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How to Write Assembly Instructions for Programming a 32-bit ARM Core with a Raspberry Pi

This article explores the basic instructions needed to program a 32-bit ARM core, while building a foundational understanding of the micro-architecture.

February 26, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

Arm Releases New Infrastructure and Security Certifications for IoT Devices

Arm's new security certifications and IoT infrastructure platforms plan for one trillion connected devices.

February 25, 2019 by Baker Lawley

Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for Cortex-M processors aims to facilitate more complex development on the edge.

February 14, 2019 by Baker Lawley

How to Write Assembly Language: Basic Assembly Instructions in the ARM Instruction Set

Learn some basic instructions used in the ARM instruction set used for programming ARM cores.

February 08, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

What Is a Microarchitecture? Understanding Processors and Register Files in an ARM Core

Learn about the microarchitecture of an ARM processor, including an explanation of the register file and how it functions within a processor.

February 07, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

Building Out the RISC-V Ecosystem

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture? Markus Levy nad Robert Oshana weigh in on RISC-V as an ecosystem, where that ecosystem is today, and discusses new developments in RISC-V.

December 20, 2018 by Markus Levy, NXP Semiconductors

Western Digital SweRVs Towards Open Source with New RISC-V Core, ISS, and Cache Coherency

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's open-source ISA (instruction set architecture) a year ago. This month, they announced a series of open-source, collaborative initiatives that aim to make data more open, from processor cores to memory caches.

December 18, 2018 by Kate Smith

SpiNNaker, the Million-Core Supercomputer, Finally Switched On

After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is finally switched on. What does this computer do? How is it made? And who is Steve Furber?

November 05, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

Securing Embedded Processors on RISC-V

This article explores the equal importance of software and hardware security for IoT devices and provides actionable steps for securing embedded processors on RISC-V.

October 31, 2018 by Dan Ganousis, Dover Microsystems

Intro Software Walkthrough: Fast Fourier Transforms and the Xilinx FFT IP Core

This article will explain some of the most important settings and design parameters for the Xilinx FFT IP core and function as a basic walkthrough of the Fast Fourier Transform interface.

October 17, 2018 by Steve Arar

RISC-V: All Hype or Real Hope for the Processor Market?

RISC-V is changing processor design through open source hardware. In this article, learn about some of the new uses for this technology.

September 18, 2018 by Jothy Rosenberg, Dover Microsystems

SiFive Announces Open Source-Focused SoC Development Platform Based on RISC-V and NVDLA

SiFive announces an open-source SoC platform based on RISC-V and NVDLA architectures.

August 21, 2018 by Bridgette Stone

History of the ISA: Processors, the PowerPC, and the AIM Triple-Threat

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

August 18, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

Intel 8th Generation Core Processors | Featured Product Spotlight

8th generation Intel Core Processors are available with up to 6 cores, a 4.7 GHz max clock frequency, with UHD graphics and support for Intel Optane Memory.

August 16, 2018 by Mouser Electronics

The Electrical Engineer’s Guide to Instruction Set Architectures (ISAs)

This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.

August 15, 2018 by Robert Keim

Utilizing Open Source Hardware in Academic Environments

In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware platform RISC-V in an academic environment.

August 08, 2018 by Frank K. Gürkaynak, ETH Zurich

History of the ISA: Digital Equipment Corporation

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open source (think RISC-V). To help get a feel for what’s out there, here’s a brief primer on the history, evolution, and characteristics of a select few, starting with ISAs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).

August 08, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

RISC-V: Opening a New Era of Innovation for Embedded Design

This article explores the benefits behind RISC-V's open-source hardware model, discussing it's longevity, portability, and reliability.

June 27, 2018 by Ted Marena, Microsemi

Microchip Introduces New Line of Microcontrollers with Dual Core Functionality: The dsPIC33CH Family

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!

June 25, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

Use the Xilinx CORDIC Core to Easily Generate Sine and Cosine Functions

This article will review integrating a Xilinx IP core into an FPGA design.

May 02, 2018 by Steve Arar