As data centers support more Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) workloads, there is a need for cloud-scale infrastructure that provides more bandwidth to storage and more storage density per rack. The trend is therefore to adopt PCIe Gen 4-capable NVM Express (NVMe) Solid State Drives (SSDs) in smaller form factors such as M.2 […]
Applications
BLE 5 modules target low-power IoT apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced sample shipment availability of the new RYZ012 Bluetooth module targeting ultra-low power IoT applications. The RYZ012 is Renesas’ first Bluetooth Low Energy 5 module. It integrates a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver supporting the IEEE802.15.4 multi-standard wireless protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Bluetooth LE Mesh, and ZigBee. The RYZ012 features a power […]
Software speeds creation of machine learning apps in IoT, low-power edge devices
Eta Compute Inc. announced its TENSAI Flow software. The software suite complements its existing development resources and enables seamless design from concept to firmware, speeding the creation of machine learning applications in IoT and low power edge devices. Eta Compute’s TENSAI Flow software de-risks development by quickly confirming feasibility and proof of concept. TENSAI Flow […]
PCIe x8 acceleration cards speed encryption tasks
NEXCOM introduces NA 1000-L2X, a series of acceleration cards featuring and embedded with two Intel® QAT engines, based on Intel’s Lewisburg platform family. Connected to NEXCOM network appliances‘ CPUs through the PCIe x8 interface, the acceleration cards reduce time and resources ordinarily required for data encryption. NEXCOM’s NA 1000-L2X utilizes Intel QAT, which includes symmetric encryption and […]
Phased-Array 4D imaging radar put on a single chip
RFISee, a developer of affordable imaging radars for the automotive industry, is unveiling the world’s first Phased Array 4D imaging radar on a chip. RFISee’s all-weather radar has proven its ability to detect cars from 500 meters and pedestrians from 200 meters, with an angular resolution greater than 1 degree. The company’s engineers have adapted […]
Ethernet switch, PHY chips boast flow-aware intelligence
Marvell announced an integrated set of access, aggregation and core Ethernet switch and PHY solutions that intelligently enable secure and efficient data movement throughout enterprise networks. The new portfolio is purpose-built to address the specific requirements of the borderless enterprise as mobility and cloud applications extend the boundaries of the traditional campus environment. Today’s enterprise […]
Time server GPS IC secures military comm, radar, networks
Threats from intentional jamming and spoofing of U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, as well as cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, demonstrate the need for powerful and secure time and frequency systems that ensure continuing operability and performance. Microchip Technology Inc. announced that its SyncServer S650 M-Code time server has received approval from the U.S. Air Force GPS Directorate of […]
High-rez time-of-flight sensor targets robotic, AGV apps
Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company announces Hydra3D, its new Time-of-Flight (ToF) CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement. The sensor supports the latest industrial applications, including vision-guided robotics, logistics, and automated guided vehicles. Hydra3D’s high resolution and flexible configuration, combined with its on-chip HDR, make it ideal for outdoor applications such […]
Optimizing in-vehicle data networks
Physical channels have limits that affect the practicalities of automotive network architecture and communication protocols. Here’s the lowdown on current work aimed at breaking bandwidth bottlenecks. CHRISTIAN RUSCH, BERT BERGNER | TE Connectivity It has become a truism that we have an insatiable appetite for data. Not so obvious is the effect our need for […]
The sense-think-act model of autonomous vehicles
Electronics and software tend to be more important than the mechanics of autonomous vehicles. This shift has serious implications for how vehicles are designed. Puneet Sinha | Mechanical Analysis Div., Mentor, a Siemens business Though certain autonomous functions, especially driver-assist and active-safety features, have started to show up in some recent-model vehicles, the goal of […]