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Banana Pi BPI-M4 Super with Rockchip RK3568B2 and Dual Ethernet

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MS-C927 Compact Box PC with Intel Meteor Lake-U and Arrow Lake-U

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The FRDM-MCXW23 is a development board based on the MCX W23 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 wireless MCU. It provides a compact platform for evaluating low-power wireless designs, targeting applications such as portable medical devices, smart appliances, automation systems, and asset tracking.

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