Microchip Technology introduces Microchip Graphics Suite (MGS), which is designed to simplify the process of incorporating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), animations, and images into touchscreen displays. This tool aims to support embedded developers in creating intuitive and visually appealing interactions for modern applications. MGS is developed to integrate with Microchip’s 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors […]
IP series to address diverse AI computing needs
SiFive, Inc., has introduced the SiFive Intelligence XM Series for AI workload acceleration. This new product line features an AI matrix engine designed for system-on-chip solutions in Edge IoT, Consumer devices, electric/autonomous vehicles, and data centers. SiFive also plans to release an open-source reference implementation of its SiFive Kernel Library (SKL). The XM Series incorporates […]
Compact DLP controller simplifies design of compact, portable high-resolution projectors
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a new display controller for 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) projectors. The DLPC8445 display controller measures 9mm by 9mm and enables a diagonal display of 100 inches or more. When combined with TI’s compatible digital micromirror device (DMD), the DLP472TP, and power-management integrated circuit (PMIC) driver, the DLPA3085, the new controller allows […]
How software segregation minimizes the impact of AI/ML on safety-critical software
With the growing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in safety-critical software, developers are considering software segregation and guardian applications to mitigate functional safety risks. By Mark Pitchford, LDRA The push toward artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in embedded systems raises questions about adapting functional safety processes and tools to achieve compliance. […]
MPUs target intelligent edge designs across multiple industries
Microchip Technology has launched its PIC64 portfolio to address the increasing demands of real-time, compute-intensive applications such as smart embedded vision and Machine Learning (ML). The new PIC64 family is designed to support a wide range of markets that require both real-time and application-class processing. The initial product in this line, the PIC64GX MPUs, targets […]
Zigbee chip and SDK to simplify IoT development
Trident IoT, a company specializing in RF technology and engineering, has announced the upcoming release of its new Zigbee chip and accompanying Software Development Kit (SDK). This release is part of Trident IoT’s strategy to provide comprehensive solutions that simplify IoT development. The chip features the latest silicon technology, and the SDK is designed by […]
MCU integrates Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth LE 5.4 for smart devices
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its AIROC CYW5591x Connected Microcontroller (MCU) product family. This new family integrates Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 with a secured MCU, allowing customers to create cost-optimized, power-efficient, small form-factor products for various IoT applications. The platform aims to accelerate customers’ time-to-market with comprehensive software support and enablement. The […]
Eclipse Temurin expands support to 54 version/platform combinations including RISC-V
The Eclipse Foundation, in collaboration with the Adoptium Working Group, has announced the latest release of Eclipse Temurin’s Java SE runtime. This release supports 54 version/platform combinations and five major OpenJDK versions, demonstrating Adoptium’s commitment to providing a diverse range of supported builds for Linux, Mac, Windows, and various architectures, including x64, ARM, and RISC-V. […]
Expanded PMIC line supports diverse data center uses cases
Rambus Inc. announced the availability of its new family of state-of-the-art DDR5 server Power Management ICs (PMICs), including an industry-leading extreme current device for high-performance applications. With this new family of server PMICs, Rambus offers module manufacturers a complete DDR5 RDIMM memory interface chipset supporting a broad range of data center use cases. The PMIC is […]
SoCs designed to enable battery-free IoT devices
Silicon Labs has announced a new family of wireless system-on-chip (SoC) products called the xG22E. This new SoC family is designed to operate within the ultra-low power requirements of battery-free, energy harvesting applications. The xG22E family consists of three SoCs: the BG22E, MG22E, and FG22E. These are described as Silicon Labs’ most energy-efficient SoCs to […]
