Semtech Corporation announced the release of LoRa Basics, software building blocks to assist solution developers in quickly realizing the return on investment (ROI) their customers want. All LoRa Basics releases will be available on Semtech’s LoRa Developer Portal as open source. “To get LoRa-based solutions to market faster, developers can leverage Semtech’s free, supported and […]
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Free LoRaWAN educational modules accelerate IoT applications
Semtech Corporation has announced the open registration of the LoRaWAN Academy for everyone, from large enterprises to individual developers. The LoRaWAN Academy provides comprehensive, free educational modules for students, engineers, developers, and enterprises to develop Internet of Things applications using LoRa-based technologies. “Developers are the most important part of any modern technology platform, and the […]
Key factors to consider when choosing a microcontroller
When designing an embedded system with an MCU, which one should you pick? This guide provides you with a quick overview to help you narrow down your choices. A microcontroller (MCU), is the smallest and most basic computer. Running on a single chip, it has a CPU, memories (RAM and ROM), and interfaces (input/output ports) […]
The three approaches to AI design
One of the hottest tech trends is artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. Various sectors are using AI to solve problems and gain productivity. For instance, a school recently deployed a virtual telephone assistant, also known as a conversational agent, to help students with questions on what classes to take. Students were happy with the […]
New way to ‘see’ objects accelerates the future of self-driving cars
Researchers have discovered a simple, cost-effective, and accurate new method for equipping self-driving cars with the tools needed to perceive 3D objects in their path. The laser sensors currently used to detect 3D objects in the paths of autonomous cars are bulky, ugly, expensive, energy-inefficient – and highly accurate. These Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) […]
Trace visualization tool includes FreeRTOS stack analysis, interval details
Percepio announces the release of Tracealyzer version 4.3. The new version has new features for state machine analysis, stack usage analysis for Amazon FreeRTOS and major performance improvements when working with large traces. “This is a major step in the Tracealyzer evolution,” says Percepio CEO Dr. Johan Kraft. “For instance, the new Interval Details view […]
RAID5 added to embedded file system
SEGGER has added a RAID5 option to its emFile embedded file system to maximize data integrity and reliability. RAID5 delivers data integrity in providing an additional layer of fail-safety on top of the CRC and/or error correction used by the underlying driver or storage medium. With RAID5, the storage device is divided into several partitions, […]
MCUs + capacitive touch sensor help detect materials and liquids without sensors
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its Material Detection Solution, which can detect materials or liquids easily and cost-effectively without sensors by connecting electrodes using Renesas’ RX130 capacitive touch-key microcontrollers (MCUs). Replacing the sensors with this electrode approach contributes to lower bill of materials (BOM) costs while enabling detection at multiple points using a single chip. This allows […]
MEMS chip combines accelerometer with high-accuracy temperature sensor
The STMicroelectronics LIS2DTW12 combines a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer and a temperature sensor on a single die for use in space-constrained and battery-sensitive detectors such as shipping trackers, wearables, and IoT endpoints. The sensing accuracy of 0.8°C offers precision comparable with stand-alone standard temperature sensors. In addition to enhanced temperature compensation, leveraging the sensor’s superior accuracy, the accelerometer […]
Multi-format video encoder hardware IP supports new AV1 video format
Allegro DVT announced the availability of its AL-E210 multi-format video encoder hardware IP which adds support for the new AV1 video format developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). AOMedia was formed in 2015 by industry leaders such as Google, Netflix, Intel, Microsoft with the charter to provide an open-source, royalty-free alternative to H.265/HEVC […]