Advantech has received recognition at the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards for two new products. The AIR-420 Edge AI Application Server and EPD-304 NFC E-Paper Solution were selected as winners in the Best Product Category, representing the company’s first dual recognition in this competition. The Best Choice Award serves as a reference point for international […]
Artificial intelligence
What is the HPC memory wall and how can you climb over it?
The high-performance computing (HPC) memory wall generally refers to the growing disparity between processor speed and memory bandwidth. When processor performance outpaces memory access speeds, this creates a bottleneck in overall system performance, particularly in memory-intensive applications like artificial intelligence (AI). This article begins by exploring the conventional definition of the memory wall and then […]
Edge computing hardware integrates with existing development toolchain for AI applications
ACT Expo New Eagle introduced the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform, a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit (VPU) from John Deere. The new platform marks the first high-performance compute target in the Raptor hardware lineup, significantly expanding the capabilities of New Eagle’s embedded control ecosystem. New Eagle will demonstrate the Raptor […]
What determines the size of the dataset needed to train an AI?
Large data sets are needed to train artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Large data sets can be expensive. So, how much data is enough? The complexity of the problem, the model complexity, the quality of the data, and the required level of accuracy primarily determine that. Data augmentation techniques can be used to increase the size […]
SPI NOR Flash operates with 0.2 µA deep power-down current
GigaDevice has unveiled the GD25NE series of dual-power supply SPI NOR Flash, designed specifically for 1.2 V system-on-chip (SoC) applications. The GD25NE series strengthens GigaDevice’s strategic dual-power supply Flash roadmap, providing seamless compatibility with next-generation 1.2 V SoCs and eliminating the need for an external booster circuit. With its higher performance and lower power consumption, the […]
COM Express Compact Type 6 module supports 128 GB memory capacity
Tria Technologies introduced the Tria C6C-RYZ8 COM Express Compact Type 6 module, based on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processor, to its portfolio during Embedded World 2025. This new member of Tria’s COM Express board family is based on AMD’s Zen 4 CPU architecture and provides a substantial performance improvement over previous board generations […]
Edge computing modules deliver 15 TOPs processing for vision applications
IMDT has announced the release of two new computing products based on the Renesas RZ/V2N processor: the V2N System-on-Module (SOM) and the V2N Single-Board Computer (SBC). These platforms are designed to support AI-driven vision applications at the edge while maintaining cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. The new modules follow IMDT’s previous V2H-based solutions and aim to […]
FPGAs deliver enhanced AI tensor blocks for edge computing applications
Altera Corporation introduced new programmable hardware and software for embedded developers working on edge applications. The new offerings include Agilex FPGAs, Quartus Prime Pro software, and FPGA AI Suite for embedded systems development in robotics, factory automation, and medical equipment. Altera’s programmable hardware addresses technical requirements for embedded and edge applications, focusing on power consumption […]
MPU achieves 10 TOPS/W efficiency with DRP-AI3 accelerator
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RZ/V Series with the RZ/V2N microprocessor designed for vision AI implementations. The RZ/V2N incorporates the DRP (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor)-AI3 accelerator that delivers 10 TOPS/W power efficiency and AI inference performance up to 15 TOPS through pruning technology. The RZ/V2N features a 15 mm square package, reducing mounting area requirements by […]
Edge computer controller operates in -25 °C to 50 °C range with fanless design
ASRock Industrial announces the iEP-7040E Series Industrial IoT Controller with Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors (Arrow Lake-H). The controller integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU technologies for edge computing applications in automation, computer vision, and industrial environments. The iEP-7040E Series utilizes Intel Core Ultra 7 255H/5 225H Processors with up to 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) and 16 […]