June '24

Dear Reader,

Welcome to June! In this edition of The Road to Embedded Dexterity, I’m showcasing some thrilling new electronic components that might just be the spark you need to ignite your next project.

Are you a beginner, curious to explore new horizons? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned engineer, ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible? No matter where you stand, these new components have something special for you.

I'm also excited to continue our partnership with Mouser Electronics , a collaboration that consistently adds value to our shared explorations.

At your service!

Hardware

Digital-Output Temperature Sensor

安森美半导体 N34TS108 Digital-Output Temperature Sensor (https://mou.sr/4aXuE4L) has a dynamically programmable limit window and under- and over-temperature alert functions. These features provide optimized temperature control without the controller or application processor needing to take frequent temperature readings. The N34TS108 features SMBus and two-wire interface compatibility, allowing up to four devices on one bus with the SMBus alert function. The device is specified over a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

• 1.4V to 3.6V supply range
• 12-bit (0.0625°C) resolution

Package options

• 1.2mm×0.8mm, 6-ball WCSP package
• 2.0mm×2.0mm, UDFN6

XENSIV? PAS CO2 5V Sensor

英飞凌 ?PASCO2V15 XENSIV? PAS CO2 5V Sensor (https://mou.sr/3Xg3DpG) uses photoacoustic spectroscopy to measure CO2 levels accurately. The Infineon Technologies?PASCO2V15 is small, easy to integrate, and meets the WELL? building standard. The sensor is ideal for HVAC and indoor air quality systems, improves comfort and energy efficiency, and reduces utility costs.

• Small form factor (14mm x 13.8mm x 7.5mm)
• 5V power supply (IR emitter)
• Advanced compensation algorithms
• Self-calibration algorithms
• UART, I2C, and PWM interfaces

Round AWD-480480Tx TFT LCD Displays

Microtips Technology USA AWD-480480Tx TFT LCD Displays (https://mou.sr/3Vk9iIY) are designed to seamlessly integrate advanced technology solutions with enhanced functionality and superior performance. These TFT displays?come in?a 2.1″ and 2.76″ round TFT LCD type. The AWD-480480Tx TFT LCD displays include IPS/normally black display mode, and 480(RGB)x480 dot arrangement. These TFT LCD displays feature high brightness, high readability, custom cover glass, and a capacitive touchscreen. The AWD-480480Tx TFT LCD displays are ideal for applications like smart knob control, digital meter, smart gauge, smartwatch, medical, and automotive devices.

• 2.1″ (AWD-480480T28N01)
• 2.76″ (AWD-480480T21N01)
• IPS/normally black display mode
• 480(RGB)x480 dot arrangement
• 4 white LEDS as back light
• ST7701S driver IC

FPGA USB-Programmer2 SMD Module

Trenz Electronic GmbH TEI0005 FPGA USB-Programmer2 SMD Module is an FT2232H-based JTAG programmer supported by Intel Quartus. The surface-mount module offers a UART interface and two I/O pins reserved for future use. The onboard FTDI FT2232H IC provides a USB interface. The entire USB protocol is handled on-chip and is compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed (480MBps) and Full Speed?(12MBps). Two onboard LEDs indicate UART and JTAG activity.

• 4.75V to 5.25V USB VBUS range
• Highest part on the PCB is 1mm and the overall height of the module is up to 2.4mm maximum

• 1.2mm PCB thickness
• 17mm x 17mm form factor
• Powered via USB_VBUS rail

Development Board for MCX N23x MCUs

The 恩智浦半导体 ?FRDM-MCXN236 board (https://mou.sr/3XgNK2p) combines one MCXN236 with a 64Mbit external serial flash supplied by Winbond. The board offers a high-speed USB circuit, one FXLS8974CFR3 accelerometer sensor, TJA1057GTK/3Z CAN PHY, DA7212 Audio codec (DNP), DMIC sensor SPK0641HT4H-1, RGB LED, push buttons, and MCU-Link debug probe circuit. The board is compatible with Arduino shield modules and mikroBUS headers. Additionally, the board supports headers compatible with a camera module and NXP low-cost LCD module (PAR-LCD-S035).

• HS USB-Type C connector
• SPI/I2C/UART connector (mikroBUS, Pmod? DNP)
• WI-FI? connector (mikroBUS, Pmod DNP)
• TJA1057 CAN FD transceiver
• Audio Auxiliary line input DNP
• Headphone output jack DNP

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Connector Systems

Stewart Connector /Bel Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Connector Systems (https://mou.sr/4bSBWI3) are compact, flexible, and ideal for making buildings smarter and greener. These cable assemblies and jacks comply with IEC 63171 and IEC 63171-1 standards and support 1000Base-T1, 100Base-T1, 10Base-T1L, and 10Base-T1S.

• Digital buildings
• Building automation
• Digital ceilings
• Ethernet switches
• Intelligent lighting

ProxFusion? sensors IQS7221

The Azoteq IQS7221 ProxFusion? ICs are sensor fusion devices for rotation and angle sensing applications designed for on-axis orientation. This means the sensor combines rotation sensing based on a Hall sensor and capacitive touch sensing.

It opens up an entire world of reliable UI applications that don't require expensive bearings or complex assemblies.

The contactless touch sensing isn't dependent on contacts that wear out. Its reliability can be unlimited. The same is valid for Hall sensor rotary detection. When the bearing of the light shaft with the on-axis magnet is reliable, the lifetime of such a rotary sensor depends only on it.

We can design UI controllers for high-voltage applications, for instance. The sensor allows us to create it truly #contactless.

Summary of the IQS7221:

? 16-bit absolute angle output.

? Relative/Absolute rotation angle.

? One self-capacitive or mutual-capacitive sensor.

? Supply Voltage 2 V to 3.5 V.

? WLCSP18 (1.62×1.62×0.5mm) 0.4mm×0.6mm ball pitch or

? QFN20 (3 × 3 × 0.5mm) – 0.4mm pitch package.

?? Order at Mouser Electronics under the following link https://mou.sr/4dRdjwP

Hardware Design Templates

BC161.6 DIN Vertical

The Hardware Design Template package for the easiest schematic design and PCB layout of an Industrial instrument?compatible with?DIN rail (TS35) BC 161.6 enclosure (12-module width) with vertical?boards.

The Hardware Design Template package contains the following:

• Design data of the verified?PCB template.
• A design library of all used symbols.
• A design library of all used footprints.
• Clean and easy-to-order BOM of all components compatible with the enclosure openings.
• Instructions on how to order the enclosure by yourself.

The Hardware Design Template supports the following:

• one Base-board with 6x10 screw terminals of 5.00 mm pitch
• nine Perpendicular boards?– transverse to the DIN rail
• six Perpendicular boards?– parallel?to the DIN rail

KiCAD

KiCAD 8.0.3 was released

The KiCad project proudly announced the version 8.0.3 bug fix release. The 8.0.3 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

Have a lovely day

This month’s edition is complete, and I want to thank you for exploring new hardware possibilities with me. I’m already looking forward to our next adventure together.

Your thoughts and project ideas mean a lot to me, so don’t hesitate to share them in the comments or reach out directly. Until then, keep experimenting and enjoying the process!

Warm regards,

Petr Dvo?ák , Your Hardware Designer