BrainChip Holdings has announced the AKD1500 co-processor capable of delivering up to 800 giga operations per second (GOPS) while operating below 300 milliwatts, providing a power-efficient solution for edge AI tasks. This makes it suitable for use in battery-powered or thermally constrained systems such as wearable electronics, smart sensors, and compact embedded devices. The co-processor […]
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Architecture supports on-device inference without cloud connectivity
Ceva has partnered with embedUR systems to launch a dedicated instance of the ModelNova platform for Ceva’s NeuPro NPU family. The platform provides AI models, datasets, and use-case blueprints optimized for NeuPro-Nano NPUs and NeuPro-M NPUs for edge AI inference applications. ModelNova hosts models from both companies for the development of wearables, hearables, smart home […]
Click board supports motor supply voltages from 8.2 V to 44 V
MIKROE has released Stepper 28 Click, an add-on development board for controlling 2-phase bipolar stepper motors. The board is based on the TB67S559FTG, a BiCD constant-current 2-phase bipolar stepping motor driver IC manufactured by Toshiba Semiconductor. The Stepper 28 Click board integrates DMOSFET output transistors with low on-resistance characteristics. The driver supports motor supply voltages […]
MCUs provide up to 64 KB flash and 16 KB SRAM with multiple package options
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) Group, built on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor, to expand its RA0 Series portfolio. The new devices are designed for low-power operation and integrate capacitive touch functionality, enabling user interfaces in consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial controls that must operate efficiently in battery-powered environments. The RA0L1 MCUs […]
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 […]
High-memory wireless controller eliminates external memory requirements
Nordic Semiconductor announced the launch of the nRF54LM20A, the latest addition to its next-generation nRF54L Series of ultra-low power wireless SoCs. Built on Nordic’s innovative 22nm technology platform, the nRF54L Series simplifies design challenges while enabling reliable communication, extended battery life, and compact product designs. The nRF54LM20A expands the nRF54L Series with a high-memory option, […]
Controllers support sensorless FOC and vibration compensation for stable motor operation
Texas Instruments has introduced two new C2000 real-time microcontrollers, the F28E120SC and F28E120SB. These devices are designed for motor control and power factor correction systems, offering higher computing throughput than earlier-generation C2000 devices. The additional processing capacity supports single-motor drive systems in appliances and power tools that require precise and efficient operation. Both MCUs integrate […]
Hybrid redrivers boost signal integrity on HDMI signals
Diodes Incorporated introduces two 3.3V, quad-channel, hybrid ReDrivers with integrated display data channel (DDC) listeners designed to enhance signal integrity for HDMI applications and simplify system designs. The PI3HDX12311 caters to high bandwidth applications up to 12Gbps for HDMI 2.1 fixed rate link (FRL) and transition-minimized differential signaling (TMDS) up to 6Gbps. The PI3HDX6311 supports HDMI 2.0 […]
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 […]
Contactless chip supports VSDC2.8.1g1 and 2.9.2 applets
STMicroelectronics has unveiled STPay-Topaz-2, its next-generation contactless payment card system-on-chip (SoC), offering more flexibility to support a wider variety of payment brands and ease stock management for customers. The new auto-tuning feature ensures reader-independent connection quality for an enhanced user experience, while advanced cryptography strengthens security and prepares the platform for upcoming, stronger industry standards. […]
