Microchip Technology introduced its Switchtec Gen 6 PCIe switches, manufactured using a 3 nm process. The switches support PCIe 6.0 specifications with up to 160 lanes for AI system connectivity and feature a hardware root of trust with post-quantum safe cryptography compliant with Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0. PCIe 6.0 delivers 64 GT/s per […]
Artificial intelligence/ML
Cross-vendor configurator streamlines MCU design and migration
Embedd.it has introduced a cross-vendor graphical MCU configurator to simplify hardware design and reduce vendor lock-in for electronics manufacturers. The tool enables hardware decoupling by allowing developers to configure microcontrollers across multiple families and vendors within a single interface. This approach supports faster development cycles and increases flexibility in sourcing components. The configurator integrates data […]
Are there any benefits from generative AI hallucinations?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) hallucinations, where an AI delivers incorrect or fabricated information, can offer benefits, especially in creative and exploratory domains like drug discovery. There are four common types of AI hallucinations (Figure 1). Not all types are equally desirable or useful. General contradictions include context conflicts and sentence contradictions. For example, an AI […]
AI-native chip with integrates 2 MB SRAM, Cortex-M4F CPU and analog sensor interfaces
Ambient Scientific has introduced the GPX10 Pro, a system-on-chip designed specifically for edge AI applications. The device implements ten programmable AI cores based on the company’s DigAn silicon architecture, which maps neural network matrix-multiply operations and activation flows directly to in-memory analog compute blocks. This structure avoids the overhead of a conventional instruction set, enabling […]
RISC-V processors add matrix processing for AI workloads
SiFive launched its 2nd Generation Intelligence™ family, featuring five new RISC-V-based products designed to accelerate AI workloads across applications. The lineup includes two new products — the X160 Gen 2 and X180 Gen 2 — alongside upgraded X280 Gen 2, X390 Gen 2 and XM Gen 2. These products feature enhanced scalar, vector and, with […]
How does deep learning actually work?
Deep learning has added a new dimension to engineering applications, from 5G signal processing to predictive maintenance in power grids. It automatically detects equipment failures and optimizes network traffic with accuracy. But how do these artificial systems actually learn from data? This FAQ explores the fundamental architecture of neural networks, the two-phase learning process that […]
Three modals that will shape multimodal AI
Embedded systems are inherently multimodal. Edge AI is transforming the way sensor data is processed and utilized to inform decisions and actions. The rapid shift toward multimodal AI in embedded systems will deliver exponential gains in functionality. The embedded industry has always relied on real-world data when determining real-world actions. Motor control, the heart of […]
When should you use RAG, TAG, and RAFT AI?
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and table-augmented generation (TAG) are both techniques to improve the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate accurate and relevant information by leveraging external data. Other choices include retrieval-augmented fine-tuning (RAFT) and retrieval-centric generation (RCG). Understanding when to use RAG, TAG, RAFT, and RCG can be crucial to successful and efficient AI […]
Starter kit integrates DSP blocks, multipliers and AI tensor support
Arrow has introduced the AXE5000 FPGA Starter Kit, built around the Altera® Agilex™ 5 E-series device. The kit provides a compact platform for evaluating midrange FPGA applications that require optimized performance-per-watt in small form factors. The device integrates AI tensor blocks within its enhanced DSP architecture, enabling efficient implementation of AI and signal processing functions. […]
What is JESD209-6 and why is it important for edge AI?
JESD209-6, the recently released LPDDR6 (low power double data rate 6) standard by JEDEC, represents a significant leap forward in memory technology, particularly for devices with limited power budgets. It’s crucial for the next generation of mobile devices, AI applications, and edge computing, where high performance and power efficiency are paramount. It’s also expected to […]
