Author: Debashis Das

Debashis Das is a technical content writer and embedded engineer with over five years of experience in the industry. With expertise in Embedded C, PCB Design, and SEO optimization, he effectively blends difficult technical topics with clear communication
Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on LumenRadio’s nRF52840 based Wireless Modbus module aims to simplify Modbus RTU installations

LumenRadio’s nRF52840 based Wireless Modbus module aims to simplify Modbus RTU installations

LumenRadio's W Modbus and W Modbus PRO module's

LumenRadio has recently introduced a Wireless Modbus (W-Modbus) module built around Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 SoC. The module can connect up to 100 nodes, integrates a power amplifier with 100mW transmission power, and supports Bluetooth LE for smartphone connectivity. These features simplify Modbus RTU installations by eliminating traditional control cables, making them ideal for building and industrial automation applications. The company mentions two variants available for this module the ‘W-Modbus OEM Module’ which supports one Modbus client, and the ‘W-Modbus PRO OEM Module’ supporting up to sixteen Modbus clients. Both modules support self-healing, self-organizing mesh protocols that address the issues of network reliability and scalability in industrial environments. The module can also be used for remote monitoring and troubleshooting via smartphones. LumenRadio’s Wireless Modbus module specification Module – LumenRadio W-Modbus module SoC –  Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 CPU – 32-bit Cortex-M4 core with FPU @ 64 MHz Connectivity Bluetooth 5.4  (BLE, Bluetooth mesh, […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 1 Comment on Wiznet W55RP20-EVB-Pico board features W55RP20 SiP with W5500 Ethernet controller and RP2040 MCU

Wiznet W55RP20-EVB-Pico board features W55RP20 SiP with W5500 Ethernet controller and RP2040 MCU

W55RP20 EVB PICO evaluation board

Wiznet has recently released the W55RP20-EVB-Pico dev board, a compact board based around the W55RP20 SiP that fuses the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU and the W5500 Ethernet controller into a single IC, plus a 2MB flash chip for firmware storage. Just last month we wrote about W5100S-EVB-Pico2 and W5500-EVB-Pico2 dev boards, both the boards have a newer Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCU and external Ethernet controller (W5500 or W5100S). The RP2350 offers additional security features such as One Time Programmable (OTP) memory, secure boot, and Arm TrustZone technology, making it more suitable for secure applications. The W55RP20 on the other hand integrates a W5500 Ethernet controller and the RP2040 in a single SiP which is also pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi Pico, making it easy to use existing Pico accessories and code examples. W55RP20-EVB-Pico dev board specifications: SiP– W55RP20 microcontroller MCU – Raspberry Pi RP2040 Core– Dual Cortex M0+ cores up […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 2 Comments on Firefly introduces Rockchip RK3576 SoM and All-in-One carrier board compatible with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules

Firefly introduces Rockchip RK3576 SoM and All-in-One carrier board compatible with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules

AIO 3576JD4 Mainboard or devboard

Firefly has released a Rockchip RK3576 SoM and development board called the Core-3576JD4 Core Board with a SO-DIMM edge connector and the AIO-3576JD4 carrier board respectively. The core board or the SoM is built around an octa-core 64-bit processor with a Mali G52 MC3 GPU and a 6 TOPS NPU, so it can handle demanding AI tasks while maintaining low power consumption. The AIO-3576JD4 is a full-fledged carrier board with a wide range of on-board interfaces, like dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, MIPI-CSI, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB Type-C, a Phoenix connector for serial, dual-row pin headers (SPI, I2C, Line in, and Line out), an M.2 socket for 5G, a mini PCIe for 4G LTE, an M.2 socket for WiFi 6/BT 5.2, and a third M.2 socket for SATA/PCIe NVMe SSD expansion. RK3576 AI SoM and dev board specification Core-3576JD4 specifications SoC – Rockchip RK3576 CPU – Octa-core  CPU […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 16 Comments on Qualcomm QCS6490-based Rubik Pi AI SBC supports Android, Linux, and “LU” operating systems

Qualcomm QCS6490-based Rubik Pi AI SBC supports Android, Linux, and “LU” operating systems

RUBIK Pi AI SBC

Thundercomm has recently introduced the Rubik Pi AI SBC built around the Qualcomm QCS6490 SoC with a 12.5 TOPS AI accelerator. The SBC comes in a “PI-CO ITX” form factor that combines the Pico-ITX standard and the 40-pin GPIO header found on Raspberry Pi SBCs. The SBC comes with a standard set of interfaces, including USB, HDMI out, MIPI-CSI camera support, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, and much more. Additionally, the SBC features a 40-pin header for GPIO, UART for debugging, audio output, and RTC battery support. The company mentions that it is the first Pi-based system using Qualcomm’s AI platforms so it supports Raspberry Pi HAT/HAT+ expansion boards, making it suitable for various AI, IoT, and edge computing projects. Rubik Pi AI SBC specification SoC – Qualcomm QCS6490 CPU – Octa-core Kryo 670 with 1x Gold Plus core (Cortex-A78) @ 2.7 GHz, 3x Gold cores (Cortex-A78) @ 2.4 GHz, 4x […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 3 Comments on Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite is a WiFi 7 SoC with a 40 TOPS NPU for AI-optimized traffic and range

Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite is a WiFi 7 SoC with a 40 TOPS NPU for AI-optimized traffic and range

Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite

The Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite platform is a new wireless networking platform that integrates WiFi 7 with edge AI. The wireless networking platform can deliver up to 33 Gbps of throughput and features an AI coprocessor that provides up to 40 TOPS for AI workloads. AI features are designed to enhance Wi-Fi and networking user experience and include Smart Traffic Classifier, Range Boost, and Networking AIOps. The platform also includes 10Gbps Fiber (XGS-PON), Ethernet, front-end modules, and filters into an integrated platform. All these features are designed to streamline system development and reduce design complexity by integrating key elements—from broadband to antenna—into an integrated platform. Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite platform specification Qualcomm’s Wireless Networking Platform CPU – Unnamed quad-core processor, built on a 14 nm node, and clocked at 1.8 GHz NPU – Up to 40 TOPS (AI coprocessor featuring Qualcomm Hexagon NPU) System Memory – DDR3L/DDR4 Storage […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on GIGAIPC QBiX-ADNAN97-A1 fanless industrial PC features Intel N97 CPU, dual HDMI, dual LAN

GIGAIPC QBiX-ADNAN97-A1 fanless industrial PC features Intel N97 CPU, dual HDMI, dual LAN

GIGAIPC QBiX ADNAN97 A1 industrial PC

GIGAIPC QBiX-ADNAN97-A1 industrial PC is a compact system, powered by the Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor. This industrial PC supports up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and features flexible storage options with an M.2 slot for SATA or NVMe drives. Additionally, the QBiX-ADNAN97-A1 supports dual independent displays via two HDMI ports, It also offers dual Gigabit Ethernet, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 ports, an M.2 E-Key for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion, and a COM port for legacy device connectivity. Designed for reliable operation, this fanless system is ideal for various Industry 4.0 applications, including industrial automation, digital signage, and edge computing. QBiX-ADNAN97-A1 industrial PC specifications SoC – Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB Cache, Intel UHD Graphics; 12W TDP System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 4800 MHz via SODIMM slot Storage – M.2 2280 M-Key socket for NVMe or SATA storage Display 2x HDMI 2.0 […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - No Comments on Jetway JPIC-ADN1 fanless, industrial Pico-ITX SBC features Intel N97 or N200 CPU, dual display support

Jetway JPIC-ADN1 fanless, industrial Pico-ITX SBC features Intel N97 or N200 CPU, dual display support

Jetway JPIC ADN1 Pico ITX SBC

Jetway JPIC-ADN1 is a fanless pico-ITX SBC powered by an Intel N97 or N200 Alder Lake-N processor and targeted at industrial robotics applications. The JPIC-ADN1 supports up to 32GB of memory via a single-channel SO-DIMM slot. The SoC comes with UHD Graphics, supporting dual-display outputs via HDMI 2.0b and a 24-bit dual-channel LVDS interface. For storage, it features an M.2 B+M-Key socket and a SATA 3 port, plus an E-Key 2230 socket for wireless expansion. Gigabit Ethernet networking is handled by the RTL8111H GbE controller. Additionally, it has a serial header, 8-bit GPIO, SMBUS, watchdog timer, and much more. JPIC-ADN1 fanless SBC specification Alder Lake-N SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor with Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP Intel Processor N200 quad-core processor @ up to 3.7 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel HD graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W Additional compatible CPUs available via regional sales […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 2 Comments on Arduino Nano Matter powered gamepad runs Quake at 27 FPS

Arduino Nano Matter powered gamepad runs Quake at 27 FPS

Arduino Nano Matter gamepad board

Silicon Labs Solutions architect Nicola Wrachien has designed an Arduino Nano Matter gamepad for which he was successfully able to port Quake, a popular first-person shooter game. We have seen developers and engineers port doom on everything from toothbrushes to GPS receivers. Wrachien was previously able to port Doom on a Sparkfun Thing Plus Matter MGM240P at Silicon Labs’ 30th-anniversary celebration. But to make things more interesting and challenging he wanted to see if Quake could be run on the same MGM240SD22VNA MCU, and he succeeded. In the end, he could not only run the game, but he also implemented improved graphics (better than Doom), better physics, 3D rendering, and much more. This gamepad is built around an Arduino Nano Matter board which features MGM240SD22VNA MCU from Silicon Labs, along with 256KB of RAM, which is very low compared to Quake’s original system requirements which is a minimum of 8MB […]

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