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Arrow Electronics partners with Exor Embedded for IoT edge SoM

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

A system on module (SoM) for IoT edge deployment in smart applications has been developed by Exor Embedded and Arrow Electronics. The Exor nanoSOM nS02 features STMicroelectronics’ 800MHz STM32MP1 micrprocessor.

The nanoSOM nS02 is described as a high-performance, energy-efficient system, based on the 800MHz version of STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP1 microprocessor. The module serves as a full production design and Arrow is also offering a supporting development kit.

The STM32MP1 has dual Arm Cortex -A7 cores and a Cortex-M4 core as well as a 3D graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports advanced human machine interface (HMI) development.

The nS02 is suitable for applications requiring IoT connectivity, multimedia capabilities and high security in connectivity, for example, industry 4.0 embedded systems.

The nS02 is rugged and soldered directly onto the main carrier board, without the need for separate connectors that could reduce the reliability of the system, says Arrow.

It is compact, with dimension of 25.4 x 25.4 x 3.0mm, and is claimed to provide flexibility for developers of smart IoT products, which can be designed as extremely compact and ultra-slim products, Arrow continues. Target applications include smart IoT controllers and gateways, cloud edge interfaces, and building automation.

The nanoSOM nS02 includes a production-ready Linux RT board support package (BSP) and fully supports the Exor XPlatform, which includes Exor Embedded Open HMI software, Corvina Cloud IIoT platform and IEC61131 CODESYS or Exor xPLC runtime.

An optional OpenHMI software platform supports the design of high quality, user-friendly SVG and HTML5 graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and connectivity with over 200 communication protocols. MQTT and OPC-UA interfaces are also available together with cloud connectivity for telemetry and remote assistance using OpenVPN software.

Several configurations are available, offering choices of memory capacity and a security option including 256Mbyte or 512Mbyte DDR RAM with 4Gbyte eMMC flash disk or 1Gbyte DDR RAM with 8Gbyte eMMC flash disk.

Exor’s product longevity program ensures a stable supply of products. nanoSOM nS02 products are available for a minimum of 10 years from time of product launch.

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Farnell supports makers and students with pi-top [4] computer

Mon, Jul 27, 2020

Suitable for traditional classrooms and homes to libraries, after school clubs and maker spaces, the pi-top [4] programmable computer has been introduced by Farnell.

The distributor is now shipping the programmable computing device to support digital making, coding and practical projects for educators and students, as well as makers and inventors. It can be used by students to develop key skills including coding and circuit design, as well as increasingly in-demand soft skills such as communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, says Farnell.

Every pi-top [4] computer is supplied with a Foundation Kit within a metal ‘bento box’ containing 14 components such as programmable sensors, buttons and LEDs. Users can get started right away and learn the basics of coding and physical computing, and progress through guided lesson plans in advanced coding, robotics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). The modular design and internal battery make the pi-top [4] suitable for learning environments outside the home or classroom, for example, the sports field or playground.

The software learning environment is designed by educators. Farnell says pi-top [4] is the only platform to be endorsed by the OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Review board) national examination awarding body for use in the computer science curriculum in the UK. Support materials include step-by-step ‘how to’ guides that help students write code to control different electronic components such as lights and sensors. There are also project based learning exaples in the software suite, which is bundled on the 8Gbyte SD card.

The pi-top [4] is powered by the 1.5GHz quad core Raspberry Pi 4 processor with 4Gbyte of RAM. Communication is via USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, dual 4K HDMI output, 40 general purpose I/O (GPIO) pins and a 128 x 64 mini screen.

The pi-top [4] can be connected to any monitor or other device including Windows, Apple and Chromebook computers and third-party products such as Arduino and micro:bit. Raspberry Pi GPIO connectivity is included as standard.

The computer is hardware compatible with Lego and Meccano and students can # access thousands of free projects and resources that utilise the Raspberry Pi HAT architecture.

The pi-top [4] also supports a variety of educational software and apps including Scratch 3, Sonic Pi and Mu-Python code editor for beginner programmers as well as Chromium web browser and Google Suite, Photo Editor, mtPaint/ ImageMagic, VLC Media Player and Minecraft Raspberry Pi edition.

The pi-top [4] computer and Foundation Kit is available for fast delivery from Farnell in EMEA, element14 in APAC and Newark in North America.

http://www.farnell.com

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Rutronik UK adds Telit’s 5G/LTE M.2 cards

Mon, Jul 13, 2020

To secure a wireless high speed connection without interferences for router and gateways, indoor and outdoor customer premises equipment (CPE), video broadcasting and surveillance, the FN980m is a UK.5G/TLE M.2 card by Telit. It is now available from Rutronik UK.

The FN980 features both the Sub-6 and the mmWave frequency bands with 5G, LTE, WCDMA and GNSS support.

The M.2 card is compatible with the 3GPP Release 15 and supports the common 5G Sub-6GHz frequency division duplexing (FDD) and time division duplexing (TDD) as well as the new mmWave frequency bands. It is also suitable for 5G standalone (SA) and 5G non-standalone (NSA) systems, to build a bridge from LTE to 5G. The M.2 card convinces with 5G downlink/uplink (DL/UL) data rates of 5.5/2.7Gbits per second.

The FN980m has voice over LTE (VoLTE) four voice and sound quality and voice over new radio (VoNR) for 5G standard is currently under evaluation which will facilitate an almost completely distortion-free and realistic transmission of the human voice, says Rutronik UK. The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver supports the gpsOne Gen9 L1 band, for commercial applications. Four antenna connectors are available for LTE/Sub-6GHz bands and another four connectors for mmWave antennae (Qualcomm QTM525/QTM527).

The FN980m M.2 card supports over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. The FN980m measures 50 x 30 x 3.5mm which matches the industrial form standard M.2 (NGFF).

Rutronik UK operates as an independent company and its parent company, Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente, is the third largest distributor in Europe (European Distribution Report 2017) and the number 11 worldwide (SourceToday, May 2018).

The broadline distributor supplies semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as boards, storage, displays and wireless products. The company‘s primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting industries.

The distributor offers Rutronik Embedded, Rutronik Smart, Rutronik Power and Rutronik Automotive for specific market sectors.

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Mouser stocks Panasonic’s PAN1780 Bluetooth 5 LE module

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

Distributor, Mouser Electronics, is now stocking the PAN1780 module from Panasonic. The low power Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 module is a compact modules for IoT, beacon and mesh network applications.

The Panasonic PAN1780 module is based on the Nordic nRF52840 single chip controller, which provides an Arm Cortex-M4F processor core with 1Mbyte of embedded flash memory and 256kbytes of internal RAM. It can be used in standalone mode, which eliminates the need for an external processor, as well as reducing cost and board space requirements. The module also features an Arm TrustZone CryptoCell 310 security core that supports a secure boot process for edge computing applications.

The PAN1780 module has a high symbol rate of 2Mbits per second using Bluetooth 5.0’s high-speed LE 2M PHY or a significantly longer range using the LE coded PHY at either 500kbits per second or 125kbits per second. Output power is up to +8dBm. The nRF52840 SoC is sensitive, achieving -103dBm at 125kbits per second, which, together with the LE coded PHY are designed for long-range communication. The Bluetooth Low Energy with qualified Bluetooth mesh profile stack allows the module to support 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) and NFC-A.

The module is compact, measuring 15.6 x 8.7 2.0mm (the same form factor as PAN1026A and PAN1762 modules but with smaller pitch and more pins). The PAN1780 module can be used for smart city infrastructure, industrial mesh networks, industry 4.0 robotics and smart medical applications.

Mouser Electronics claims to stock the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Its website is continually updated and offers advanced search methods to help customers quickly locate inventory. It also houses data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

Panasonic Industrial Devices is the industrial components and electronic devices division of Panasonic North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic. Standard and custom components range from industrial automation devices to passive components, relays, connectors, sensors, wireless connectivity and semiconductors.

http://www.mouser.com

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Arrow Electronics partners with Exor Embedded for IoT edge SoM

Farnell supports makers and students with pi-top [4] computer

Rutronik UK adds Telit’s 5G/LTE M.2 cards

Mouser stocks Panasonic’s PAN1780 Bluetooth 5 LE module

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