The Kolibri FPGA USB Dongle – Seamlessly Connecting and Expanding with Machdyne’s Ecosystem
https://www.electronics-lab.com/the-kolibri-fpga-usb-dongle-seamlessly-connecting-and-expanding-with-machdynes-ecosystem/
The Machdyne FPGA USB dongle, known as Kolibri, is a compact device that combines different technologies to offer versatile functionality. It includes the Lattice iCE40 FPGA, a RP2040 microcontroller, and a 12-pin PMOD connector for additional I/O expansion. The Lattice iCE40 FPGA in the Kolibri is the ICE40HX4K model, boasting 7680 Look-Up Tables (LUTs) and […]
Waveshare RP2040-Tiny: Compact Power with USB-C and Buttons
https://www.electronics-lab.com/waveshare-rp2040-tiny-compact-power-with-usb-c-and-buttons/
Tiny Raspberry Pi RP2040 module connects to USB-C + buttons board via FPC connector The Waveshare RP2040-Tiny enters the scene as a noteworthy addition to the family of Raspberry Pi RP2040 modules. In the company of counterparts like Pimoroni Tiny 2040, DFRobot Beetle RP2020, and Solder Party RP2040 Stamp, the RP2040-Tiny distinguishes itself with a […]
Microchip’s PIC18-Q20: Microcontroller with native I3C interface compatibility
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchips-pic18-q20-microcontroller-with-native-i3c-interface-compatibility/
Microchip has introduced the PIC18-Q20 microcontroller product line, bringing forth a set of versatile chips available in 14- and 20-pin packages. These microcontrollers not only support multi-voltage I/O but also mark a significant milestone as the first low-pin count microcontroller with an I3C target mode. The I3C target mode is a distinctive capability of these […]
STMicroelectronics releases two development kits using STM32H5 microcontrollers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-releases-two-development-kits-using-stm32h5-microcontrollers/
STMicroelectronics STM32H5 Discovery kit is a development kit designed to help developers create secure, smart, and connected devices using STM32H5 microcontrollers (MCUs). STM32H5 microcontrollers are known for their high-performance processing capabilities and advanced security features, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including smart sensors, industrial controllers, networking equipment, personal electronics, and medical […]
SB Components releases Micro RP2040, a compact version of Raspberry Pi Pico
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sb-components-releases-micro-rp2040-a-compact-version-of-raspberry-pi-pico/
The Micro RP2040 microcontroller board is a powerful development tool that includes most of the features of the Raspberry Pi Pico in a smaller and more compact form factor. The board is designed for hobbyists, students, and professionals, for a wide range of projects, from building robots and controlling smart home devices to experimenting with […]
Seeed Studio unveils another XIAO board, but this time with the ESP32S3
https://www.electronics-lab.com/seeed-studio-unveils-another-xiao-board-but-this-time-with-the-esp32s3/
We have previously covered many articles on the Seeed Studio XIAO, with the latest on the XIAO ESP32C3 low-power microcontroller board, designed to support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. This time, the company has decided to continue its XIAO series with the launch of its XIAO ESP32S3, which also comes with support for IEEE802.11 Wi-Fi […]
Arduino GIGA R1 Wi-Fi has the same form factor as the Arduino Mega and Due boards
https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-giga-r1-wi-fi-has-the-same-form-factor-as-the-arduino-mega-and-due-boards/
Arduino has announced its latest product, the GIGA R1 Wi-Fi, a microcontroller board designed for advanced projects that require high computational power, connectivity, and security features. The GIGA R1 Wi-Fi has the same form factor as the popular Arduino Mega and Due boards, offering faster processing, more memory, and improved networking capabilities. Inside the GIGA […]
Agon Light is a Fully Open-Source 8-bit Microcomputer and Microcontroller
https://www.electronics-lab.com/agon-light-is-a-fully-open-source-8-bit-microcomputer-and-microcontroller/
European computer company Olimex Ltd. has created Agon light a budget-friendly microcomputer and microcontroller on one small board. Bernardo Kastrup designed the AgonLight and the Quark firmware was developed by Dean Belfield. The module is the cheapest and fastest 8-bit microcomputer ever made as per the claims by Olimex Ltd. Agon Light isn’t a microcontroller […]
EsPiFF Brings Out Best of Both ESP32 and RP2040 in a Single Package
https://www.electronics-lab.com/espiff-brings-out-best-of-both-esp32-and-rp2040-in-a-single-package/
Due to the lockdowns that happened in 2020, the industry currently is facing a huge semiconductor shortage. The crisis has led to a major price increase and shortage queue for graphic cards, processors, and other products that require semiconductors. In such times the only solution is modules like EsPiFF which are replacements for ESP32 and […]
NXP Semiconductor upgrades its microcontroller series with MCX N for secure intelligence at the edge
https://www.electronics-lab.com/nxp-semiconductor-upgrades-its-microcontroller-series-with-mcx-n-for-secure-intelligence-at-the-edge/
Earlier this month, NXP Semiconductors announced the launch of its new specialized MCX N microcontrollers, which includes a specialized, NXP-designed NPU for high performance and low power intelligence at the edge. As they call it, NXP MCX N94x and MCX N54x are new to their N series microcontroller portfolio. They are designed with a design […]