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BeagleBoard Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE wireless modules now at Mouser

Fri, May 30, 2025

Mouser is now shipping the CC33 wireless modules from BeagleBoard. The BM3301 modules are high-performance 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 combo wireless modules for industrial IoT, automotive, smart home, consumer electronics, healthcare, and embedded systems applications.

The BeagleBoard CC33 wireless modules, available from Mouser, are powered by TI’s 10th-generation connectivity chip (CC3301), delivering application throughput of up to 50 Mbps and are designed for reliable performance in extreme conditions (-40°C to +85°C), making them ideal for diverse applications requiring robust wireless connectivity. There are two variants to this module: The BeagleMod BM3301-1313 is a 13mm × 13mm BGA module, footprint-compatible with the TI WL18xxMOD series for easy drop-in design upgrades. The BeagleMod BM3301-1216 is a 12mm × 16mm M.2 1216 LGA module that includes an IPEX Gen 4 connector, and a u.FL antenna connector to simplify board layout, with both featuring Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.4, and integrated 2.4 GHz PA for complete wireless solutions with up to +20.5 dBm output power.

Mouser also stocks the BeagleY-AI single-board computer (SBC), a low-cost, open-source, community-supported development platform in a familiar form factor compatible with other popular SBC accessories. It was developed to streamline the process of building smart human-machine interfaces (HMI), incorporating cameras and high-speed connectivity into a reliable embedded system. The BeagleY-AI SBC features a powerful 64-bit, quad-core A53 processor and numerous powerful AI accelerators paired with C7x DSPs capable of 4 TOPS (trillion-operations per second) combined (2 TOPS each), an integrated 50GFLOP GPU supporting up to three concurrent display outputs and modern connectivity with USB 3.1 and PCIe Gen 3. An onboard BeagleMod CC33 module (BM3301- 1313) provides Wi-Fi 6 and BLE 5.4 connectivity.

https://www.mouser.com

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Taoglas launches the Thunder series of integrated antenna enclosures

Fri, May 30, 2025

Taoglas has launched its new Thunder Series – a high-performance outdoor antenna enclosure platform engineered to support direct integration and installation of the leading industrial routers within the antenna package. Designed for demanding outdoor environments, the series helps engineers optimise installations, reduce signal loss, and significantly lower deployment costs.

Purpose-built for widely deployed routers from Digi, Ericsson, and Semtech, the Thunder Series combines Taoglas’ wideband antenna technology with a rugged enclosure that allows the router to be installed directly inside the housing. This significantly reduces the need for long RF cables – cutting tens of meters per deployment – while minimising signal loss, installation time, and the material and labor costs typically associated with separate device installations.

Operating across a broad 600–6000 MHz frequency range, the Thunder Series supports 5G/4G, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and Bluetooth®. This wide coverage enables support for low-band cellular, mid-band 5G, and Wi-Fi 6/6E frequencies. This solution provides best-in-class communication by locating the router and the antenna in the same enclosure to minimise cable loss and reduce installation costs while simplifying implementation and deployment. This ensures long-range performance and reliable high- or low-speed data connectivity. The addition of the POE splitter makes powering the router less complicated.

The Thunder Series is available in directional and omnidirectional versions, with IP67-rated ABS enclosures protecting against water ingress, dust, and vibration. This makes it well-suited for harsh outdoor conditions and mission-critical deployments across transportation, mining, agriculture, smart cities, and industrial automation. In one such application, Thunder is being deployed in number plate recognition systems, powered directly from streetlight DC infrastructure – reducing cabling requirements and enabling discreet, efficient installation in urban environments.

To support flexible deployment, the Thunder Series can be powered in several ways depending on the router in use. These include dedicated power inputs or Power over Ethernet (PoE), with Taoglas providing detailed guidance to ensure safe, standards-compliant installation.

https://www.taoglas.com

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Yokogawa releases high-speed data acquisition unit

Wed, May 28, 2025

Yokogawa Test & Measurement has announced the release of the SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit, a ScopeCorder series product with a wide range of data logging functionalities for evaluation and test applications, including high-speed sampling and analysis. The SL2000 is a modular platform that combines the functions of a mixed signal oscilloscope and a data acquisition recorder, and is designed to capture fast signal transients and long-term trends. It is suitable for applications such as R&D, validation, and troubleshooting.

The SL2000 can be used separately or in combination with the DL950 ScopeCorder, depending on the application. With the ScopeCorder product family, Yokogawa provides a multifaceted, total solution for the high-precision mechatronics and electric power markets that is contributing to the advancement and development of new technologies and applications.

In the four years since the DL950 ScopeCorder was first brought to the market by Yokogawa, there have been many technical advances in the electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy, and other industrial fields. Today, there is an ever-greater requirement for the capability to simultaneously measure multiple parameters and for the systemisation of mechatronic measurements in product development. For example, in the development of motors for industrial and EV systems, one essential test for checking and improving a product is the durability test. This test takes a long time to complete and requires a highly reliable measuring instrument and high sampling rates.

The SL2000 performs long-duration multi-channel measurements while precisely analysing even the most detailed aspects of waveforms. With its dual capture function, the SL2000 can perform measurements over long periods of time at speeds of up to 200 MS/s. And in situations where post-processing is required on a PC following measurement, the main unit can continue to perform measurements and has a function that allows calculations to be performed in real time. This shrinks takt time – the calculated pace at which completed units must come off the production line.

By using the integrated measurement software IS8000, it is easier to perform the long-term measurements required for durability testing, helping to improve the efficiency of product design and evaluation work. In addition, isolation measurement technology ensures the noise resistance required for durability testing in harsh environments.

The SL2000 has eight available slots (with up to 32 channels), for which over 20 types of input modules are available to enable measurements of electrical signals, mechanical performance parameters indicated by sensors, and decoded vehicle serial bus signals. To increase the number of measurement channels, up to five SL2000 and DL950 units can be synchronised.

Major Target Markets
• Transportation (automotive, rail, aviation, etc.)
• Power and energy (renewable energy, smart cities/homes, data centres, etc.)
• Mechatronics, including industrial robots and motors

https://tmi.yokogawa.com

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Rutronik offers USB Type-C connectors from Molex for industrial and consumer applications

Wed, May 28, 2025

With USB Type-C connectors from Molex, Rutronik offers future-proof interface solutions for industrial and consumer electronics applications. The connectors support data rates of up to 40 Gbit/s (USB4), currents of up to 5.0 A and power delivery of up to 100 W – ideal for applications with high power requirements and limited space, such as portable medical devices, industrial electronics, AR / VR systems and smart home appliances.

Thanks to their compact design, IPX8-certified variants and high mechanical robustness (up to 10,000 mating cycles), the components are particularly suitable for applications where reliability and continuous operation are key. Various mounting options – including vertical, top and mid-mount versions – offer maximum design flexibility in a small space.

Benefits at a glance:
• USB4-compatible: data transfer rates up to 40 Gbit / s
• Power delivery capable: Up to 100 W charging power (5.0 A / 20 V)
• Metal-reinforced mating area for high mating cycles (up to 10,000 mating cycles)
• Mating force on PCB: 0
• Mating force: 5 to 20 N
• Unmating force: 8 to 20 N (1 to 30 cycles); 6 to 20 N (after 10,000 cycles)
• Sockets with liquid protection according to IPX8, thanks to LSR moulding (liquid silicone rubber) ·
• Variants with 6, 14, 16 or 24 contacts available

Application examples:
• Portable medical devices (e.g. glucose meters, inhalers)
• Smart home and (I)IoT components
• AR/VR end devices and wearables
• Industrial electronics, measuring and testing devices
• Cash register systems and projectors

https://www.rutronik.com/

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BeagleBoard Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE wireless modules now at Mouser

Taoglas launches the Thunder series of integrated antenna enclosures

Yokogawa releases high-speed data acquisition unit

Rutronik offers USB Type-C connectors from Molex for industrial and consumer applications

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