Microchip Technology announces a new family of Radiation-Tolerant (RT) LE50-28 isolated DC-DC 50W power converters available in nine variants with single- and triple-outputs ranging from 3.3V to 28V.   The off-the-shelf LE50-28 family of power converters is designed to meet MIL-STD-461. The power converters have a companion EMI filter and offer customers ease of design to scale and customize by choosing one or three outputs based on the voltage range needed for the end application. This series provides flexibility to parallel up to four power converters to reach 200 watts ..read more

There are several types of neural networks (NNs). Recurrent NNs (RNNs) can “remember” data and use past information for inferences. This article compares recurrent NNs with feed-forward NNs (FFNNs) that can’t remember, then digs into the concept of backpropagation through time (BPTT) and closes by looking at long short-term memory (LSTM) RNNs. RNNs and FFNNs handle information in different ways. In a FFNN, information moves straight from the input layer to the hidden layers and to the output layer. As a result, FFNNs have no memory of previous inputs and are not useful for predicting the futu ..read more

In collaboration with Renesas, SEGGER announces that Embedded Studio has now been integrated into the Renesas code generator known as Smart Configurator. This brings end-to-end SEGGER support for the new R9A02G021 group of MCUs, Renesas’ first 32-bit RISC-V devices for general-purpose applications. The Renesas Smart Configurator enables design engineers to graphically configure all MCU peripherals such as timers, interfaces, and interrupt controllers to generate source code projects ready to build in SEGGER Embedded Studio. Engineers can take advantage of the excellent cod ..read more

Microchip Technology has introduced theRT PolarFire system-on-chip (SoC) FPGA. Developed on Microchip’s RT PolarFire FPGA, it is the first real-time Linux-capable, RISC-V-based microprocessor subsystem on a flight-proven RT PolarFire FPGA fabric.     With today’s announcement, developers can now start designing using the commercially available PolarFire SoC (MPFS460) device and Libero SoC development tools. Along with Microchip’s extensive Mi-V ecosystem, PolarFire SoC solution stacks, the PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit or the PolarFire SoC Smart Embedded Vision Kit, developing ..read more

Trident IoT announced the release of the new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon devices that includes system-on-chip (SoC) devices and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based on Open Z-Wave Specification Release 2024A. The Taurus Series is based on a low-power, high-performance Z-Wave SoC. Taurus Series chips feature an ARM Cortex-M33 microprocessor, 1MB of flash program memory, and 288KB of SRAM data memory ..read more

ADAS domain controller trends bring more compute to the central ADAS ECU and reduce edge computing, leading to fully centralized compute modules in the next decade. This webinar covers what levels of autonomy are prevalent today, how the new architectural trends align with increasing compute and autonomy features, and the impact of SW-defined vehicle trends in defining the move towards centralized compute. While this webinar has already occurred, we understand that schedules can be demanding. That’s why we’ve made our webinar content available on demand with the ability to ask any questions y ..read more

Graphic processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs) are specialized ICs that support different types of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms. This article begins with a brief overview of tensors and where they fit into the mathematics of AI and ML; it then looks at the different structures of GPUs and TPUs and how they can be used for AI and ML applications and closes by considering where central processing units (CPUs) fit in. In mathematics, a tensor is a generalized object like a scalar, vector, or matrix that has a rank, or dimension, of 0, 1, a ..read more

Microchip Technology has announced the release of a new family of PIC32CK 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to help developers comply with new cybersecurity requirements. The PIC32CK MCUs feature an integrated Hardware Security Module (HSM) subsystem and Arm Cortex-M33 core with TrustZone technology, providing a secure environment for applications. The PIC32CK SG is the first 32-bit device on the market to combine an HSM with TrustZone technology, offering a cost-effective embedded security solution for products that must meet the latest cybersecurity mandates. The HSM provides secur ..read more

Nuvoton has announced the launch of its NuMicro MA35D0 series, a microprocessor designed for industrial edge device applications. This MPU offers extensive connectivity and security features, making it suitable for smart infrastructure, manufacturing automation, and new energy systems that require control and networking. The MA35D0 series is based on dual power-efficient 64/32-bit Arm Cortex-A35 cores (Armv8-A architecture), running at up to 650 MHz, with 32KB of L1 instruction and data cache for each core, plus a 512KB shared L2 cache. The MA35D0 also features hardware floating-point un ..read more

Diodes Incorporated announces the introduction of the PI5USB212, a USB 2.0 signal conditioner that operates from a supply voltage down to 2.3V. Designed for use in notebooks, PCs, docking stations, cable extenders, TVs, and monitors, the PI5USB212 automatically detects a USB 2.0 high-speed connection. It also preserves signal integrity when driving long PCB traces or cables of up to 5 meters. This IC symmetrically boosts the USB D+ and D– channels for common-mode stability and applies pre-emphasis to compensate for intersymbol interference (ISI). The wide supply voltage range simplifies syste ..read more