Avnet announced the new Multi-Camera FMC Module, an UltraZed-compatible device designed to help engineers more quickly and efficiently develop custom video systems using Xilinx MPSoCs, and in turn, allows customers to immediately start development of their vision applications. “Avnet recognized early that modern vision applications require a mix of hardware and software to achieve an […]
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Real-Time Localization and Mapping Tools for Robotics, VR and AR
A large group of researchers at Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, and Stanford University have recently collaborated on a project exploring the application of real-time localization and mapping tools for robotics, autonomous vehicles, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Their paper, published on arXiv and Proceedings of the IEEE, outlines the […]
M3-RS-U Rotary Smart Stage Increases Lifetime Specifications
New Scale Technologies, Inc. has increased the lifetime specification for its M3-RS-U Rotary Smart Stage, a precision rotary micro stage with embedded controller. The new specification of 100 million random positions underscores the utility of these compact, all-in-one motion modules for integrating embedded motion inside in medical, commercial and industrial instruments. The new lifetime specification […]
Starter Kit Provides Tools For Advanced Embedded Vision Design
Avnet released the UltraZed-EV™ Starter Kit, providing designers with the core tools necessary to shape the future of advanced embedded vision design and turn their ideas into reality. By bundling the new UltraZed-EV System on Module (SOM) and Carrier Card, Avnet has created a complete platform for prototyping and evaluating embedded video processing systems. The UltraZed-EV […]
A Hardware-Agnostic Framework For Automated Driving Development On Embedded Systems
Today, developing automated driving (AD) systems means providing truly unique features to customers. For OEMs, this means offering features that no one else can, or at least being the first to show a function in a stock vehicle. These features are often developed in a research and development (R&D) or pre-series department using rapid prototyping […]
5 PCB Assembly Process Definitions
If you’re new to the prototyping world, the words and phases we assemblers use might not make sense. Here are the PCB assembly process definitions as we see them. 1. Prototype PCB Assembly With prototyping, flexibility is the key. You want an assembler that can put just about any part on just about any board […]
Re-Configurable FPGA With Single FMC+ Interfaces
VadaTech announces the AMC585. The AMC585 is an AMC FPGA Carrier with single FMC+ (VITA-57.4) interfaces. The AMC is compliant to AMC.1, AMC.2 and AMC.4 specifications. The unit has an on-board, re-configurable FPGA which interfaces directly to the AMC FCLKA, TCLKA-D, FMC DP0-23 and all FMC+ LA/HA/HB pairs (the module does not support HSPCe connector). […]
Researchers Help Close Security Hole In Popular Encryption Software
Cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have helped close a security vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to steal encryption keys from a popular security package by briefly listening in on unintended “side channel” signals from smartphones. The attack, which was reported to software developers before it was publicized, took advantage of programming […]
Low-power Arm Cortex-M4 processors carry large embedded memories
Designers of internet of things (IoT) sensors, environmental sensors, smartwatches, medical/preventive health wearables, and other size-constrained devices can now increase battery life and functionality using the ultra-low power MAX32660 and MAX32652 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. These microcontrollers (MCUs) are based on the Arm Cortex-M4 processors and provide designers the means to develop advanced applications under restrictive power constraints. […]
Amazon FreeRTOS integrated into MCU platform
Enabling developers to quickly and securely connect Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints to the cloud, Texas Instruments announced the integration of the new Amazon FreeRTOS into the SimpleLink microcontroller (MCU) platform. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has worked with TI in the development of an integrated hardware and software solution that enables developers to quickly establish a […]