor Lake embedded Box PC features screwless SATA and M.2 M-key trays

AAEON BOXER-6647-MTH is an embedded Box PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 125H Meteor Lake processor, and mainly designed for advanced industrial robotics solutions such as AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot). The rugged computer supports up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, is equipped with screwless external SATA and M.2 M-Key trays, offers 2.5GbE networking, four USB 3.2 interfaces, RS-232/422/485 & DIO for cameras, sensors (LIDAR, IMUs, etc…), and actuators for robotics, as well as wireless and cellular expansion via additional M.2 sockets. AAEON BOXER-6647-MTH specifications: Meteor Lake-H SoC (one or the other) Intel Core Ultra 5 125H 14-core (4P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.2 / 4.9 GHz with 18MB cache, Intel 7Xe LPG graphics @ 2.2 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU; TDP: 28W Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) processor @ 1.4 / 4.8 GHz with 24MB cache, Intel 8Xe LPG graphics […]

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 by Tomisin Olujinmi - 3 Comments

Vaaman reconfigurable edge computer features Rockchip RK3399 SoC and Efinix Trion T120 FPGA (Crowdfunding)

Vaaman is a reconfigurable single-board edge computer that integrates a Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core ARM processor with an Efinix Trion T120 FPGA, offering a reconfigurable platform for edge computing applications. The board combines the flexibility of an FPGA with the raw power of a hard processor to create a system capable of adapting to varying computational demands in real time. The compact SBC features the Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor with two Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, as well as an Efinix Trion T120 FPGA with 112,128 logic elements, interlinked with RK3399 via a high-speed 300Mbps bridge (but it’s unclear how this is implemented). It is billed as a “Raspberry Pi-style board for the FPGA world” that can be used for cryptographic acceleration, software-defined radio (SDR), digital signal processing, real-time robotics, real-time video processing, edge AI deployments, industrial automation, and hardware prototyping. It features a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header and […]

February 17, 2025February 18, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Waveshare ESP32 robotic arm kit with 5+1 DoF supports ROS2, LeRobot, and Jetson Orin NX integration

RoArm M3 Pro and RoArm M3 S High Torque Serial Bus Servo Robotic Arm Kit

Waveshare has recently released the RoArm-M3-Pro and RoArm-M3-S, a 5+1 DOF high-torque ESP32 robotic arm kit. The main difference between the two is that the RoArm-M3-Pro features all-metal ST3235 bus servos for durability and longevity, on the other hand, the RoArm-M3-S uses standard servo motors which are less durable for long-term use. These robotic arms feature a lightweight structure, a 360° omnidirectional base, and five flexible joints, which together create a 1m workspace with a 200 grams @ 0.5m payload. A 2-DOF wrist joint enables multi-dimensional clamping and precise force control. It integrates an ESP32 MCU, supporting multiple wireless control modes via a web app, it also supports inverse kinematics for accurate positioning, curve velocity control for smooth motion, and adaptive force control. The design is open source and with ROS2 compatibility, it allows secondary development via JSON commands and ESP-NOW for multi-device communication. Compatible with the LeRobot AI framework, […]