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Open Source

Hacking the Linux Kernel in Ada - Part 1

Olivier Henley

October 22, 2024

For this three parts series, we implemented a ‘pedal to the metal’ GPIO driven, flashing of a LED, in the context of a Linux kernel module for the NVIDIA Jetson Nano development board (kernel-based v4.9.294, arm64) in my favorite programming language … Ada!

Open Source

Caption: Finite state machine was used to program an auto-beat sequence on this MIDI controller / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

Program Latching Button Sequences and More with State Machines

Jeremy S. Cook

October 22, 2024

Consider the humble normally open momentary pushbutton. Push it in, an electrical connection is made, and whatever you want to happen via that input nominally happens. What if, however, you want to use the button to advance through a series of actions? This could be as as simple as a push-on, push-off sequence, or going from state 0, to state 1, to state XYZ, and back again.

IoT

Product of the Week: ASUS IoT’s PE2101N Intelligent Edge AI System

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 21, 2024

Today’s industrial environments are pressured by the need for real-time data analysis and decision-making at the edge, especially for applications like machine vision, automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and intelligent video-analytics applications that assist with sorting machinery, performing automated optical inspection (AOI) and defect inspection, and object recognition tasks.

Open Source

The Road to RISC-V Summit: CAST to Highlight 32-bit Solutions in Functional Safety and Ultra-Low Power

Chad Cox

October 18, 2024

During this year’s RISC-V Summit, CAST will be in booth S13 demonstrating its processors offered in ASICs or FPGAs for embedded systems, Internet of Things edge devices, industrial control systems, automotive, and aerospace applications. CAST’s RISC-V IP core line features processors focused on competitive 32-bit solutions in Functional Safety and Ultra-Low Power.

Processing

Tech Leaders Launch x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group to Plot Future Path

Ken Briodagh

October 18, 2024

Intel and AMD have launched an x86 ecosystem advisory group that the companies say will bring together technology leaders to shape the future of the x86 architecture. They want to show that x86 is able to meet the needs of the market better than other architectures through performance and interoperability across hardware and software.

Industrial

Application Highlight: DOWSIL TC-5960 Reduces Risks of Thermal Runaway

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 16, 2024

Silicon manufacturing is ramping up faster all over the world, and with the growing desire for ever-more sophisticated (and power-thirsty) AI processing capability, that’s not likely to slow down any time soon.

Consumer

Back to Basics: Why Tech Becomes Obsolete

David Sandy

October 15, 2024

We see entropy’s influence wherever we go, whether it be our need to replace worn out clothing, buy new car tires, or have to continually clean our houses. Obsolescence is the technology outcome of entropy.

Processing

Product of the Week: Infineon Technologies’ AIROC™ CYW55513 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Combo IC

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 14, 2024

Today’s demanding IoT and multimedia applications, like smart homes, wearables, and industrial IoT devices, are often deployed in increasingly crowded wireless environments, requiring high-speed data transmission, reduced latency, and secure communication for users to achieve a seamless wireless connectivity experience.

IoT

MXM GPU Modules: The Key to Enable Powerful, Flexible, and Compact Edge AI Computing

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 9, 2024

It’s almost hard to imagine a conversation these days that doesn’t involve AI. The topic du jour is how we can enhance Edge AI performance using MXM (mobile PCI Express module) GPU modules. First, let’s briefly explain what an MXM GPU module is and what functions it performs.

Automotive

Embedded Executive: The SDV Is Coming, and It’s Complicated, Infineon

Rich Nass

October 9, 2024

We spend a lot of time talking about the software-defined vehicle (SDV), and there are two very good reasons for that. One is that is it occurring, whether you know it or not or whether you want it or not. The second reason is that it is very complex, even if you’re just dealing with the HMI, as it all ties back together at some point.

To sort through the issues, I invited Marcelo Williams, a Global Senior Director for Infineon Technologies to be my guest on this week’s Embedded Executives podcast.

AI & Machine Learning

From Reactive to Predictive: Revolutionizing Industrial Maintenance with Cervoz

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 9, 2024

In industrial automation, maintaining machine and process health is as crucial as the automation itself, evolving from a reactive approach to a more sophisticated, data-driven strategy. Initially, reactive maintenance fixed issues only after they caused costly downtimes and production delays. Preventive maintenance marked the next step, introducing regular inspections and part replacements to reduce such risks, but it still couldn't fully optimize asset utilization. Predictive Maintenance (PdM) now represents the pinnacle of this evolution in asset management, harnessing data, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced hardware to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they escalate into failures, thus ensuring peak equipment performance and seamless operations.

Networking & 5G

Maximize Your Industrial Deployment with Wi-Fi 6

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 8, 2024

Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the latest evolution in wireless networking, built on the previous standard, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Officially released in 2019, Wi-Fi 6 introduces several key improvements to enhance performance, efficiency, and connectivity. Compared to previous Wi-Fi standards, Wi-Fi 6 can achieve speeds up to four times faster.

Uncategorized

Press Release: Embedded Computing Design Announces Best-in-Show Awards at embedded world North America 2024

Embedded Computing Design Staff

October 8, 2024

Austin, Texas – October 8, 2024 – Embedded Computing Design (ECD) is pleased to announce the winners of its Best-in-Show Awards at embedded world North America 2024.

Industrial

TDK Takes its New Vision and Innovative AI to electronica

Chad Cox

October 22, 2024

TDK Corporation will showcase its solution portfolio at electronica 2024 in Munich, Germany from November 12 to 15, 2024. Visitors to Booth B5.179 will experience the recently determined long-term vision “TDK Transformation. Accelerating transformation for a sustainable future”.

Storage

electronica: Alliance Memory to Showcase its Expansion of High-Speed CMOS Mobile Low-Power SDRAMs

Chad Cox

October 22, 2024

Kirkland Washington. Alliance Memory announced the expansion of its high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with a new single-channel 16Gb LPDDR4X device. It merges higher power efficiency with enhanced clock speeds and data rates in a 200-ball FBGA form factor.