Blecon announced Blecon-enabled modules in collaboration with leading Bluetooth module manufacturers. The Bluetooth Low Energy cloud connectivity modules have been developed in collaboration with multiple Bluetooth module manufacturers. These modules implement cloud connectivity over Bluetooth Low Energy with technical specifications, including secure identity verification, geolocation capabilities without GPS hardware, global time synchronization functions, and over-the-air […]
Software dev environment allows for native ISA execution between server and edge devices
On the eve of Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany, Synopsys announced the new Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm-based hardware, which is designed to transform software development for edge devices by accelerating virtual prototype execution and deployment. It provides capabilities to improve engineering team productivity when building software-defined products in the automotive, high-performance computing (HPC), and […]
Virtual kit supports pre-silicon software for MCU architectures
Infineon Technologies AG plans to introduce a new automotive microcontroller family based on RISC-V architecture in the coming years. This new family will become part of Infineon’s AURIX automotive microcontroller brand, expanding the existing portfolio that currently includes TriCore (AURIX TC family) and Arm-based solutions (TRAVEO family, PSOC family). The upcoming AURIX family will address […]
Field-updatable debugger implements auto-device detection
Microchip Technologies has launched a new in-circuit debugger with USB 2.0 connectivity, CMSIS-DAP support, and compatibility with multiple Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). The MPLAB® PICkit™ Basic in-circuit debugger is designed for application with various microcontrollers and features a USB Type-C interface for physical connectivity. The debugger implements the USB Type-C interface specification, providing bidirectional pin orientation […]
Edge AI chip integrates 4 MB memory with 64 KB cache
Ambiq has released a new System-on-Chip (SoC) series with three variants designed for edge computing applications. The Apollo330 Plus series implements an Arm Cortex-M55 application processor operating at speeds up to 250 MHz alongside subthreshold power optimization technology for reduced power consumption in healthcare, smart building, and industrial edge applications. The technical architecture centers on the […]
Factory-keyed MCUs support security compliance
STMicroelectronics has introduced new STM32U3 microcontrollers designed with power-saving innovations for smart connected technology deployment in remote locations. These MCUs are developed for IoT devices that must operate for extended periods without maintenance while using limited energy from sources such as coin cells or ambient solar or thermoelectric power. The STM32U3 series incorporates near-threshold chip […]
Compact 3.78 × 3.46 mm package houses 512 KB RAM MCU for space-constrained designs
STMicroelectronics has announced the next generation of its STM32 power-efficient short-range wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that simplify connecting consumer and industrial devices to the IoT. The new STM32WBA6 series is used in connected, smart devices like wearable healthcare and wellness monitors, animal collars, electronic locks, remote weather sensors, and more. The new MCUs can handle richer functionality […]
Multi-protocol radio SoC delivers +14 dBm signal strength for mesh networks
The Apollo330 Plus System-on-Chip (SoC) series has been developed for edge computing applications. The series includes three variants: the base Apollo330 Plus, the Apollo330B Plus, and the Apollo330M Plus. Each offers different peripheral and connectivity options for healthcare, smart buildings, and industrial edge applications. The series utilizes an Arm Cortex-M55 application processor running at up […]
Edge AI platform expands to support low-power vision applications
The Edge AI development platform, DEEPCRAFT Studio, is expanding to include computer vision capabilities alongside its existing audio, radar, and time-series data support. This addition enables developers to create Edge AI models for vision applications with minimal power and memory requirements. The updated platform provides comprehensive support for vision-based AI model development, covering the entire […]
Graphics processor delivers 64 GPixel/s at 1 GHz clock speed
Imagination Technologies announces the Imagination DXTP GPU IP, designed to accelerate graphics and compute workloads on smartphones and other power-constrained devices. The DXTP delivers 20% improved power efficiency (FPS/W) on graphics workloads compared to its DXT equivalent through micro-architectural improvements. Peter Richardson, Partner & VP at Counterpoint Research, notes that the global smartphone market is […]
