The OpreX™ Intelligent Edge Controllers – A8 from Yokogawa Corporation of America are Linux-based embedded controllers built on Ubuntu 24.04 with real-time patches, designed for deterministic control in advanced automation systems. The A8 introduces a data-centric “Data Stream” software architecture that decouples control logic from hardware, supporting reusable development with libraries for motion control, PID […]
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Embedded controller firmware adds authenticated boot and advanced power control
The MEC1723 embedded controller from Microchip Technology is paired with custom firmware to support system management in NVIDIA DGX Spark personal AI supercomputers, combining power sequencing and energy regulation with secure firmware authentication and ECC-P384-based cryptographic verification to establish a root of trust at boot. The firmware adds a DGX-specific packet-command host interface, plus EMI […]
Highpoint scales back RAID controller, cuts price in half
HighPoint Technologies, Inc has unveiled the newest member of its flagship Rocket 7600 Series — the Rocket 7624A PCIe Gen 5 x16 to 2-MCIOx8 NVMe RAID Adapter. Building on the Rocket 7628A proven hardware architecture, the Rocket 7624A delivers uncompromised PCIe Gen 5 x16 bandwidth and professional-grade NVMe RAID capabilities at an unprecedented sub-$1,000 price […]
Post-quantum cryptography support included in compact baseboard management controller design
Nuvoton Technology Corporation has introduced the Arbel NPCM8mnx System-in-Package, a baseboard management controller subsystem designed for AI servers and datacenter platforms. The SiP integrates multiple BMC components into a single package to reduce implementation complexity. The NPCM8mnx-SiP measures 23x23mm² in a BGA package format, which represents approximately 70% less area than discrete component implementations. The […]
High-memory wireless controller eliminates external memory requirements
Nordic Semiconductor announced the launch of the nRF54LM20A, the latest addition to its next-generation nRF54L Series of ultra-low power wireless SoCs. Built on Nordic’s innovative 22nm technology platform, the nRF54L Series simplifies design challenges while enabling reliable communication, extended battery life, and compact product designs. The nRF54LM20A expands the nRF54L Series with a high-memory option, […]
Controllers support sensorless FOC and vibration compensation for stable motor operation
Texas Instruments has introduced two new C2000 real-time microcontrollers, the F28E120SC and F28E120SB. These devices are designed for motor control and power factor correction systems, offering higher computing throughput than earlier-generation C2000 devices. The additional processing capacity supports single-motor drive systems in appliances and power tools that require precise and efficient operation. Both MCUs integrate […]
ID key S USB features 100 MHz CPU with 800 kB memory
Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its offering for universal serial bus (USB) tokens, dongles, security keys, and other hardware authenticators with the introduction of the new Infineon ID Key family. The newest member, the ID Key S USB, is a highly secured and versatile product designed for a wide range of USB- and USB/NFC-token devices […]
Digital signal controllers integrate double precision floating-point unit
Microchip Technology has added the dsPIC33AK512MPS512 and dsPIC33AK512MC510 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families to its dsPIC33A DSC product line. The devices enable the implementation of computation-intensive control algorithms for improved energy efficiency in motor control, AI server power supplies, energy storage systems, and complex sensor signal processing with Machine Learning (ML)-based inferencing. The dsPIC33AK512MPS family delivers precise, […]
Edge computing hardware integrates with existing development toolchain for AI applications
ACT Expo New Eagle introduced the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform, a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit (VPU) from John Deere. The new platform marks the first high-performance compute target in the Raptor hardware lineup, significantly expanding the capabilities of New Eagle’s embedded control ecosystem. New Eagle will demonstrate the Raptor […]
Edge computer controller operates in -25 °C to 50 °C range with fanless design
ASRock Industrial announces the iEP-7040E Series Industrial IoT Controller with Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors (Arrow Lake-H). The controller integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU technologies for edge computing applications in automation, computer vision, and industrial environments. The iEP-7040E Series utilizes Intel Core Ultra 7 255H/5 225H Processors with up to 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) and 16 […]
