Microchip Technology has launched the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 series of NVMe RAID storage accelerators. The new family is a feature-rich, secure, RAID-enabled, high-performance Software-Defined Storage (SDS) solution for NVMe deployments. The accelerators are especially suited for modern AI data center environments where accelerating access to NVMe storage is critical for supporting demanding workloads and maximizing overall system performance. […]
Artificial intelligence/ML
Programmable chip supports multi-year battery-powered operation
Efficient Computer has released the Electron E1 processor and made the effcc Compiler available for direct integration into developer toolchains. This is the first standalone hardware release from the company, enabling engineers to design and deploy intelligent applications where energy consumption and compute resources are tightly constrained. The Electron E1 processor is based on Efficient’s […]
Chip delivers 800 GbE connectivity with 4X I/O bandwidth for GPU server applications
Enfabrica Corporation announced the availability of its Elastic Memory Fabric System “EMFASYS”, a transformative hardware and software solution designed to dramatically improve the compute efficiencies in large-scale, distributed, memory-bound AI inference workloads. EMFASYS is the first commercially available system that integrates high-performance Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) Ethernet networking with an abundance of parallel ComputeExpressLink (CXL) based […]
MPU supports PCIe 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2, and dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched the 64-bit RZ/G3E microprocessor, a general-purpose device for Human Machine Interface applications. The MPU combines a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 running at up to 1.8GHz with a Neural Processing Unit for edge computing with AI inference and local processing. The device supports Full HD graphics and connectivity for HMI systems in industrial […]
Four-channel radar sensors feature CAN XL and Ethernet connectivity interfaces
Bosch introduced two system-on-chips for automotive radar sensors supporting SAE level 2+ driver assistance functions. The SX600 and SX601 enable automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, and lane change assistance. The SoCs feature a digital phase-locked loop that adjusts output signal frequency and phase to match input signals. This digital PLL design […]
What kinds of tools are available for optimizing edge AI performance?
Developers can turn to model optimization frameworks and libraries, model optimization, distillation, and compression tools, plus hardware-specific optimization tools and development platforms for optimizing edge AI performance. Kubernetes and containerization provide additional tools for optimizing AI edge performance. Frameworks and libraries are collections of pre-written code. Libraries are collections of components, classes, and methods that […]
SLC NAND technology enables AI edge computing in orbital environments
Micron Technology, Inc. announced that it is launching the industry’s highest-density, radiation-tolerant single-level cell (SLC) NAND product. With a die capacity of 256 gigabits (Gb), this product is the first in a portfolio that will include space-qualified NAND, NOR, and DRAM solutions. The product is available now and represents the first in its class to […]
What are the hardware strategies for building energy-efficient AI accelerators?
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are spreading to more industries every day. However, the amount of energy used by these AI systems has become a significant issue. Modern deep neural networks require a considerable amount of computing power. This article examines five key hardware strategies for building energy-efficient AI acceleration: dedicated accelerator architectures, analog in-memory computing, […]
RAID storage system supports PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 connectivity
HighPoint Technologies introduces its next-generation NVMe RAID storage solutions, engineered to meet the demanding data ingestion and processing requirements of AI, autonomous systems, and professional media applications. Combining industry-leading PCIe switching architecture with advanced RAID technologies, these solutions deliver unparalleled speed, reliability, and scalability for high-volume data capture, real-time analytics, and long-term storage. HighPoint’s proprietary […]
Embedded compute modules enable Windows with ARM architecture transition for industrial automation
Tria has introduced a family of embedded compute modules featuring Qualcomm Dragonwing processors with multi-operating system support. The modules support Android, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, and Yocto Linux, enabling deployment across industrial, medical, agriculture, and construction sectors where edge computing, machine learning, and AI capabilities provide operational advantages. The modules utilize Qualcomm Dragonwing processors designed […]
