PICMG announced the release of InterEdge, a modular architecture for process control systems (PCS). The IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-compatible InterEdge specification promises to revolutionize the industry with an interoperable, multi-vendor alternative to proprietary Industrial PCs (IPCs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs). InterEdge defines a vendor-neutral, open standard for edge computing […]
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InterEdge spec released by PICMG to offer multi-vendor interoperability in industrial control
PICMG announces the release of InterEdge, a modular architecture for process control systems (PCS). The IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-compatible InterEdge specification promises to revolutionize the industry with an interoperable, multi-vendor alternative to proprietary Industrial PCs (IPCs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs). A shared standard for the process industry InterEdge defines […]
Advanced UWB IP supports FiRa 2.0 for high performance in dense, wireless areas
Ceva, Inc. announced the general release of its RivieraWaves ultra-wideband (UWB) IP for FiRa 2.0, the latest technical specification released by the FiRa industry consortium promoting standardization and compliance efforts for the widespread adoption of UWB-driven applications. Leveraging its unique low-power MAC-to-PHY solution, Ceva’s latest generation UWB IP includes a cutting-edge interference cancelation scheme to […]
Securing devices for the IoT – IEC 62443, SESIP, and PSA
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443 series of standards is focused on security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS); the Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) provides a method for trustworthy assessment of the security IoT platforms, including the industrial IoT (IIoT), and Platform Security Architecture (PSA) certification requires strict adherence to the […]
Advanced, integrated motor drivers feature dsPCI33 DSC for compact motor control designs
To implement efficient, real-time embedded motor control systems in space-constrained applications, Microchip Technology has launched a family of dsPIC Digital Signal Controller (DSC)-based integrated motor drivers. These devices incorporate a dsPIC33 digital signal controller (DSC), a three-phase MOSFET gate driver, and an optional LIN or CAN FD transceiver into one package. A significant benefit of this […]
Wireless SoC features low power consumption and enhanced security features
Sony Semiconductor Israel announced that its advanced ALT1350 Wireless System on Chip (SoC) is now commercially available. LPWA cellular modules have been designed by our partners and industry leaders AM Telecom, Fibocom, Murata, Quectel, Semtech, Telit Cinterion, and Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC). The modules are now available for sampling, with mass production expected during the […]
Low-cost, feature-reach SoC kit accelerates embedded and compute designs
Microchip Technology has launched the PolarFire SoC Discovery Kit. By offering a user-friendly, feature-rich development kit for embedded processing and compute acceleration, Microchip is making emerging technology more accessible to engineers at all levels. The open-source development kit features a quad-core, RISC-V application-class processor that supports Linux and real-time applications, a rich set of peripherals, […]
High-speed, low-power embedded processor technology helps advance vision AI
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of embedded processor technology that enables higher speeds and lower power consumption in microprocessor units (MPUs) that realize advanced vision AI. The newly developed technologies are as follows: (1) A dynamically reconfigurable processor (DRP)-based AI accelerator that efficiently processes lightweight AI models and (2) Heterogeneous architecture technology that enables […]
Securing devices for the IoT — managing memory
Memory management is important in all digital electronic devices including devices designed for use on the Internet of Things (IoT). It supports efficient resource allocation and memory utilization and prevents memory fragmentation, improving efficiency. It also supports memory protection and device security. This FAQ briefly reviews the common weakness enumeration (CWE) scheme for identifying software […]
Securing devices for the IoT – firmware, software, and OTA
Over-the-air (OTA) updating of firmware and software on Internet of Things (IoT) devices is a requirement, not an option. The large number of IoT devices makes manual updates impractical and even dangerous. This FAQ reviews two key tools for managing and implementing OTA for IoT devices: open-source standards for managing resource-constrained devices and industry standards […]