Hardware-based trust anchors are key for connected applications and smart services, whether for a robotic arm in the smart factory or automated air conditioning in a private home. The new OPTIGA Trust M solution from Infineon Technologies AG helps manufacturers to enhance the security of their devices while at the same time improving overall system […]
Software adds support for 3rd party debug probes via GDB protocol
SEGGER Embedded Studio V4.20 adds fully configurable support for debug probes using the GDB protocol. The new version can now be used with any debug probe that comes with a GDB Server. This new feature is included in all editions: ARM, Cortex-M, and RISC-V, on Windows, macOS, and Linux 32- and 64-bit platforms. Embedded Studio […]
The demands of boot drives in the Embedded Enterprise aren’t what you’d expect
by Steffen Allert, Hyperstone Storage modules are an integral part of consumer, industrial, and enterprise systems. The unique work-load and challenges of these markets dictate the design and components making up the systems. It is commonly understood that the storage systems designed for the enterprise sector are heavily focused on achieving significant endurance rates. The […]
AI kits for hobbyists powered by NVDIA CPUs
SparkFun Electronics is pleased to announce the release of the JetBot AI Kit powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Nano and the Course Materials Kit for “Getting Started with AI on the Jetson Nano” from NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute. SparkFun’s version of the JetBot merges the industry-leading machine learning capabilities of the NVIDIA Jetson Nano with the vast […]
Flash management software adds support for NVMs
HCC Embedded announced its collaboration with Adesto Technologies Corporation to support the new Adesto FusionHD serial flash technology. HCC’s field-proven file system products use the unique features of FusionHD devices to significantly improve performance and data retention, reliability, and battery life of smart IoT devices. HCC offers a range of flash management products, which enables customers […]
Common mode choke coils optimized for CAN FD vehicle networks
Murata has introduced the wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) DLW32SH101XF2, the first CMCC to support DCMR Class 3, fulfilling the IEC62228-3 requirement for use in CAN FD next-generation automotive networks. Mass production of this product will begin in August 2019. In the automotive industry, technologies that control basic automobile behavior are advancing rapidly with […]
Processor targets computer vision, artificial intelligence apps
VeriSilicon announces VIP9000, a highly scalable and programmable processor for computer vision and artificial intelligence. The Vivante VIP family’s patented Neural Network (NN) engine and Tensor Processing Fabric technology delivers superb neural network inference performance with industry-leading power efficiency (TOPS/W) and area efficiency (mm2/W), with scalable compute capability ranging from 0.5TOPS (Tera-Operations-Per-Second) to 100s of […]
VPX 6U carrier cards host mPCIe I/O modules
Acromag expands their offering of OpenVPX solutions with the new Model VPX4520 and VPX4521 6U carrier cards, providing mezzanine slots for one XMC and four mini-PCIe or AcroPack I/O modules. The XMC module site can host a network communication, FPGA, GPU, SBC, or other I/O signal processor card. The four AcroPack slots provide a rugged PCIe mini card […]
Controller delivers 1st direct-to-Ethernet SSD
Marvell announced an expansion of its revolutionary NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) portfolio. The solutions include one powering the Toshiba Memory native NVMe-oF Ethernet solid state drive (SSD) with Marvell’s NVMe-oF SSD converter controller, delivering the world’s first direct-to-Ethernet SSD. The second is a landmark Marvell NVMe-oF Ethernet SSD controller, optimized to expedite SSD makers’ time […]
Flash memory expander boosts NAND flash interface speeds
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) announced a new flash memory expander that allows designers to develop high-capacity, high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for data center and enterprise applications. The MX0141K expander enables SSDs using existing ONFI 4.1 components to improve overall signal integrity between the controller and NAND flash and allows a larger array of NAND devices […]