VIA Technologies Announces APC Android PC System for Only $49
VIA Technologies introduced the $49 APC Android PC system. APC features a WonderMedia ARM processor, Neo-ITX motherboard, VGA and HMDI display ports, four USB 2.0 ports, microSD slot, Ethernet port, 2GB NAND Flash, and 512 DDR3 SDRAM. The Android PC system includes a browser, preinstalled apps, and a custom build of Android that has been optimized for keyboard and mouse input. The APC will be ship in July 2012.
WinSystems Debuts ISM-TRM-ISO-IN, ISM-TRM-ISO-OUT Optically Isolated Signal Conditioning Modules
WinSystems announced the ISM-TRM-ISO-IN and ISM-TRM-ISO-OUT optically isolated signal conditioning and termination boards. The ISM-TRM-ISO-IN features 24 lines of optically isolated and digitally debounced inputs to provide easy connections and signal conditioning from field wiring. The ISM-TRM-ISO-OUT offers 24 lines of optically isolated outputs. The ISM-TRM-ISO-IN is priced at $209 each and the ISM-TRM-ISO-OUT is priced at $149 each. The boards are ideal for OEM embedded computer system designers.
Data Translation Unveils DT9838 Strain- and Bridge-Based USB Measurement Module
Data Translation introduced their DT9838 strain- and bridge-based measurement module for USB. The DT9838 is available installed in a metal connection box with RJ50 connectors, or as board-level OEM version. It will be available for shipment in July. The DT9838 is priced at $1,795 and the DT9838-OEM is priced at $1,745. It is ideal for real time test and measurement in applications like high speed mechanical tests, in-vehicle testing, and on-site impact measurements.
VIA EITX-3002 Em-ITX Board
VIA Technologies introduced the EITX-3002 Em-ITX form factor board. The VIA EITX-3002 features VIA VX900H media system processor, 1.2GHz VIA Nano X2 E-Series or 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor, 17cm x 12cm Em-ITX form factor, onboard DC-to-DC converter, HDMI port, VGA port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual COM ports, two USB ports, two USB 3.0 ports (optional), and power and HDD activity LEDs. The VIA EITX-3002 board is ideal for medical, healthcare, industrial and building automation, digital signage, kiosk, POI/POS, gaming and surveillance applications.
Digilent Cerebot MC7 Development Kit for Academia and Hobbyists
Microchip Technology and Digilent introduced a development kit for the Cerebot MC7 motor control board. The Digilent Cerebot MC7 Development Kit includes a demonstration board with four half-bridge circuits, eight RC servo motor connectors, support for Digilent Pmod peripheral modules, and an integrated programming/debugging circuit that is compatible with the free MPLAB IDE. The Cerebot MC7 Development Kit is available now for $119. It is ideal for academic and hobbyist embedded motor control applications.
Imsys SNAP Stamp Module
Imsys introduced their Stamp module. It is the latest new member of its Simple Network Application Platform (SNAP). The SNAP Stamp module features IM3910 MCU, SDRAM, flash memory, 10/100 Ethernet PHY (plus RMII interface for a 2nd Ethernet port), 3 UARTs, SPI/I2C, RTC, 8 timers, 8-ch ADC (16 bit), 2 DAC (16 bit), and a high-speed, 83 MB/s, data channel. It contains everything needed for the intelligent control of a networked final product. SNAP Stamp will be available next quarter. It will be priced at less than $50 in moderate quantities.
Touchstone Semiconductor Extends Free Demo Board Program Through December 31st
Touchstone Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, today announced that it will extend its free demo board program through December 31st. The offer includes all demo boards in Touchstone’s growing portfolio of high-performance analog products, including the groundbreaking 0.8V, 0.6µA TS1001 operational amplifier, and the new TS9001-1 and TS9001-2 ultra low-power voltage monitor ICs.
Touchstone Semiconductor Offers Free Demo Boards
Touchstone Semiconductor is offering free demo boards to engineers. The promotion includes Touchstone’s entire portfolio of high-performance analog products, including the 0.8V, 0.6µA TS1001 operational amplifier, and the new TS9001-1 and TS9001-2 ultra low-power voltage monitor ICs. The free demo boards offer will be available until September 30, 2011. Engineers will need a valid corporate email address to take advantage of free demo boards promotion.
New uSSD Specification for Embedded SSDs Eliminates Connector
The Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) revealed the µSSD standard, which is a new standard for embedded solid state drives (SSDs). The SATA µSSD specification eliminates the module connector from the traditional SATA Interface. The new SATA µSSD standard enables developers to produce a single-chip SATA implementation for embedded storage applications.
Digi XBee Wi-Fi Embedded RF Module
Digi International announced their XBee Wi-Fi embedded RF module. The XBee Wi-Fi delivers serial to IEEE 802.11 connectivity. With the new Digi module, engineers can create a single board design for wireless products that supports 802.15.4, ZigBee, ZigBee Smart Energy, 2.4 GHz, 900 and 868 MHz, Wi-Fi and proprietary DigiMesh protocols. It is ideal for energy management, process and factory automation, wireless sensor networks, and intelligent asset management. XBee Wi-Fi development kits are available now for $149.
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