The COM-HPC® Revision 1.3 specification from PICMG updates the Computer-on-Module standard with support for PCI Express Gen 6 and Compute Express Link (CXL), enabling higher data throughput and coherent connectivity for memory and accelerator resources in embedded systems. The revision also adds support for MIPI-CSI C-PHY, Modern Standby (S0ix) power states, expanded GPIO and I2S […]
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180 MHz MCU addresses variable-frequency drive applications
GigaDevice has launched the GD32M531 series 32-bit MCUs built on an Arm Cortex-M33 core running at up to 180 MHz, with integrated hardware accelerators for trigonometric functions and SVPWM to support field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms across dual motors plus PFC. The devices include 256KB Flash, 64KB Data-Flash, 32KB SRAM (both with ECC), two enhanced AD-Timers […]
120 MHz flash supports AI inference from data center to edge
GigaDevice has expanded its GD25UF series SPI NOR Flash to cover densities from 8Mb to 256Mb, operating at 1.14V–1.26V with a maximum clock frequency of 120MHz (STR mode) and data throughput up to 80MB/s. The series supports Single, Dual, Quad, and DTR Quad SPI modes, offers 100,000 program/erase cycles and 20-year data retention, and is […]
Next-gen MCUs target factories, homes, and connected infrastructure
The STM32C5 microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics are entry-level MCUs built on an Arm Cortex-M33 core and manufactured using a 40 nm process, offering up to 1 MB Flash memory and integrated security features including AES encryption, hashing and memory protection. The devices support applications such as smart thermostats, electronic locks, industrial sensors, robotic actuators and wearable […]
600 MHz Cortex-M7, RISC-V, and Cortex-M33 MCUs target robotics, automotive, and edge AI
GigaDevice is demonstrating four application areas at Embedded World 2026 (Hall 5, Stand 5-129) built around its GD32 MCU families, Flash memory, and analog products. For humanoid robotics and industrial automation, the company is showing EtherCAT servo drive devices using the GD32H75E, a 600 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 MCU with 3,840 KB flash, 1,024 KB SRAM, […]
1.8 eTOPs NPU targets physical AI agent deployments at the edge
NXP Semiconductors has introduced the i.MX 93W, an applications processor. Purpose-built to accelerate physical AI deployment, the device integrates a dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 with a dedicated Arm Ethos NPU (up to 1.8 eTOPs) and an IW610 tri-radio module supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 (Matter/Thread) in a single package, replacing up to 60 discrete […]
Radar, microphones, and MCUs address connected device security needs
Infineon takes the floor at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, March 10 – 12 (Hall 4A, Booth 138) with live demonstrations spanning microcontrollers, sensors, automotive, and robotics. On the MCU side, engineers will see PSOC and AURIX devices running edge AI and robotics workloads with deterministic real-time control, alongside the TRAVEO SDV Zonal Demo, which […]
Modular edge platform spans factory floor to smart city
NEXCOM heads to Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg next week with a lineup spanning AI-edge computing, robotics, and smart city platforms. The centerpiece is the APPC C21-01 series. These fanless panel PCs are powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processors in 15.6- and 21.5-inch configurations. Built for industrial edge environments, they feature IP65-rated front […]
XMC and mPCIe modules combine programmable logic with real-time processing
Acromag has released a series of FPGA modules based on AMD Zynq UltraScale+™ MPSoC devices for embedded I/O processing and logic functions in industrial and real-time systems. These modules combine a programmable logic fabric with an integrated ARM-based processing system on a single chip, enabling hardware-software partitioning in a compact mezzanine form factor. The new […]
Edge AI SoCs target robotics and automation under tight power budgets
Ambarella brings its edge AI SoC portfolio to Embedded World with live demos spanning robotics, industrial automation, automotive, and AIoT applications. The booth focuses on demonstrating AI performance per watt across Ambarella’s SoC lineup, with emphasis on running demanding workloads under tight power and latency constraints at the edge. Demos will cover both agentic AI, […]
