The threat of physical attacks on embedded designs has inspired semiconductor manufacturers to double down on hardware security in new subsystems.
The threat of physical attacks on embedded designs has inspired semiconductor manufacturers to double down on hardware security in new subsystems.
This year, Raspberry Pi unveiled its first-ever microcontroller. How does this device perform in professional embedded design?
This year, Raspberry Pi unveiled its first-ever microcontroller. How does this device perform in professional embedded design?
Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the…
Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the promise of increased reliability and security in LPWA mesh networks.
embedded world 2021, now in its 19th year, kicked off today and will operate as a digital-only event for the first time ever.
embedded world 2021, now in its 19th year, kicked off today and will operate as a digital-only event for the first time ever.
It seems the race for smaller form factors is unending. In response, chipmakers and researchers alike are hopping on the…
It seems the race for smaller form factors is unending. In response, chipmakers and researchers alike are hopping on the demand to shrink component size.
ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras,…
ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.
Japanese leader in microcontrollers and automotive chips, Renesas, will buy Dialog Semiconductor, one of Apple’s…
Japanese leader in microcontrollers and automotive chips, Renesas, will buy Dialog Semiconductor, one of Apple’s suppliers, in an all-cash deal.
Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and…
Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.
Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by…
Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.
Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along…
Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.
Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have…
Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.
u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior…
u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior Product Manager Samuele Falcomer to get the details.
A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic,"…
A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic," curved image sensors, and more.
In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of…
In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of select Bluetooth chips—an "industry first" as the press release says.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few…
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos…
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.