Boards/Backplanes

Based on the Intel Braswell – M/D processor family, the EBM-BSW 5.25” SBC has been introduced by Avalue Technology. The Intel Pentium/Celeron processor N3000 family are based on Intel’s 14nm architecture for entry systems, which provides improved graphics performance, battery life, I/O support and thermal performance than previous generations.

LOGI Boards, an easy to use ecosystem of hardware and software that brings FPGA functionality to both the Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone boards has been launched by element14.The LOGI ecosystem includes software and drivers that makes it easy for the FPGA and the base platform to communicate.

Texas Instruments' MSP-EXP430FR6989 LaunchPad Kit is now available from Farnell element14. An easy-to-use Evaluation Module (EVM) for the ultra-low power MSP430FR6989 FRAM microcontroller, the Development Kit includes on-board emulation for programming, debugging and energy measurements as well as a 320-segment LCD.

ADLINK Technology announced availability of its latest A+ Services offering to address the complete development process of carrier boards for a variety of form factors. Capabilities available in the latest package include full custom designs, software and system integration from concept to mass production.

A family of mainboards supporting next-gen Intel microarchitecture code named Skylake has been introduced by Fujitsu. Manufactured in 14nm technology, the processors with LGA 1151 sockets will fit into Fujitsu mainboards with the form factors ATX, µATX, and mini-ITX.

The ADALM1000, a complete low cost learning ecosystem for mixed-signal circuit designs from Analog Devices is available from Farnell element14. Teachers, students, electronic design engineers, hobbyists and makers will find it a valuable tool and benefit from a portable, low cost source measure unit that works by streaming to a desktop computer or laptop.

  A 3.5” SBC featuring the 2nd gen AMD Embedded G-series SoC with an integrated chipset and 4K display capability has been introduced by WIN Enterprises. By supporting HDML, VGA and LVDS, the MB-80910 provides flexibility in graphics implementation.

Intel H81-based motherboards, which support the 4th gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron processors up to 65W TDP, have been introduced by DFI. The Mini-ITX, microATX and ATX boards feature a maximum of 6 PCIe lanes.

Arrow Electronics has joined Linaro, the not-for-profit engineering organisation that consolidates and optimises open-source software for ARM applications. Arrow is the first Linaro collaborator with both hardware-design and distribution capabilities. “Arrow is excited to bring its best-in-class design engineering services, comprehensive product offerings and unparalleled global supply chain relationships to Linaro’s open-source commu...

  VadaTech now offers a single module AMC that features a dual DAC and a high-performance FPGA. The board is suitable for RADAR signal processing and jamming applications. The AMC529 combines the functionality of the company’s FPGA carriers and digitising FMCs.