ST’s New STM32V8 Cortex-M85 MCUs Reach 800 MHz on 18 nm FD-SOI


https://www.electronics-lab.com/sts-new-stm32v8-cortex-m85-mcus-reaches-800-mhz-on-18-nm-fd-soi/

STM32V8 MCUs offer an 800 MHz Cortex-M85 core, up to 4 MB eNVM, ECC SRAM, GPU, TSN Ethernet, and industrial-grade features for AI, control, and HMI systems.

New Bluetooth 6.1 Specifications adds randomized RPA updates for improved privacy and power efficiency


https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-bluetooth-6-1-specifications-adds-randomized-rpa-updates-for-improved-privacy-and-power-efficiency/

Bluetooth 6.1 is the latest core specification adopted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), mainly introducing a new feature called Randomized Resolvable Private Address (RPA) Updates. This boosts privacy by randomizing the timing of Bluetooth address changes, making device tracking significantly harder, and improves power efficiency by offloading address updates to the controller, reducing […]

Axelera AI Unveils Metis M.2 AI Accelerator with PCIe Gen3 x4 Interface for Edge AI Applications


https://www.electronics-lab.com/axelera-ai-unveils-metis-m-2-ai-accelerator-with-pcie-gen3-x4-interface-for-edge-ai-applications/

The Metis M.2 AI Edge Accelerator, developed by Axelera AI, is a high-performance AI inference module designed for constrained devices. It features a Metis AIPU (AI Processing Unit) with 1 GB DRAM, supporting PCIe Gen3 x4 for fast data transfer. With a peak INT8 performance of 214 TOPS and power consumption ranging from 3.5W to […]

G3566 SBC features Rockchip RK3566, up to 8GB RAM, 4K HDMI, M.2 storage, and multiple OS support


https://www.electronics-lab.com/g3566-sbc-features-rockchip-rk3566-up-to-8gb-ram-4k-hdmi-m-2-storage-and-multiple-os-support/

Graperain has recently launched the G3566 Single Board Computer (SBC), a compact and cost-effective computing solution powered by the Rockchip RK3566, a 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. It has a Mali-G52 GPU and a 1T NPU for AI tasks, delivering high performance while keeping power consumption low. The board supports up to 8GB […]

OpenWrt 24.10 Brings Linux 6.6, Multipath TCP, TLS 1.3, Better WiFi, and New Device Support


https://www.electronics-lab.com/openwrt-24-10-brings-linux-6-6-multipath-tcp-tls-1-3-better-wifi-and-new-device-support/

OpenWrt 24.10.0 is the first stable release in the OpenWrt 24.10 series, a Linux-based operating system designed for embedded devices such as routers, network switches, and IoT hardware. It replaces vendor-supplied firmware, offering advanced customization, improved security, and extensive networking capabilities. The update includes over 5400 commits, upgrading the Linux kernel from 5.15 to 6.6, […]

Hornet Nest Alarm Panel Brings PoE and ESPHome to Wired Alarm Systems


https://www.electronics-lab.com/hornet-nest-alarm-panel-brings-poe-and-esphome-to-wired-alarm-systems/

CrowdSupply has recently showcased the Hornet Nest Alarm Panel, a PoE-enabled, open-source security solution designed for seamless integration with smart home platforms like Home Assistant and ESPHome. It bridges traditional wired alarm systems with modern home automation, offering 42 optoisolated input zones, six MOSFET-controlled 12V outputs, six 3.3V trigger outputs, and expandable functionality through additional […]

GigaDevice GD32G5 Series MCUs Launched with Arm Cortex-M33 Core for Industrial Applications


https://www.electronics-lab.com/gigadevice-gd32g5-series-mcus-launched-with-arm-cortex-m33-core-for-industrial-applications/

GigaDevice has introduced the GD32G5 series high-performance microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core, designed for industrial applications like digital power systems, charging stations, energy storage inverters, servo motors, and optical communication. These MCUs feature exceptional performance with a clock speed of up to 216 MHz, advanced DSP and FPU units, and specialized hardware […]

AMPCOM 9-Port 2.5GbE Switch with Web Management, 10G SFP+ uplink, and QoS for Office and Surveillance Networks


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ampcom-9-port-2-5gbe-switch-with-web-management-10g-sfp-uplink-and-qos-for-office-and-surveillance-networks/

The AMPCOM 2.5GbE Managed Switch is a high-performance 9-port Ethernet switch featuring 8 RJ45 ports (100/1000/2500 Mbps) and a 10G SFP+ uplink port, designed for seamless network connectivity and management. Various IEEE standards are supported by the switch, and QoS prioritization, VLAN capabilities, port aggregation, and 6KV lightning protection are provided, all while maintaining low […]

Renesas RX260 and RX261 Microcontrollers Deliver High Efficiency and Advanced Touch Features with Security Functions


https://www.electronics-lab.com/renesas-rx260-and-rx261-microcontrollers-deliver-high-efficiency-and-advanced-touch-features-with-security-functions/

Renesas has recently introduced the RX260 and RX261, 32-bit microcontrollers designed for outstanding power efficiency, advanced touch functions, and robust security. Built on the RXv3 core, they deliver high performance of 355 CoreMark at 64MHz, with ultra-low active current (69μA/MHz) and standby current (1μA). Ideal for various applications, from consumer electronics to industrial and building […]

X-sense Smart Home Security Kit – Quick Review


https://www.electronics-lab.com/x-sense-smart-home-security-kit-quick-review/

Introduction There are many reasons to invest in a home security system especially in today’s day and age – from providing total security of valuables to having the security of persons, and eventually to have that peace of mind that comes with knowing that everything is under your control whether you are home or not. […]