Octavo Systems is now ISO9001 Certified
We are proud to announce that Octavo Systems is officially ISO 9001:2015 certified, passing the requirements with no deviations found. (Read More…)
STM32MP1 System-in-Package Engineering Samples Available Now!
Today is an exciting day at Octavo Systems. It is the culmination of months of hard work and at the same time the beginning of even more! Starting today you can place orders for OSD32MP1 Engineering Samples through all of our distribution partners! Also, we have released our first reference design using the OSD32MP1 SiP so you can get started on your own! (Read More…)
The OSD335x Complete System-in-Package (C-SiP™) Available Now
Everybody looking for an easy way to add a powerful Embedded Linux Computer to your design, today is your lucky day. The OSD335x Complete System-in-Package (C-SiP) is now available through all our standard distribution channels or direct from Octavo.
Building Automation/HVAC Controller Reference Design Newsletter
Developed by an Industry Expert the open source reference design has everything you need to develop a building automation controller. This design features the OSD335x C-SiP which integrates an entire Embedded Linux system into a single IC, Relays, Analog Sensor inputs, RS-485, CAN and many other features required in industrial and building automation environments.
OSD32MP15x, the STM32MP1 System in Package Debuts at ST DEVCON19
We are excited to share the news of our first demo of the STM32MP1 System in Package, the OSD32MP15x.
Insights to Consider When Ramping into Production
Surprisingly the hardest part of creating a new product is taking a working prototype and ramping into production. It is more complex than the architecture of the system, the hardware and software design, creating a working prototype, or taking the system through certification/qualification. The reason is simple; production requires discipline, logistics, and manufacturing at large volumes, where simple mistakes can be very expensive.
Smoothly ramping a new product into production is always the goal but seldom the reality. While it may be convenient to start thinking about production once the prototype is working, this will lead to many headaches. Successfully ramping into production starts its journey very early in the process. That means it requires paying attention to the details all the way through the process, starting with the system architecture. One thing we have learned by taking many products into production:
“Just because you can build 1 doesn’t mean you can build 10. Just because you can build 10 doesn’t mean you can build 100. And this continues with each order of magnitude.”
This paper discusses some of the insights an aids that we at Octavo have learned over the years to help you minimize the issues as you design and ramp your product into production.
Miniature PocketBeagle® HVAC Shows Ease of Design with OSD335x SiP
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) market is expected to reach over $130B in the next five years. Driven by the rise in construction globally, plus refurbishment of homes and businesses, the demand to put in new units is increasing rapidly. Smarter equipment with more sensors, higher efficiency, reliability and ease of maintenance are priorities for new designs. As with most rapidly growing electronics markets, the need for fast turnaround of embedded systems designs while maintaining cost controls and increasing features is critical to a strong go to market strategy. Increasingly these systems also need be configured and controlled based on information being received in real time. In order to keep up with the rapid rate at which technology is transforming the HVAC industry, design engineers need a flexible platform on which they can spend time developing the features that make their application unique and efficient, and not have to channel valuable resources into tedious complexities such as power management and DDR routing. They also need reliable, open source hardware and software design tools. The OSD335x-SM System in Package based on the TI AM335x, is the perfect solution as it provides engineers the solid foundation that they need. With the availability of low cost development tools, such as PocketBeagle® from BeagleBoard.org®, rapid prototyping HVAC features is easy. (Read More…)
We’ve Got Your STM32MP1 Schematic Symbol! SiP-lify your Design and Get to Market Faster.
Whether you use OrCAD, Eagle or Altium, we’ve just released a library containing our OSD32MP1 , the STM32MP1 System in Package device. Download all of the OSD32MP1 SiP, STM32MP1 Schematic Symbol and STM32MP1 Footprint files in one place.
Why Move From a Microcontroller to the STM32MP1?
You might have seen the OSD32MP1 System in Package (SiP) built around the new STM32MP1 microprocessor from ST Micro and wondered, “Why should I care? I’ve been using microcontrollers for years- I’m an expert at programming bare metal, a regular register ninja.” In this article, I will paint a picture of why even the simplest of microcontroller applications can benefit from the Octavo STM32MP1 System in Package.