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MicroSys puts Hailo AI performance on its SoM platforms with NXP S32G vehicle network processors

Performance boost for artificial intelligence in situational awareness, autonomous driving and predictive maintenance applications

December 1, 2021

Columbia, MD / Munich, Germany, and Tel Aviv, Israel, November 30th, 2021 – NXP Gold partner MicroSys Electronics announced that its new embedded SoM (System-on-Module) platform miriac AIP-S32G274A, which is based on NXP S32G vehicle network processors, now supports Hailo-8 AI accelerator modules. A result of MicroSys’s partnership with leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) chipmaker Hailo the powerful AI solution delivers up to 52 TOPS (tera operations per second) for ASIL D safe zonal gateways and real-time controls in autonomous vehicle and stationary machine applications. The new, application-ready SoM based AI platform targets a wide range of industrial and mobility … Read More → "MicroSys puts Hailo AI performance on its SoM platforms with NXP S32G vehicle network processors"

Renesas Adds New Power Line Communication Modem IC Enabling High-Speed, Long Distance Communication, Expanding Practical PLC Applications

Evaluation Kits and Tools for AC and DC Power Supplies Let Developers to Immediately Evaluate Applications Supporting High-Speed Communication at Up to 1 Mbps

December 1, 2021

TOKYO, Japan, November 30, 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the R9A06G061 power line communication (PLC) modem IC. The R9A06G061 delivers high-speed communication at up to 1 Mbps over long distances of a kilometer or more, without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC. Optimized analog peripheral functions reduce the number of external components required, allowing for less expensive and more compact systems. With this combination, the new R9A06G061 is ideally suited for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control, lighting … Read More → "Renesas Adds New Power Line Communication Modem IC Enabling High-Speed, Long Distance Communication, Expanding Practical PLC Applications"

Analog Devices Expands Linux Distribution with Over 1000 Device Drivers to Support the Development of High-Performance Solutions

November 30, 2021

WILMINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As the Linux open-source operating system marks its 30^th anniversary, Read More → "Analog Devices Expands Linux Distribution with Over 1000 Device Drivers to Support the Development of High-Performance Solutions"

LeapMind Announces Efficiera v2 Ultra-Low Power AI Inference Accelerator IP

Enhance product for wider-range application based on initial market introduction, results and evaluation

November 30, 2021

November 30, 2021 – Tokyo Japan, LeapMind Co., Ltd., a leading creator of the standard in edge artificial intelligence (AI), today announced version 2 (hereinafter: v2) of the ultra-low power AI inference accelerator IP Efficiera, scheduled to be available in December 2021. Efficiera is highly valued for its power saving, high performance, space saving and performance scalability features. Efficiera v2’s improved features and benefits expand … Read More → "LeapMind Announces Efficiera v2 Ultra-Low Power AI Inference Accelerator IP"

IAR Systems and Codasip collaborate to enable low-power RISC-V-based applications

The professional development tools IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V now support Codasip’s low-power embedded processors

November 30, 2021

Uppsala, Sweden and Munich, Germany—November 30, 2021—IAR Systems®, the world leader in software tools and services for embedded development, and Codasip®, the leading supplier of customizable RISC-V processor IP, today announced their partnership enabling joint customers to build low-power embedded applications based on RISC-V. Following this, version 2.11 of IAR Embedded Workbench® for RISC-V now supports the Read More → "IAR Systems and Codasip collaborate to enable low-power RISC-V-based applications"

Analog Devices’ People Counting Algorithm Ensures Efficient Space Utilization and Worker Safety

November 29, 2021

Wilmington, Mass. – Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced today the ADI EagleEye™ ADSW4000 PeopleCount algorithm for people detection and count in indoor spaces such as meeting rooms or office cubicles. The ADSW4000 is the first in a series of application-level software algorithms forming part of the ADI EagleEye platform that includes a hardware subsystem based on ADI’s Blackfin® embedded digital signal processor (DSP) and a set … Read More → "Analog Devices’ People Counting Algorithm Ensures Efficient Space Utilization and Worker Safety"

MIPS selects Imperas Reference Models for RISC-V Processor Verification

Imperas RISC-V golden reference models and Verification IP used for functional RISC-V Processor Verification and Architectural Compatibility Testing

November 29, 2021

Oxford, United Kingdom, November 29th, 2021 — Imperas Software Ltd., the leader in RISC-V simulation solutions, today announced with MIPS, Inc., the processor technology company focused on the commercialization of RISC-based processor architectures … Read More → "MIPS selects Imperas Reference Models for RISC-V Processor Verification"

STMicroelectronics Reveals Next-Generation Secure Microcontroller for Biometric System-on-Card and dCVV Solutions

November 29, 2021

ST31N600 secure microcontroller integrates energy harvesting and biometric security with latest-generation Arm^® SecurCore™ processor
Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) and dynamic card verification (dCVV) solutions
based on ST31N600 to be showcased at Trustech 2021

Geneva, November 29, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is facilitating advanced security for contact and contactless payment cards, ID cards, and transport ticketing with its latest-generation ST31 secure microcontroller.

Synopsys Expands Use of AI to Optimize Samsung’s Latest Mobile Designs

Key Milestone Solidifies New Era of Autonomous Chip Design by Realizing Exceptional Results on Samsung's Most Advanced Process Technology

November 29, 2021

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights of this announcement:

Synopsys’ groundbreaking AI-based system (DSO.ai) autonomously achieved highest frequency and lowest power consumption for Samsung’s advanced mobile designs
DSO.ai has been used for multiple chip design projects at Samsung, consistently delivering results previously deemed unachievable in significantly less time

Silicon Catalyst Partners with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Accelerate Semiconductor Startups

Partnership will focus on innovations beyond image sensors

November 29, 2021

Silicon Valley, CA November 29, 2021 – Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating solutions in silicon, announces that Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“Sony”), the global leader in image sensors, has become its ninth Strategic Partner. The partnership will expand Sony’s access to new innovations in sensing solutions development and facilitate Sony’s ability to create strategic relationships with pioneering young companies that are developing technologies complementary to Sony’s internal innovation. In addition, the partnership further strengthens Silicon Catalyst’s leading role in helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization.</ … Read More →