Since its initial launch in 2022, Matter has led the charge on making smart homes smarter – allowing devices from different manufacturers and ecosystems, like Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, to communicate seamlessly. The open-source, IP-based protocol has become a key player in the push for device interoperability, aiming to create a reliable user experience […]
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MCU features neural-ART accelerator for edge processing
STMicroelectronics is making embedded artificial intelligence (AI) truly here-to-help with a new microcontroller series integrating, for the first time, accelerated machine learning (ML) capabilities. This enables cost-sensitive, power-conscious consumer and industrial products to provide high-performance features leveraging computer vision, audio processing, sound analysis, and other algorithms, until now beyond the capabilities of small embedded systems. […]
Timing devices enhance audio system performance
Cirrus Logic has announced a new range of timing products for automotive and professional audio applications. The CS2500, CS2501, and CS2600 devices provide stable low-jitter clocks and clocking solutions for audio networks, allowing audio-data converters and digital audio systems to maintain synchronization and performance. The devices generate clocks with less than 50ps baseband jitter and […]
Range sensor, wireless module combine for sensor-to-cloud connectivity
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an end-to-end sensor-to-cloud platform that combines the Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi SoC and TDK InvenSense’s ICU-30201 ultra-long-range ultrasonic time-of-flight range sensor. The integration provides direct connectivity to the cloud without needing external MCUs, lowers power consumption and total cost of ownership, and dramatically increases battery life. The solution targets applications such as smart […]
Wi-Fi camera reference design features 4K video
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an AI-enabled Wi-Fi battery camera reference design and development platform with 4K video and H.265 support. The collaboration pairs InnoPhase IoT’s power-optimized Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi platform and Ingenic’s T41 AI-enabled video ISP with deep learning algorithms for a complete power-optimized device with 2-4X battery life improvement. The platform’s ultra-low power (ULP) […]
Expansion shield adds triple socket support to MCU development board
MIKROE has launched Click Shield for FRDM-MCXN947, a versatile expansion device for the NXP development board. The shield provides three mikroBUS sockets, enabling designers to prototype and develop using multiple Click boards. MIKROE releases one new Click board nearly every day: currently, there are over 1700 compact add-on boards to choose from across categories such […]
Co-processor targets compact, portable AI devices
BrainChip Holdings Ltd has introduced the Akida Pico, a power-efficient acceleration co-processor. This new product enables the creation of compact, energy-efficient, portable, and intelligent devices for wearable and sensor-integrated AI applications in consumer, healthcare, IoT, defense, and wake-up sectors. Akida Pico accelerates specific neural network models to create an energy-efficient, digital architecture. It enables secure […]
32.768 kHz oscillator fits inside consumer devices
Innovation has turned science fiction into reality. Today you can monitor stress, fitness, and sleep quality with a ring you slip on your finger. A handheld game controller opens doors to expansive virtual worlds. You can hold advanced computing capabilities in the palm of your hand. More things are becoming smarter, mobile, and interconnected. But […]
Complimentary version of AI software tool developed for AI and TinyML applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched Reality AI Explorer Tier, a complimentary version of Reality AI Tools software tailored for developing AI and TinyML solutions in the industrial, automotive, and commercial sectors. Reality AI Explorer Tier grants users access to a comprehensive, self-guided evaluation sandbox. It includes the full suite of Reality AI Tools features for […]
FPGA and software stack tackle system security challenges with advanced capabilities
Lattice Semiconductor has introduced two new products aimed at addressing customer challenges related to increasing threats to system security. The company announced the Lattice MachXO5D-NX family of advanced secure control FPGAs, which feature crypto-agile algorithms, hardware root of trust with integrated flash, and fail-safe remote field updates for reliable and secure product lifecycle management. Additionally, […]
