ACCES I/O Products, Inc. has released the mPCIe-DAAI16-8F, a multifunction analog input/output module for embedded and OEM systems. The unit fits the PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe) Type F1 form factor and provides 16-bit precision with simultaneous analog input and output capabilities. It includes eight analog outputs that support both voltage and current operation and […]
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Linux-based SBC adds hardware security and AI expansion
Grinn has introduced the GenioBoard, a single-board computer (SBC) designed to accelerate the development of embedded and AI-capable systems. Built around the MediaTek Genio family of processors, the board integrates compute performance, connectivity, and security within an 87 mm × 56 mm form factor. It supports both the Grinn GenioSOM-700 and GenioSOM-510 systems-on-module, each offering […]
XMC module integrates quad-core A53, dual R5 and programmable logic
Acromag has introduced the XMC-ZU series, a configurable XMC module based on the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC. The device integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 application processor unit and a dual-core ARM Cortex-R5 real-time processor unit, along with programmable logic. The module supports external memory interfaces including DDR4 and eMMC, dual Quad-SPI flash memory and microSD […]
A practical guide to microcontroller structure and performance factors
Microcontroller units (MCUs) are single-chip computers optimized for performing embedded computing tasks like controlling a coffee machine or a medical device, an industrial robot, or an electric vehicle battery charger. They don’t require a complex operating system (OS) like those found on personal computers and servers. The central processing unit (CPU) is a key element […]
AI accelerator supports on-chip learning for embedded devices
BrainChip Holdings has announced the AKD1500 co-processor capable of delivering up to 800 giga operations per second (GOPS) while operating below 300 milliwatts, providing a power-efficient solution for edge AI tasks. This makes it suitable for use in battery-powered or thermally constrained systems such as wearable electronics, smart sensors, and compact embedded devices. The co-processor […]
Board offers 13.4 dBm output and LoRaWAN 1.0.4 compliance
MIKROE has released the LR 16 Click board, designed to provide long-range, low-power wireless connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. The board is based on Würth Elektronik’s WIRL-LORA Daphnis-I module, which incorporates the STM32WLE5CCU6 microcontroller. The LR 16 Click supports LoRaWAN and proprietary communication modes, offering flexibility for […]
Formal verification toolchain adds Rust support for mixed-language safety-critical systems
TrustInSoft has released TrustInSoft Analyzer 2025.10, extending its formal verification toolchain to include Rust analysis capabilities alongside its existing C and C++ support. The update enables detection of undefined behaviors, panics, and memory vulnerabilities in mixed-language codebases through exhaustive static analysis. The Rust integration addresses verification gaps that remain despite the language’s built-in memory safety […]
Open-source dev system expanded to include unified multi-core and AI model deployment
The latest release of the open-source development system introduces a significant step forward for developers working with complex, multi-core environments and artificial intelligence. Analog Devices has launched CodeFusion Studio 2.0, upgrading its open-source embedded development platform with comprehensive AI workflow support and unified multi-core orchestration capabilities. The Visual Studio Code-based environment now enables engineers to […]
Processors gain native execution for quantized AI models
Alif Semiconductor announced that developers can now use the ExecuTorch Runtime, a quantization extension of the popular PyTorch ML framework, for AI applications built to run on its Ensemble E4/E6/E8 series of MCUs and fusion processors. The ExecuTorch extension enables developers of AI models aimed at resource-constrained hardware targets such as MCUs to use the […]
Navigating the EU Cyber Resilience Act: a manufacturer’s perspective
As connected devices proliferate across consumer, industrial, and automotive sectors, cybersecurity is becoming as fundamental to design as power efficiency or reliability. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces sweeping new cybersecurity requirements for connected products, creating both challenges and opportunities for electronics manufacturers and design engineers. This legislation will reshape how embedded systems and IoT […]
