To address the broader range of power, performance, and area (PPA) demands of embedded applications, Synopsys, Inc. announced it has expanded its DesignWare ARC Processor IP portfolio with new 128-bit ARC VPX2 and 256-bit ARC VPX3 DSP Processors. Based on the same VLIW/SIMD architecture as the company’s higher-performance 512-bit ARC VPX5 DSP processor, the new […]
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WB human presence sensor is accurate and super-small
NOVELDA AS has launched what is said to be the smallest and most accurate Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Human Presence Sensor solution. The company is showcasing the power of its innovation at Sensors Converge, September 21-23 in San Jose, California and streamed globally. The NOVELDA UWB Human Presence Sensor is a short-range impulse radar sensor that detects the […]
SoC handles edge AI apps in event detection, pressure sensing, gesture recognition, sensor fusion
Syntiant Corp announced its new Syntiant NDP102 Neural Decision Processor (NDP) for sensor applications that deliver 100x improvement in efficiency and performance compared to current MCU-based offerings. Capable of performing sensor processing at under 100 microwatts, the NDP102 can operate as a standalone SoC solution or as the always-on component of a larger system. With […]
Global alliance formed to promote open hardware support for women and underrepresented individuals
RISC-V International, a global open hardware standards organization, today announced the launch of the Open Hardware Diversity Alliance. The global Alliance, created by CHIPS Alliance, OpenPOWER Foundation,RISC-V, and Western Digital, will develop and provide learning and networking programs, mentorship opportunities and inclusive environments across the expansive ecosystem of open hardware. The Alliance will be focused […]
Cryptographic controller targets low-power-use applications
Analog Devices, Inc. unveiled the ultra-low-power MAXQ1065 cryptographic controller featuring its proprietary ChipDNA physically unclonable functionality (PUF) technology, which offers the strongest protection for edge-to-cloud Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, including medical and wearable devices, against invasive security attacks. The security co-processor provides 30x lower power when compared to similar products and its extended lifetime and […]
COM-HPC server module carries 80-core Arm-based SoC for embedded applications
The COM-HPC Altra is the world’s first 80-core COM-HPC server type module that eliminates power-performance limitations. The new server type module targets edge platforms that reliably and predictably process the most compute intensive workloads, eliminating bottlenecks and restrictions typically caused by memory caches and system memory limits on edge devices. The COM-HPC Altra core is […]
Security services support ‘Zero Trust’ security model in IoT
Silicon Labs announced new Security Services, supporting IoT companies with the implementation of Zero Trust security architectures to meet emerging cybersecurity standards and combat the rising tide of threats. The new security offerings complement Silicon Labs’ industry-leading Secure Vault technologies with a first-of-its-kind Custom Part Manufacturing Service (CPMS) for wireless SoCs and modules. CPMS is a secure […]
Industrial CMOS vision sensors carry 2 MP, 1.5 MP resolution
Teledyne e2v has introduced its Topaz series of industrial CMOS sensors with new 2MP and 1.5MP resolution devices. These new 1920 x 1080 and 1920 x 800-pixel format sensors use state-of-the-art low noise, global-shutter pixel technology to offer powerful solutions and enable compact mobile designs for many applications. Housed in a tiny 4.45 mm wide Chip […]
Chipset for tablets, portable notebooks integrates octa-core CPU architecture
MediaTek announced its new Kompanio 900T chipset, expanding MediaTek’s portfolio of mobile computing solutions for tablets, portable notebooks, and other devices. The introduction of Kompanio 900T follows MediaTek’s recent launch of Kompanio 1300T, which is designed for premium tablets. MediaTek’s Kompanio platform combines powerful computing capabilities and ultra-low power consumption with the company’s advanced technologies […]
Event-based vision sensors super-small pixel size
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation announced the upcoming release of two types of stacked event-based vision sensors. These sensors designed for industrial equipment are capable of detecting only subject changes and achieve the industry’s smallest* 1-pixel size of 4.86μm. Event-based vision sensors asynchronously detect luminance changes for each pixel and output the changed data only, combining […]
