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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Near HiFi Quality USB Recording Module with almost unlimited capacity The LT1955 voice recording/playback chip from KitStop features a 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB stereo recording/playback bandwidth and up to 256 different messages, music passages or a combination of both, the length of which is limited only by the capacity of the USB memory stick used. Applications for the LT1955 include talking books, public space annuniciators, elevator cues, point-of-sale prompters, personal recording machines, background music, call-on-hold phone storage and speech laboratories. The LT1955 chip is also available installed onto a populated USB-compatible development board. The development board features: • Recording uses memory at the rate of 1GB per hour • Able to play back WAV files recorded on USB sticks from other devices • Similarly, tracks and messages recorded on the Board can be played back on other devices such as audio players or PCs • Signals (mono only) may be recorded through the inbuilt microphone or direct via line-in ports for mono and stereo inputs The LT1955 Evaluation Contact: Board and the LT1955 Perrin, Wright & Associates IC are available for via PO Box 5422, Clayton, Vic 3168 Tel: (0432) 502 755 the KitStop website. Website: www.kitstop.com.au New Raspberry Pi 2 Model B from element14 is 6x faster! OKW’s new iPad Enclosures for industrial or commercial use The new Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, now available from element14, is claimed to be six times faster than the previous model and now boasts 1GB of RAM to run bigger and more powerful projects. The Raspberry Pi 2 features a new Broadcom BCM2836 ARMv7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz, with 1GB of RAM. It boots up in less than half the time of its predecessor. The expanded GPIO pins, advanced power management and connectivity make it possible to connect up to four USB devices, including some powered devices such as hard drives. The 40-pin GPIO enables multiple sensors, connectors and expansion boards to be added, with the first 26 pins identical to the Model A and B boards, for full backward compatibility. The Raspberry Pi 2 include faster and more enjoyable gaming. The millions of Raspberry Pi enthusiasts will also be pleased to hear that upgrading their existing projects to benefit from the improved performance simply involves an update to the Operating System. Since its launch in February 2012 over four million Raspberry Pi boards have been sold, while element14 has launched over 30 exclusive accessories specifically designed and manufactured to expand its usability. The element14 Community has become one of the leading websites for discussion and collaboration around Raspberry Pi projects and developments. With over 280,000 registered users, the element14 Community is the largest online community for design engineers to share ideas, knowledge and solve challenges. The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B can be pur- Contact: chased direct from the element14 element14 commu- 72 Ferndell St, Chester Hill NSW 2162 nity for $38.00 plus Tel: 1300 361 005 Website: http://au.element14.com GST. OKW’s INTERFACE-TERMINAL multifunction electronic enclosures now have new front panels to enable iPad Air tablets to be securely mounted to walls or desks, or in a robust handheld enclosure to help prevent damage or even theft. They provide a tamper-resistant, IP-40 rated housing and mounting solution for the viewing and operation of an iPad Air in communal locations such as museums, offices, factories, public buildings, laboratories and healthcare facilities. Both front panels have been designed to fit the Type I INTERFACE-TERMINAL housing. The modular design gives the choice of either mounting the iPad flat on a wall or desk or inclining it at an angle of 20° for more comfortable viewing and operation. Robust handheld units are also available. The front panels are available in matt anodised aluminium or ABS. The plastic panel is rated UL 94 HB. Its standard colour is Off-white (RAL 9002) but custom colours can be specified. Both panels are supplied with two attachment strips and assembly kits. All OKW enclosures can be fully customised with CNC milling and drilling, printing or engraving of legends and logos, bespoke colours, special finishes and assembly of components. For further details about the new iPad Contact: Air front panels and ROLEC OKW Aust/NZ Pty Ltd the many other OKW Unit 6/29 Coombes Drive Penrith NSW 2750 enclosure solutions, Tel: (02) 4722 3388 Fax: (02) 4722 5300 Website: www.rolec-okw.com.au visit the website. siliconchip.com.au April 2015  67