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Cars, Control, and Communication: A Product Roundup From Embedded World

Cars, Control, and Communication: A Product Roundup From Embedded World

Embedded World 2024 lived up to its promise of delivering exciting semiconductor news. Here are four bits that caught our eye for automotive, RISC-V, Bluetooth LE, and AI applications.


News Apr 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
New Processors Shine on the Embedded World Stage

New Processors Shine on the Embedded World Stage

Some of the industry’s computing giants, including Google and Intel, flashed the spotlight on new processors at Embedded World.


News Apr 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Circuit and Operation of a D Flip-Flop

Circuit and Operation of a D Flip-Flop

D-type flip-flops are fundamental digital memory components. Here, we examine their input-output behavior and internal circuitry.


VISC: The New Coprocessing RISC-V Architecture for AI Efficiency

VISC: The New Coprocessing RISC-V Architecture for AI Efficiency

The VISC architecture, developed by UK-based Red Semiconductor, targets AI autonomy, cryptography, and other AI applications


News Apr 12, 2024 by Duane Benson
Arm Shows Off New NPU and IoT Reference Design at Embedded World

Arm Shows Off New NPU and IoT Reference Design at Embedded World

Drilling down on the edge AI focus at Embedded World 2024, Arm announced some significant updates to its computing portfolio.


News Apr 12, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Efficient Discrete Logic Implementation Using MCU Complex Logic Blocks

Efficient Discrete Logic Implementation Using MCU Complex Logic Blocks

Learn how the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral in the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers allows developers to implement complex discrete logic functions in hardware to reduce the Bill of Materials and develop custom application-specific logic.


Semidynamics Provides All-In-One AI IP to Facilitate AI Chip Design

Semidynamics Provides All-In-One AI IP to Facilitate AI Chip Design

The All-In-One AI IP bundles a CPU, GPU, NPU—and Semidynamics' unique, in-house "Gazzillion Misses" technology—into a single subsystem.


News Apr 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
AMD Announces Two New Adaptive SoCs for Faster Edge AI

AMD Announces Two New Adaptive SoCs for Faster Edge AI

At Embedded World 2024, AMD announced two new adaptive SoC chips targeting edge AI and high-load edge computing systems—both of which will be deployed in Subaru's Eyesight ADAS.


News Apr 10, 2024 by Duane Benson
All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Earthquake in Taiwan—Our Hearts Go Out to Those Impacted

Earthquake in Taiwan—Our Hearts Go Out to Those Impacted

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake today in Taiwan has caused devastating loss and suffering. Our thoughts with all those affected.


With an Eye on On-Device AI, Qualcomm Rolls Out New Snapdragon SoC

With an Eye on On-Device AI, Qualcomm Rolls Out New Snapdragon SoC

The new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor comes with CPU and memory performance increases, Wi-Fi 7, and enhanced edge AI capabilities for mobile devices.


News Mar 28, 2024 by Duane Benson
NXP Launches Open S32 CoreRide Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

NXP Launches Open S32 CoreRide Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

Today, NXP announced a new platform and automotive processor that promises more integration and utility in SDVs—no matter the architecture.


News Mar 28, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Shake It Off! A Digital Drawing Pad Inspired by the Iconic Etch A Sketch

Shake It Off! A Digital Drawing Pad Inspired by the Iconic Etch A Sketch

In this project, which uses the Arduino IDE, we create and demonstrate a digital drawing pad using an ESP32-based e-paper display dev board, rotary encoders for drawing control, and an accelerometer for shake detection to initiate an erase.


Nvidia Reveals Blackwell: The ‘World’s Most Powerful Chip’ for AI

Nvidia Reveals Blackwell: The ‘World’s Most Powerful Chip’ for AI

Nvidia took the GTC stage to unveil Blackwell, a platform built upon a 208 billion transistor, dual-die GPU with a 10 TB/s chip-to-chip interconnect.


News Mar 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
Intel Clocks ‘World’s Fastest Desktop Processor’ at 6.2 GHz Frequency

Intel Clocks ‘World’s Fastest Desktop Processor’ at 6.2 GHz Frequency

After months of waiting, Intel has finally released its flagship desktop processor, along with its core specifications.


News Mar 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Arm Unveils Its Largest Portfolio of Automotive Processors

Arm Unveils Its Largest Portfolio of Automotive Processors

The new Automotive Enhanced processors appeal to the most important aspects of software-defined vehicles: performance, speed, and security.


News Mar 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
5 Electrical Engineering Research Projects Making Their Mark in 2024

5 Electrical Engineering Research Projects Making Their Mark in 2024

From 3D processors to self-powered sensors, these academic research projects show how "the next big thing" in electronics may emerge from labs worldwide.


News Mar 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Exclusive Interview—Flux Partners With Ultra Librarian to Tap Its Ecosystem

Exclusive Interview—Flux Partners With Ultra Librarian to Tap Its Ecosystem

We talked with Flux’s co-founders about their new partnership—announced today—with online electronic parts ecosystem firm Ultra Librarian.


News Mar 06, 2024 by Jeff Child
Renesas Acclaims New Edge AI MPU for High Performance, Low Power

Renesas Acclaims New Edge AI MPU for High Performance, Low Power

Unveiled today, Renesas' new embedded AI processors significantly increase performance for vision-sensing devices while consuming less power than competitive alternatives.


News Feb 29, 2024 by Duane Benson
Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne

Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne

SiFive is helping lead the RISC-V revolution in automotive, Android, and AI. Senior VP Jack Kang joins the Moore’s Lobby podcast to provide his insights on the success of SiFive and the open-standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).