Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2L2 microcontroller (MCU) group with ultra-low power consumption and the industry’s first support for the new UCB-C Revision 2.4 standard. Based on a 48-MHz Arm Cortex M23 processor, the new MCUs offer a rich feature set that makes them ideal for portable devices and PC peripherals such as gaming mice and […]
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What are the different key layers of IoT architecture? part 1
A layered Internet of Things (IoT) architecture provides modularity, scalability, and flexibility, allowing each layer to focus on specific tasks and technologies. This FAQ series covers the five-layer IoT architecture and explains why it is a commonly used framework. This first part focuses on the first two layers. IoT Architecture provides a structured framework for […]
MCUs integrate CAN FD controller and 3-phase PWM with AI accelerator
ROHM Semiconductor has announced the development of AI-equipped microcontrollers designated ML63Q253x-NNNxx and ML63Q255x-NNNxx that perform fault prediction and degradation forecasting using sensor data in industrial equipment including motors. These MCUs execute both learning and inference operations without requiring network connectivity, operating as standalone devices for real-time monitoring applications. The MCUs implement ROHM’s Solist-AI technology using […]
Trace analysis tool integrates with Zephyr built-in tracing infrastructure for thread timing metrics
Percepio has released Percepio View for Zephyr, a trace visualization tool for embedded systems running the Zephyr RTOS. The software provides diagnostic capabilities for analyzing system behavior and is available for download. Percepio View delivers RTOS-aware timeline views that display system activity across multiple threads and tasks. The tool captures and presents system and user […]
Board-mounted tactile switches focus on durability
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the KSC PF Series sealed tactile switches for surface-mount technology (SMT). These compact, IP67-rated momentary action switches deliver enhanced environmental protection through a unique extended cage design that simplifies the potting process and improves long-term durability in harsh environments. Engineered to support rugged applications across industrial, transportation, medical, aerospace, and […]
Multi-gigahertz clocks boast LVDS, CML, LVPECL output options
Mixed Signal Devices has announced its MS11X0 oscillator and MS15X0 jitter attenuator families for computing and communications systems. The timing devices are built on 28 nm CMOS technology and incorporate the company’s Virtual Crystal architecture to address requirements in AI data centers, 5G base stations, and radar applications. The MS1130 and MS1150 oscillators operate at […]
Five challenges for developing next-generation ADAS and autonomous vehicles
ADAS and autonomous vehicles need new datacom architectures and new attitudes. The state of California requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers to annually document and report every manual intervention by test drivers, including the cause and the vehicle’s mileage. In less than five years, these reports have demonstrated significant improvements in miles per intervention for virtually every […]
Active cooling platform targets enterprise E3.S and consumer M.2 SSDs
xMEMS Labs, Inc. announced the expansion of its µCooling fan-on-a-chip platform to solid-state drives (SSDs). The technology enables in-drive active cooling for enterprise E3.S form factor SSDs used in AI data centers and NVMe M.2 SSDs used in laptop PCs. SSD thermal management has traditionally relied on passive heat spreaders and ambient airflow from system […]
PCIe cards add solid-state storage to high-performance computers
HighPoint Technologies is changing the game with its new Rocket 7604A and Rocket 1604A PCIe Gen5 NVMe AICs, which deliver true x16 storage performance in a half-length, compact form factor. These solutions are ideal for small form factor tower servers, rackmount chassis, and edge computing environments where space is limited, but performance must remain uncompromised. […]
Type 4 NFC tag features dual NFC and I2C interfaces with ISO/IEC 14443-4 compliance
NXP Semiconductors has announced the NTAG X DNA, a Type 4 secure connected NFC tag designed for product authentication and Digital Product Passport applications. The device features 16KB of memory and operates according to ISO/IEC 14443-4 standards, supporting both NFC and I2C communication interfaces. The NTAG X DNA incorporates secure, unique NFC authentication and operates […]
