Mastodawn

ESP32 Bus Pirate Update Adds RF Tools, USB Host Mode, Signal Analysis, and Cellular Plans

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://linuxgizmos.com/esp32-bus-pirate-update-adds-rf-tools-usb-host-mode-signal-analysis-and-cellular-plans/

cnx-software.com Feb 4

Qualcomm IPQ5424 embedded router board supports 22 Gbps tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and dual 10GbE networking

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/04/qualcomm-ipq5424-embedded-router-board-supports-22-gbps-tri-band-wi-fi-7-and-dual-10gbe-networking/

Qualcomm IPQ5424 embedded router board supports 22 Gbps tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and dual 10GbE networking

Wallys Communications' DR5424 is a new embedded router board powered by a Qualcomm IPQ5424 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC (aka Dragonwing NPro A7 Platform) and offering tri-band Wi-Fi 7 connectivity up to around 22 Gbps, along with two 10 GbE RJ45 ports and four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for wired networking. Based on Qualcomm AP.MI01.2 reference design, the board also features 4GB or 8GB DDR4 memory, 256MB NAND flash, and 32MB NOR flash, as well as a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, and JTAG and serial debug ports. Target applications include Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access points, Internet of Things (IoT) gateways, and HD streaming and gaming. Qualcomm AP.MI01.2 specifications: SoC - Qualcomm IPQ5424 (Qualcomm Dragonwing NPro A7 Platform / NPA7) CPU - Quad-Core Cortex-A53 "Marina" processor @ up to 1.5 GHz (Wallys) or 1.8 GHz (Qualcomm and Compex) Accelerator - Integrated accelerator designed for AI models specific to Wi-Fi and

CNX Software - Embedded Systems News

Hacker News Jan 25

Two Weeks Until Tapeout
https://essenceia.github.io/projects/two_weeks_until_tapeout/
#ycombinator #asic #gf180 #180nm #rtl #verilog #JTAG #DFT #systolic_array #arithmetic

Two weeks until tapeout

Chronicles of a bad idea. Or how I designed a systolic array with in-silicon debug infrastructure from scratch in under two weeks, and taped it out on Global Foundry 180 nm though a Tiny Tapeout experimental shuttle.

Tales on the wire

Dirt Cheap Hacking Tools Jan 15

On sale now: the Dirt Cheap J-Link Adapter

with 2x5 1.27mm and 2x10 2.54mm headers!

plugs directly into every jlink, even the mini!

supports 3v3 mods!

https://www.dirtcheaphackingtools.com/product/dirt-cheap-jlink-adapter

#segger #jlink #hacking #jtag #smallbusiness #shop

Dirt Cheap Hacking Tools Jan 6

All in one SEGGER J-Link adapter fits both J-Link and Mini on one convenient board https://www.dirtcheaphackingtools.com/product/dirt-cheap-jlink-adapter

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CHAINCODER Jan 6

check out my latest post diving into JTAG hacking, it's the most underrated backdoor that nobody knows about- plus it's on every device. (just about). #hacking #hardwarehacking #jtag #jailbreaking #cracking #warez

https://cha1nc0der.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/jtag-is-the-quietest-backdoor-youve-never-logged/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

JTAG Is the Quietest Backdoor You’ve Never Logged

Photo by Rene on Unsplash The Board Does Not Make Noise When It Opens The board is cold when you touch it.Not metaphorically. Literally. A naked PCB on a workbench at two in the morning. …

Chaincoder

Dirt Cheap Hacking Tools Blog Dec 30

Dirt Cheap J-Link Adapter

First Drop Available Now [...]

https://blog.dirtcheaphackingtools.com/dirt-cheap-j-link-adapter

The Oasis BBS Dec 30

MiSTeX Boot Troubleshooting: AmiCube’s Custom Board Bring Up
#MiSTeX #FPGA #Artix7 #OrangePi #RP2040 #JTAG #MiniMig #Amiga #RetroComputing #AmiCube
https://theoasisbbs.com/mistex-boot-troubleshooting-amicubes-custom-board-bring-up/?feed_id=7330&_unique_id=6953e97f2e1d7

Dirt Cheap Hacking Tools Dec 29

coming soon! the #DirtCheapJLinkAdapter

direct-plug [email protected] and [email protected] for both JLink standard and mini! swap the same harness between jlinks without changing wiring! make using a mini less agonizing!

https://www.dirtcheaphackingtools.com/product/dirt-cheap-jlink-adapter

#dirt #cheap #hacking #tools #jlink #jtag