LicheePi Nano: high-performance SD card sized Linux board based on an ARM9 core
https://www.electronics-lab.com/licheepi-nano-high-performance-sd-card-sized-linux-board-based-on-an-arm9-core/
The diffusion of the A10 Cortex A8 processor did not stop the ARM9 market of the Allwinner F series. Since its foundation, Allwinner has released several SoCs for use in Android tablets, as well as in smartphones and camera systems. The A10 was the most successful Soc of Allwinner. The chip was mainly used on […]
Alcohol Unit Counter using ATtiny84
https://www.electronics-lab.com/alcohol-unit-counter-using-attiny84/
Another great little project is published by David Johnson-Davies and it’s about a circuit able to keep track of your alcohol intake. There seems to be a lot of discussion in the news currently about how much alcohol it’s safe to drink on a regular basis [1][2]. If you want help in monitoring your alcohol […]
Panasonic’s PAN9026 dual-mode Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/panasonics-pan9026-dual-mode-wi-fi-and-bluetooth-5-module/
The PAN9026 module combines 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n support with Bluetooth BDR/EDR/LE functionality for to provide connectivity options in smart energy, home gateways, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Panasonic PAN9026 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module features Dynamic Rapid Channel Switching (DRCS) for simultaneous operation in 2.4 and 5.0GHz. The independent operation of the two standards […]
Run Windows 95 as an app on Win, MaOS and Linux
https://www.electronics-lab.com/run-windows-95-as-an-app-on-win-maos-and-linux/
This is Windows 95, running in an Electron app. Yes, it’s the full thing and working quite well.It is able to run on Windows, Linux and MacOS. Download it here: https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases (143MB) You can now mount the disk image (on Windows 10 and macOS) The app auto-updates (Windows does not, it’ll stay on Windows 95) […]
Xray of an Arduino Uno
https://www.electronics-lab.com/xray-of-an-arduino-uno/
Have you ever wondered how Arduino looks like under an X-Ray machine? Here is a photo revealing the insides of Arduino UNO. [via]
Microchip MPLAB Snap Dev Tool, Now at Mouser
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchip-mplab-snap-dev-tool-now-at-mouser/
Mouser is now offering the MPLAB Snap in-circuit debugger and programmer from Microchip to streamline in-circuit debug/program for MCUs and DSCs. The MPLAB Snap targets most PIC, AVR and SAM flash microcontrollers and dsPIC digital signal controllers (DSCs), using the MPLAB X IDE GUI. The MPLAB Snap board has a 32-bit 300 MHz SAM E70 […]
AEM10941 – Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting Power Management IC
https://www.electronics-lab.com/aem10941-photovoltaic-energy-harvesting-power-management-ic/
E-peas’ photovoltaic energy harvesting IC solution – AEM10941 – is the next generation integrated energy management subsystem that extracts DC power from up to 7 cells solar panels to simultaneously store energy in a rechargeable element and supply the system with two independent regulated voltages. This allows product designers and engineers to extend battery lifetime […]
Back-up power manager can support two supercapacitors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/back-up-power-manager-can-support-two-supercapacitors/
A complete supercapacitor back-up power management system for 2.9 to 5.5V supply rails is available from Analog Devices. The LTC4041 uses an on-chip bi-directional synchronous converter to provide high efficiency step-down supercapacitor charging. There is also high current, high efficiency boost back-up power. When external power is available, the device operates as a step-down battery […]
Integrated battery charger has optional power point tracking
https://www.electronics-lab.com/integrated-battery-charger-has-optional-power-point-tracking/
An integrated, high voltage multi-chemistry synchronous monolithic step-down battery charger and PowerPath manager with onboard telemetry functions and optional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) has been announced by Analog Devices. The Power by Linear LTC4162 is 3.2A, 35VIN/35VOUT synchronous monolithic multi-chemistry PowerPath manager/charger with digital I2C telemetry and MPPT operation. The LTC4162 transfers power from […]
Build Your Own SBC with the Open Source Blueberry Pi
https://www.electronics-lab.com/build-your-own-sbc-with-the-open-source-blueberry-pi/
Raspberry Pi undeniable has being the template of most (if not all) single board computer esver since its launch in the year 2012. The Raspberry Pi has since seen a breakthrough in several spaces including the hardware industry, STEM Education, computer science, and it is one of the major movers of the maker’s movement making […]