The Tensilica HiFi iQ DSP from Cadence is a sixth-generation audio and voice DSP IP based on a new architecture designed for AI-enhanced audio processing in edge devices. The DSP delivers higher compute density and energy efficiency than prior HiFi cores, with support for AI data types such as FP8 and BF16, enhanced vectorization and […]
Applications
What is an AI governor and how does it relate to physical AI?
An AI governor is a framework, set of policies, or an oversight mechanism designed to ensure that the development and use of AI systems are ethical, safe, transparent, and compliant with legal and societal standards. The term can also refer to an actual piece of code or circuit (governor logic) used as a safety mechanism […]
Entry-level AI MCU enables low-power edge inference on one chip
The NuMicro M55M1 AI MCU from Nuvoton Technology, developed in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, integrates an Arm Cortex-M55 core with an Arm Ethos-U55 micro-NPU to deliver about 110 GOP/s for edge AI inference. The device includes up to 1.5 MB SRAM and 2 MB Flash with optional HyperRAM and HyperFlash expansion, enabling […]
How is physical AI used in autonomous and electric vehicles?
Physical AI (PAI) in autonomous and electric vehicles (EVs) involves systems that perceive the environment, make intelligent decisions, and execute appropriate actions in real-time, bridging the gap between digital intelligence and physical motion. PAI is autonomous, and electric vehicles can be used for several functions. Initially, it’s helping improve battery management and energy efficiency. In […]
Edge controller embeds into semiconductor manufacturing equipment
The OpreX™ Intelligent Edge Controllers – A8 from Yokogawa Corporation of America are Linux-based embedded controllers built on Ubuntu 24.04 with real-time patches, designed for deterministic control in advanced automation systems. The A8 introduces a data-centric “Data Stream” software architecture that decouples control logic from hardware, supporting reusable development with libraries for motion control, PID […]
Bluetooth LE module variants add memory and power configuration flexibility
The ISP2454-LX family from Insight SIP is a Bluetooth Low Energy module platform built on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L15 SoC, combining an integrated antenna, BLE radio and onboard processing in a pin- and footprint-compatible design. The three variants share the same RF and processor core but scale features to match application needs, from the ISP2454-LL without […]
Embedded controller firmware adds authenticated boot and advanced power control
The MEC1723 embedded controller from Microchip Technology is paired with custom firmware to support system management in NVIDIA DGX Spark personal AI supercomputers, combining power sequencing and energy regulation with secure firmware authentication and ECC-P384-based cryptographic verification to establish a root of trust at boot. The firmware adds a DGX-specific packet-command host interface, plus EMI […]
XMC modules combine ARM cores and FPGA logic
The AcroPack FPGA XMC modules from Acromag integrate AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs in an XMC form factor with PCIe connectivity, combining multi-core Arm processing and FPGA logic for real-time and compute-intensive workloads. The modules support high-speed I/O expansion and are designed for embedded computing, test and measurement and industrial control applications that require graphics processing, video encoding, […]
Gen5 QLC SSD brings PCIe Gen5 to clients
The Micron 3610 NVMe SSD from Micron Technology is a PCIe Gen5 client SSD built on G9 QLC NAND, designed for mainstream PCs and ultra-thin laptops requiring higher throughput and capacity. The drive delivers up to 11,000 MB/s sequential read and 9,300 MB/s sequential write speeds and is available in capacities from 1 TB to […]
Ultra-low-power SoC brings AI to IoT
The nRF54LM20B wireless SoC from Nordic Semiconductor integrates an Axon neural processing unit with a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 and a RISC-V coprocessor to support on-device edge AI in battery-powered IoT designs. The device includes 2 MB nonvolatile memory, 512 KB RAM and a low-power 2.4 GHz radio supporting Bluetooth LE, Thread and Matter, targeting […]
