Synopsys announced the availability of the new embARC Machine Learning Inference software library to facilitate development of power-efficient neural network system-on-chip (SoC) designs incorporating Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC EM and HS DSP Processor IP. The embARC Machine Learning Inference (MLI) software library provides developers with optimized functions to implement neural network layer types, significantly reducing processor cycle […]
Industrial
Learning center aids in development of grov EPIC control systems
The groov EPIC Learning Center is a comprehensive hardware and software benchtop system for learning and development. This fully operational package lets engineers, technicians, and developers initialize, configure and program the control, visualization and communication aspects of their groov EPIC systems. The Learning Center is an ideal companion for Opto 22’s free online self-guided groov […]
Hardware/software combo reduces complexity of IEC 61508 SIL3
Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced “RX Functional Safety”, a new solution for industrial applications that reduces the complexity of IEC 61508 SIL3 certification, an international standard for functional safety. Based on the RX family of microcontrollers (MCUs), the new solution provides advanced functional safety for industrial equipment, including functions for chip self-diagnostics, the world’s first SIL3-certified functional […]
Catalyst AL Low-power CPU module for embedded applications
Eurotech expands its portfolio of embedded boards and modules with the new Catalyst AL small form factor module for low-power applications in rugged and fanless embedded systems. Powered by the Intel Atom E3900 “Apollo Lake” processor family, the Catalyst AL is a small form factor Computer On Module (COM) designed to deliver high computing performance while maintaining […]
General-purpose 16-bit MCUs come equipped with safety functions
ROHM Group company LAPIS Semiconductor recently announced the availability of the ML62Q1300/1500/1700 Group of general-purpose microcontrollers featuring an original 16-bit CPU core ideal for consumer and home appliances, alarms, security devices, and small industrial equipment. Microcontrollers used in home appliances and small industrial equipment in the rapidly growing Asian market require a wide variety of package types and program ROM capacities […]
SAR 16-bit ADCs are AEC-Q100-qualified for harsh environments
To address applications that demand higher-speed and higher-resolution analog-to-digital conversion, Microchip Technology Inc. announced 12 new Successive Approximation Register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) along with a companion differential amplifier designed specifically for the new portfolio of SAR ADCs. Designed to operate in high temperatures and high electromagnetic environments, the MCP331x1(D)-xx family includes the industry’s only one million […]
ICS/Blackberry QNX targets safety-critical medical, industrial apps
Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) announced that it will offer BlackBerry’s QNX software and services to its broad embedded customer base in the Americas. ICS joins the BlackBerry QNX Distributor & Value-Added Integrator (VAI) Program, a worldwide network of value-added integrators and distributors, and reseller experts trained on QNX technologies. Under the agreement, ICS will […]
Enterprise-class embedded Linux covers multiple processor architectures
With the growth of internet of things (IoT) and other smart devices, it is becoming increasingly complex and expensive for manufacturers to develop embedded distributions and applications for these devices based on the Linux operating system. Siemens PLM Software today announced a new enterprise Mentor Embedded Linux (MEL) solution that provides electronics manufacturers secure, scalable and configurable distributions […]
Multicore MCUs target open-source software-based apps in real-time, power-constrained uses
STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32MP1 multicore microprocessor series with compute and graphics support combined with power-efficient real-time control and high feature integration will facilitate development of high-performance solutions for industrial, consumer, smart home, health and wellness applications. STM32MP1 series microprocessor (MPU) products leverage the strong, proven STM32*-family ecosystem from ST and its partners, including tools and technical […]
AI platform provides hardware blocks for low-power AI at the IoT endpoint
QuickLogic Corporation announced the launch of its EOS S3AI platform for endpoint Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications. The new AI platform provides all the hardware blocks needed to enable low power AI at the IoT endpoint and includes seamless hooks to the SensiML Analytics Toolkit for sensor applications requiring time series (continuous) data analysis. This platform […]