Now in its eighth year, Design World’s LEAP Awards showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. This undertaking wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. The editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics each year to create an independent judging panel. Below is their selection for this […]
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COM Express Compact Type 6 module supports 128 GB memory capacity
Tria Technologies introduced the Tria C6C-RYZ8 COM Express Compact Type 6 module, based on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processor, to its portfolio during Embedded World 2025. This new member of Tria’s COM Express board family is based on AMD’s Zen 4 CPU architecture and provides a substantial performance improvement over previous board generations […]
USB dongle adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to IoT devices
Vantron announced the launch of the VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle. Powered by Morse Micro’s latest MM8108 chipset, this compact yet powerful device is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity with its superior performance, efficiency, and plug-and-play usability. The Vantron VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle has been designed to provide businesses and developers with an ultra-efficient, high-throughput wireless solution that seamlessly […]
SoM operates in -40 °C to 85 °C range with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
Variscite announced the release of the VAR-SOM-AM62P. This cost-optimized SoM delivers robust performance for advanced multimedia applications and offers a rich set of connectivity options to meet the demands of industrial markets. Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px SoC, the VAR-SOM-AM62P integrates a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor. An […]
1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
Texas Instruments introduced the world’s smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) for the MSPM0C1104 MCU enables designers to optimize board space in applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics, without compromising performance. With over […]
800 MHz Arm Cortex MCU supports ASIL-D safety applications
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP CoreRide platform for zonal and electrification system solutions in software-defined vehicle architectures. The S32K5 family utilizes Arm Cortex CPU cores operating at speeds up to 800 MHz, providing […]
Dual-band module spans sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies
NeoCortec and Embit have launched a dual-band (sub-GHz/2.4GHz) embedded LoRa-enabled NeoMesh wireless network module with LoRaWAN stack at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. This development follows the first demonstration of NeoMesh wireless network formation using LoRa modulation on a 2.4GHz wireless network module at electronica 2024. The new module combines NeoMesh’s scalability and low […]
MCUs feature 200 MHz processing with 40 Msps ADC integration
Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of microcontroller units (MCUs) targeting math-intensive applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical sectors. The new devices operate at 200 MHz and incorporate high-speed analog peripherals to reduce external component requirements. The PIC32A MCUs include integrated analog capabilities with 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) operating at up to […]
UFS4.1 embedded flash drive achieves 3,900 MB/s write speed
Sandisk has introduced the AT EU752 UFS4.1 Embedded Flash Drive (EFD), an automotive-grade storage device with UFS4.1 interface technology. The new device offers projected performance of up to 3,900 MB/s sequential write and 4,200 MB/s sequential read speeds at the 1TB capacity, more than twice the performance of Sandisk’s previous UFS3.1 device. The AT EU752 […]
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 […]
