Acromag, Inc. has released their ACPS3310 3U CompactPCI Serial mezzanine module carrier card for embedded measurement and control applications. The board has two AcroPack module slots to accommodate a wide variety of I/O signal processing tasks. AcroPacks are a family of more than 25 enhanced mini PCIe modules that perform analog I/O, digital I/O, serial communication, FPGA computing and […]
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New software handles compression/decompression for embedded computer systems
SEGGER announces SMASHv2, a new lossless compression algorithm tailored to resource-constrained systems, boosting the performance of embedded systems. The software allows both compression and decompression on any Embedded System, in real time, even with no work RAM available. In comparison to SMASHv1, SMASHv2 delivers even better compression, easier use (only one parameter for compression) and […]
Open-source software for LoRa-based gateways allows secure communication, remote management
Semtech Corporation announced a new open-source packet forwarder for Linux-based gateways that allows secure, resource-efficient data communication and remote management, critical features for Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The same features have also been integrated on a miniature indoor gateway, 700 of which The Things Industries will distribute at the Things Conference from Jan. 31 to […]
RISC-V IDE available for free download
Andes Technology Corporation, a founding member of the RISC-V Foundation announced the free download of its AndeSight Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to accelerate software development for RISC-V based SoC. AndeSight IDE is a professional IDE based on Eclipse with many useful Andes add-on features, developed and widely used over the past 13 years, which provides […]
Raspberry Pi Computer Module 3+ now shipping from Newark element14
Newark element14 is now shipping the new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ for same day dispatch. Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ delivers the enhanced thermal performance and ease of use of Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ in a smaller form factor, with a choice of memory variants suitable for a broad range of embedded applications including […]
Real-time vs. a standard operating system & How to choose an RTOS
Most MCUs do not have operating systems. In the “olden days,” most embedded systems had MCUs that ran a program repeatedly and did not have much if any, human interference. However, the line between MCUs and processors is blurring. MCUs have General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) which are often attached to one or several sensors as […]
Ultra-low-power memory compiler offers 0.65-V mode for wearable, battery powered apps
Mobile Semiconductor announced their new 22nm FDX ULP (Ultra Low Power) Memory Compiler complete with a comprehensive set of features that cement their leadership position in FDX Memory Compiler offerings. This new memory compiler offers an Ultra-Low Power mode at 0.65V that is useful to a wide range of wearable and battery powered devices. The […]
Embedded Computing LEAP Awards winners announced at gala dinner
At the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the following companies were awarded trophies in the category of Embedded Computing. This year’s inaugural LEAP Awards competition honored ground-breaking new products that set a new standard for innovation. Judges rated candidates on categories that included societal impact, industry impact, technical sophistication, creativity, and value […]
Embedded board offers POE, multi-size display support
The new EMB-7610 from Estone Technology is a proprietary form factor board, 160mm x 90mm, designed especially for digital surveillance, in-vehicle electronics, industrial automation, retail and medical technologies. Available Power Over Ethernet and Estone Tech’s proprietary 40-pin expansion header open up plenty of additional uses. The fanless design is industrial rugged, and will operate in temperatures […]
Next-generation Z-Wave protocol now on wireless Gecko platform
The next-generation Z-Wave 700 protocol can now be found on the Wireless Gecko platform from Silicon Labs. The new smart home platform builds on Z-Wave’s industry-leading S2 security and interoperability by improving energy efficiency and adding higher performance, longer range RF capabilities. By leveraging the Wireless Gecko platform, Z-Wave 700 is said to enable developers […]