Microchip Technology has introduced the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, a platform designed to provide AI systems with direct, verified access to Microchip product information. The server enables developers and enterprise AI tools to retrieve up-to-date technical data such as specifications, datasheets, pricing, and lead times through natural-language queries. The MCP Server operates on streamable […]
Data centers
Board offers 13.4 dBm output and LoRaWAN 1.0.4 compliance
MIKROE has released the LR 16 Click board, designed to provide long-range, low-power wireless connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. The board is based on Würth Elektronik’s WIRL-LORA Daphnis-I module, which incorporates the STM32WLE5CCU6 microcontroller. The LR 16 Click supports LoRaWAN and proprietary communication modes, offering flexibility for […]
High-performance chip focuses on large-scale inference efficiency
VSORA has announced a new AI inference processor targeting large-scale data center workloads and high-efficiency machine learning deployment. The chip, called Jotunn8, is designed for inference rather than training, addressing performance and energy challenges in running large AI models at scale. The processor delivers a peak compute capacity of 3,200 teraflops, operating at more than […]
Highpoint scales back RAID controller, cuts price in half
HighPoint Technologies, Inc has unveiled the newest member of its flagship Rocket 7600 Series — the Rocket 7624A PCIe Gen 5 x16 to 2-MCIOx8 NVMe RAID Adapter. Building on the Rocket 7628A proven hardware architecture, the Rocket 7624A delivers uncompromised PCIe Gen 5 x16 bandwidth and professional-grade NVMe RAID capabilities at an unprecedented sub-$1,000 price […]
MIPS releases multithreaded processor for edge computing
MIPS has announced that the MIPS I8500 processor is now sampling to lead customers. The processor was featured at GlobalFoundries’ Technology Summit in Munich, Germany. The I8500 is a data movement processor IP designed for real-time, event-driven computing platforms targeting hyperscale, storage, automotive, industrial, and communications infrastructure markets. The MIPS I8500 incorporates a scalable multithreaded […]
Post-quantum cryptography support included in compact baseboard management controller design
Nuvoton Technology Corporation has introduced the Arbel NPCM8mnx System-in-Package, a baseboard management controller subsystem designed for AI servers and datacenter platforms. The SiP integrates multiple BMC components into a single package to reduce implementation complexity. The NPCM8mnx-SiP measures 23x23mm² in a BGA package format, which represents approximately 70% less area than discrete component implementations. The […]
Non-transparent bridging isolates multiple host domains in switches
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 […]
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 […]
PCIe switch moves data directly from memory to GPU
HighPoint Technologies has announced the launch of the Rocket 7638D, a revolutionary PCIe Gen5 switch adapter engineered to solve the most critical bottleneck in modern AI/ML workflows: data starvation. The adapter’s groundbreaking hardware architecture provides a foundational platform for GPU-Direct NVMe storage, enabling NVIDIA GPUs to directly access massive datasets without the performance penalties of […]
ST extends production availability for automotive microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics has extended the ongoing longevity program for its widely deployed SPC58 automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) from 15 years to 20 years, ensuring availability of general-purpose and high-performance product lines until at least 2038. Among the general-purpose lines, the SPC58 H series that contains up to 10MB non-volatile memory (NVM) for code and data storage will be available until […]
