The Core Independent Peripheral (CIP) is a term coined by Microchip Technology to describe an unusual control scheme whereby peripherals do not rely upon input from the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Microchip claims that these self-sustaining peripherals free up the CPU, increase power savings, reduce development time and are easily configured with Microchip graphical programming […]
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How to create energy-efficient IIoT sensor nodes
by Noel O’Riordan and Tommy Mullane, S3 Semiconductors When you’re designing sensor node devices destined for the industrial internet of things (IIoT), chances are they need to be battery-powered. And given the number of these expected to be deployed, and their often-remote locations, changing or charging a battery frequently isn’t an option. Your device, therefore, needs […]
NVMe vs SATA: What’s the difference and which is faster?
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is an interface protocol built especially for Solid State Drives (SSDs). NVMe works with PCI Express (PCIe) to transfer data to and from SSDs. NVMe enables rapid storage in computer SSDs and is an improvement over older Hard Disk Drive (HDD) related interfaces such as SATA and SAS. The only reason […]
Factors to consider in purchasing a Solid State Drive (SSD) for computer storage
What factors should you take into account when you purchase an SSD? Keep in mind that the below are generalizations and that technology is improving all the time. Size matters. Before you buy, have an idea of how much data you would likely to the SSD in an average day. The average DVD movie is […]
Terminology used in the Internet of Things
Every now and then someone throws out an acronym or term in a conference or presentation that is new and not all of the mainstream audience is able to follow along. Here are some basic terms and how they relate to The Internet of Things (IoT). IoT – The Internet of Things refers to electronics […]
What’s the difference between Von-Neumann and Harvard architectures?
These two processor architectures can be classified by how they use memory. Von-Neumann architecture In a Von-Neumann architecture, the same memory and bus are used to store both data and instructions that run the program. Since you cannot access program memory and data memory simultaneously, the Von Neumann architecture is susceptible to bottlenecks and system […]
AI processors for IoT consume less than 5 mW
Kneron, a provider of edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, today announced its AI processors Kneron NPU IP Series for edge devices. The Kneron NPU IP Series includes three products: the KDP 300 ultra-low power version, the KDP 500 standard version, and the KDP 700 high-performance version, supporting various AI applications in smarthome, smart surveillance, smartphones, […]
RISC-V: an Open Instruction Set Architecture
The benefits of open source have been bestowed upon an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) called RISC-V. One of the earliest, best-known examples of open source technology is Linux. For a widely accepted, official definition of open source, see The Open Source Initiative. Open source does not stop at Linux, however. One of the more recent […]
Can SSDs replace all storage and memory?
The short answer is no. Here’s why. Solid-State Drives (SSDs) have no mechanical or moving parts, which makes them ideal for mobile devices. SSDs are associated with flash memory and as a replacement for hard disk drive storage for computers. At the lowest level, SSDs are based on transistors (similar to DRAM), but SSD is […]
A short primer on resistor types
In general terms, a resistor is a passive electrical component (with two terminals) that is designed to limit the flow of electric current through a circuit. Resistors work by dissipating electrical energy as heat and reducing the flow of electricity through the resistor. Resistors are found in almost all electrical networks and electronic circuits and […]