The increasing number of threat vectors and the growing size of the attack surface in today’s communication and computer networks demand more powerful and faster threat detection. Legacy tools are no longer adequate. To ensure cybersecurity, high-speed threat detection based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly being deployed. This article reviews […]
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Eight-channel SerDes device targets AI data center power efficiency
Point2 Technology announced its P1B121 Smart Retimer system-on-chip (SoC) for Active Electrical Cable (AEC) applications in AI/ML data centers. The chip integrates eight unidirectional SerDes channels supporting 112G PAM4 and 56G NRZ data rates, consuming 3.0 W of power for 112G PAM4 operation. The solution addresses growing data center power demands, as AI/ML workloads now […]
FPGA bridge connects MIPI CSI-2 sensors to NVIDIA Holoscan
Microchip Technology has released its PolarFire® FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge, which works with the NVIDIA Holoscan sensor processing platform, to enable developers to build artificial intelligence (AI)- driven sensor processing systems. PolarFire FPGAs enable multi-protocol support, and this first solution to be released as part of Microchip’s platform is compatible with MIPI® CSI-2®-based sensors and the MIPI D-PHY℠ […]
Wi-Fi camera reference design features 4K video
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an AI-enabled Wi-Fi battery camera reference design and development platform with 4K video and H.265 support. The collaboration pairs InnoPhase IoT’s power-optimized Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi platform and Ingenic’s T41 AI-enabled video ISP with deep learning algorithms for a complete power-optimized device with 2-4X battery life improvement. The platform’s ultra-low power (ULP) […]
Expanded processing capabilities for automotive, solar, and industrial applications
Texas Instruments will demonstrate several new developments in industrial automation, robotics, automotive, and renewable energy applications at electronica 2024. For factory automation, TI is presenting certified hardware and software for industrial communications using PROFINET®, EtherCAT® and EtherNet/IP™ software stacks. The technology enables connectivity and real-time motor control through single-chip solutions and licensed software for multi-protocol industrial […]
Edge AI software suite adds five ready-to-deploy models
Infineon Technologies AG is further strengthening its AI software portfolio as Edge AI comes to a growing number of consumer and industrial applications. With that in mind, the company introduces DEEPCRAFT, a new software solution category brand for Edge AI and Machine Learning. Infineon recognizes the huge potential of Edge AI for the market, and […]
500 MHz automotive microcontroller features post-quantum security
Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU), the first member of the latest AURIX TC4x family. Based on 28nm technology, the AURIX TC4Dx offers increased performance and high-speed connectivity. It combines power and performance enhancements with the latest trends in virtualization, Artificial Intelligence, functional safety, cybersecurity, and networking functions paving […]
Software analysis tool for select ADI microcontrollers is now free
SEGGER announces that Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has made SEGGER’s SystemView software analysis tool available for their customers for select Ultra Low Power (ULP) microcontrollers, free of charge, enabling a powerful out-of-the box development experience. Included are the MAX78000, MAX78002, MAX32561, MAX32570, MAX32655, MAX32672, MAX32675, MAX32680, and MAX32690 devices. SystemView is a real-time recording and visualization tool […]
480 MHz MCU processes AI models at 6.39 Coremark/MHz
Renesas Electronics Corporation has released two new microcontroller groups, the RA8E1 and RA8E2, within their RA8 Series MCUs. Both implement the Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor, delivering 6.39 Coremark/MHz performance. The RA8E1 operates at 360 MHz with 1MB Flash memory and 544 KB SRAM, including 32KB TCM with ECC and 512KB user SRAM with parity protection. The […]
Machine learning tools expand to support multi-modal sensor integration
NXP Semiconductors has expanded its eIQ AI and machine learning development software with two new tools designed to enhance edge AI deployment capabilities across their processor range. The first addition, eIQ Time Series Studio, introduces an automated machine learning workflow specifically engineered for time series-based machine learning models on MCU-class devices, including the MCX and […]