NXP Semiconductors N.V. unveiled today the world’s first microcontroller (MCU) -based solution for adding offline face and expression recognition capabilities to smart home, commercial and industrial devices. Built on NXP’s latest crossover MCU, the i.MX RT106F, running FreeRTOS, the new MCU-based face recognition solution enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to quickly, easily and inexpensively incorporate […]
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BPSK wireless data modulator supports transmit frequencies from 100 MHz to 1 GHz
CML Microcircuits Ltd announced the introduction of the CMX7146, a flexible data modulator that simplifies the design of transmit-only solutions using BPSK (binary phase-shift keying) and differential BPSK modulation (also referred to as PRK, phase reversal keying, or 2PSK). The CMX7146 generates precise baseband analog in-phase and quadrature signals with programmable signal filtering. This generates […]
Cloud Kit includes Wi-Fi, environmental/light/inertial sensors, works with AWS
Renesas has introduced the RX65N Cloud Kit features onboard Wi-Fi, environmental, light and inertial sensors, and support for Amazon FreeRTOS connected to AWS. The kit is designed to make it easier for embedded designers to quickly create secure end-to-end IoT cloud solutions for sensor-based endpoint devices with connection to Amazon Web Services The RX65N Cloud […]
Single-chip security IC securely stores device credentials, speeds cloud connections by 10x
Hardware-based trust anchors are key for connected applications and smart services, whether for a robotic arm in the smart factory or automated air conditioning in a private home. The new OPTIGA Trust M solution from Infineon Technologies AG helps manufacturers to enhance the security of their devices while at the same time improving overall system […]
Flash management software adds support for NVMs
HCC Embedded announced its collaboration with Adesto Technologies Corporation to support the new Adesto FusionHD serial flash technology. HCC’s field-proven file system products use the unique features of FusionHD devices to significantly improve performance and data retention, reliability, and battery life of smart IoT devices. HCC offers a range of flash management products, which enables customers […]
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD controllers consume little power
Marvell today released the industry’s lowest power PCIe Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) controller portfolio. Marvell’s newest SSD controllers are designed to meet the need for lower power and higher performance in next-generation data centers and edge devices as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G gain momentum. This breakthrough technology delivers unparalleled performance in an ultra-compact […]
MCUs come in ultra-small 64-pin BGA, LQFP packages for cost-sensitive apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced four new RX651 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) supplied in ultra-small 64-pin BGA and LQFP packages. The new lineup expands Renesas’ popular RX651 MCU Group with a 64-pin (4.5mm x 4.5mm) BGA package that reduces footprint size by 59 percent compared to the 100-pin LGA, and a 64-pin (10mm x 10mm) LQFP that offers […]
Package boosts security of STM32 code
STMicroelectronics has launched STM32Trust to guide designers’ efforts to build strong cyber-protection into new IoT devices leveraging industry best-practices. STM32Trust combines knowledge, design tools, and ready-to-use original ST software. These help designers take advantage of features built into STM32 microcontrollers to ensure trust among devices, prevent unauthorized access, and resist side-channel attacks. All this averts data theft and […]
Edge platforms support GPU accelerator cards, FPGA programmable acceleration cards for local compute and AI inferencing,
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reaffirms that its latest intelligent edge platforms are ideal for network security, Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) for 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). Supermicro’s network security edge solutions enable our partners’ networking software stacks, such as low-latency packet management, which is ideal for use in Unified […]
How to tackle the tough stuff around IoT security – Part 2
In part 1 of this interview with Jason Soroko, CTO of IoT for Sectigo, and Alan Grau, former president and owner of Icon Labs and now VP of IoT/Embedded solutions at Sectigo, we learned how the acquisition of Icon Labs by Sectigo was a strategic move to being able to offer end-to-end and purpose-built IoT […]