Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its Sokol Flex OS software now supports RISC-V embedded development with the availability of one of the industry’s first commercially supported, extensible, and customizable Linux platforms for the RISC-V architecture. Based on the popular, open-source Yocto Project industry standard, Siemens‘ Sokol Flex OS helps embedded developers create customized, Linux-based […]
COM-HPC mini form factor specs finalized
PICMG announces that the COM-HPC committee has finalized the pinout and dimension definitions for the COM-HPC Mini form factor in record time. This means that the vast majority of the details of the COM-HPC Mini standard have been defined and documentation has already begun. Reaching this critical milestone enables PICMG members to start design work […]
Retimer ICs support USB, displayport protocols
Diodes Incorporated is targeting growth opportunities in USB Type-C technology, and lower power operation needs, with two new bit-level retimers. The DIODES PI2DPT1021 and PI2DPT821 devices are for use in laptop and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations, computer peripherals, game consoles, and active cables. They provide a compelling combination of industry-leading power efficiency in line with […]
DDR5 MCR dual In-line memory module called world’s fastest server DRAM
SK hynix Inc. announced that it has developed working samples of DDR5* Multiplexer Combined Ranks (MCR) Dual In-line Memory Module, the world’s fastest server DRAM product. The new product has been confirmed to operate at the data rate of minimum 8Gbps, and at least 80% faster than the 4.8Gbps of the existing DDR5 products. Double Data […]
Multilayer ceramic inductors target automotive wireless apps
Würth Elektronik now offers WE-MCI — a series of high-frequency inductors boasting a wide range of values: The 0402 package covers inductance values from 1 to 270 nH, while the WE-MCIs in a 0603 package range from 1 to 470 nH. A special feature of these automotive-approved components is their unusually tight tolerances of ±5% or ±0.3 […]
Debugging system connects to embedded computers via USB
SEGGER’s emVNC-Server (Virtual Network Computing) makes it possible to see the display of, and operate, an embedded system via USB. For an embedded system with a display, this display can be mirrored on the remote computer. For an embedded system without a display, the virtual display content can be shown. Being able to connect to the embedded […]
Edge AI inference engines host Intel 11th gen tiger lake core MPUs
DFI is releasing the new Edge AI inference computer EC70A-TGU. EC70A-TGU is powered by Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core processors, with 8GB onboard memory in a compact platform. Equipped with an all-new GPU in Iris Xe embedded graphics, EC70A-TGU delivers disruptive GPU graphics performance and enables faster processing of images and video streams. Users can leverage […]
SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator targets edge IoT apps
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed an on-device learning[1] AI chip (SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator) for edge computer endpoints in the IoT field. The new AI chip utilizes artificial intelligence to predict failures (predictive failure detection) in electronic devices equipped with motors and sensors in real time with ultra-low power consumption. Generally, AI […]
Free embedded software tools made available to students and teachers
The SEGGER Educational Partnership Program (SEPP) connects students and teachers with SEGGER, The Embedded Experts, bringing commercial-grade tools for embedded systems, and over 30 years of experience, into the classroom. Partnerships can be tailored to suit the needs of the university/course schedule, with the goal of building a long-term relationship. SEGGER works with customers from many […]
Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs.
Siemens Digital Industries Software introduced the first software documentation package developed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) streamline compliance with stringent standards for medical device manufacturers deploying either Siemens’ embedded Linux distributions, Sokol Flex OS software, or Sokol Omni OS software. The open-source Linux operating system (OS) is the world’s most widely used embedded OS […]