Imagination Technologies;s complete, standalone hardware IP neural network accelerator delivers high efficiency through a specialized PowerVR architecture implementation for neural networks (NNs). Companies building SoCs for mobile, surveillance, automotive and consumer systems can integrate the new PowerVR Series2NX Neural Network Accelerator (NNA) for high-performance computation of neural networks at very low power consumption in minimal silicon area. Neural […]
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Zigbee-based gateway for next-generation smart lighting control
Cortet by CEL announces the new E100 Gateway – a very compact, ZigBee-based wireless Gateway that provides both local and IoT based control for a wide range of lighting devices, accessories, fixtures, controllers and switches for small or medium scale commercial facilities. This means that lighting throughout the entire building can be controlled locally by a […]
Open-source mangOH Red boards now available from Digi-Key
Targeted at the industrial IoT and maker communities, mangOH Red is a feature-rich, low-power open source enablement platform on the market. Talon Communications is producing the mangOH Red and IoT Expansion cards for use with the Red, including a CAN, Ethernet and Wi-Fi/BT expansion card. The Sierra Wireless mangOH Red open source hardware platform is available primarily through […]
1 Mp CMOS imaging sensors include distortion correction, multi-color overlays, NTSC and Ethernet interfaces
ON Semiconductor announced two new highly integrated 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensors. The new parts provide a complete solution with the image sensor and processing functionality integrated within a low power system-on-chip (SoC) that simplifies and speeds adoption in applications such as rear and surround view cameras. PCB real estate savings of greater than 30% can be […]
Multi-switch detection ICs consume 98% less system power than conventional discretes
Manufacturers, especially automotive manufacturers, are challenged to integrate more functionality while saving power and space. Texas Instruments today introduced two multi-switch detection interface (MSDI) devices that consume up to 98 percent less system power than conventional discrete solutions. The TIC12400 and TIC12400-Q1 are the first switch and sensor monitors that directly interface with resistor-coded switches. […]
1U rackmount, multi-domain Ethernet switch/router uses Intel Xeon E5 server CPU
General Micro Systems, Inc. announced the S1U401-MD “Cyclone,” a 1U rackmount, multi-domain server and multi-port Ethernet switch/router based on the Intel Xeon E5 server CPU. Designed for lowest price, space efficiency and ultimate battlefield network security, the product is a rugged packaging marvel. Each of the two isolated domains (Red/Black) in S1U401-MD boasts six times the functionality […]
Gallery: Neat tech on display at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles USA
A focused forum on the here-and-now of self-driving technology held in Novi, Mich., staged by TU-Automotive, featured presentations by Tier 1 suppliers, researchers, and automakers. Also, there were a few displays of interesting technology. Here are a few examples of what was there to be seen. NEXT PAGE: A washer system for car cameras
Far-field linear mic array dev kit lets developers integrate Alexa into smart panels, appliances, commercial/industrial electronics
Developers looking to integrate Alexa into smart panels, kitchen appliances, and other commercial and industrial electronics can now access the VocalFusion 4-Mic Dev Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) from XMOS Ltd. The kit features a compact four-microphone linear 100mm array. The captured voice signals are crystal clear even in noisy environments, enabling commands to […]
Rugged 6U VME SBC carries data-secure multi-core processor
Aitech Defense Systems Inc. now offers a new rugged 6U VME single board computer (SBC) that brings the powerful QorIQ T1042, or higher performance T2081, multi-core processor to embedded systems, significantly increasing previous generation computing capabilities. The C114 is backward compatible with Aitech’s popular earlier generation PPC-based C106 and C108 boards, while incorporating the NXP Secure Boot […]
RF SoCs integrate RF signal chain for 5G, radar apps
Xilinx, Inc. announced delivery of its Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC family that integrates the RF signal chain into an SoC for 5G wireless, cable Remote-PHY, and radar. Based on 16nm UltraScale+ MPSoC architecture, the All Programmable RFSoCs monolithically integrate RF data converters for up to 50-75 percent system power and footprint reduction, and soft-decision Forward Error […]
