Special instrumentation can help bullet-proof the communication equipment powering next-generation vehicles. Craig Hendricks, Anritsu Co. The roll-out of 5G is bringing a host of real-time Internet-of-Things (IoT) capabilities to automotive designs. Use cases such as enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB, high-data-rate use cases for 4G LTE and 5G NR services that allows a high data rate […]
ARM-Cortex-M software modules cover security, voice-user interface, graphics
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the second phase of new ready to use partner solutions supporting the Renesas RA Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers (MCUs). Building off the first group of partners introduced in November 2019, the expanded RA partner ecosystem now features more than 50 partners and […]
Software for MCUs trains and runs AI models directly at the endpoint
ONE Tech, a global leader in edge AI technology, announced it has added new capabilities to MicroAI Atom, a product in the company’s MicroAI line. MicroAI Atom is designed to be embedded on microcontroller units (MCUs) and can now train and run AI models directly at the endpoint. The first-of-its kind advancement enables silicon manufacturers, […]
MCU-based Implementation of neural network compiler supports machine learning at the edge
NXP Semiconductors N.V. released its eIQ Machine Learning (ML) software support for Glow neural network (NN) compiler, delivering the industry’s first NN compiler implementation for higher performance with low memory footprint on NXP’s i.MX RT crossover MCUs. As developed by Facebook, Glow can integrate target-specific optimizations, and NXP leveraged this ability using NN operator libraries […]
Multistream decoder now supported and approved on audio DSP
CEVA, Inc. announced support for Dolby MS12 Multistream Decoder for the CEVA-BX2 audio DSP. As smart TVs, over-the-top (OTT) content services and set-top-boxes evolve into multipurpose digital media receivers, the content is derived from numerous sources, utilizing a variety of audio codecs. Dolby MS12 is a comprehensive and cost-effective solution that reduces the complexity of […]
Software function pack helps deploy intelligent edge devices for industrial condition monitoring
STMicroelectronics has released a free STM32 software function pack that lets users quickly build, train, and deploy intelligent edge devices for industrial condition monitoring using a microcontroller Discovery kit. Developed in conjunction with machine-learning expert and ST Authorized Partner Cartesiam, the FP-AI-NANOEDG1 software pack contains all the necessary drivers, middleware, documentation, and sample code to capture sensor data, integrate, […]
Open-source autonomous driving platform gets more industry support
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework provider for smart machines and real-world systems, has joined the Baidu Apollo autonomous driving partner ecosystem. Apollo is Baidu’s open-source full-stack software solution for driverless vehicles. RTI joins with an elite group of OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, developer platforms and startups, in a joint effort to accelerate the […]
Who is driving the growth of Virtual Reality?
Caltech Many leading research groups like the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), which helped send the Curiosity rover to Mars, and other leading academia are supporting VR development. Many heavyweight tech companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and IBM are investing in VR. Caltech is using VR to improve […]
New software development tools speed STM32 projects
STMicroelectronics has released enhancements to the STM32Cube software-development ecosystem, letting users more easily filter and choose software examples, gather and apply development tools, and customize, use, and share STM32Cube Expansion Packages. The updates introduce new features in the MCU configuration and project setup tool (STM32CubeMX version 6.0) and the STM32CubeIDE v1.4 multi-OS C/C++ development platform. Both tools now […]
How are we tapping into the potential of VR?
Virtual Reality (VR) technology was primarily used by video gamers to play 3-D games. Not anymore. The technology has changed so much over the years that now medical, sports, training, industrial, and many more applications use it. And it has significant business potential. So what is VR? Manufacturer STMicroelectronics has spent a great deal of […]
