SiFive, Inc., has introduced the SiFive Intelligence XM Series for AI workload acceleration. This new product line features an AI matrix engine designed for system-on-chip solutions in Edge IoT, Consumer devices, electric/autonomous vehicles, and data centers. SiFive also plans to release an open-source reference implementation of its SiFive Kernel Library (SKL). The XM Series incorporates […]
Data centers
SSD controller targets power efficiency in data centers
Microchip Technology has introduced the Flashtec NVMe 5016 Solid State Drive (SSD) controller to address the increasing demand for powerful, efficient, and reliable data centers driven by the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services. The 16-channel, PCIe Gen 5 NVM Express (NVMe) controller is designed to provide enhanced bandwidth, security, and flexibility. The […]
SMARC modules boost performance for industrial and AI applications
Congatec has introduced new high-performance computer-on-modules (COMs) featuring i.MX 95 processors from NXP. This addition expands Congatec’s module portfolio, which includes low-power NXP i.MX Arm processors. The new modules offer straightforward scalability and reliable upgrade paths for energy-efficient edge AI applications with high security requirements. These modules provide up to three times the GFLOPS computing […]
Memory portfolio expanded with addition of 1 and 2 Mb parallel interface F-RAMs for space-based applications
Infineon Technologies AG has announced the availability of the industry’s first radiation-hardened (rad hard) 1 and 2 Mb parallel interface ferroelectric-RAM (F-RAM) nonvolatile memory devices. These new additions to Infineon’s memory portfolio offer up to 120 years of data retention at 85 degrees Celsius, along with random access and full memory write at bus speeds. […]
NFC I2C bridge tag for simplified IoT device configuration
Infineon Technologies AG launches the OPTIGA Authenticate NBT, a high-performance NFC I2C bridge tag for single-tap authentication and secured configuration of IoT devices. It is the only asymmetric cryptography tag for sign and verify operations in the market certified as a Type 4 Tag by the NFC Forum. OPTIGA Authenticate NBT enables ultra-fast and seamless […]
Expanded PMIC line supports diverse data center uses cases
Rambus Inc. announced the availability of its new family of state-of-the-art DDR5 server Power Management ICs (PMICs), including an industry-leading extreme current device for high-performance applications. With this new family of server PMICs, Rambus offers module manufacturers a complete DDR5 RDIMM memory interface chipset supporting a broad range of data center use cases. The PMIC is […]
Serial SRAM reduces board size and integrates easily with MCUs
Microchip Technology has expanded its Serial SRAM product line to include larger densities of up to 4 Mb and increased Serial Peripheral Interface/Serial Quad I/O Interface (SPI/SQI) speed to 143 MHz. The 2 Mb and 4 Mb devices are designed to provide a lower-cost alternative to traditional parallel SRAM products and include optional battery backup switchover circuitry in […]
Compact SSDs support PCIe Gen 4×4 with enhanced data integrality and i-temp compatibility
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation introduced the new generation FerriSSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 BGA SSD. This latest solution features support for i-temp and integrates advanced IntelligentSeries technology, delivering robust data integrity in extreme temperature environments that meet the rigorous demands of industrial embedded systems and automotive applications. The latest FerriSSD BGA SSD supports PCIe […]
Memory modules ensure maximum uptime in data center terms and HPC platforms
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation – the Zefr ZDIMM memory modules. Designed for data centers, hyperscalers, high-performance computing (HPC) platforms, and other memory-intensive environments, the ZDIMM modules offer unparalleled reliability to ensure maximum availability of computing resources. In response to the critical need for dependable memory solutions in data centers where […]
Root-of-trust devices accelerate secure manufacturing and deployment
Microchip Technology is helping make embedded security solutions more accessible with its CEC1736 TrustFLEX devices. The CEC1736 Trust Shield family is a microcontroller-based platform root of trust solution enabling cyber resiliency for data centers, telecom, networking, embedded computing, and industrial applications. Now, as part of the TrustFLEX platform, the devices are partially configured and provisioned with Microchip-signed […]
