NXP MCX C15 and C16 low-cost Cortex-M23 MCUs target IoT, analog, and motor control applications
We recently noted that NXP expanded its MCX A series with the MCX A5 Cortex-M33 family, integrating 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet, topology discovery, and PQC for industrial connectivity.…
However, it’s not the only recent announcement from the company, as NX…
The new C1 family provides a straightforward migration path from LPC80…
These low-cost entry-level devices feature a 16-bit SAR ADC, a high-sp…
StarFive Dubhe-100 – A 64-bit, RVA23-compliant RISC-V core for high-performance applications
StarFive has launched a new high-performance 64-bit RISC-V core from the Dubhe family with the RVA23-compliant Dubhe-100 designed for servers and HPC, as well as other high-performance applications.…
The new RISC-V IP core delivers a SPECint2006 score of 15/GHz, support…
StarFive Dubhe-100 key features and specifications: ISA – RV64GCBVH 15…
Pine64 hits pause on Linux devices due to RAM and eMMC shortage/high prices
While some companies keep increasing prices, the Pine64 community has now announced they don’t intend to manufacture Linux devices due to the current RAM and eMMC flash shortage and related high prices.…
Pine64 started with the launch of the Pine A64 development board in 20…
We used to get several announcements per year, but this year so far, w…
But it’s not a Linux device, and instead, a smart speaker based on a B…
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 gets an official programming jig
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Programming Jig is a single-head provisioning system designed to easily flash an OS to the Raspberry Pi CM5 without a carrier board.…
The jig connects to the provisioning network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and…
The CM5 is kept in place by a mechanical clamping mechanism, and the j…
Specifications: Features Provisioning head Pogo pin interface Mechanic…
NXP MCX A5 Cortex-M33 MCU family supports 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet and Post-Quantum Cryptography
NXP has introduced the MCX A5 family of Cortex-M33 MCUs, which features a 10/100Mbps Ethernet MAC and an integrated 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet digital PHY.…
It targets industrial and networking applications such as controllers,…
The MCUs run at up to 240 MHz and feature up to 2 MB dual-bank Flash a…
Security features include an EdgeLock accelerator, secure boot with PQ…
Waveshare PiRack-M6F 6-node rack unit for Raspberry Pi 4/5 brings all ports to the front
Waveshare PiRack-M6F is a multi-node server cluster kit for Raspberry Pi 4/5 designed for 10-inch 2U racks and supporting up to six Model B SBCs with all ports brought to the front panel.…
We wrote about rack mounts for Raspberry Pi SBCs before with products …
The PiRack-M6F adds some add-on boards to bring all Raspberry Pi ports…
It also supports HAT and add-on boards, for instance, to add PoE suppo…
LILYGO T-Echo Lite Kit adds a keyboard shield to the nrRF52840-based ePaper LoRa and GPS development board
LILYGO T-Echo Lite Kit is a Nordic nRF52840-based LoRa + GPS development kit with a built-in keyboard that enables direct off-grid communication without a smartphone.…
The kit is not entirely new since it’s based on the T-Echo Lite devkit…
5mm audio jack and a built-in speaker, and a vibration motor.
LILYGO T-Echo Lite Kit specifications: LILYGO T-Echo Lite Core module …
Luckfox Lyra PLC – A Linux-based Rockchip RK3506B industrial controller with RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN bus, and relays
Luckfox Lyra PLC is a Linux-based programmable logic controller powered by a Rockchip RK3506B tri-core rm Cortex-A7 SoC, equipped with dual Ethernet, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.…
2 wireless connectivity, a 1.
9-inch touchscreen LCD, and a range of I/Os.
The I/Os are mostly exposed through two 11-pole terminal blocks with o…
GEEKOM IT13 Max Review – Part 3: Ubuntu 26.04 on an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mini computer
We’ve already checked out the hardware with an unboxing and a teardown of the GEEKOM IT13 Max in the first part of the review, before testing the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mini PC with Windows 11, so it’s now time to test Linux on the mini computer using Ubuntu 26.…
In this review, we will report our experience running Ubuntu 26.
04 on the GEEKOM IT13 Max, after going through feature testing, runnin…
5GbE and WiFi 6/7, stress testing the mini PC, and measuring the Meteo…
EITWatch open-source ESP32-S3 smartwatch implements planar EIT hand gesture recognition
Researchers from Northwestern University have introduced EITWatch, an open-source ESP32-S3-based EIT (Electrical Impedance Tomography) gesture-sensing system that fits within a standard smartwatch footprint.…
It relies on a Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 board and eight electrodes a…
Unlike other wrist-EIT systems that use circumferential electrode band…
The sensing area consists of a 31 mm electrode ring that fits within a…
Giada DK320 digital signage player and Edge AI embedded PC supports up to the Intel Core 5 315 Wildcat Lake processor
Giada DK320 is an ultra-compact Wildcat Lake mini PC powered by up to an Intel Core 5 315 hexa-core processor and designed for digital signage, edge computing, and embedded applications requiring real-time analytics, intelligent monitoring, and automated decision-making.…
The system supports up to 48GB DDR5 RAM and M.
2 2240/2280 NVMe storage, and offers dual 4K-capable HDMI video output…
5GbE networking, an optional WiFi 5/6/7 and Bluetooth module, an RS232…