The MIPS S8200 is a RISC-V neural processing unit designed to run transformer-based and agentic AI models directly on autonomous edge platforms. Developed with a software-first architecture, it supports early model optimization on virtual platforms and targets embedded transportation, robotics, and mission-critical systems requiring multimodal AI processing. The device is sampling now, with silicon reference […]
Automotive
Design platform supports over 50 power distribution channels
The Zone Controller Development Kit from Infineon Technologies and Flex is a modular reference platform for zone control units (ZCUs) that accelerates electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture development for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Unveiled at CES 2026, the kit combines approximately 30 reusable hardware building blocks to support flexible ZCU configurations with more than 50 power distribution, 40 […]
System-level simulation for ADAS and IVI software reduces set-up time
Siemens’ new PAVE360 Automotive drives next-generation vehicle development with real-world validation New off-the-shelf, cloud-based, digital twin offering, PAVE360 Automotive, empowers automakers and suppliers to begin full-system development on day one, reducing setup time from months to days Delivers a fully integrated, system-level digital twin that speeds up development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving […]
Expanded HMI models for defect detection
Lattice Semiconductor announced the latest release of the Lattice sensAI solution stack, delivering expanded model support, enhanced AI performance, and greater deployment flexibility for a wider range of edge applications. With new purpose-built models, upgraded tools, and improved compatibility, Lattice sensAI empowers developers to achieve higher performance, lower power consumption, and faster integration of AI […]
Evaluation boards and SDK available for developers
RRenesas Electronics Corporation has released silicon samples, full evaluation boards, and the RoX Whitebox SDK for the R-Car X5H, a 3nm, multi-domain automotive SoC designed to consolidate ADAS, IVI, and gateway workloads on a single device. The R-Car X5H delivers up to 400 TOPS AI performance, 4 TFLOPS-class GPU capability, and over 1,000k DMIPS from 32 […]
Single-ECU platform targets 108 µs end-to-end response
Drako Tech has announced DriveOS with HyperSafety™, described as a single-ECU automotive platform intended to consolidate multiple vehicle software domains onto one compute unit. The company states the platform is designed to run safety-critical control functions alongside ADAS, cockpit, and infotainment workloads while maintaining hard real-time behavior and mixed-criticality isolation. DriveOS is positioned as a […]
What is automotive Ethernet?
Automotive Ethernet is a physical layer standard that adapts standard Ethernet technology to the specific demands of the electric vehicle (EV) environment. This article examines how AE is evolving in-vehicle networking to meet the high-bandwidth, reliability, and architectural requirements of next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles. Networks, such as Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect […]
RCP endpoints aim to simplify distributed nodes in SDV architectures
Microchip Technology has introduced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices, which incorporate Remote Control Protocol (RCP) to extend Ethernet connectivity to the outermost edge of in-vehicle networks. The devices are intended to support automotive manufacturers moving toward zonal architectures and software-defined vehicle platforms, where the number of distributed sensors and actuators continues to increase. […]
A practical guide to microcontroller structure and performance factors
Microcontroller units (MCUs) are single-chip computers optimized for performing embedded computing tasks like controlling a coffee machine or a medical device, an industrial robot, or an electric vehicle battery charger. They don’t require a complex operating system (OS) like those found on personal computers and servers. The central processing unit (CPU) is a key element […]
AI-based resource handling added to new IDE
Infineon Technologies has introduced the AURIX Configuration Studio (ACS), a new integrated development environment designed to support engineers developing applications with AURIX TC3x microcontrollers. The platform builds on Infineon’s established DAVE (Digital Application Virtual Engineer) technology, combining an Eclipse-based editor, GNU C compiler, and open-source debugger into a single environment. ACS is intended to simplify the […]
