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Compute, Data Logger, Sensor Unit Motherboard for Autonomous Development With CAN Bus, CAN FD, LIN Bus Support
Intrepid Control Systems (USA) introduced its autonomousONE motherboard, an all-in-one data-logger that combines various inputs into a single open platform.The data-logger strives to assist automakers, suppliers, and automotive vehicle researchers in speeding up their autonomous vehicle development by substituting a trunk full of devices with a single interface device. The device links multiple components of autonomous [...]
SAE J1939 Bandwidth, Busload And Message Frame Frequency
This post represents an extension to A Comprehensible Guide to J1939.When it comes to designing SAE J1939 devices, the performance of the used embedded processor is of crucial importance. The question is, does the processor support the maximum message frequency of an SAE J1939 vehicle network? The critical factors are SAE J1939 bandwidth, busload, and the [...]
3.5" Embedded SBC With Intel Celeron Processor Presents A Solution For IIoT Applications
Axiomtek announced their CAPA84R, a fanless 3.5-inch embedded motherboard powered by the Intel Celeron processor J1900 quad-core or J1800 dual-core. The CPU is located at the rear side of the motherboard, which further serves the heat-extraction process. This fanless embedded board supports an operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C. The CAPA84R also comes with I/O [...]
SAE J1939 (CAN Bus) to Modbus, PROFINET, EtherNet-IP Gateways Connect PLCs To Vehicle Engines
Moxa's MGate 5118 industrial protocol gateways support the SAE J1939 protocol, which uses the CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) technology as a hardware layer. SAE J1939 is used to perform communication and diagnostics between vehicle components, diesel engine generators, and compression engines, and it is suitable for the heavy-duty truck industry and backup power systems. It is now customary [...]
Compact IoT Development Board With ARM Cortex-M4F Processor Supports Arduino IDE
Seeed Studio introduced the SPRESENSE, a compact development board based on Sony’s power-efficient multicore microcontroller CXD5602. It empowers developers to create IoT (Internet-of-Things) applications in a short time, and it supports the Arduino IDE as well as the more advanced NuttX based SDK.The board is equipped with a GPS receiver and supports High-Resolution Audio codecs. It [...]
CompactPCI Serial Board With Altera FPGA Manages Four CAN FD Ports via DSUB25
The CPCIserial-CAN/402-4-FD board by esd electronics comes with four independent CAN FD interfaces via DSUB25 according to ISO 11898-1:2015. The CAN FD interfaces are driven by the ISO 16845:2004 certified esdACC (esd advanced CAN Core) implemented by using the Altera FPGA.With a higher bit rate in the data phase, in combination with the increase of efficiency by a higher number [...]
Voltage Output and Digital IO DAQ HAT for Raspberry Pi
Measurement Computing Corporation announced the release of their MCC 152 voltage output and digital I/O HAT for the Raspberry Pi. Many DAQ users are creating systems around the Raspberry Pi platform, and the growing base of Raspberry Pi users is making single-board-computers more common in professional DAQ applications. The MCC 152 features two 0-5 V analog outputs [...]
HAT Board Adds Reliable 3G, 4G, And LTE Cellular Connectivity To The Raspberry Pi, Supporting IoT Applications
Linkwave's PiloT HAT board attaches reliable cellular connectivity to the Raspberry Pi. Conforming to the Raspberry Pi HAT specification and applying Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL series cellular modules, the PiloT is available in 3G / HSPA or CAT-1 4G / LTE versions. The 3G variant provides location information using an onboard GNSS solution based on SiRFstar [...]
Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) Utilizes Raspberry Pi 3B
Microchip Technology Inc., through its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, introduced its AcuEdge ZLK38AVS Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) with far-field voice pick up and the versatility to build devices with various mic array configurations. The kit features the ZL38063 audio processor which includes a 300 MHz DSP and dedicated hardware accelerators for voice processing. It also includes Stereo [...]
SAE J1939 Monitoring And ECU Simulation Software Extended By CAN Bus Data Recording Feature
The jCOM1939 Monitor Software by Copperhill Technologies is the perfect tool to monitor, analyze, and simulate SAE J1939 data traffic. The system utilizes our jCOM.J1939.USB board that functions as an SAE J1939 to USB gateway. This comprehensive and easy-to-use, easy-to-understand Windows software displays not only SAE J1939 data traffic; it also allows to scan the network, simulate [...]