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ARM Cortex-M4F Microcontroller With CAN-FD (Flexible Data Rate) Ports
The SAM D5x and SAM E5x microcontroller (MCU) families are available from Microchip Technology. These 32-bit MCU families offer connectivity interfaces, performance and hardware-based security for a variety of applications.E5X Device Options:E51 (2 X CAN-FD)E53 (Ethernet MAC)E54 (2 X CAN-FD and Ethernet MAC)The SAM D5/E5 microcontrollers combine the performance of an ARM Cortex-M4 processor with a Floating [...]
A Guide To Technologies And Techniques Required To Build Linux Into Embedded Systems
Embedded Linux runs many of the devices we use every day, from smart TVs to WiFi routers, test equipment to industrial controllers - all of them have Linux at their heart. Linux is a core technology in the implementation of the inter-connected world of the Internet of Things. The comprehensive guide shows you the technologies and [...]
DIN-Rail IIoT (Industrial Internet Of Things) Gateway With CAN Bus Interface For Transportation And Industrial Applications
Axiomtek announced the launch of its RISC-based fanless DIN-rail IIoT gateway, the IFB112. The fanless IIoT gateway supports the NXP (Freescale) i.MX6UL ARM Cortex-A7 528MHz SoC. It offers a combination of features that make it suitable for a variety of challenging applications including transportation, heavy-duty industrial use, smart factory, smart grid, etc. The design concept of IFB112 [...]
Evaluation Carrier Board For COM Express Type 7 Modules Simplifies Server-On-Module Design
congatec launched a COM Express Type 7 quick starter set to support the fundamental basis for OEM’s modular micro server designs. The quick starter set simplifies the evaluation of a server-on-modules designed in accordance to PICMG’s COM Express Type 7 standard. The set is suited for the design of Industry 4.0 micro servers communicating in real-time, redundant fog [...]
PCIeMini Board Features Two CAN Bus FD (Flexible Data Rate) Ports For Embedded Solutions
ESD Electronics (Germany) has extended its 402 series of CAN interface boards. The PCIeMini card features two CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate) ports available at 9-pin D-sub connectors.Due to its compact design, the CAN interface board can be used in notebooks, laptops, MiniPCs, and hat-rail mounted PCs as well as embedded systems without the need for an [...]
ARM Cortex M4 C Programmable Remote I/O Module With FreeRTOS
Artila Electronics launched the FreeRTOS programmable remote I/O module, RIO-2014PG. Example programs which demonstrate serial and Ethernet data communication, which demonstrates how to push sensor data to IBM Bluemix using MQTT is also included for sensor to cloud application development. Low power consumption of ARM Cortex M4 plus efficiency of FreeRTOS make RIO-2014PG an light weight computing [...]
Isolated DC-DC Converters For Space Critical Applications In Battery-Powered Equipment
MINMAX announced their 2 Watt MSCWI02 & 3 Watt MSCWI03 families of Isolated DC-DC Converters in the 14 pin surface mount package measuring 19 x 14.9 x 8.7mm (0.75 x 0.59 x 0.33”)” with Remote On/Off Control. This level of integration offers system designers the opportunity to reduce overall PCB layout area or add more [...]
Mini PCI Express (mPCIe) Digital I/O Cards For Compact Control And Monitoring Applications
ACCES I/O Products announced the release of a family of mini PCI Express (mPCIe) digital I/O cards, the mPCIe-DIO Family with Digital Integration Features. These PCI Express Mini cards feature a selection of digital I/O functions for compact control and monitoring applications. Choose up to 24 channels offering various voltage, isolation, speed, and counter/timer options and can integrate [...]
Multi-Protocol Communications Processor Connects CAN Bus To Industrial Ethernet
Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the Sitara AMIC110 system on chip (SoC) featuring more than ten Industrial Ethernet protocols. It comes with CAN connectivity.The AMIC110 SoC (system-on-Chip) is a multi-protocol industrial communication processor supporting nearly all Industrial Ethernet variants ranging from Profinet via Ethercat and Sercos III to Powerlink. The 300-MHz chip comes with several serial [...]
Guide To Full-Fledged Electronic Prototyping Using The Arduino Platform
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Arduino Programming in 24 Hours teaches you C programming using the Arduino, so you can start creating inspired “DIY” hardware projects of your own! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you will walk through everything from setting up your programming environment to mastering C syntax [...]