Design

The University of Surrey has unveiled a device with unique functionality that could signal the dawn of a new design philosophy for electronics, including next-generation wearables and eco-disposable sensors.

Canonical has released Ubuntu 20.10 with optimised Raspberry Pi images for desktop and server, in support of learners, inventors, educators and entrepreneurs, bringing the world’s most open platform to the world’s most accessible hardware.

STV Electronic has launched a smart digital I/O expansion module for its Raspberry Pi 3 B+ based DIN rail PC. The new I/O Module 16, which can be operated remotely from the system via RS-485, provides four digital inputs, four digital outputs, and eight flexible interfaces, configurable either as digital input or digital output. The Smart Manager 4.0 can control up to eight of these expansion modules via RS-485, making it poss...

Synopsys and Samsung Foundry has announced the release of a validated automotive reference flow to streamline SoC hardware design for in-system test, implementation, verification, timing and physical signoff for ISO 26262 compliance. This reference flow is targeted for automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) D autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) applications.

IAR Systems has added new functionality to its development tools for Renesas' RH850 automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). The latest version of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas RH850 can now optionally generate position-independent code and/or position-independent data.

Lanner has announced that it now provides configure-to-order edge computing AI platforms specifically engineered for compute-intensive, AI-powered video analytics in the network edge. Powered by the 8th Gen Core processor, PoE connectivity and GPU expansion.

Aitech Systems has announced that it now offers the U-C8770 SBC (single board computer) that couples the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) outlined by the US Department of Defense (DoD) with performance and proprietary, hardware-based cybersecurity features.

Synopsys has announced its collaboration with SiMa.ai to bring its machine learning inference at scale to the embedded edge. Through this engagement, SiMa.ai has adopted key products from Synopsys DesignWare IP, Verification Continuum Platform, and Fusion Design Platform for the development of their MLSoC, a purpose-built machine-learning platform targeted at specialised computer vision applications, such as autonomous driving, surveillance, and ...

CUI Devices’ Audio Group has announced the addition of digital I2S output models to its comprehensive line of MEMS microphones. The bottom port CMM-3526D-261-I2S-TR and top port CMM-4030D-261-I2S-TR are housed in extremely compact, low profile packages measuring 3.50x2.65x0.98mm and 4.00x3.00x1.25mm, respectively.

Silicon Designs has announced the global market availability of its Model 2422 Series. The Model 2422 Series offers low-noise, low-voltage (5 VDC) and low-cost acceleration and vibration sensing within zero-to-medium frequency instrumentation applications. Series models are available in eight standard ranges, from ±2g to ±400g.