Embedded

Discover what’s special about AI processor architectures

Are you and your engineering peers curious about AI processors? There’s a good chance you are, but can you agree on what makes them different, better or special? It’s not just a label; they are architected in a fundamentally different way.

Using Open Standard Modules in the IoT age

When you think about embedded compute modules, you should be thinking small.

Use multicore microcontrollers for higher speed at lower power

The 8-bit single-core microcontroller ruled the embedded market for several decades. Advanced 32-bit multicore architectures now offer massive performance increases.

Take a look inside your first board support package

A good board support package (BSP), or software development kit (SDK), provides a jump-start for embedded software developers. What are you expecting to find inside a BSP, and what should you be looking for?

Extending operational lifetime for battery-powered devices is crucial

Ultra-low power devices encourage the use of primary cell batteries. Developers can employ design techniques to maximize the power available. It starts with understanding your application’s power profile.

Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?

Technology is making asset tracking more accessible. Connectivity options are increasing, including non-terrestrial networks. Any object can be located and monitored. This blog uncovers the design challenges, including power, protocols and precision.

What are the trends in embedded electronics?

The electronics industry just returned from this year’s Embedded World exhibition and conference in Nuremberg, Germany. So, what are the latest trends? What’s hitting maturity and what do we need to watch out for in the months to come?

Solutions for transportation design pain points don’t have to be daunting

Transportation engineers seeking solutions to overcome today’s most common design pain points can look to the industry’s long history of innovation for inspiration.

Take the programmable approach to smart sensing

A smart world depends on the data generated all around us. Take the programmable approach to capturing a smarter analog world. The right programmable gain amplifier (PGA) offers high analog performance with convenient digital control.

How to succeed with programmable analog

Programmable analog mixes things up. It is analog, but it's also digital. It is hardware, but it is software-defined. It takes analog peripherals to the next level. But it is hard to get right. Many have tried, here are the ones that have succeeded.

Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT

The IoT is giving OEMs new ways to serve customers. With these new products come new business models. Bringing a new solution to market takes effort. Where should you put your resources?

Let’s explore the technology inside IoT endpoints

When it comes to the IoT, almost anything is possible. Engineers within OEMs using the latest semiconductor solutions can be more innovative when developing endpoints. And new technologies are creating new business opportunities.

Can you design your way out of a chip shortage?

Several workarounds exist when integrated devices go end-of-life. One workaround is to emulate the part using a programmable device such as a microcontroller, CPLD or FPGA. Is this still an option during a chip shortage?

How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development

Developing large numbers of new and diverse devices for an Industrial IoT solution can challenge your engineering resources. Using a no-code approach to development can reduce the size and complexity of that challenge.

Behind the datasheet: HW-RTOS

Using hardware accelerators is nothing new, but what about an accelerator to improve the way your operating system handles data communications?

The substantial benefits of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in power electronics

Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are two semiconductor materials that are creating a significant shift in the power electronics market.

Working with the UltraZed SoM & PCIe Carrier Card

I recently had the opportunity to evaluate the UltraZed™ System on Module (SoM) and accompanying PCIe Carrier Card from Avnet. The UltraZed SoM is the latest in a line of embedded computing technologies from Avnet, which includes a heterogeneous S

Clarius takes ultrasounds further

From the magical to the unimaginable, ultrasound technology gives critical insight in to what’s going on in the depths of our bodies. Despite a century of innovation, the multi-billion-dollar ultrasound industry is still dominated by large, cart-based sys...