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 […]
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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 […]
Dual-core microcontrollers target high-performance embedded systems
Two new high-performance microcontroller groups have been introduced to support compute-intensive embedded applications in industrial and IoT systems. The devices, built on a 22-nm low-power process, combine a 1 GHz Cortex-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Cortex-M33 core to provide a mix of processing power and energy efficiency for complex workloads. The new microcontrollers […]
AI-based resource handling added to new IDE
Infineon Technologies has introduced the AURIX Configuration Studio (ACS), a new integrated development environment designed to support engineers developing applications with AURIX TC3x microcontrollers. The platform builds on Infineon’s established DAVE (Digital Application Virtual Engineer) technology, combining an Eclipse-based editor, GNU C compiler, and open-source debugger into a single environment. ACS is intended to simplify the […]
Modular ecosystem supports major IoT connectivity standards
Silicon Labs has introduced the Simplicity Ecosystem, a set of modular development tools designed to streamline embedded IoT design. The suite builds on the company’s long-standing Simplicity Studio platform, extending it into a more flexible environment that integrates installation, debugging, power analysis, and network evaluation in one framework. The new Simplicity Studio 6 release serves […]
