IAR Systems announced the latest version of the complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm v. 9.30, which fully supports the Renesas’ RZ/T2 and RZ/N2 series MPUs, based on Arm Cortex-R52. With this, IAR Systems is the only toolchain vendor to offer development tools for the entire Renesas MCU/MPU lineup for industrial solutions. The […]
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Arm cortex-M0+ core MCU features functional safety, cybersecurity, AUTOSAR compatibility
Microchip Technology Inc. announces the PIC32CM JH microcontroller (MCU). This is the industry’s first MCU based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ architecture with AUTOSAR support, Memory-Built-In Self-Test (MBIST), and secure boot. The PIC32CM JH is compatible with AUTOSAR, an open software architecture, providing suppliers with the ability to change to lower-level hardware but keep the original application code, […]
Upgrade facility speeds use of MCU debug probes, in-circuit flash programmers
The new J-Link Device Support Kit makes it even easier to add support for new devices to SEGGER’s J-Link debug probes and Flasher programmers. The kit comes with all files required to create an end-user package to add devices to J-Link and Flasher. Included is a ready-to-go example with source code as well as a template to easily create […]
Digital design software highlights improved DDR5 simulation
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2023 for high-speed digital (HSD) design with new Memory Designer capabilities for modeling and simulation of next-generation interface standards such as Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5). As data center throughput climbs, performance expectations of servers and high-performance computing drive the need for new high-density, ultra-fast memory or […]
Platform helps create ML models for real-time mapping
Hyperspec AI released a new tool for developers working on ADAS-enabled and autonomous vehicles (AV). The company has developed a unified platform called RoadMentor that allows users to create, train, and deploy machine learning (ML) models for real-time mapping. Hyperspec integrates the map into the ML training loop so that real-time mapping models can be […]
Security module adapter enables encryption, key management, authentication in the cloud
Marvell unveiled its LiquidSecurity 2 (LS2) hardware security module (HSM) adapter, the industry’s most advanced solution for enabling encryption, key management, authentication, and other HSM services in the cloud. LS2 is a converged security platform for payment, privacy compliance, and general purpose applications, and is powered by a cloud-optimized Marvell OCTEON data processing unit (DPU), […]
AI processors boost rugged edge computers
Premio Inc. now offers Hailo-8 modules for its RCO-6000-CFL AI edge inference computers. The Hailo-8 processor is a compact edge AI accelerator that provides up to 26 tera operations per second (TOPS) and only uses a typical power consumption of fewer than 2.5 watts. Edge AI deployments can integrate a low-power Hailo-8 module with an industrial-grade […]
Mini-ITX x86 system helps simplify embedded AI designs
Flex LogixÒ Technologies, Inc. announced the InferXÔ Hawk – hardware and software-ready mini-ITX x86 system designed to help customers quickly and easily customize, build and deploy edge and embedded AI systems. The InferX Hawk system includes the Flex Logix InferX X1 AI accelerator chip, AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 SoC, InferX Runtime software, and the EasyVision platform […]
Front end modules and drivers address power needs of 5G basestations
NXP Semiconductors has announced its new higher power BTS7202 RX Front End Modules (FEM) and BTS6403/6305pre-drivers for 5G massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) going up to 20 W per channel. Developed and implemented in NXP’s silicon germanium (SiGe) process, the devices operate with modest current consumption to reduce operational costs for mobile network operators (MNOs). They also offer […]
RISC-V processor portfolio addresses evolving digital automotive applications
SiFive, Inc. announced three products as part of the first phase of a long-term roadmap and portfolio designed to meet the specific needs of automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. SiFive Automotive E6-A, X280-A, and S7-A solutions address critical needs for current and future applications like infotainment, cockpit, connectivity, ADAS, and electrification, as the market transitions […]
