Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). For example, in the 1980s, Volvo offered a station wagon with a turbo-V4 engine that was faster off the line than Chevrolet Corvette with […]
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Infineon garners 2021 LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
The first memory solution to combine security and functional safety in a single NOR Flash device has earned Infineon Infineon’s Semper Secure NOR Flash an Embedded Computing LEAP Award. LEAP Awards honor innovative products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products […]
STMicroelectronics wins coveted Leap Award for innovation
The ST60A2G0, a contactless, RF millimeter-wave transceiver that operates in the (unlicensed) 60 GHz V-Band, just won its creator STMicroelectronics a 2021 Leap Award. Covering innovative products across 12 categories, the 2021 Leap Award competition received more than 100 entries. The annual competition celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. […]
Sequans honored with LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
Sequans’ Monarch 2 GM02S, the only cellular IoT module supporting a certifiable EAL5+ secure enclave for integrated SIM9 (ieUICC) capability that is compliant with GSMA standards, is the recipient of a coveted LEAP Award in Embedded Computing. LEAP Awards honor innovative products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received for the annual competition […]
Maxim captures LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
Executing AI inferences at less than 1/100th the energy of other embedded solutions to dramatically improve run-time for battery-powered AI applications, helped earn Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 low-power, neural network, accelerated MCU a LEAP Award in Embedded Computing. More than 100 entries were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products […]
What does automotive qualification mean?
Automotive qualification means that a component or system meets specific industry standards for manufacturing and performance. Automotive qualification is not a static landscape. New standards are developed in response to new technologies, and existing standards evolve in response to changing applications and new mission profiles. This FAQ reviews and contrasts key international automotive standards such […]
Defense in depth: What does it mean, and what can it achieve?
By Mark Pitchford, technical specialist, LDRA Connectivity has brought positive changes to embedded applications through new opportunities for easier monitoring, upgrades, and enhancements. On the downside, connected systems present more attack surfaces, which make systems vulnerable to bad actors. Defending against such attacks is a daunting task, even for organizations well versed in functional safety. […]
Keeping digital health safe and secure with unforgeable cyber protection
By Chris Jones, Crypto Quantique Digital health is the modern approach to healthcare, with the potential to broaden access and improve the quality and affordability of services. It’s how providers worldwide are expecting to deal with diverse pressures connected with factors such as population growth, increasing health awareness and demand for services, and the fact […]
Teardown: D7 robot vacuum from Neato Robotics
The D7 robot vacuum from Neato Robotics in California boasts a lot of navigational features such as zone cleaning, no-go lines, and floor plan mapping. We tore down a D7 to see how these features are implemented and to get a close look at the lidar unit that helps the bot find its way around. […]
Introduction to Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized, single-board computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a UK-based charity that works to ensure global access to computing and digital technology. It was initially developed as a low-cost microcomputer to impart digital skills to kids. It comes without any power supply or peripherals as it’s meant to be programmed […]
