Boards/Backplanes
Development board enables the easy prototyping of wearables
The LinkIt ONE development board, which aids in the easy prototyping of wearable and IoT devices, has been released by Seeed Studio. The board, which was designed for the MediaTek LinkIt Development Platform, was developed by Seeed Studio and MediaTek.
ATX mainboard is designed for 24/7 continuous operation
Based on an Intel C610 chipset, Fujitsu has announced the release of an ATX form-factor mainboard, designated the D3348-B. Compatible with all Intel processors with LGA2011 R3 sockets, the boards feature Intel processors from the Xeon E5-2xx [V3], Xeon E5-16xx [V3], or Core i7 58xx/59xx series as standard.
RIoTboard accessories encompass Raspberry Pi, Arduino
The RIoTboard has grown its connections and its functionality with the release by Farnell element14 of the RIoTboard adapter, enabling the connection of a variety of accessory types. These include accessories from a wide range including Arduino shields, MikroE Clicks, Pmods and Raspberry Pi.
Ultra-slim Mini-ITX motherboard offers low power consumption
Expanding the company's portfolio of Mini-ITX motherboards, BVM has introduced the ASRock IMB-186. Offering a low profile with a height of just 20mm and low power consumption with a 9-19VDC input, the industrial motherboard enables fanless operation when installed in slimline Panel PCs, digital signage and other space limited applications.
Mini-ITX motherboards offer 15W power consumption
Powered by the latest Intel ULT platform, two Mini-ITX industrial motherboards featuring high speed I/O and low-power consumption of just 15W have been introduced by DFI. The HU101 and HU103 integrate enhanced Intel HD graphics which, according to DFI, provide a 24% performance increase over its previous generation.
Development kit supports array of debug features
Farnell element14 has introduced the C8051F850-B-DK development kit from Silicon Labs which opens up the C8051F85x/6x AEC-Q100-qualified, low-cost microcontroller family. The development kit enables developers to evaluate hardware and develop code, straight out of the box.
COM Express board features AMD Embedded SoC
A COM Express board, designed to withstand challenging conditions, has been released by Hectronic. Based on the second generation AMD Embedded G-Series SOC, the H6066 features a type 6 COM Express pinout. The board, which measures 95x95mm, features a wide input voltage and is powered by a -4.75 to +20V input.
Gateway solution opens way to Internet of Things
Intel’s DK50 Series Gateway Solution for the Internet of Things (IoT) is now available at Mouser Electronics. It uses the Intel Galileo Arduino‑certified development board which is based on the Intel Quark SoC X1000 processor. The solution provides internet connectivity for devices that do not directly support internet connectivity.
Fast turnaround PCB service promises eight day delivery
Transonics has introduced a Quick-Turn PCB service which offers Asian pricing and delivery direct to UK customers in as little as eight working days. Unit prices are fixed at time of order with a guarantee that there will be no additional costs. The quotations are provided in 24 hours and are provided on a fully inclusive basis.
CPU card enhances visual experiences with Intel HD Graphics
A CPU card, aimed to meet the high-performance requirements of demanding applications, has been released by IBASE Technology. The IB980, which is a PICMG 1.3 card, utilises the Intel Q87 chipset to support the 4th Generation Intel Core processors. To cost effectively enhance visual experiences, the processor integrates Intel HD Graphics, which provides lower latencies.