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New MediaTek SoC Speeds Up Generative AI Processing at the Edge

New MediaTek SoC Speeds Up Generative AI Processing at the Edge

The new flagship smartphone SoC takes an unconventional approach to on-device generative AI and gaming with MediaTek's “All-Big-Core” architecture.


News May 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Apple’s New M4 Processor: An ‘Outrageously Powerful’ Device for AI

Apple’s New M4 Processor: An ‘Outrageously Powerful’ Device for AI

The new SoC leverages 28 billion transistors to make the new iPad Pro "the most powerful device of its kind."


News May 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nuvoton Pursues the Industrial Edge With New MPUs

Nuvoton Pursues the Industrial Edge With New MPUs

The new Arm 32/64-bit industrial microprocessors hit on computing performance, expansive connectivity, and tight security.


News May 01, 2024 by Duane Benson
The End of an Era: Zilog Discontinues the Z80 Microprocessor

The End of an Era: Zilog Discontinues the Z80 Microprocessor

Two years short of the Z80's 50th birthday, Zilog has called it curtains on the 8-bit MPU. What legacy does this microprocessor leave behind?


News Apr 30, 2024 by Duane Benson
Meta’s New Large-Language Model to Run on Intel and Qualcomm Hardware

Meta’s New Large-Language Model to Run on Intel and Qualcomm Hardware

The open-source large-language model will soon be available on major hardware platforms.


News Apr 25, 2024 by Duane Benson
Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jeff Child
Sense, Process, Connect: Synaptics Launches SoCs and Dev Kit for Edge AI

Sense, Process, Connect: Synaptics Launches SoCs and Dev Kit for Edge AI

Synaptics' new SoCs and dev kit bring "out-of-the-box" embedded AI to any product, independent of the data center.


News Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
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
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
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
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