Xilinx, Inc. introduced Vivado ML Editions, the industry’s first FPGA EDA tool suite based on machine-learning (ML) optimization algorithms, as well as advanced team-based design flows, for significant design time and cost savings. Vivado ML Editions delivers 5x faster compile-time and breakthrough quality of results (QoR) improvements on average 10% on complex designs, compared to […]
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CompactPCI serial processor blades feature Xeon/Core i7 processors
ADLINK Technology Inc. launched the cPCI-A3525 series CompactPCI Serial processor blade in a single-slot (4HP) form factor. The 3U module features the latest 9th generation Intel Xeon/Core i7 processor, formerly known as Coffee Lake Refresh. It supports the newer CompactPCI Serial standard, PICMG CPCI-S.0, for next-generation, mission-critical applications requiring higher performance, such as railway transportation, […]
IoT sensor development kit sports direct-to-cloud connections
InnoPhase announces a new sensor application development kit (ADK) accelerating time-to-market for edge devices. The innovative tool kit integrates the award-winning Talaria TWO multiprotocol wireless platform with a direct-to-cloud connection targeting smart home, smart commercial, smart industrial, and smart health markets.
SoCs support simultaneous 4K encoding, advanced AI processing
Ambarella, Inc. announced the expansion of its AI vision SoC portfolio with the new CV5S and CV52S security families. Based on the CVflow architecture and advanced 5nm process technology, the new SoCs support simultaneous 4K encoding and advanced AI processing in a single low-power design, which provides industry-leading edge AI SoC performance per watt. The […]
Air quality gas sensor module enables ultra-low power ozone measurements
Ozone gas is a significant cause of poor outdoor air quality that poses health risks. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry’s first fully calibrated, miniature digital Outdoor Air Quality sensor solution with selective ozone measurement capabilities, offering visibility into the air quality in users’ immediate environments for a personalized experience. The ZMOD4510’s ability to quantify […]
FPGA modules feature write-protected configuration memory for enhanced security
Acromag’s new XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP modules with a user-programmable Xilinx Artix-7 or Kintex-7 FPGA feature write-protected flash memory to secure the configuration files. These modules are well-suited for a broad range of applications such as hardware simulation, communications, signal intelligence, adaptive filtering, and image processing. High-speed interfaces are provided for PCIe, 10GbE, LVDS, serial, and other I/O signals. […]
Standard for add-on development boards facilitates MCU evaluations
MikroElektronika launched SiBRAIN, a standard for add-on development boards that facilitates the simple installation and exchanging of a microcontroller (MCU) on a development board equipped with the SiBRAIN socket. SiBRAIN enables embedded designers to try out different MCUs in a prototype system without having to invest in expensive hardware or learn new tools. Currently, the […]
e-paper displays feature mechanical robustness, sunlight readability
Pervasive Displays has further expanded the range of potential use cases that its products can support through the introduction of the new Armor offering. EPDs based on the company’s unique Armor technology will achieve greater mechanical robustness and improved sunlight readability characteristics. This means they will be optimized for deployment in more challenging semi-outdoor environments […]
Industrial-Grade DDR5 DRAM modules emphasize low power consumption
Innodisk has officially announced the release of its industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules. The new standard touts a host of crucial performance improvements and power savings over its predecessor, and anticipation has been high since the official announcement of its release. Boasting a bucketload of benefits, including the obligatory speed and storage increases, DDR5 will eventually […]
PCI Express 5.0 U.2/U.3 Interposer helps analyze SSD protocols
Teledyne LeCroy announced the availability of U.2/U.3 interposer cards for analysis of both single-port and dual-port solid-state drives (SSDs) that support the PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification. The U.2/U.3 interposer cards enable the capture and analysis of PCIe 5.0 traffic when combined with a Teledyne PCIe 5.0 Summit protocol analyzer. Driven by requirements for higher […]