Latest SoC Articles and Videos

Three newly-released FPGAs can tell us a lot about the direction of these devices in the industry.

Three newly-released FPGAs can tell us a lot about the direction of these devices in the industry.

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their…

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their effectiveness requires a well-designed testing strategy.

Intel and AMD have historically been the leaders of data-intensive processors. But now, Ampere's Altra Max 128-core…

Intel and AMD have historically been the leaders of data-intensive processors. But now, Ampere's Altra Max 128-core processor may beat out the two in managing data center workloads.

It turns out, this change has been a long time coming.

It turns out, this change has been a long time coming.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

Xilinx recently tapped a startup for its AI accelerating software platform. In what ways might this platform add extra…

Xilinx recently tapped a startup for its AI accelerating software platform. In what ways might this platform add extra benefits for FPGAs in contrast to GPUs?

Learn how the Arm TrustZone extension for the LPC5500 series works and how to start utilizing the safety measures in…

Learn how the Arm TrustZone extension for the LPC5500 series works and how to start utilizing the safety measures in custom secure and non-secure applications.

What does NXP see in TSMC's N5P technology? TSMC says it has the world’s highest transistor density and offers the…

What does NXP see in TSMC's N5P technology? TSMC says it has the world’s highest transistor density and offers the fastest performance.

With 5G around the corner, Nokia is boosting SoC processing power and intelligence with the help of Broadcom, Marvell, and Intel.

With 5G around the corner, Nokia is boosting SoC processing power and intelligence with the help of Broadcom, Marvell, and Intel.

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at…

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.

While there's some debate on whether memristors even exist beyond the theoretical realm, MIT seems to have made a major…

While there's some debate on whether memristors even exist beyond the theoretical realm, MIT seems to have made a major breakthrough in artificial brain synapse technology.

COVID-19 has accelerated the push for contactless smart cities. Now, a new IC shows that security and speed are at the…

COVID-19 has accelerated the push for contactless smart cities. Now, a new IC shows that security and speed are at the heart of such technology.

With an eye on 5G at the hardware level, Arm is attracting notice from Facebook, Snapchat, Google, and Netflix.

With an eye on 5G at the hardware level, Arm is attracting notice from Facebook, Snapchat, Google, and Netflix.

With an increasing burden on networking systems, Xilinx has unveiled a new FPGA with high data processing and flexibility…

With an increasing burden on networking systems, Xilinx has unveiled a new FPGA with high data processing and flexibility to meet evolving connectivity standards.

No need to come back to earth for reconfiguration. Xilinx's new Kintex UltraScale FPGA can be reprogrammed mid-orbit.

No need to come back to earth for reconfiguration. Xilinx's new Kintex UltraScale FPGA can be reprogrammed mid-orbit.

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new…

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new processors with built-in Wi-Fi 6—will be key to the success of remote workers.

Will the collaboration lower integration risks for designers?

Will the collaboration lower integration risks for designers?

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks…

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks at how a fourth, or last-level, cache can provide a solution.

For select silicon startups, Arm has swung open the doors on its IP portfolio.

For select silicon startups, Arm has swung open the doors on its IP portfolio.