HaneSOM: the most compact Linux computer module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/hanesom-the-most-compact-linux-computer-module/
Linux capable IoT boards are considered a better option over embedded C boards by many makers and hackers due to rapid prototyping. One can build a lot of IoT projects effortlessly on Linux-based boards within minutes. IoT-specific boards that run Linux are, however, costlier and sizeable as compared to embedded-C capable boards. Take, for example, […]
Acme Systems Rolls Out SAMA5D27 Based SOMs
https://www.electronics-lab.com/acme-systems-rolls-out-sama5d27-based-soms/
Acme Systems recently launched a series of systems-on-modules (SOMs) based on the Microchip SAMA5D27 microprocessor, which is ideal for extreme-low-power projects that still require a full Linux kernel and operating system, dubbed the RoadRunner. At the core of the RoadRunner is a Microchip MPU, which is designed for low power consumption, and it features an […]
Giant Board – A single-board computer in the Adafruit Feather form factor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/giant-board-single-board-computer-adafruit-feather-form-factor/
Giant Board is an Open Source, Linux-capable SBC Compatible with the Featherwing Ecosystem. The Giant Board will come with over 100 CircuitPython libraries pre-installed and support many popular FeatherWings. Linux drivers interface directly with the Ethernet and LCD FeatherWings, and they can be easily enabled or disabled via a simple text file. Most FeatherWings will […]
Microchip’s New Open Source SAMA5D27 SOM Module Runs Mainline Linux
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchips-new-open-source-sama5d27-som-module-runs-mainline-linux/
American microcontroller manufacturer company Microchip has unveiled an open source, mainline Linux ready “SAMA5D27 SOM” module. This module is based on a SiP implementation of its Cortex-A5-based SAMA5D27 SoC with 128MB RAM. The 40 x 38mm module is also compatible with a SOM1-EK1 dev board. SAMA5D27 SOM1 The SAMA5D27 SOM is Microchip’s first computer-on-module based on a Linux-ready application processor, and […]
Microchip MC1409UK – MPU based system on module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchip-mc1409uk-mpu-based-system-module/
Simplify industrial-grade Linux® designs with SAMA5D2 MPU-based system on module (SOM) with Microchip’s MC1409u. There is a great deal of design effort and complexity associated with creating an industrial-grade microprocessor (MPU)-based system. The ATSAMA5D27-SOM1, which contains the ARM® Cortex®-A5 ATSAMA5D27C-D1G-CU System in Package (SiP), greatly simplifies design by integrating the power management, non-volatile boot memory, […]
Atmel’s latest processor uses less juice
https://www.electronics-lab.com/atmels-latest-processor-uses-less-juice/
by Martin Cooke @ elektormagazine.com: Atmel has announced a new series of Atmel | SMART ARM® Cortex®-A5-based microprocessors (MPUs). Firmly targeted at IoT applications they are said to deliver the world’s lowest power consumption for all MPUs in their class. They deliver sub 200 µA in retention mode with context preserved, 30 µs ultra-fast wake-up and […]