MIPS has announced that the MIPS I8500 processor is now sampling to lead customers. The processor was featured at GlobalFoundries’ Technology Summit in Munich, Germany. The I8500 is a data movement processor IP designed for real-time, event-driven computing platforms targeting hyperscale, storage, automotive, industrial, and communications infrastructure markets. The MIPS I8500 incorporates a scalable multithreaded […]
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82 mm x 50 mm SOM supports MXM3 connector standard
Virtium Embedded Artists has released the RZ/G3E SOM, a system-on-module based on the Renesas RZ/G3E application processor. The module provides compute, connectivity, and graphics capabilities for industrial and medical equipment human-machine interfaces. The SOM integrates interfaces, memory, and storage to support the RZ/G3E compute engine, which includes quad Arm Cortex-A55 CPU cores and a single […]
Edge AI development suite reduces embedded integration
Edge AI implementation presents significant technical challenges for developers working with resource-constrained embedded systems. Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its Edge AI portfolio with the DEEPCRAFT AI Suite. The Suite is a collection of software, tools, and solutions designed to address common integration barriers when incorporating artificial intelligence into embedded products. The suite is now […]
Click board supports motor supply voltages from 8.2 V to 44 V
MIKROE has released Stepper 28 Click, an add-on development board for controlling 2-phase bipolar stepper motors. The board is based on the TB67S559FTG, a BiCD constant-current 2-phase bipolar stepping motor driver IC manufactured by Toshiba Semiconductor. The Stepper 28 Click board integrates DMOSFET output transistors with low on-resistance characteristics. The driver supports motor supply voltages […]
Five pin-compatible processor families scale from battery to industrial
Synaptics Incorporated has announced the Astra SL2600 Series of multimodal Edge AI processors for IoT applications. The initial launch consists of the SL2610 product line, comprising five processor families targeted at edge computing applications. The processors are designed for smart appliances, home and factory automation equipment, charging infrastructure, healthcare devices, retail point-of-sale terminals and scanners, […]
Post-quantum cryptography support included in compact baseboard management controller design
Nuvoton Technology Corporation has introduced the Arbel NPCM8mnx System-in-Package, a baseboard management controller subsystem designed for AI servers and datacenter platforms. The SiP integrates multiple BMC components into a single package to reduce implementation complexity. The NPCM8mnx-SiP measures 23x23mm² in a BGA package format, which represents approximately 70% less area than discrete component implementations. The […]
Non-transparent bridging isolates multiple host domains in switches
Microchip Technology introduced its Switchtec Gen 6 PCIe switches, manufactured using a 3 nm process. The switches support PCIe 6.0 specifications with up to 160 lanes for AI system connectivity and feature a hardware root of trust with post-quantum safe cryptography compliant with Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0. PCIe 6.0 delivers 64 GT/s per […]
MCUs provide up to 64 KB flash and 16 KB SRAM with multiple package options
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) Group, built on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor, to expand its RA0 Series portfolio. The new devices are designed for low-power operation and integrate capacitive touch functionality, enabling user interfaces in consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial controls that must operate efficiently in battery-powered environments. The RA0L1 MCUs […]
Cross-vendor configurator streamlines MCU design and migration
Embedd.it has introduced a cross-vendor graphical MCU configurator to simplify hardware design and reduce vendor lock-in for electronics manufacturers. The tool enables hardware decoupling by allowing developers to configure microcontrollers across multiple families and vendors within a single interface. This approach supports faster development cycles and increases flexibility in sourcing components. The configurator integrates data […]
Matter compliant platform certification validates core functions for device development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) has introduced the Matter Compliant Platform Certification program. This program extends the model used in the Zigbee Compliant Platform program, enabling silicon vendors to certify development platforms, hardware, and software development kits (SDKs) against the Matter standard. Through this certification, platform vendors validate key elements of Matter, including commissioning, networking, […]
