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Mouser stocks NXP’s latest EdgeReady processors for 3D facial recognition

Tue, Dec 13, 2022

Distributor, Mouser Electronics is now stocking the i.MX RT117F crossover processors from NXP Semiconductors. This is the latest of NXP’s EdgeReady portfolio. The i.MX RT117F crossover processors offer an inexpensive, embedded, secure 3D facial recognition system for smart locks and other access control systems. It can add machine learning-based secure facial recognition capabilities quickly and efficiently to smart homes and smart industrial IoT-based applications using NXP’s eIQ machine learning software.

The i.MX RT117F crossover processors feature NXP’s Arm Cortex-M7 CPU core with 2Mbytes of on-chip SRAM, running at up to 1GHz for fast, more accurate facial recognition and improved power efficiency. The i.MX RT117F has dual core processing and security features. It also provides a 2D GPU (graphics processing unit), two Gigabit Ethernet ports (and one 10/100 port), two high speed USB OTG with PHY and support for a MIPI display and camera. The i.MX RT117F crossover processor can be combined with a 3D structured light module (SLM) camera for security of 3D facial recognition at the edge. According to Mouser, it addresses privacy concerns and eliminates latency typically associated with cloud-based alternatives.

The i.MX RT117F also includes a license to run NXP’s facial biometric authentication library. In the comprehensive library there are camera drivers, image capture and pre-processing tools, face detection, tracking, alignment and recognition tools, wireless drivers and automation scripts.

Mouser is also stocking the SLN-VIZN3D-IOT development kit. This implements an onboard i.MX RT117F processor for secure facial recognition with 3D liveness detection and features integrated, turnkey software. It also includes an available remote registration capability to allow end-users to register their faces from mobile devices.

Mouser says it offers the world’s widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship. Mouser’s website hosts an technical resources, including a Technical Resource Centre, product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information and engineering tools.

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Fanless embedded computer supports quadruple displays

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

The latest addition to Aaeon’s fanless embedded Box PC range is the Boxer-6646-ADP. It features 12th Generation Intel Core processors and dual-channel DDR5 support together with Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

The compact PC is equipped with multiple 2.5GbE LAN ports, three 10Gbits per second USB 3.2 slots and a quadruple display interface featuring both HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.4. 

Despite its feature set, it is compact, measuring 220 x 154 x 61.6mm (8.66 x 6.06 x 2.42 inches). For accessible expansion options, there is a service window in the chassis for easy access to the system’s M.2 3052, M.2 2230, and M.2 2280 expansion ports. This is a more convenient route to 5G, Wi-Fi, and NVMe module installation, said Aaeon.

The Boxer-6646-ADP is ruggedised for use in harsh environments. It has a wide DC input range of 10 to 35V and an operating temperature of -20 to +60 degrees C, which makes it suitable for used in industrial AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) and automation systems.

In addition, it has reverse power protection, over- and under-voltage and current protection, alongside surge and short-circuit protection to maintain stable operation even in settings with variable power supply sources. 

Established in 1992, Aaeon designs and manufactures industrial IoT and AI edge solutions. It produces industrial motherboards and systems, rugged tablets, embedded AI edge systems, uCPE network appliances and LoRaWAN / WWAN solutions. The company also works closely with cities and governments to develop and deploy smart city ecosystems, offering individual platforms and end-to-end solutions. Aaeon also works closely with premier chip designers to deliver stable, reliable platforms, and is a Titanium member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. 

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Innodisk enters AI market with FPGA machine vision platform

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

Typically known for its industrial-grade flash storage, DRAM and embedded peripherals, Innodisk has announced the launch of EXMU-X261, an FPGA machine vision platform. It is powered by AMD’s Xilinx Kria K26 SOM (system on module), which was designed to enable smart city and smart factory applications. Innodisk’s FPGA machine vision platform is intended for use by industrial system integrators looking to develop machine vision applications.

Automated defect inspection, a key machine vision application, guarantees that a product works as expected and meets specifications. This requires a fast and accurate inspection system, explained Innodisk. Without AI, operators must manually inspect each product, taking an average of three seconds per item. The EXMU-X261 FPGA machine vision platform can automate product inspection making it only faster and cheaper, but it can be completely free of human error, said Innodisk.

The EXMU-X261comes with 1GbE LAN, four USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, two M.2 slots and a series of expansion and connectivity options. It has 0 to 70 degrees C operational temperature support and optional industrial temperature support from -40 to +85 degrees C. 

For use in harsh industrial environments, it features support for Innodisk’s InnoAgent out-of-band remote management module, allowing the platform to be remotely managed from anywhere, even during a system crash or an in-band network failure. For an automated system this allows it to be completely unmanned, which further reduces manpower and maintenance costs.

The EXMU-X261 supports Innodisk’s AI Suite software development kit. The suite includes an FPGA Model Zoo, as well as Innodisk’s in-house software, such as iCAP (Innodisk Cloud Administration Platform). It also includes iVIT (Innodisk Vision Intelligence Toolkit) which provides a deep learning environment for efficient development and deployment of “no-code-operation” solutions.

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Compact, power-efficient CoM is powered by Intel Atom x6000E series

Tue, Nov 22, 2022

The NanoCOM-EHL is the computer on module (CoM) developed by Aaeon which brings the Intel Atom x6000E Series to the COM Express Type 10 form factor.

It has Intel Atom x6000E series processing power, onboard LPDDR4 and a range of I/O features on a small module for use in compact products.

The NanoCOM-EHL uses power-efficient 12W Intel Atom, Pentium and Celeron processors with onboard LPDDR4 system memory of up to 16Gbyte on a compact form factor, measuring 3.31 x 2.17 inches (84 x 55mm). The module also has the option of 64Gbyte of onboard eMMC storage.

The NanoCOM-EHL has the capacity to host multiple expansion modules via its four PCIe slots. Together with the module’s processing power and small form factor, this makes it suitable for semiconductor test equipment use.

I/O consists of two high speed (10Gbits per second) USB 3.2 slots, eight USB 2.0 slots and a dual LVDS / eDP display output. There is also a 2.5GbE and a high definition audio output interface.

The low power NanoCOM-EHL is suitable for smart transport systems where it can be used in passenger information systems and streaming control applications. 

The NanoCOM-EHL is now in mass production.

Established in 1992, Aaeon designs and manufactures industrial IoT and AI Edge solutions. The company provides reliable, high quality computing platforms including industrial motherboards and systems, rugged tablets, embedded AI edge systems, uCPE network appliances, and LoRaWAN / WWAN solutions. It also supports OEMs and ODMs worldwide and works closely with cities and governments to develop and deploy Smart City ecosystems.

Aaeon works closely with chip designers to deliver stable, reliable platforms. 

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