This week, Yoctopuce announces another four new modules with USB-C connectors. The collection is growing...
The Yocto-MaxiBuzzer-C
The Yocto-MaxiBuzzer-C is a powerful buzzer capable of emitting sounds that can be heard from a distance. But it can do even more: it has two inputs for interfacing resistive sensors, typically switches, push-buttons, or potentiometers. Finally, it has a controllable RGB LED with an output to drive many more.
The Yocto-MaxiBuzzer, USB type C version
Price-wise, when we calculated the price of the USB-C version, we realized that it was a little lower than that of the micro-B version. We recalculated the production cost of the latter, and there are indeed a few components specific to the Yocto-MaxiBuzzer that cost us a little less than before.
As a reminder, the pricing policy for Yoctopuce modules is extremely simple: we calculate the cost in components + PCB and we multiply that by three to obtain the price per unit in Swiss Francs. In the price of a Yoctopuce module, there is therefore 1/3 for components, the remainder being used to pay salaries, rent, machine maintenance, insurance, and so on. Experience shows that this is just enough to keep us going. In any case, we hadn't planned to become millionaires. Once a price is set, we try not to touch it again. This works pretty well, but we sometimes make exceptions when we realize that a distortion is starting to appear.
All this to say that we've decided to lower the price of the Micro-B version from CHF 62.80 to CHF 58.50, and to set the price of the USB-C version at CHF 59.00.
The Yocto-Amp-C
The Yocto-Amp-C is an ammeter that can measure both direct and alternating current up to 10A (17A peak). Since it's isolated, you can use it to measure mains current without danger, provided you install it in a suitable enclosure, of course.
The Yocto-Amp, USB type C version
The Yocto-Amp-C is priced at CHF 75.20, 20 centimes higher than the Micro-B version.
Yocto-0-10V-Rx-C
The Yocto-0-10V-Rx-C is essentially a voltmeter designed to accurately measure voltages between 0 and 10V. It has been designed to interface industrial sensors with a proportional 0..10V output. The Yocto-0-10V-Rx-C can interface two sensors and provides a small 23V power supply to power the sensors in question. The Yocto-0-10V-Rx-C can also internally perform proportional calculations to automatically convert the measured voltage into the physical quantity of your choice.
The Yocto-0-10V-Rx, USB type C version
The Yocto-0-10V-Rx-C is priced at CHF 85.20, CHF 1.20 higher than the Micro-B version.
The Yocto-Inclinometer-C
The Yocto-Inclinometer-C is an inclinometer capable of measuring its inclination in relation to apparent gravity, which is usually the vertical. It is based on Murata's SCL3300 sensor, making it an extremely accurate module. The PCB has been designed so that it can be cut in two and then rewired, making it possible to offset the sensor part for installation in cramped spaces.
The Yocto-Inclinometer, USB type C version
At the time of the Yocto-Inclinometer 's release, we didn't strictly apply the component price times three rule, due to the exorbitant price of the SCL3300 sensor. The Yocto-Inclinometer illustrates the limits of this rule. If you use one or two components whose price is well above the average of those you normally use, you end up with an unjustifiable margin. So, when we launched the Yocto-Inclinometer, we decided on a price arbitrarily lower than the price of the components times three, and for the Yocto-Inclinometer-C we did the same and set it at CHF 93.70.
Conclusion
The migration of modules to USB-C connectivity continues apace, with its share of surprises in terms of price impact. When we decided to launch this migration, we didn't think it would lead to a decrease of the price of some micro-B modules.
