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The power-saving architecture behind the MEMs microphone side-steps the pitfalls of always-on listening battery consumption.

The power-saving architecture behind the MEMs microphone side-steps the pitfalls of always-on listening battery consumption.

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?

Scientists devise a silicon-compatible method to employ quantum-mechanical “spins” to convey digital information.

Scientists devise a silicon-compatible method to employ quantum-mechanical “spins” to convey digital information.

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.

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.

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering…

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?

Xilinx is one of the world's leading FPGA manufacturers. So, what happens when a critical security vulnerability is…

Xilinx is one of the world's leading FPGA manufacturers. So, what happens when a critical security vulnerability is discovered in their FPGA chips?

What do these two powerhouses plan to do with Xilinx's adaptive compute acceleration platform?

What do these two powerhouses plan to do with Xilinx's adaptive compute acceleration platform?

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they…

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they also speed up the design process for in-demand medical devices?

FPGAs pose a major drawback: they require the expertise of highly specialized (and scarce) engineers trained to work…

FPGAs pose a major drawback: they require the expertise of highly specialized (and scarce) engineers trained to work with FPGAs. Three companies have set out to change that.

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or…

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or healthcare assistance as a use case. But with the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, might this new technology be used to that end?

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor…

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor of FPGAs.

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with…

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with 5G-bound designs. 

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

Diligent’s Eclypse Z7 and Genesys ZU are designed to speed development for projects based on Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 and…

Diligent’s Eclypse Z7 and Genesys ZU are designed to speed development for projects based on Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 and Zynq Ultrascale+.

SenslinQ combines integrated software with sensors, Arm- or RISC-V-based MCUs, Ceva's DSP units, and other connected…

SenslinQ combines integrated software with sensors, Arm- or RISC-V-based MCUs, Ceva's DSP units, and other connected technologies for contextually-aware IoT devices.

Flex Logix’s eFPGA is a low-power FPGA that can be integrated into SoCs, microcontrollers, and ICs.

Flex Logix’s eFPGA is a low-power FPGA that can be integrated into SoCs, microcontrollers, and ICs.