Applications such as data analytics, autonomous driving, and medical diagnostics are driving extraordinary demands for machine learning and hyper scale compute infrastructure. To meet these demands, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the world’s first PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 switch solutions — the Switchtec PFX PCIe 5.0 family — doubling the interconnect performance for dense compute, high-speed networking, […]
GPU-enabled deep learning acceleration platform targets AI Inferencing at the Edge
ADLINK Technology Inc. has launched one of the most compact GPU-enabled deep learning acceleration platforms on the market with its latest DLAP x86 series. The DLAP x86 series targets the deployment of deep learning in volume, at the edge where data is generated and actions are taken. It is optimized to deliver AI performance in […]
IoT security platform handles secure firmware, cryptographic keys, automated secure onboarding, security monitoring
Crypto Quantique is to make its universal IoT security platform, QuarkLink, available to semiconductor manufacturers and systems integrators that use root-of-trust (RoT) solutions of their own, or those sourced from other vendors. The platform was originally designed to work with Crypto Quantique’s own quantum-derived root-of-trust IP, called QDID. The QuarkLink platform’s capabilities are far more […]
Tool helps write RISC-V flash loaders fitting in 2kB of RAM
SEGGER just released a new Open Flashloader for RISC-V systems. The template, which can be adjusted to fit any RISC-V system, allows engineers to write flash loaders that fit into just 2kB of RAM. This enables J-Link to debug probes to download directly and easily into the flash memory of a RISC-V Microcontroller or SoC. […]
AI inference computing platform handles edge AIoT environments
Aetina Corporation announced its new SuperEdge product series, the powerful AI inference computing platform for edge AIoT environments. Aetina SuperEdge is an NVIDIA NGC-ReadyTM system validated to run deep learning and inference applications. The verification allows for faster machine learning training for developers and the edge solution management platform’s critical backing. AIS-D422-A1, the pilot product […]
Security modules help thwart attacks in HPC SoCs using PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 interfaces
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the DesignWare Integrity and Data Encryption (IDE) Security Modules to help designers protect against data tampering and physical attacks in high-performance computing (HPC) SoCs using the PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 architecture or Compute Express Link (CXL) 2.0 interface. The DesignWare IDE Security Modules protect sensitive data with efficient encryption, decryption, […]
AI SoC handles audio, voice, health monitoring and sensor apps
Atlazo, Inc. announced the launch of its first-generation AI SoC, AZ-N1, for smart tiny devices. The device is the industry’s first fully-integrated AI SoC featuring a high power-efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning processor (Axon ITM) for audio, voice, health monitoring, and sensors. Atlazo’s hyper-low-power AZ-N1 AI SoC also integrates a low-power CODEC supporting up […]
Single-chip MCUs optimized for cost-sensitive, space-constrained apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 48 new RA2E1 Group MCUs. Based on the 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M23 core, the RA2E1 MCUs are entry-line, single-chip devices with up to 128-KB code flash and 16-KB SRAM memory. The RA2E1 Group MCUs support a wide operating voltage range of 1.6V […]
1α DRAM node enables more power-efficient and reliable memory designs
Micron Technology, Inc. announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, power, and performance. This milestone reinforces Micron’s competitive strength and complements its recent breakthroughs with the world’s fastest graphics memory and the first-to-ship 176-layer NAND. Micron plans […]
NFC Type-5 tags support message exchange with need for mobile app
Uniquely combining NFC Type-5 properties with augmented NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) and tamper detection, STMicroelectronics’ ST25TV512C and ST25TV02KC tags let developers leverage NFC contactless communication in new and imaginative ways for applications in consumer engagement, brand recognition, supply-chain management, and access control. The ISO/IEC 15693-compliant NFC Type-5 tags[1] respond both to smartphones and 13.56MHz long-range RFID readers and […]
