Boards/Backplanes

DFI is introducing thirteen industrial motherboards based on the 6th Generation Intel Core processor family (codename Skylake) and built on Intel’s 14nm process technology. DFI's board lineup covers a range of platforms including: powerful workstations, cost-effective desktops and low thermal U-series processors to satisfy various requirements in embedded applications.

Axiomtek announced the arrival of the MANO300, its low-power high performance mini-ITX motherboard built with the latest Intel Celeron processor N3150 SoC (codename: Braswell) with integrated Intel Gen 8 graphics supporting up to 4K resolution. Two SO-DIMM sockets are provided to support up to 8GB of DDR3L-1333 memory.

Imagination Technologies has launched a new development kit called Creator Ci40 on Kickstarter. The Ci40 microcomputer has been specifically designed for smart home, IoT and other connected devices (drones, robots, etc.) – but it also has the hardware requirements (802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi, an Ethernet port, SD and USB storage) needed to be used as a high-speed wireless router.

Utilising the power of e2v’s next-generation Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) technologies, ApisSys is developing its most advanced transmitter receiver board to date, the AV125. The prototype is scheduled for release mid-2016.

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iDQ series of 10A, 48Vdc nominal EMC filter modules. With high on-board capacitance, the filters are suitable for use with DC/DC converters, minimising the need for external components and thus saving on PCB area.

The SmartEverything Internet of Things (IoT) development kit from Arrow Electronics is in stock at RS Components. The new SmartEverything ‘Fox’ board is an Arduino-form-factor IoT system-on-module that comes with a multitude of factory-bundled I/O ports and sensors and with an energy-efficient wireless connectivity technology.

The Raspberry Pi product family has a new baby. element14 has launched the Raspberry Pi Zero, the smallest form factor Raspberry Pi on the market. The ultra-slim board is only 65mm long by 30mm wide and 5mm deep.To save space and reduce cost there is one Micro USB data port and a Mini HDMI port which supports full HD 1080P output.

BIOSTAR announces its latest motherboard designed for Intel 6th-generation processor which offers a packed array of features perfect for gaming and entertainment. The BIOSTAR Hi-Fi H170S3H features Hi-Fi Audio, Hi-Fi Power and 3D Hi-Fi to fully maximize your listening experience. 

The recent SC15 conference held in Austin, Texas, saw a new collaboration launched between board supplier, BittWare, and Xilinx, plus the availability of the first Xilinx-based board.

The Grid-EYE Infrared (IR) Array Sensor Evaluation Kit, powered by Panasonic’s high-precision IR sensor platform for fast prototyping is in stock at element14. The evaluation kit combines Panasonic’s industry leading Grid-EYE sensor, its “nanopower” PAN1740 Bluetooth Smart Module and a microcontroller on one PCB, enabling engineers to design and develop wireless sensor prototypes quickly.