Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of embedded processor technology that enables higher speeds and lower power consumption in microprocessor units (MPUs) that realize advanced vision AI. The newly developed technologies are as follows: (1) A dynamically reconfigurable processor (DRP)-based AI accelerator that efficiently processes lightweight AI models and (2) Heterogeneous architecture technology that enables […]
Artificial intelligence
How do heterogeneous integration and chiplets support generative AI?
Chiplets are here, and more are coming. They can overcome the yield limitations of large ASICs, support a mix-and-match strategy for heterogeneous semiconductor IPs and multiple process nodes, improve thermal performance, and speed time to market. They are being used in a range of high-performance computing (HPC) applications, notably generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine […]
Gen4 DDR5 boost data rate to 7200 MT/s
Rambus Inc. announced the availability of its state-of-the-art Gen4 DDR5 Registering Clock Driver (RCD) which began sampling to the major DDR5 memory module (RDIMM) manufacturers in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Rambus Gen4 RCD boosts the data rate to 7200 MT/s, setting a new benchmark for performance and enabling a 50% increase in memory bandwidth over […]
Developer platform supports AI systems-on-chips
Ambarella, Inc. announced during CES the leading-edge Cooper Developer Platform. Cooper offers seamless integration of software, hardware, state-of-the-art fine-tuned AI models, and services that provide universal support for Ambarella’s entire portfolio of AI systems-on-chip (SoCs). This platform makes it easier than ever for customers by providing a flexible, modular, and prepackaged suite of hardware and software […]
Automotive AI domain controllers enable features to be added to autonomous and ADAS vehicle systems
Ambarella, Inc. announced during CES the latest additions to its CV3-AD family of automotive AI domain controllers—the CV3-AD635 and CV3-AD655 systems-on-chip (SoCs). The new CV3-AD635 supports a sensing suite that includes multiple cameras and radars to enable mainstream L2+ feature sets, such as highway autopilot and automated parking, in addition to meeting the GSR2 and NCAP […]
LPCAMM2 memory module available in capacity from 16 to 64 GB
Micron Technology, Inc. unveiled the industry’s first standard low-power compression attached memory module (LPCAMM2) available in capacities from 16GB to 64GB, which delivers higher performance, energy efficiency, space savings, and modularity for PCs. Sampling now with production in the first half of 2024, LPCAMM2 is the first disruptive new form factor for client PCs since […]
GPUs and software accelerate AI developer and consumer applications
At CES, NVIDIA announced GeForce RTX™ SUPER desktop GPUs for supercharged generative AI performance and new NVIDIA RTX™-accelerated AI software and tools for both developers and consumers. NVIDIA is now offering these tools to enhance PC experiences with generative AI: NVIDIA TensorRT™ acceleration of the popular Stable Diffusion XL model for text-to-image workflows, NVIDIA RTX Remix with […]
Multi-modal large language models running on mid- to high-end SoCs reduces power-per-inference
Ambarella, Inc. announced during CES that it is demonstrating multi-modal large language models (LLMs) running on its new N1 SoC series at a fraction of the power-per-inference of leading GPU solutions. Ambarella aims to bring generative AI—a transformative technology that first appeared in servers due to the large processing power required—to edge endpoint devices and on-premise […]
What are the four types of machine learning, and what are they used for?
Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI). It’s used to enable machines to independently improve their performance using data and experience to modify future actions. ML applications range from autonomous vehicles to business processes. Various approaches to ML use different learning styles, require different levels of data input, and are optimized for […]
BeagleV-Fire SBC now available from Newark
Newark has announced a new addition to its single-board computing (SBC) portfolio with the introduction of the newly launched BeagleV-Fire SBC fromBeagleBoard.org, a pioneer in open-source SBCs that is dedicated to making the RISC-V architecture accessible to a broader audience. The BeagleV-Fire is powered by Microchip’s PolarFire FCVG484E 5x core RISC-V System on Chip (SoC) […]