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TI expands microcontroller portfolio and software ecosystem to enable edge AI in every device

New MCUs with the TinyEngine™ NPU join TI's comprehensive portfolio of AI-enabled hardware, software and tools, allowing engineers to deploy intelligence anywhere
March 10, 2026

News highlights:

  • TI’s integrated TinyEngine NPU can run AI models with up to 90 times lower latency and more than 120 times lower energy utilization per inference than similar MCUs without an accelerator.
  • New general-purpose and real-time MCUs from TI include the TinyEngine NPU to enable more efficient edge AI in any application, from simple to complex systems.
  • With integrated generative AI in TI’s CCStudio™ IDE and more than 60 models and application examples in CCStudio Edge AI Studio, developers can quickly and easily add edge AI … Read More → "TI expands microcontroller portfolio and software ecosystem to enable edge AI in every device"

Infineon and Subaru collaborate to improve driver safety by enhancing real-time performance in advanced driver assistance systems

March 10, 2026

Munich, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan – 9 March 2026 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Subaru Corporation are collaborating to enhance driver safety, confidence and comfort in future Subaru vehicles. Infineon plays a key role in Subaru’s integrated electronic control unit (ECU) for next‑generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle motion control: Infineon’s latest AURIX™ microcontroller (MCU) enhances the real-time capability of this ECU compared to previous generations, supporting faster, more reliable processing of vehicle and sensor information.</ … Read More → "Infineon and Subaru collaborate to improve driver safety by enhancing real-time performance in advanced driver assistance systems"

Microchip Expands Security Services in the Trust Platform to Help Manufacturers Meet Cybersecurity Regulations

TA101 TrustFLEX and TA101 TrustMANAGER combine factory- or in-field provisioned secure authentication ICs with scalable FOTA and cryptographic key management services for industrial and automotive systems
March 10, 2026

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 10, 2026 — As cybersecurity regulations tighten worldwide, product manufacturers must embed security from the outset to meet compliance. To help developers address emerging requirements such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), industrial and automotive cybersecurity standards, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has expanded its Trust Platform with the TA101 TrustFLEX secure authentication integrated circuit (IC) and the … Read More → "Microchip Expands Security Services in the Trust Platform to Help Manufacturers Meet Cybersecurity Regulations"

Morse Micro Launches Morse Micro Design Partner Program at Embedded World 2026

Program Will Accelerate Wi-Fi HaLow Adoption and Time to Market Scaling the Wi-Fi HaLow Ecosystem
March 10, 2026

Embedded World 2026, Nuremberg – March 9, 2026 – Morse Micro, the world’s leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, today launched the Morse Micro Design Partner Program, a global developer and design house initiative built to accelerate the commercialization of … Read More → "Morse Micro Launches Morse Micro Design Partner Program at Embedded World 2026"

Synaptics Introduces SYN765x, an Industry-Leading AI-Native Wi-Fi® 7 Solution for Integrated IoT Edge Applications

March 10, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today announced the SYN765x, an AI-native wireless solution that redefines Edge intelligence. As an industry-leading single-chip device combining AI-optimized compute with integrated Wi-Fi®</ … Read More → "Synaptics Introduces SYN765x, an Industry-Leading AI-Native Wi-Fi® 7 Solution for Integrated IoT Edge Applications"

Nanopower announces volume production of Award Winning nPZero Power-Saving IC for battery-powered and energy harvested IoT

March 10, 2026

Nuremberg, Germany – 10th March 2026 — Nanopower Semiconductor, a European fabless semiconductor manufacturer, announces that their award winning nPZero power-saving integrated circuit (PSIC) is now in volume production enabling, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to move from evaluation to high-volume deployment in power-constrained Internet of Things (IoT) products. Nanopower’s nPZero is a power-saving integrated circuit (PSIC) designed to reduce the energy consumption of battery-powered applications by up to 90%. Samples and development kits are immediately available.

At Embedded World in Nuremberg, visitors can meet Nanopower Semiconductor at Hall 4 / Booth 4-460 to see nPZero in action and discuss design-in options and … Read More → "Nanopower announces volume production of Award Winning nPZero Power-Saving IC for battery-powered and energy harvested IoT"

STMicroelectronics enters high-volume production of its industry-leading silicon photonics platform to support AI infrastructure demand

March 10, 2026
  • PIC100 technology in 300 mm high-volume production for leading hyperscalers, with plans to quadruple capacity by 2027 and further expand in 2028
  • ST unveils PIC100 through-silicon via (TSV) upcoming technology roadmap
 
Geneva, Switzerland — March 9, 2026 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is now entering high-volume production for its state-of-the-art silicon photonics-based PIC100 platform used by hyperscalers for optical interconnect for data centers and AI clusters. The 800G and 1.6T PIC100 transceivers enable higher bandwidth, lower latency, … Read More → "STMicroelectronics enters high-volume production of its industry-leading silicon photonics platform to support AI infrastructure demand"

TASKING Accelerates the Development and Verification of Safety- and Security-Critical AUTOSAR Compliant Systems

TASKING optimizes AUTOSAR software development workflows from requirements through verification and deployment with integration of and enhancements to its compiler tools (VX-toolset and SmartCode), BlueBox debuggers, winIDEA IDE, and the LDRA tool suite
March 10, 2026

MUNICH – March 9, 2026 – TASKING, a global leader in high-performance embedded software development tools, today announced expansion of the integrated TASKING toolchain to optimize AUTOSAR workflows for multicore automotive systems that must adhere to functional safety and security mandates. Example customer applications include software-defined vehicles, ADAS/ADS (automated braking, automated steering, infotainment, telematics, adaptive cruise control), zone controllers, central control units, battery management, chassis, and powertrain systems.

Enhancements to the toolchain include more efficient compilation, certified libraries, extensive debugging and profiling capabilities, and accurate, in-depth system analysis and verification. Together, these improvements create a best-in-class solution to build, … Read More → "TASKING Accelerates the Development and Verification of Safety- and Security-Critical AUTOSAR Compliant Systems"

NCDIT Cybersecurity Interns Help Stop Potential Threats to State Systems

Hands-on internship program strengthens North Carolina’s cyber workforce while protecting critical digital infrastructure
March 10, 2026

RALEIGH – Two cybersecurity interns with the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) are already helping protect state systems and the personal data of North Carolinians.

While working in NCDIT’s Enterprise Security and Risk Management Office (ESRMO), interns Jennifer Medina, a Wake Technical Community College graduate, and Jacob Wright, a student at Fayetteville Technical Community College, recently helped identify and mitigate potential cyber threats.

Medina flagged a suspicious email, initiated a systemwide purge, and blocked the associated malicious URL, preventing users from accessing it even if they had previously clicked the link.

… Read More → "NCDIT Cybersecurity Interns Help Stop Potential Threats to State Systems"

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