MaxLinear PMIC Powers the new Raspberry Pi 4
https://www.electronics-lab.com/maxlinear-pmic-powers-new-raspberry-pi-4/
MaxLinear, Inc. announced that Raspberry Pi has selected the MxL7704 Universal PMIC to power its latest single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi 4. The MxL7704 is a five output universal PMIC optimized for powering low power FPGAs, DSPs, and microprocessors from 5V inputs. MaxLinear points out that the MxL7704 already powers the popular Raspberry Pi 3 […]
MEMS-based “sonar on a silicon chip” ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mems-based-sonar-silicon-chip-ultrasonic-time-flight-sensors/
TDK Corporation’s announces the immediate worldwide availability of the Chirp CH-101 MEMS-based ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. This ToF sensor utilizes a tiny ultrasonic transducer chip to send out a pulse of ultrasound and then listen for echoes returning from targets in the sensor’s field-of-view. By calculating the ToF, the sensor can determine the location of […]
STMicroelectronics LSM6DSOX inertial measurement unit (IMU), with Machine Learning Core
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-lsm6dsox-inertial-measurement-unit-imu-machine-learning-core/
LSM6DSOX – iNEMO 6DoF inertial measurement unit (IMU), with Machine Learning Core, Finite State Machine and advanced Digital Function. For battery operated IoT, Gaming, Wearable and Consumer Electronics. Ultra-low power and high accuracy The LSM6DSOX is a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope boosting performance at 0.55 mA in high-performance […]
PCBite System For Precise PCB Probing
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcbite-system-precise-pcb-probing/
This kit holds any size circuit board and features spring-loaded fine tips on stable gooseneck arms for hands-free PCB probing Saelig Company, Inc. announces the introduction of the Sensepeek PCBite System – a professional yet affordable PCB testing apparatus with a system of repositionable fine-point spring-loaded probes, a large (8.3” x 11.7”) metal baseplate, and […]
3 cent PMS150C MCU drive 300 WS2812B LED’s
https://www.electronics-lab.com/3-cent-pms150c-mcu-drive-300-ws2812b-leds/
Driving 300 WS2812B RGB LED’s with “the 3 cent microcontroller” – the Padauk PMS150C. The 3 cent Padauk PMS150C is.. Interesting to say the least. First of all there’s a lot this little MCU doesn’t do. It doesn’t have a lot of code space (1K Word), it doesn’t have a lot of RAM (64 bytes) […]
Nichia launches a 280 nm Deep UV LED
https://www.electronics-lab.com/nichia-launches-280-nm-deep-uv-led/
Nichia Corporation is proud to introduce a new Deep UV LED, Part Number NCSU334A. Nichia has had significant success over the years with UVA LEDs, specifically in convention resin curing applications. Nichia’s new 280 nm UVC NCSU334A will be able to address mass market goals for water purification and air sterilization using Solid-State Lighting. With […]
Rock Pi S – single-board computer with RK3308 for 9.90 USD
https://www.electronics-lab.com/rock-pi-s-single-board-computer-rk3308-9-90-usd/
Radxa released info and pictures of a new very small single-board computer called Rock Pi S. The size of Rock Pi S is only 38×38 mm and the price should be 9.90 USD + shipping. The board contains processor RK3308, 256/512 MB RAM, 100 Mbps ethernet connection, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 Type-C, optional […]
Ultra-Compact High Accuracy Earthquake Detection Sensor Module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ultra-compact-high-accuracy-earthquake-detection-sensor-module/
ROHM announces the availability of an ultra-compact high accuracy seismic detection sensor module, BP3901, which is ideal for applications requiring reliable earthquake detection, such as automatic doors, unmanned transport vehicles, and smart meters. Functions for accurately detecting vibration when an earthquake occurs and for stopping operation of equipment have garnered increased interest to prevent secondary […]
Artemis Engineering Version: SparkFun’s first open-source, embedded-systems module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/artemis-engineering-version-sparkfuns-first-open-source-embedded-systems-module/
SparkFun has released the company’s first open-source, embedded-systems module—SparkFun Artemis, Engineering Version—to empower engineers, prototypers, and R&D teams to integrate the TensorFlow machine-learning platform into any design. via www.open-electronics.org Additionally, the team has launched three boards with the unshielded module: BlackBoard Artemis, BlackBoard Artemis Nano, and BlackBoard Artemis ATP. Built around the ultra-low-powered Ambiq Micro Apollo 3 processor, and […]
Top 5 PC-Based Oscilloscopes For Thinkers and Makers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/top-5-pc-based-oscilloscopes-thinkers-makers/
Every serious maker out there will surely tell you the importance of having a good oscilloscope. An oscilloscope is something you should have if you really consider yourself a maker, and fortunately enough, the cost of quality oscilloscope has been on the decline for some time now, so you don’t necessarily have to get the […]