Aitech now offers the compact A174 that enables embedded designers to easily increase the functionality of rugged embedded systems, especially in avionics applications. Using a standard Ethernet interface, the new I/O expansion subsystem can connect to a multiple-client/multiple-server architecture, acting as a server with the avionics computers acting as clients. The A174 is designed for maximum system […]
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Azure RTOS now added to wide range of 32-bit microcontrollers
NXP Semiconductors N.V. expanded its partnership with Microsoft to bring Microsoft Azure RTOS, an industry-leading comprehensive real-time operating system (RTOS), to a broader range of processing solutions from its EdgeVerse portfolio. The collaborative efforts will give NXP’s developer community using MCUXpresso Software and Tools seamless access to the capabilities of Azure RTOS, including fully integrated […]
USB-powered debug probe supports trace/debug integrated with RISC-V processor cores
SEGGER’s products are already fully compatible with SiFive’s RISC-V processor cores, and now its J-Link probes deliver support for the new SiFive Insight debug/trace solution. This includes SiFive’s latest Nexus-based trace implementation, which enables ongoing monitoring and recording of processor instruction execution. Via SEGGER’s highly popular J-Link PLUS, PRO and ULTRA debug probe options, plus […]
Rugged, secure memory tokens for authentication applications
ATEK Access Technologies announced the launch of its new Datakey CryptoAuthentication memory token line which gives embedded systems designers a rugged and secure portable memory device for authentication applications. The line of removable memory devices utilizes Microchip’s CryptoAuthentication family of high-security hardware authentication ICs, enabling embedded applications like: Secure storage and transfer of keys, certificates […]
Software tools support RISC-V processor SoC development tasks
Segger has announced its full support for Nuclei RISC-V processor SoCs. Nuclei System Technology is a leading vendor of RISC-V processor IP in China. In August of 2019, Nuclei and GigaDevice announced the first RISC-V general-purpose MCU, the Bumblebee. Support includes SEGGER’s Embedded Studio IDE, its market-leading J-Link debug probe, and its Ozone debugger. Also […]
Embedded development tools help connect MCUs to cloud services
Microchip Technology Inc. announced its cloud agnostic, turnkey, full-stack embedded development solutions. From the smallest PIC and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) for sensors and actuator devices, to the most sophisticated 32-bit MCU and microprocessor (MPU) gateway solutions for edge computing, the company is now making it possible for developers to connect to any major core and […]
Occupancy management platform is enabled by embedded neural network
Lynred and GreenWaves Technologies announced their collaboration on a new open source Occupancy Management Reference Platform. This platform is intended for the connected buildings market, primarily for managing and optimizing workspace in offices. Real estate overhead is reportedly a company’s second-largest cost, due to the impact of building shortages and the rising price per square […]
RISC-V reference models support processor verification
Imperas Software Ltd., announced the latest enhancements to its range of RISC-V reference models and solutions to support processor verification, with the leading commercial SystemVerilog hardware design verification environments provided by Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys, and also the Metrics cloud-based tools. Working together with lead customers, industry groups and associations, and the Google Instruction Stream Generator […]
Code optimization and debugging for Arm Cortex MCUs
IAR Systems announces full coverage for the RA Arm Cortex microcontrollers (MCUs) from Renesas Electronics Corporation. The complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench provides powerful code optimizations and comprehensive debugging features in an easy-to-use integrated development environment with excellent worldwide technical support and training. Renesas’ RA MCUs deliver a combination of optimized performance, security, connectivity, […]
Cloud connectivity in IoT, Part 1: How communication works
Cloud connectivity, a fundamental part of the majority of the Internet of Things (IoT) projects, is intertwined with expertise in embedded systems and software integration. That’s why MCU suppliers are working closely with cloud service providers to develop integrated hardware and software solutions that enable IoT developers to establish an edge-to-cloud connection using out-of-the-box solutions […]