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Two AI Processors Push Computer Vision to the Next Level for IoT and Automotives

Hoping to create more power-efficient and highly functional AI processors, Syntiant and Intuitive are both aiming to create the next step in computer vision.

October 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz

IonQ and Quantum Machines Keep the Ball Rolling for Quantum Processing Units

As the field of quantum computing continues to heat up, two startups: IonQ and Quantum Machines, are hoping to fuel the fire with quantum processor architectures and a boost in funding.

September 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Remembering Sir Clive Sinclair: A Forerunner in Home Computer Design

A forerunner to the spirit of modern “makers," Sir Clive Sinclair is remembered for over 40 years of electronics entrepreneurship.

September 23, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

A Closer Look at the Stars of Apple Event 2021: The A15 Bionic and iPhone13

At this year's Apple Event 2021, the company announced details about the newest Apple A-series cellular SoC—the A15 Bionic—and the iPhone13.

September 20, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

A Circuit-level Assessment of Dojo, Tesla’s Proposed Supercomputer

The star of this year's Tesla AI Day was a newly-announced supercomputer, Dojo. But just how remarkable is this project from a design perspective?

September 02, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

From Home to the Quantum Realm: 3 Companies Push Processor Limitations

As the need for better, faster, and safer processing continues to grow, companies like Intel, Cadence, and QuantWare are bringing their A-game to the workplace, vehicles, and quantum computing.

August 28, 2021 by Ikimi .O

IBM’s First CPU With On-chip AI Acceleration Detects Fraud at Lightning Speeds

Containing 22 billion transistors, IBM's new processor, Telum, features on-chip acceleration for AI inferencing. The goal: to detect fraud before a transaction is complete.

August 27, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Intel Strikes Back: How CEO Pat Gelsinger Plans to Revive a Microchip Goliath

Despite many challenges, like companies moving to in-house chip fabrication and delays in processing node technology, Intel hopes to forge ahead with a new CEO and roadmap.

August 25, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Highlights of Intel’s 2021 Architecture Day—a Computing-centric Event

At Intel's 2021 Architecture Day, CEO Pat Gelsinger called the company's new computing technology "magic." Here are a few highlights from the event.

August 24, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Software Startup Reimagines CPUs—Not GPUs—as Host for Advanced AI

With its unique "SLIDE" algorithm, ThirdAI has plans to shake up the existing paradigm for AI deep learning.

August 16, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Enabling Industrial Network Design with Time-Sensitive Networking

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in the TSN (time-sensitive networking) Ethernet-based standards. Learn about the theory and hardware involved in implementing TSN in industrial network design.

August 12, 2021 by Christian Castel, NXP

Scaling Down: Intel Boasts RibbonFET and PowerVia as Next IC Design Solution

As part of its recent roadmap, Intel teased RibbonFET and PowerVia, two new technologies that it hopes will change the IC industry through backside power delivery and a gate-all-around architecture.

July 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Intel’s Roadmap Targets Through-silicon Via Issues in Foveros Technology

Knowing the issues with Foveros technology, Intel includes improvements, from interference to power consumption, into its roadmap. How is Intel aiming to improve this technology?

July 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Renesas Kicks-up CPU Speeds with SoCs for Entry/Mid-range Automotive Systems

The demand for cost-advantaged advanced cockpit technology for mid-range and entry-level automobiles is on the rise, which prompts Renesas to release a new R-Car series: the Gen3e.

July 26, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

NVIDIA Dives Into Industrial High-performance Computing with HGX Platform

Since the industry is zeroing in on high-performance computing, NVIDIA throws its hat into the HPC ring with its release of a new platform: the HGX HPC platform.

July 19, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Optimizing Power Management with NXP’s i.MX RT500 Crossover MCU

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.

July 08, 2021 by Alejandra Guzman, NXP Semiconductors

Maxim’s Digital IO IC’s Shrink LiDAR Technology for SICK AG’s Safety Scanner

Maxim Integrated and SICK AG have teamed up for, what they are calling, the industry’s smallest LiDAR scanner for safety.

June 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

IBM Accelerates Germany as a Quantum Hub with EU’s First Quantum Computer

Quantum computing momentum just got faster with the EU's first quantum computer: IBM's "Quantum System One." What could this computer mean for the EU, quantum technology, and Germany?

June 24, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Supporting the AI Boom: Facing the Challenges of Hardware and Deployment

AI has been a hot topic recently, especially this week. With all the efforts coming out, there is a growing need for better hardware, collaborating, and easing deployment.

June 11, 2021 by Rushi Patel

Easing the Effort: Mipsology Accelerates ML with Zebra FPGA IP

Today, Mipsology is announcing its solution for FPGA programming: Zebra FPGA IP. This IP aims to ease FPGA programming, giving the designer more time to design.

June 09, 2021 by Sam Holland