Upbeat Technology and SiFive have introduced the UP201/UP301 microcontroller family, a dual-core RISC-V MCU platform designed for low-power edge-processing applications. The devices integrate two SiFive Essential processor cores with two hardware AI accelerators developed by Upbeat, enabling real-time inference and digital signal processing within a constrained power budget. The architecture supports near-threshold operation and incorporates […]
Robotics/Drones
Dual-core MCU integrates 1MB MRAM memory
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA8T2 microcontroller group designed for motor control applications in industrial equipment and robotics systems. The devices feature a 1 GHz Arm Cortex-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor to address real-time control requirements for precision motor operation. The RA8T2 MCUs utilize the Arm Cortex-M85 processor and […]
Edge computing modules deliver 15 TOPs processing for vision applications
IMDT has announced the release of two new computing products based on the Renesas RZ/V2N processor: the V2N System-on-Module (SOM) and the V2N Single-Board Computer (SBC). These platforms are designed to support AI-driven vision applications at the edge while maintaining cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. The new modules follow IMDT’s previous V2H-based solutions and aim to […]
FPGAs deliver enhanced AI tensor blocks for edge computing applications
Altera Corporation introduced new programmable hardware and software for embedded developers working on edge applications. The new offerings include Agilex FPGAs, Quartus Prime Pro software, and FPGA AI Suite for embedded systems development in robotics, factory automation, and medical equipment. Altera’s programmable hardware addresses technical requirements for embedded and edge applications, focusing on power consumption […]
FPGA hardware and software for embedded and intelligent edge applications
Altera Corporation unveiled its latest programmable solutions tailored for embedded developers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation at the intelligent edge. Altera’s latest Agilex FPGAs, Quartus Prime Pro software, and FPGA AI Suite enable the rapid development of highly customized embedded systems deployed across a broad range of edge applications, including robotics, factory automation […]
C3 MCUs integrate crypto accelerator and PSA Level 2 security features
Infineon Technologies AG has launched PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33-based microcontrollers (MCUs). With the support of system design tools and software in ModusToolbox, this comprehensive solution allows developers to create high-performance, highly efficient, and secured motor control and power conversion systems with ease. PSOC Control C3 features Entry and Main Line […]
FPGA platform adds 4K60 vision support for edge computing
Microchip Technology has released PolarFire FPGA and SoC solution stacks for smart robotics and medical imaging. These new releases build upon Microchip’s smart embedded vision, industrial edge, and intelligent edge communications stacks already available. The solution stacks include firmware and IP cores for AI-assisted 4K60 computer vision, a diverse set of ready-to-use sensor and camera interfaces, and integrated hardware for high-speed […]
1.2 GHz processor streamlines multi-axis robot control systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched the RZ/T2H, the highest-performance microprocessor (MPU) offered by Renesas for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to 9 axes. It supports a variety of network communications including Industrial Ethernet on a single […]
Wi-Fi antenna for 1×1 RJ45 connectors covers 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz bands
Taoglas unveils AntJack, a high-efficiency Wi-Fi antenna that is mounted on a standard RJ45 ethernet connector. The new FXM100* Wi-Fi antenna can be mounted on Taoglas’ TMJG4926HENL or any standard 1×1 RJ45 connector to create a 2-in-1 solution, providing designers space-saving options and layout flexibility to improve wireless coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz […]
Gateway brings industrial AI to network edge
NEXCOM subsidiary announces the availability of the NISE 54 Industrial Edge AI Gateway for high-performance edge gateway applications. Powered by Intel Atom Amston Lake or Alder Lake CPUs, the NISE 54 gateway supports up to 16GB of DDR5-4800MHz SO-DIMM memory with In-Band Error Correction Code (IBECC) capability, to boost multitasking performance, reliability, and safety. Applications […]
