Lattice Semiconductor Corporation launched the Lattice CertusPro-NX general-purpose FPGA family. As the fourth device family based on the Lattice Nexus platform to be launched in just 18 months, CertusPro-NX continues Lattice’s commitment to FPGA innovation with leadership power efficiency, the highest bandwidth in the smallest form factor in comparison to similar devices, and as the only FPGAs in their […]
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SOM platform employs NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor
Digi International announced the expansion of its market-leading ConnectCore family of products with the introduction of the Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini System on Module (SOM). Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini is a highly integrated and cost-effective SOM platform based on the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor. Featuring the optimal balance of performance, power, and cost, it’s […]
SDK supports latest Andes RISC-V extension and devices
IAR Systems presented a new version of its professional development tools for RISC-V. With the latest release, the complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V adds support for the latest Andes RISC-V extension and devices, enabling maximized performance in RISC-V-based applications. Through its excellent optimization technology, IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V helps developers ensure […]
Integrated CAD models’ search brings free CAD models to designers
SnapEDA and DesignSpark are launching a new collaboration to help engineers design faster, regardless of which PCB design tool they use. The new collaboration will augment the DesignSpark website with the SnapEDA search engine, allowing engineers to discover and design millions of electronic components through free computer-aided design (CAD) models that are compatible with nearly […]
EDA tool suite is based on machine learning optimization algorithms
Xilinx, Inc. introduced Vivado ML Editions, the industry’s first FPGA EDA tool suite based on machine-learning (ML) optimization algorithms, as well as advanced team-based design flows, for significant design time and cost savings. Vivado ML Editions delivers 5x faster compile-time and breakthrough quality of results (QoR) improvements on average 10% on complex designs, compared to […]
CompactPCI serial processor blades feature Xeon/Core i7 processors
ADLINK Technology Inc. launched the cPCI-A3525 series CompactPCI Serial processor blade in a single-slot (4HP) form factor. The 3U module features the latest 9th generation Intel Xeon/Core i7 processor, formerly known as Coffee Lake Refresh. It supports the newer CompactPCI Serial standard, PICMG CPCI-S.0, for next-generation, mission-critical applications requiring higher performance, such as railway transportation, […]
IoT sensor development kit sports direct-to-cloud connections
InnoPhase announces a new sensor application development kit (ADK) accelerating time-to-market for edge devices. The innovative tool kit integrates the award-winning Talaria TWO multiprotocol wireless platform with a direct-to-cloud connection targeting smart home, smart commercial, smart industrial, and smart health markets.
SoCs support simultaneous 4K encoding, advanced AI processing
Ambarella, Inc. announced the expansion of its AI vision SoC portfolio with the new CV5S and CV52S security families. Based on the CVflow architecture and advanced 5nm process technology, the new SoCs support simultaneous 4K encoding and advanced AI processing in a single low-power design, which provides industry-leading edge AI SoC performance per watt. The […]
Air quality gas sensor module enables ultra-low power ozone measurements
Ozone gas is a significant cause of poor outdoor air quality that poses health risks. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry’s first fully calibrated, miniature digital Outdoor Air Quality sensor solution with selective ozone measurement capabilities, offering visibility into the air quality in users’ immediate environments for a personalized experience. The ZMOD4510’s ability to quantify […]
FPGA modules feature write-protected configuration memory for enhanced security
Acromag’s new XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP modules with a user-programmable Xilinx Artix-7 or Kintex-7 FPGA feature write-protected flash memory to secure the configuration files. These modules are well-suited for a broad range of applications such as hardware simulation, communications, signal intelligence, adaptive filtering, and image processing. High-speed interfaces are provided for PCIe, 10GbE, LVDS, serial, and other I/O signals. […]