Tria has introduced a family of embedded compute modules featuring Qualcomm Dragonwing processors with multi-operating system support. The modules support Android, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, and Yocto Linux, enabling deployment across industrial, medical, agriculture, and construction sectors where edge computing, machine learning, and AI capabilities provide operational advantages. The modules utilize Qualcomm Dragonwing processors designed […]
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AI-accelerated MCU combines voice and vision processing capabilities
Renesas Electronics announced the RA8P1, an AI-accelerated microcontroller designed for AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) applications. The device combines ARM Cortex-M85 and Cortex-M33 cores with an Ethos-U55 Neural Processing Unit (NPU), integrating AI processing capabilities directly into a microcontroller form factor. The RA8P1 offers up to 1 GHz of CPU performance and 256 GOPS of […]
Space-qualified MCXOs offer ±10 ppb stability over 0 °C to +70 °C
Q-Tech Corporation announces the expansion of its QT2020/QT2021 Series of microcomputer-compensated crystal oscillators (MCXOs). Q-Tech’s space-qualified MCXOs are the first and only such devices on the market designed to withstand radiation levels of 50kRad(Si) TID. They also lead the industry in offering a minimum single-event latch-up (SEL) of 29MeV-cm2/mg for the QT2020 series and up to […]
SRAM recovers 15% silicon area on 2 nm process with 6 gigabit memory capacity
Marvell Technology, Inc. expanded its custom technology platform with the launch of the industry’s first 2nm custom Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), designed to boost the performance of custom XPUs and devices powering cloud data centers and AI clusters. Combining advanced custom circuitry and software from Marvell with core SRAM and cutting-edge 2nm process technology, Marvell […]
VCO family features output power from 5 – 10 dBm with tuning voltage ranges up to 16 V
Crystek Corporation has released a family of VCOs addressing market gaps left by other manufacturers who have discontinued similar products. The introduction of these VCOs enables Crystek to serve customer requirements in these frequency ranges. Products in this category were previously offered by numerous manufacturers, most of whom have since discontinued this line of frequency […]
Radiation-tolerant F-RAMs, NOR flash, and pSRAM devices target LEO missions
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing a new portfolio of radiation-tolerant memory products tailored for the rapidly growing NewSpace market. NewSpace refers to the commercialization of space exploration by private companies and startups, often with less governmental oversight than traditional space programs. Driven by the rising demand for global connectivity (direct-to-cell), NewSpace initiatives aim to combine […]
Digital signal controllers integrate double precision floating-point unit
Microchip Technology has added the dsPIC33AK512MPS512 and dsPIC33AK512MC510 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families to its dsPIC33A DSC product line. The devices enable the implementation of computation-intensive control algorithms for improved energy efficiency in motor control, AI server power supplies, energy storage systems, and complex sensor signal processing with Machine Learning (ML)-based inferencing. The dsPIC33AK512MPS family delivers precise, […]
What is the math of negative feedback and how is it used to ensure stability?
Negative feedback can create a control system where the output of a process is used to counteract any deviations from a desired set point, effectively “correcting” the system, bringing it back to equilibrium, and maintaining stable operation. It’s used in a variety of applications, including voltage regulation, temperature controllers, audio amplifiers, and operational amplifiers. This […]
Embedded add-on board check water quality
A compact add-on board from MIKROE enables the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water to be measured, providing an accurate indicator of water quality. A new addition to the 1800-strong mikroBUS-enabled Click board family, TDS Click features the CD4060B oscillator from Texas Instruments, supported by the LMV324 op-amp, MCP3221 ADC from Microchip, and dual-voltage regulation using LP2985AIM5-3.0 and ADM8829. TDS Click features a multi-stage signal conditioning circuit that amplifies, rectifies, and filters […]
Cortex-M23 based MCU offers 2.6μs wake-up time and 12KB SRAM with ECC
GigaDevice launched the GD32C231 series of entry-level microcontrollers, expanding its Arm Cortex-M23 core product lineup. The GD32C231 series targets applications including small home appliances, BMS (Battery Management Systems), small-screen display devices, handheld consumer products, industrial auxiliary controls, and automotive aftermarket systems. The GD32C231 series MCUs are built on Arm’s Cortex-M23 core architecture, offering up to […]
