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Xilinx and Samsung Pioneer First Adaptable Computational Storage Device

Xilinx and Samsung Pioneer First Adaptable Computational Storage Device

With the demand for in-memory computation increasing, Xilinx and Samsung have set out to create a “one size fits all” solution.


News Nov 13, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Adding an ISP and Machine Learning Acceleration to the i.MX 8M Family

Adding an ISP and Machine Learning Acceleration to the i.MX 8M Family

Learn how the i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables edge computing, speeding up machine learning for a variety of applications including industrial tasks.


Boosting Memory Performance in the Age of DDR5: An Intro to DDR Training Modes

Boosting Memory Performance in the Age of DDR5: An Intro to DDR Training Modes

Analysts predict that DDR5 will dominate the DRAM market in coming years. How do you calibrate DDR for peak memory performance?


News Nov 06, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

With more people working from home, noise-canceling headphones are ever-more prevalent. What circuitry underlies this popular technology?


News Nov 05, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Newly-Announced $3.4 Billion Plan Aims to Stimulate US Semiconductor R&D

Newly-Announced $3.4 Billion Plan Aims to Stimulate US Semiconductor R&D

The SIA and the Semiconductor Research Corporation have released a preview of an upcoming report that outlines the next decade’s chip research and funding priorities.


News Nov 04, 2020 by Luke James
In-Memory Computing May Solve the AI Memory Balancing Act of Volume, Speed, and Processing

In-Memory Computing May Solve the AI Memory Balancing Act of Volume, Speed, and Processing

Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and processing. A new in-memory computing accelerator may be a useful solution.


News Nov 03, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Teaming Up with Arm, NXP Ups Its Place in the Machine Learning Industry

Teaming Up with Arm, NXP Ups Its Place in the Machine Learning Industry

This week, NXP Semiconductors announced two strategic partnerships that help solidify its place in the ML industry. We interviewed experts at NXP to get the inside scoop.


News Oct 19, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Hailo Goes Head to Head With Intel and Google on AI Acceleration Modules

Hailo Goes Head to Head With Intel and Google on AI Acceleration Modules

Hailo, an Israel-based startup, has benchmarked its AI acceleration modules against its Intel and Google counterparts. What's the verdict?


Maxim Hopes Low-Power NN Accelerator Chip for Edge Devices Will Lead an “Embedded Revolution”

Maxim Hopes Low-Power NN Accelerator Chip for Edge Devices Will Lead an “Embedded Revolution”

This morning, Maxim Integrated released its newest product, a low-power NN accelerator chip, with the hopes of bringing AI to the edge. We interviewed Kris Ardis, executive director of Micros, Security, and Software Business Unit at Maxim Integrated, to get the details.


News Oct 07, 2020 by Jake Hertz
How to Implement Digit Recognition with TensorFlow Lite using an i.MX RT1060 Crossover MCU

How to Implement Digit Recognition with TensorFlow Lite using an i.MX RT1060 Crossover MCU

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.


In a Historic $40 Billion Deal, NVIDIA Acquires Arm Amid Potential Backlash from Chip Industry

In a Historic $40 Billion Deal, NVIDIA Acquires Arm Amid Potential Backlash from Chip Industry

What are the implications of NVIDIA both competing in the Arm market and now, owning Arm itself?


News Sep 14, 2020 by Luke James
Prototype of Artificial Electronic Skin Demonstrates Pain Response

Prototype of Artificial Electronic Skin Demonstrates Pain Response

Australian researchers claim their e-skin prototype can react to pain, similarly to human skin. If developed, this could lead to major leaps in robotics and medical prosthetics.


News Sep 11, 2020 by Luke James
Skin-Like Sensors and AI Offer (Surprisingly) Accurate Hand Gesture Recognition

Skin-Like Sensors and AI Offer (Surprisingly) Accurate Hand Gesture Recognition

Scientists in Singapore have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining wearable skin-like sensors with computer vision.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Luke James
Startup Claims Its AI Chips Can Outperform Google and Intel at Edge Computing

Startup Claims Its AI Chips Can Outperform Google and Intel at Edge Computing

In this article, we'll assess how Kneron's NPU sizes up to Google and Intel's comparable chips.


News Sep 08, 2020 by Jake Hertz
NXP Bets on Neural Network Compiler Glow to Push ML to Edge Devices

NXP Bets on Neural Network Compiler Glow to Push ML to Edge Devices

Glow, the open-source neural network compiler, stirred conversation during the Q&A portion of NXP's Industry Tech Days presentation. Why is this compiler so important for pushing intelligence to the edge?


News Sep 04, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
Edge AI Chips for Voice-Activated Devices Save Power, Protect Privacy

Edge AI Chips for Voice-Activated Devices Save Power, Protect Privacy

Machine learning startup Syntiant announced in early August that it had secured $35 million to push its processors forward.


News Aug 21, 2020 by Luke James
IBM Unveils Its First 7nm Processor, Complete With “Memory Inception”

IBM Unveils Its First 7nm Processor, Complete With “Memory Inception”

This week, IBM announced its new POWER10 processor, the 7nm successor to POWER9.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz
AI at the Edge: New Machine Learning Engine Deploys Directly on Sensors

AI at the Edge: New Machine Learning Engine Deploys Directly on Sensors

ONE Tech's upgraded MicroAI Atom brings AI training and operation down to a single device.


News Aug 03, 2020 by Maya Jeyendran
An Example of Securing In-Cabin AI using TEE on a Secure FPGA SoC

An Example of Securing In-Cabin AI using TEE on a Secure FPGA SoC

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing how using TEE and an FPGA SoC can work in vehicle in-cabin AI.


New Wearable Prototype from Cornell’s SciFi Lab Senses Hand Position, Even Through Objects

New Wearable Prototype from Cornell’s SciFi Lab Senses Hand Position, Even Through Objects

By means of four wrist-mounted thermal cameras, the detailed positions of 20 points on the human hand can be tracked in real time.


News Jul 23, 2020 by Gary Elinoff