Xilinx, Inc. introduced the Kria portfolio of adaptive system-on-modules (SOMs), production-ready small form factor embedded boards that enable rapid deployment in edge-based applications. Coupled with a complete software stack and pre-built, production-grade accelerated applications, Kria adaptive SOMs are a new method of bringing adaptive computing to AI and software developers. The first product available in […]
Connectivity
PCIe card promotes automated logic analysis and pattern generation
A new digital I/O card from Spectrum Instrumentation offers a cost-effective way to generate and acquire fast digital signals. The model M2p.7515-x4 is a half-length PCIe card that measures just 168×107 mm (6.6×4.2 in) in size and costs $3,750. The tiny form factor means that it can be inserted into almost any desktop PC, turning […]
Wi-SUN chips simplify low-power LPWAN deployment for smart cities
New standards-driven Wi-SUN technology opens the door to new Internet of Things (IoT) market opportunities and smart city application development. Silicon Labs’ certified Wi-SUN solution combines the industry-leading EFR32 hardware platform, full-featured IPv6 mesh stack, and advanced development tools to enable secure wireless connectivity for a broad range of applications, from advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to […]
Fully-programmable, intelligent motion control amplifiers are PCB-mountable
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. announced the availability of ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives, new members of the ION Digital Drive family that provide high-performance motion control, network connectivity, and amplification. N-Series ION digital drives feature a patented, ultra-rugged PCB-mountable package with three power output levels – 75, 300, and 1,000 watts. All ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives […]
Evaluation kit simplifies design of battery-powered, smart-home products
Aspinity announced the availability of its Acoustic Event Detection Kit (EVK1) for battery-operated, smart home devices that are always listening for acoustic triggers such as window glass breaks, voice, or other acoustic events—delivering the essential technology that helps keep homes and families safe and secure. Featuring the company’s analogML core—a fully analog machine learning processor […]
Reference design covers secure OTA firmware updating of IoT devices
A fully integrated reference design for secure over-the-air (OTA) firmware updating of IoT devices is secured from the cloud to the device’s code storage memory. By providing a proven way to implement secure firmware updates on a secure and certified hardware and software, the Winbond/Nuvoton/Qinglianyun solution reduces the time it takes to develop new IoT […]
SFP, SFP-DD, QSFP, QSFP-DD & OSFP Pluggable interconnects – a 2021 update
The 21-year-old Pluggable interconnect family is now being used for new accelerator, AV, camera, machine vision, medical, memory, NVM, and proprietary interface links. New market segment expansion seems likely to continue with link shipments rising and healthy unit forecasting. New higher speed 106G and 112G per lane pluggable products will be coming out this year, […]
What are the application considerations when selecting FPGAs?
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are powerful and flexible devices. They combine the performance of custom designs with reprogrammability, even after the system is in the field. As a result, FPGAs are increasingly used in various systems, from the Mars rover to fighter jets and from communications and automotive systems to a growing variety of […]
Tips on designing smart home devices – Part 1
The smart home market is growing rapidly, with many developers striving to get a piece of the pie. As a result, competition is fierce. To create a highly competitive smart home device, designers want to make devices that are compatible with industry standards and easy to use. And they want to get these devices to […]
DDS connectivity software runs on vehicle network processors
RTI Connext Drive software now runs natively on NXP automotive-grade S32G vehicle network processors, enabling a zonal electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture through a flexible, modular and scalable platform. Connext Drive is RTI’s automotive-grade connectivity software based on the Data Distribution Service (DDS) Standard. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the next-generation of production-track autonomous vehicles. NXP’s […]
