Tag: USB-C
Fifth gen Banana Pi (Banana Pi BPI-M5) is on the verge
SinoVoip has listed specs for an upcoming Banana Pi BPI-M5 SBC with the same quad-core Cortex-A55 Amlogic S905X3 SoC. It is repeating many of the features from Hardkernel’s $50 Odroid-C4. This new SBC is the next-gen for the company's most recent Banana Pi BPI-M4, based on a quad A53...
Continue ReadingMeet the New USB Type-C based, PIC32 Development Board from Lophtware
The USB Type-C / PIC32 development board from Lophtware is a low-cost Microchip PIC32-based development board, compatible with HID (Human Interface Device) endpoint standard. It is a USB 2.0 Type-C / PIC32 breakout board that offers full-speed USB 2.0 development for breadboarding and...
Continue ReadingSMART Wireless launches a new SoM based on Snapdragon™ 660
SMART Wireless Computing® (part of SMART Global Holdings), a leading provider of Snapdragon™ embedded computing platforms and solutions, today announced a compact compute module in an LGA package, Inforce 6503. Inforce 6503 enables advanced visual computing, enhanced graphics,...
Continue ReadingSTMicroelectronics Introduces Standalone VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications
The STUSB4500L from STMicroelectronics is a small-footprint addition to the Company’s USB-C controller IC family designed and certified for pure 5 V sink-only applications. All mandatory features to use the USB-C connector as a 5 V universal power plug are integrated, allowing...
Continue ReadingPD Micro – A Pro Micro with USB-C Power Delivery
PD Micro is the first Arduino-compatible board with USB-C power delivery. The pins are compatible with Pro micro. PD Micro allows you to control high voltage easily from USB-C Power delivery. It’s useful for applications that require voltage higher than 5V - like motor control or a...
Continue ReadingSparkFun’s USB Type-C 5-20V 5A Power Delivery Board Features Qwiic Connector
USB Type-C introduced significant changes to the USB standard. The reversible connector eliminated the issue of trying to plug the connector in the right way every time. Another issue it addressed was allowing the flexibility to have USB power with an adjustable USB voltage from...
Continue ReadingRaspberry Pi 4 gets a major price cut and a USB-C upgrade
Raspberry Pi Foundation is responsible for the arrays of Raspberry Pis SBCs that have flawed the single board computer market and the launch of the Raspberry Pi 4 last year, shows the continuing growth for the Raspberry Pis and doesn't seem to back down anytime soon. The first...
Continue ReadingNIXLER: limited edition nixie tube clock
The NIXLER is being built as an open-source project and designed with the DIYer in mind. I've included a USB to UART chip directly on the board making the NIXLER easy to reprogram. This together with the onboard ESP32 microcontroller with wifi/bluetooth, enables full customization. Hook...
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