IP65-rated TWOWIN T808P-G Edge AI computer features 8x GMSL2 cameras, aviation-grade M12/M16 connectors

TWOWIN Technology has introduced the TW-T808P-G, a rugged, fan-cooled, IP65 edge AI computer built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX system-on-module (SoM). Designed specifically for autonomous driving, unmanned delivery vehicles, and smart inspection scenarios, the system provides up to 157 TOPS of AI performance and features various connectivity options for real-time processing in industrial and smart infrastructure environments. Housed in an aluminum alloy enclosure, the device features aviation-grade M12 and M16 connectors for Gigabit Ethernet (PoE), RS232/RS485 serial communication, and power. Other features include two FAKRA connectors for up to eight GMSL2 cameras, USB 3.0, CAN Bus, GPIO, HDMI, and...

An Arm Mainboard for the Framework Laptop

Using the repair-friendly Framework 13 laptop chassis, I've tested the low-end x86 option (a Ryzen AI 5 340 Mainboard), the fastest RISC-V option (DC-ROMA II), and today I'm publishing results from the only Arm Mainboard, the MetaComputing AI PC, which has a 12-core Arm SoC and up to 32 GB of soldered-on RAM.

My Framework 13 has run on x86, RISC-V, and now Arm, making it something of a 'Ship of Theseus'.

Orange Pi Zero 3W – An Allwinner A733 SBC in Raspberry Pi Zero form factor

Orange Pi Zero 3W is Raspberry Pi Zero-sized SBC powered by an Allwinner A733 octa-core Arm Cortex-A76/A55 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a microSD card slot, and footprints for eMMC flash or UFS storage. Other features include a 4K-capable mini HDMI port, two USB-C ports, one with DP 1.4 Alt mode, a MIPI DSI display connector, two MIPI CSI camera connectors, a WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 module, and a 40-pin GPIO header. OrangePi Zero 3W specifications: SoC – Allwinner A733 CPU Dual-core Arm Cortex-A76 @ up to 2.00 GHz Hexa-core Arm Cortex-A55 @ up to...

Reminder: enable ZRAM on your Linux system to optimize RAM usage (and potentially save money)

With the price of RAM getting out of control, it might be a good idea to remind Linux users to enable ZRAM so they can get better performance without upgrading memory, or save money on their next single board computer by selecting a board with the right amount of memory.

I had already written about the subject when I enabled ZRAM on a ODROID-XU4Q in 2018 using zram-config, and did the same on my Ubuntu laptop at the time. In recent days, I found Firefox crashing often due to running out of memory on my system with 16GB of RAM, and...

LimeSDR Micro M.2 2280 SDR card pairs NXP LA9310 baseband processor with LMS7002M RF transceiver (Crowdfunding)

The LimeSDR Micro M.2 2280 software-defined radio (SDR) card combines an NXP LA9310 baseband processor and a Lime Microsystems LMS7002M transceiver, and targets integration into portable or embedded solutions with a spare M.2 PCIe Gen3 x1 socket. The module is offered in a 1T2R configuration by default, but can be expanded to 1T4R via an FPC connector, supports a 30 MHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range, and up to 100 MHz bandwidth. Target applications include 4G LTE/5G, future RAN research, custom user equipment/modems, drone communications, IoT, satellite communications, and custom waveform generation. LimeSDR Micro M.2 SDR card specifications: SoC –...

PocketTerm35 – A Raspberry Pi 4/5-based handheld Linux terminal with 3.5-inch touch display and built-in keyboard

Waveshare PocketTerm35 is a portable handheld terminal for the Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 single board computers featuring a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and a built-in QWERTY keyboard. The device also features Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0/2.0 ports from the Raspberry Pi SBC, gaming buttons, a built-in stereo speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port for power, and an optional 5,000 mAh battery. PocketTerm35 specifications: Compatible SBC – Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and Raspberry Pi 5 MCU – Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU for keyboard, brightness, and volume Storage – Optional 64GB microSD card with OS Display – 3.5-inch 640...

192 MHz WCH CH32V205 RISC-V MCU offers a 480 Mbps USB 2.0 interface

WCH CH32V205 is a 32-bit RISC-V MCU clocked at up to 192 MHz with 32KB SRAM, 256KB flash, and a USB 2.0 high-speed Host/device interface with a 480 Mbps PHY. The new microcontroller also features another USB 2.0 full speed (12 Mbps) Host/Device interface, a USB PD port, eighty GPIOs, a 16-channel 12-bit ADC, a 16-channel touchkey interface, and other interfaces such as CAN Bus, USART, I2C, SPI, and QSPI. WCH CH32V205 specifications: MCU core – QingKe 32-bit RISC-V3B core processor up to 192 MHz Memory & Storage 32KB SRAM 256KB Flash Flexible Static Memory Controller (FSMC) Peripherals USB 480Mbps...

DeskUp Pro smart standing desk controller integrates with Home Assistant and Homey Pro Smart Home hubs

Designed by SmartHomeGuys in the UK, the DeskUp Pro is an ESP32-based standing desk controller compatible with Home Assistant, Homey Pro, and other Smart Home hubs, using the desk’s standard RJ11/RJ12 connection. Many modern standing desks come with a controller from Jiecang or another company featuring an RJ12 port. The DeskUp Pro plugs directly into this port, draws power without an external USB supply, and bridges the desk’s controls to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. This allows you to automate your desk height, set health-focused standing reminders, or use voice assistants like Google Home and Alexa, all while keeping the desk’s...

Forlinx FAI-ARA240-M Packs Ara240 NPU into M.2 2280 Module

Forlinx Embedded has officially launched the FAI-ARA240-M, an M.2-based AI accelerator built around the NXP Ara240 processor. The module provides a discrete NPU for offloading inference workloads from embedded host systems. The Ara240 processor was first seen during the launch of the OK-MX9596-C. Forlinx provides additional details with this module, which delivers up to 40 […]

Shuttle XPC slim DB860 Leverages Core Ultra 200 in Compact 1.3L Barebone

Shuttle has revealed the XPC slim DB860, a compact 1.35-liter barebone system built around Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors. The system provides desktop-class performance in a compact metal chassis and supports continuous operation. The platform supports Intel Core Ultra 200 processors (Arrow Lake-S) using the LGA1851 socket, with a maximum TDP of 65 W. […]