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 […]
Artificial intelligence/ML
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 […]
Multi-core MCUs feature AES-256 and RSA-4096 security
Synaptics Incorporated has expanded its AI-Native platform with a new series of microcontroller units designed for edge computing applications. The SR-Series MCUs implement three operational tiers: a 100 GOPS performance tier, an efficiency tier, and an ultra-low-power always-on tier. The hardware architecture is based on an Arm Cortex-M55 core operating at speeds up to 400 […]
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 […]
Edge AI chip integrates 4 MB memory with 64 KB cache
Ambiq has released a new System-on-Chip (SoC) series with three variants designed for edge computing applications. The Apollo330 Plus series implements an Arm Cortex-M55 application processor operating at speeds up to 250 MHz alongside subthreshold power optimization technology for reduced power consumption in healthcare, smart building, and industrial edge applications. The technical architecture centers on the […]
Multi-protocol radio SoC delivers +14 dBm signal strength for mesh networks
The Apollo330 Plus System-on-Chip (SoC) series has been developed for edge computing applications. The series includes three variants: the base Apollo330 Plus, the Apollo330B Plus, and the Apollo330M Plus. Each offers different peripheral and connectivity options for healthcare, smart buildings, and industrial edge applications. The series utilizes an Arm Cortex-M55 application processor running at up […]
Edge AI platform expands to support low-power vision applications
The Edge AI development platform, DEEPCRAFT Studio, is expanding to include computer vision capabilities alongside its existing audio, radar, and time-series data support. This addition enables developers to create Edge AI models for vision applications with minimal power and memory requirements. The updated platform provides comprehensive support for vision-based AI model development, covering the entire […]
MPUs add graphics, audio, GbE, and time-sensitive networking
Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core running up to 1 GHz and offered in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and System-on-Chip (SoC). The SAMA7D65 MPU series is designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 […]
Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad […]
SoC adds computing and wireless to IoT designs
The Talaria 6 SoC from Innophase IoT combines an Arm MCU, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0, and RF amps into a single package. IoT devices such as cameras, smoke alarms, environmental monitors, drones and audio devices increasingly need wireless connectivity. Innophase IoT has introduced the Talaria 6 family of SoCs improve on the company’s […]
