EnOcean 5 Click, a new wireless connectivity Click board from MIKROE

EnOcean 5 Click is based on the TCM 615 radio transceiver gateway module from EnOcean, which provides an easy to use serial communication interface using EnOcean Serial Protocol version 3 (ESP3). It supports both receiving and transmitting of EnOcean radio telegrams on 868.3MHz using EnOcean Radio Protocol version 1 (ERP1), thanks to its integrated 50Ω RF PCB trace antenna. Combining a sensitivity of -95dBm with an output power of +10dBm enables robust wireless performance in typical indoor and outdoor environments. The TCM 615 also supports the latest security features defined by EnOcean Alliance, providing encryption, decryption, authentication and replay protection functionality directly on-board. It communicates with external devices such as microcontrollers or processors using the industry-standard UART ESP3 interface supporting baud rates of 57,600bps and 460,800bps.

EnOcean 5 Click is a recent addition to MIKROE’s 1900-strong mikroBUS-enabled Click board family. The board also features the ClickID function which enables automatic identification by the host system, simplifying use. Devices can be used on any host system supporting the mikroBUS standard, and come with the mikroSDK open-source libraries, offering flexibility for evaluation and customisation.

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NXP i.MX 91 processors for IoT, Edge, smart home, industrial applications

The NXP Semiconductors energy-efficient i.MX 91 system-on-chips (SoCs) are high-performance, affordable, secure solutions for evolving protocols and emerging standards. The i.MX 91 family is part of the i.MX portfolio of applications processors, featuring an Arm Cortex-A55 running at up to 1.4 GHz, support for platform longevity with LPDDR4 memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual USB ports, and a rich set of peripherals. Supported by NXP’s product longevity program, the i.MX 91 SoCs, integrated with EdgeLock® Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile), supply security features, including lifecycle management, tamper detection, secure boot, and a simplified certification path with consumer/industrial qualifications, targeting the medical, industrial, and consumer IoT market segments.

Mouser also stocks the NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX91S development board, which is designed to evaluate the i.MX 91 applications processor for Linux-based edge devices. The FRDM i.MX 91S integrates an NXP PF9453 PMIC and an IW610 based tri radio module providing Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity. It includes support for Yocto based Linux and Debian images. It includes 256 MB NAND with direct NAND boot and a lightweight, reliability tuned filesystem that minimises resources—its small footprint maximises usable storage and keeps operation efficient. This development board is also designed for entry-level Linux use case evaluation, enabling developers to accelerate product development while significantly reducing cost.

The NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 Evaluation Kit is designed for evaluating i.MX 91 processor applications and measuring power consumption on power rails. The NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 kit consists of two interconnected boards: a compute module and a connectivity baseboard. The compute module, built with standard 6-layer technology, features an i.MX 91 SoC, 2GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, NXP’s PMIC (PCA9451A), and power monitoring circuits. The connectivity baseboard features a standard M.2 KEY-E slot, enabling off-the-shelf connectivity modules, including NXP’s IW610-based Wi-Fi/Bluetooth options. It includes the GoPoint application, which allows designers to explore pre-installed demos, providing a foundation for accelerating design development.

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Rutronik expands its Edge-AI offering with ADLINK module for AI applications

With the cExpress-R8, Rutronik introduces a high-performance COM Express R3.1 Type 6 module from ADLINK, designed for AI-driven edge computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series, it delivers up to 40 TOPS AI inference performance. Combining high compute power, AI acceleration, extensive I/O connectivity and a compact form factor, the cExpress-R8 is ideal for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and surveillance platforms, as well as edge-oriented video and analytics solutions.

cExpress-R8 from ADLINK is a COM Express R3.1 Type 6 Compact module (95 × 95 mm) designed for demanding edge-AI applications. It is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors with up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores, integrated RDNA 3 GPU architecture and an XDNA NPU for AI acceleration – offering up to 40 TOPS combined CPU, GPU and NPU performance.

The module supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC and non-ECC), up to four independent displays (via DisplayPort, HDMI, eDP / LVDS or VGA), 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 2.0, 4× SATA 6 Gb / s, 2.5 GbE network with optional TSN and TPM 2.0 security.

Benefits at a glance:
Up to 8 Zen 4 cores + integrated RDNA™ 3 GPU + XDNA™ NPU
Supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC & non-ECC)
Compact form factor 95 × 95 mm, COM Express® Type 6 Compact
Rich interface set: PCIe Gen4, USB 3.2 Gen2, SATA, 2.5 GbE (optional TSN)
Supports up to 4 independent displays (DP, HDMI, eDP/LVDS, VGA)
10-year product availability

Application examples:
Industrial automation & robotics
Medical imaging & diagnostic systems
Transportation & mobility platforms
Smart surveillance & video analytics
Retail POS/POI systems
Edge-AI platforms in smart infrastructure

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AAEON announces world’s smallest 13th Gen Intel Core-powered embedded system

AAEON has announced the release of the de next-RAP8-EZBOX, the world’s smallest embedded PC powered by 13th Generation Intel Core Processors.

Measuring just 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 42.5mm with a heatsink, and 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 45.4mm with an active cooler, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX is designed for deployment in space-constrained autonomous systems or as the central controller within industrial robots.

The system comes with the 10-core, 12-thread Intel Core i7-1365UE processor (formerly Raptor Lake), Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 16GB of soldered LPDDR5x system memory. Despite its small size and relatively high processing capabilities, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX provides a range of I/Os designed to connect and coordinate with various robotics subsystems. For example, the system comes with two LAN ports, one for GbE and one for 2.5GbE speed, joined by two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Rounding off its physical interfaces is an HDMI 1.2a port. Meanwhile, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX’s storage comes via an M.2 2280 M-Key slot.

The de next-RAP8-EZBOX is available with both fan-assisted and passive heatsink cooling options, making it possible to integrate the system into fully sealed enclosures without the risk of overheating. Moreover, the system’s 15W performance hybrid architecture CPU and LPDDR5x system memory both minimise heat output and energy draw, preventing excessive thermal buildup during extended periods of operation.

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