Introducing ROCK Pi SATA HATs


https://www.electronics-lab.com/introducing-rock-pi-sata-hats/

Radxa is very happy to announce the ROCK Pi SATA HAT, a series of SATA expansion targeting at the NAS solution for Raspberry Pi 4 and ROCK Pi 4. The ROCK Pi SATA HATs come in 3 models: Dual/Quad SATA HAT Penta SATA HAT The Dual/Quad SATA HAT is designed for Raspberry Pi 4 as […]

8 GHz Sampling Oscilloscope for experiments


https://www.electronics-lab.com/8-ghz-sampling-oscilloscope-experiments/

A basic open-source multi-GHz sampling oscilloscope for experimenters on a budget. Still a work-in-progress, with key pieces on separate PCBs, but showing bandwidths in the 7-8 GHz range with >= 100 GSa/s equivalent-time sampling, and around 500 k comparisons/second real time. by Ted Yapo @ hackaday.io This particular project uses a latched comparator as a […]

A new SMARC 2.0 module from Congatec with i.MX 8M Nano processor


https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-smarc-2-0-module-congatec-mx-8m-nano-processor/

Congatec is introducing a new CoM, the Conga-SMX8-Nano that offers up to 4x ARM Cortex-A53 and 1x Cortex-M7 core along with 1,000’s of different possible configurations. This SMARC 2.0 module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano processor series can meet ultra-low-power requirements with high-level performance while being very cost-effective. Conga-SMX8-Nano module featuring the i.MX8M Nano […]

Murata launches world’s smallest 100nF MLCC ceramic capacitor for 5G smartphones


https://www.electronics-lab.com/murata-launches-worlds-smallest-100nf-mlcc-ceramic-capacitor-5g-smartphones/

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed the GRM011R60J104M, the world’s first multi-layer ceramic capacitor to feature a maximum capacitance of 0.1µF in 008004 inch size (0.25×0.125mm). Mass production of this new product is scheduled to begin in 2020. As smartphones supporting 5G become more widespread and devices such as wearable devices become increasingly multifunctional and […]

Lenovo Open Source RK3399 based AM5708 SBCs


https://www.electronics-lab.com/lenovo-open-source-rk3399-based-am5708-sbcs/

Lenovo has recently ventured into the community-backed SBC market, flagging off with a Rockchip-based board. They follow suit with fellow PC makers Asus. Their flagship Leez P710 boasts a more powerful, hexa-core Cortex-A72 and -A53 Rockchip RK3399 than that of the Asus Tinker Board’s RK3288. The Leez P710 was announced last February at Mobile World […]

3 axis gyroscope that act as potentiometer


https://www.electronics-lab.com/3-axis-gyroscope-act-potentiometer/

Replace any potentiometer with this motion control device in your project! This 3 axis gyroscope is perfect for FPV head tracking, robotics, movement control and more… It allows you to track the movement of the head or arm and convert it in analog signals outputs, exactly like a potentiometer. Like other versions of the mhpro.net’s Gyroscopes, […]

AC & DC 200W Electronic Load


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ac-dc-200w-electronic-load/

This Electronic Load for DC and AC has some remarkable Features: Input voltage up to 400V Load current up to 10A Power dissipation up to 200W Remote controllable via (isolated USB interface) Suitable for DC and AC 7-segment displays for VRMS and ARMS more information and source files: www.elektormagazine.com

Free Elektor Article: Compact USB to Serial Converter


https://www.electronics-lab.com/free-elektor-article-compact-usb-serial-converter/

The “legacy” serial port is still used a lot for interfaces between electronic devices and PCs. Here we present a compact implementation, based on the FT232H IC from FTDI, which can be connected over USB 2.0 after you install the right drivers. That gives you USB High Speed capability. Schematic Quick Features of the Project […]

USB Charging Port Controller using TPS2514


https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/usb-charging-port-controller-using-tps2514/

Texas Instrument’s USB Dedicated Charging Port Controller TPS2514 is specifically designed to implement the charging schemas mentioned below. An auto-detect feature monitors USB data line voltage and automatically provides the correct electrical signatures on D+ and D– data lines. Note that the chip datasheet never mentioned Samsung or Apple in particular apparently due to the […]

Lumileds LUXEON IR ONYX Broadband Infrared Emitters


https://www.electronics-lab.com/lumileds-luxeon-ir-onyx-broadband-infrared-emitters/

Lumileds LUXEON IR ONYX Broadband Infrared Emitters feature a continuous broadband Infra-Red (IR) emission from 650nm to 1100nm with good light output characteristics. These IR emitters come in industry-standard 2720 package and footprint for easy integration in the existing designs. The IR spectrum consists of a broad, flat emission without any peaks, and enables ease […]