SMARC 2.0 Module Sports i.MX8 Processor, Raspberry Pi PoE HAT, Mini PCIe Module with Dual Gbit Ethernet and TWO Raffles for Free Stuff!
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| SMARC 2.0 Module Serves up NXP i.MX8 Processor
Congatec has announced the conga-SMX8, the company's first SMARC 2.0 Computer-on-Module based on the 64-bit NXP i.MX8 multi-core Arm processor family. The Arm Cortex-A53/A72 based conga-SMX8 provides high-performance multi-core computing along with extended graphics capabilities for up to three independent 1080p displays or a single 4K screen. Further benefits of this native industrial-grade platform include hardware-based real-time and hypervisor support along with broad scalability as well as resistance against harsh environments and extended temperature ranges. The SMARC 2.0 module is designed to meet the recent performance and feature set needs for low power embedded, industrial and IoT as well as new mobility sector. The new SMARC 2.0 modules with NXP i.MX8 processors, hardware based virtualization and resource partitioning are well suited for a wide range of stationary and mobile industrial applications including real-time robotics and motion controls. Since the modules are qualified for the extended ambient temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, they can also be used in fleet systems for commercial vehicles or infotainment applications in cabs, buses and trains as well as new electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Raspberry Pi's PoE HAT Ships for $20, Tosses in a Free Fan
Raspberry Pi Trading has launched a $20 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) HAT board for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ that delivers up to 15 W and ships with a small fan. The PoE HAT that was promised with the release of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ SBC has arrived. The $20, 802.3af-compliant "Raspberry Pi PoE HAT" allows delivery of up to 15 W over the RPi 3 B+'s USB-based GbE port without reducing the port's up to 300 Mbps bandwidth. With the help of the RPi 3 B+'s improved PXE boot function, which enables network booting, "you can now dispense with not only the power supply but also the SD Card, making deployment even cheaper for a Raspberry Pi based system in your factory or workplace," writes Roger Thornton in the Raspberry Pi blog announcement.
The Raspberry Pi PoE HAT features a fully isolated switched-mode power supply with 37-57V DC, Class 2 input and 5V/2.5A DC output. The HAT connects to both the 40-pin header and a new PoE-specific 4-pin header introduced with the B+ located near the USB ports. To enable PoE, you need power sourcing equipment, which is either "provided by your network switch or with power injectors on an Ethernet cable," writes Thornton.
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Mini PCIe Expansion Module Delivers Dual Gbit Ethernet Versalogic has extended its line of industrial temperature, rugged Mini PCIe expansion products with the "E5". This new Dual Gbit Ethernet expansion board provides an easy and economical way to add additional Ethernet ports to high-stress embedded computer systems. Unlike similar Mini PCIe boards, the E5 is completely self-contained with on-board magnetic isolation. There is no need for off-board magnetics or special cabling.
The E5's extremely small form factor format allows it to be added to systems with very little impact to the overall size of the solution. It's well suited for size and weight optimized applications. Many applications required extreme temperature operation. Fully tested thermal management assures reliable operation over the full industrial temperature range (-40° to +85°C). Latching connectors and Mil Standard 202 shock and vibration testing ensure performance in demanding environments. The E5E is engineered and validated to excel in unforgiving environments.
The E5 is customizable, even in low OEM quantities. Customization options include conformal coating, revision locks, custom labeling, customized testing and screening and so on. The E5 is compatible with a variety of popular operating systems such as Linux and Windows.
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