Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core running up to 1 GHz and offered in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and System-on-Chip (SoC). The SAMA7D65 MPU series is designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 […]
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Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad […]
Next generation chip architecture balances performance with battery life
Imagination Technologies announces the Imagination DXTP GPU IP, designed to accelerate graphics and compute workloads on smartphones and other power-constrained devices. The DXTP delivers 20% improved power efficiency (FPS/W) on graphics workloads compared to its DXT equivalent through micro-architectural improvements. The DXTP provides 64 GPixel/s, 2 TFLOPS FP32, and 8 TOPS INT8 in a compute […]
Graphics processor delivers 64 GPixel/s at 1 GHz clock speed
Imagination Technologies announces the Imagination DXTP GPU IP, designed to accelerate graphics and compute workloads on smartphones and other power-constrained devices. The DXTP delivers 20% improved power efficiency (FPS/W) on graphics workloads compared to its DXT equivalent through micro-architectural improvements. Peter Richardson, Partner & VP at Counterpoint Research, notes that the global smartphone market is […]
MCUs offer 256 KB flash memory in 64-pin package configurations
Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for enhanced communication capability. The new MCUs now joining the cost-efficient series include the STM32C051, with up to 64KByte of Flash for applications that need more storage than STM32C031 MCUs can […]
SOSA-aligned board delivers 100 GbE data plane support
The VPX7600 single-board computer integrates an Intel 11th Generation Xeon W-11000E Series processor, developed to meet Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard requirements. The 8-core processor connects to 32GB of dual-channel, soldered-down DDR4 ECC memory operating at 3200 MT/s. The Intel Gen12 UHD graphics Xe 32EU engine operates at 1.35 GHz. An NVMe M.2 […]
Bluetooth module increases processing while reducing power
u-blox has expanded its portfolio by introducing six new variants of the NORA-B2 Bluetooth Low Energy modules. Now integrating the entire range of Nordic Semiconductor’s next-level nRF54L Series of ultra-low power wireless Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), NORA-B2 offers a versatile solution for mass market segments thanks to its choices of antennas, architectures, and chipsets. The new additions […]
Visual programming interface added to computer-on-module management tools
Congatec has released aReady.IOT, a software package that extends its Computer-on-Module (COM) platform with IoT connectivity tools. The package implements OPCUA, MQTT, and REST protocols for machine-to-cloud communication, enabling data transfer between embedded systems and cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Telekom Cloud. The COM Manager component provides remote management capabilities for Computer-on-Modules, while the […]
PCIe Gen 4.0 switches support packet switching and multi-host connectivity
Microchip Technology announces sample availability of the new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches in variants to support packet switching and multi-host applications. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB) and is fully […]
Teardown: AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card
Identifying the components reveals clues as to how a graphics card works, assuming you can read the identifying marks and find documentation. Wandering through an electronics swapfest, I found someone selling a graphics card and wondered what was inside. I bought it for $20, opened the case, and looked up the architecture and components. Released […]
