April 20, 2011

New Toradex Oak USB Sensor with Compass & Accelerometer

Toradex has launched a new Oak USB sensor that combines a 3-Axes Accelerometer & 3-Axes Magnetometer into a single package. The Oak Orientation features the LSM303DLH from STMicroelectronics. It has a linear acceleration full-scale of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g and a magnetic field full-scale of ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss, both fully selectable by the user.

Oak USB Sensor 3-Axes Acceleration and 3-Axes Magnetometer

Applications range from tilt compensated compassing, display orientation and motion-activated functions, through to gaming and virtual reality input devices, impact recognition and logging, as well as vibration monitoring.

For further technical and ordering information, please visit:
http://www.toradex.com/En/Products/USB_Sensors_and_Peripherals/Oak_USB_Sensors/Orientation

April 4, 2011

New Toradex Colibri PXA Windows CE Image and BSP V3.9 beta 2 available

Toradex just released the newest beta version of the Colibri PXA Windows CE 5 and CE 6 image and BSP. This version contains some bug-fixes for serial driver, Ethernet and USB Host port as well as some new features.

Windows CE change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Image_ChangeLog_3.9beta.txt
Bootloader change log:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Bootloader_ChangeLog_3.9beta.txt

Bootloader and Windows CE binaries:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Bootloader&Image_3.9beta2.zip

BSP Windows CE 5:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE5/Betas/
BSP Windows CE 6:
http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/BSP/CE6/Betas/

February 24, 2011

Embedded World Nuremberg, March 1-3, 2011

Toradex will be showcasing its latest generation products at Embedded World 2011 Nuremberg, Germany, from March 1-3 . Our stands are located in Hall 9-130, Hall 10-452 and Hall 12-203.

Additionally, Toradex products will be presented by NVIDIA (Hall 9-578), ARM (Hall 10-343), Eltan (Hall 9-255), Christ-Elektronik (Hall 9-236).

Unprecedented graphics performance: Colibri Tegra 2 Computer Module

Toradex‘ latest generation Colibri SODIMM computer module features the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 Dual Core. The highly miniaturized low power module boasts unprecedented high end graphics functionality. It is pin compatible with the widespread Colibri ARM® product family, which is currently in use by more than 3000 companies worldwide. All of the Colibri modules encapsulate the complexity of a complete ARM-SoC-design, including mass storage (Flash, RAM), network connectivity, audio, touch, as well as various highly optimized boot loaders and operating systems.

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Perfect fit and functionality: Iris Carrier Board for Colibri Modules

Iris is a full featured, miniaturized carrier board targeted for all Toradex Colibri modules. With its Pico ITX form factor (100 x 72 mm) the bundle of Iris and any of the Colibri modules is ideally suited for very compact and low power applications.

The speciality of Iris is to support the additional/enhanced functionality provided by the new Colibri Tegra 2 product, whilst being backward compatible with all the other pin-compatible Colibri modules.

Iris implements the major part of the interfaces available on the Colibri SODIMM connector:

* Video port on a DVI-I connector
* LVDS connector
* Digital RGB connector
* Touch connector
* Micro SD
* USB (host and client)
* LAN
* Serial interfaces: STD, BT, FF UART
* Audio interface (output jack and header)
* SPI, I2C interfaces, 4 ADCs 8 DIOs (header)
* 4 PWMs (header)
* Battery Holder (RTC)

The smallest of its kind: Topaz Single Board Computer based on Intel®Atom™E6xx

Topaz is one of the world’s smallest x86 Single Board Computers (SBC). It features the latest Intel® Atom™ E6xx CPU with the Intel® EG20T chipset. Despite its credit card size, it provides the functions of a standard x86 computer with extremly low power consumption. Topaz is very thin – just 12mm! Long time availability is guaranteed due to the selection of embedded product line components. Click here to view the Topaz product flyer.

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New addition: Oak USB Sensor

The Oak Orientation sensor combines a digital 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer into a single package. The sensor has a linear acceleration full-scale of ±2g / ±4g / ±8g and a magnetic field full-scale of ±1.3 / ±1.9 / ±2.5 / ±4.0 / ±4.7 / ±5.6 / ±8.1 gauss, both fully selectable by the user.

Applications range from compensated compassing, display orientation and motion-activated functions, through to gaming and virtual reality input devices, impact recognition and logging, as well as vibration monitoring.

Process the Oak USB Sensor data in the recently launched Oak Studio acquisition tool from Toradex. With this freely available tool, real-time data can be viewed either in graphical or tabular form, can be paused for intermediate review or be exported in CSV format for further analysis and storage.

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Completely wireless: Elm ZigBee Sensors

The Elm ZigBee Sensor product family combines the cost and performance advantage of highly integrated precision sensors with the ZigBee PRO Feature Set; the only standards-based wireless technology designed to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless sensor and control networks in just about any market.

Elm ZigBee Sensors consist of a compact main board with ZigBee Pro interface that is combined with a variety of different add-on boards each with a specific sensor type. First add-on boards feature atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, temperature and distance sensors as well as a UART interface. The Elm ZigBee Sensors can communicate with, for example, the Telegesis ETRX2USB stick or even with the UART interface add-on board when used as coordinator. Power is supplied by a button type battery or optionally through an external power supply.

Monitoring and processing the Elm ZigBee Sensor data can be easily done with the dedicated Elm Studio acquisition tool from Toradex. With this freely available tool, sensor data can be viewed either in graphical or tabular form, can be paused for intermediate review or be exported in CSV format for further analysis and storage. In addition, sensor settings like MAC address, ZigBee channel, sensor name and sample rate can be changed remotely.

Near field coming closer: NFC Demonstration Kit

Toradex has developed an NFC Demonstration Kit featuring NXP Semiconductors’ controller IC PN532. The PN532 offers proximity connectivity targeting 13.56MHz reader/writer applications for POS terminals and handheld devices.

Key features:

• Reader/writer functionality compatible to ISO/IEC 14443 A&B, MIFARE, FeliCa and NFC Forum tag types
• Full peer-to-peer functionality
• Up to 10cm operating distance
• UART interface to host system

Flexible autonomy: Novel Concept for Intelligent Transport System

Toradex Mechatronics has developed a novel concept for an Intelligent Transport System that features:

• Autonomous navigation with battery powered mobile robots
• Wireless communication with host computer
• Simple, compact and flexible system layout with no moving parts nor any cables

The transport system is ideally suited for applications requiring full traceability, high modularity and low maintenance.

Always close to you: Independent Toradex® Companies Worldwide

Toradex AG, Altsagenstrasse 5, 6048 Horw, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4800

Toradex Services GmbH, Altsagenstrasse 5, 6048 Horw, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4815

Toradex Mechatronics Sàrl, Avenue des Baumettes 3, 1020 Renens, Switzerland, T: +41 41 500 4894

Toradex, Inc., 219 1st Ave South #401, Seattle WA 98104, United States, T: +1 (206) 452-2031

Toradex (China) Ltd., Room 215, Affiliated Building, No. 3688 Jin Du Road, Min Hang District, Shanghai, .R. China 201108, T: +86-21-54380582

Toradex Vina Co.,Ltd., 26 Nguyen Dinh Khoi, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, HCMC, Vietnam, T: +84-90-8172887

Toradex Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 104/A, 4th Cross, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore 561-229, India, T: +91-80-4110 3132

February 5, 2011

New Toradex Colibri PXA Windows CE Image and BSP V3.9 beta 1 available

The Toradex Windows CE5, CE6 and Bootloader Version 3.9beta1 is available for download: http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/

The main changes are improvements in the suspend mode of the Colibri PXA 320 V2.0

See the changelog file for more details: http://files.toradex.com/Colibri/WinCE/Images/Betas/PXA_Image_ChangeLog.txt

January 14, 2011

Running for the MS Society at London Marathon

Run Bryony Run!
Support Bryony’s fundraising for the MS Society at London Marathon.

Bryony, who is working as an accountant for Toradex in Switzerland, has been talking about running the London Marathon for several years. Finally, she has decided to do something about it!

For Bryony, it’s “the taking part that counts”. And she has chosen to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society because she has seen first hand what a fantastic organisation the MS Society is. According to Bryony, “they are an enormous support to so many in need.”

MS Society logo

The London Marathon takes place on April 17, 2011. It is a major sporting event in the UK which combines world class  athletics, participation of the masses and substantial fundraising activities. The course is around 42 kilometers and covers the distance from Blackheath to the finish line at The Mall.

Please visit Bryony’s fundraising page if you would like to support her!

December 23, 2010

New Oak Studio Software Available for Download

Toradex has released a new verision of its free and simple to use data logging software for its range of Oak USB sensors – Oak Studio.  Formally called Oak DAT, this latest peice of software has been completely re-written and fully optimised.

For more information and to download this free software please visit: http://www.toradex.com/Products/USB_Sensors_and_Peripherals/Oak_Studio

December 15, 2010

Colibri with Tegra 2 Engineering Samples on Webshop

The latest Colibri Module with Tegra 2 processor is now available to purchase in our webshop as engineering samples. Quantities are limited at this stage due to availability with shipment is expected to be early January 2011.

Please visit our webshop to place you order (be quick whilst initial stocks last!): www.toradex.com/Webshop

For more information on the module please our Colibri Tegra 2 product page: http://www.toradex.com/Products/Colibri/Modules/Colibri_Tegra_2

For technical questions regarding the module please contact our support team: support.arm@toradex.com

December 13, 2010

Benchmarking Video PXA270 vs PXA320 vs Tegra 2

Check out a short clip of the Colibri PXA 270, PXA320 and Tegra 2 modules performance. Clearly demonstrating the vast performance of the latest colibri Tegra 2 module.

Watch it here: http://www.toradex.com/pxa270_pxa320_tegra

November 25, 2010

Colibri with Tegra 2 Datasheet Available for Download!

The Colibri Tegra 2 preliminary datasheet is now available for download, users will need to either login or create a new account (this is a short process) to view the datasheet.

To view / download the datasheet please visit: http://www.toradex.com/colibri-tegra-2-datasheet

If you have any further technical questions please do not hesitate to contact colibri@toradex.com.

November 11, 2010

Toradex Mechatronics Website Goes Live!

Toradex Mechatronics have launched their new website providing further insight into their engineering services capabilities.

Toradex mechatronics offer a range of engineering services from electronic hardware development and mechanical design, through to implementation of embedded and application software, as well as all aspects of project management, product certification and quality assurance. We serve a diverse range of industries that, amongst others, include: medical devices, laboratory automation, medical simulation, domestic appliances, robotics, public transport, home and building automation.

Please visit their website: http://mechatronics.toradex.com/ for further details on how they can help make your product ideas a success!

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