Single Board Computers

Arduino has released Arduino PLC IDE a new version of its IDE (integrated development environment) software for use with PLCs (programmable logic controllers). The software supports the use of Ladder Diagrams, Functional Block Diagrams, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts and Instruction Lists – the five languages officially defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard. It would be used with the Arduino ...

Display and embedded computer distributor Review Display Systems has introduced a single board computer built around AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 Series processors with two simultaneous HDMI 1.4b 1080p display interfaces and 4K display support through an embedded DisplayPort (eDP). The computer, called ‘de next-V2K8’ and made by Aaeon, measures 86 x 55mm can accept up to 16Gbyte of LPDDR4x 3200. Fast connectivity ...

Axiomtek MANO561 industrial Mini-ITX motherboard has an LGA1700 socket for Intel’s 12th generation (Alder Lake-S) Core processors. “MANO561, with a 20mm IO height, is perfect for a space-constrained environment,” said Axiomtek product manager Kenny Lin. “Its multiple displays support, abundant IO interfaces and wide input voltage allow users to fulfil adequate AI application in various needs, such as industrial automation, ...

Industrial computer manufacturer OnLogic has announced Factor 202, built around a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. “When Raspberry Pi unveiled the CM4, they mentioned that over half of the Raspberry Pi computers sold were being used for industrial and commercial applications,” said OnLogic product manager Mike Walsh. Factor 202 (FR202) measures 201 x 121 x 54mm, can mount on a ...

After revealing it would make and stock Rock single-board computers earlier this year, component distributor OKdo announced availability of the Rock 5B today at Electronica. This is an octo-core computer that delivers “the kind of desktop PC level performance required for compute intense activities such as AI or gaming, as well as object recognition, predictive maintenance or motion detection and ...

Pepperl+Fuchs have created a DIN-rail-mount gateway to link sensors and actuators using the well-established ASi-3 bus to Profinet and Ethernet/IP. It has three RJ45 sockets on the front as well as tool-free spring-terminals for single wires – all in a package 37.9mm wide. Inside is a web server which “not only meets modern cybersecurity requirements, but also enables simple and ...

Kontron is to introduce programmable logic controllers based on Raspberry Pi 4 at the SPS 2022 exhibition. At 1.5GHz they will be the fastest of the company’s Pi-based PLCs. “The main field of application of the electronic control based on the Raspberry Pi is in device and machinery construction,” according to the company. “PiXtend Pi 4 comes with the Broadcom ...

Advantech has introduced a family of industrial wireless edge gateways built around various Arm processors, for protocol conversion and edge-to-cloud communication. Jointly called ECU-1100, “these gateways feature wireless and Ethernet communication, multiple protocol support and WebAccess integration, and have specifically been designed for distributed solar power generation, electricity and energy management applications”, according to the company. There are seven models: ...

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Ultra-Wideband, broadcast radio, 802.11p V2X, 4G LTE (or 5G) and GPS have been wrapped in an automotive-grade shell by NXP, which has called the resulting development module ‘OrangeBox’. “OrangeBox is a single, security enhanced, modular development platform that provides a unified interface between the vehicle’s gateway and its wired and wireless technologies,” according to ...

Nvidia has announce Jetson Orin Nano, said to offer up to 80x the performance of its predecessor for local artificial intelligence. “Sitting on the entry-level side of Jetson offerings, this module targets the demand for real-time processing capabilities in AI devices such as smart cameras, handhelds, smart meters and service robots, where integrators often require a lower power and a more ...