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Processing

Scalability and Cost Matter for Embedded Processors

Roland Sperlich

November 26, 2024

With the focus on headline-grabbing innovations in electronics and their impact on our lives, it’s easy to overlook the technology making each step forward possible. Each breakthrough for automotive and industrial applications begins with equally – or sometimes more - significant evolutions in embedded processor capabilities, availability and ease of use.

Analog & Power

Customer Experience Centers are Driving Innovation in Complex Embedded Systems

Ken Briodagh

November 21, 2024

Theres a growing movement in the embedded space, especially in the most complex industries where regulatory compliance is mission critical and standards parameters are particularly stringent. In these industries, like medical and industrial robotics, customer experience centers (CEC) can help engineers solve tricky challenges and lead to deeper engagements with OEMs and suppliers.

Automotive

Shrinking Automotive Power Chips to Advance Automotive AI

Chris Mash

November 21, 2024

The much-lauded potential of artificial intelligence certainly extends across the automotive industry, with uses ranging from vehicle design and manufacturing to actual in-vehicle applications like safety and infotainment systems.

AI & Machine Learning

Empowering Your Creativity: The STM32 Summit

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 20, 2024

Get ready to revolutionize your tech game at STMicroelectronics’ STM32Summit this December. First, on December 10 at 11:00 AM ET, you’ll hear from innovation leaders including ST, its customers, and partners, when they unveil game-changing announcements during a live Keynote Address. This is your front-row seat to discover cutting-edge advancements and brand-new products that will shape the future of engineering.

IoT

The Transformative Potential of Edge Computing

Dino Trevisani

November 19, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, connectivity and data are key to driving business growth and success. The seamless flow of information and the ability to connect instantly across global networks have revolutionized how businesses operate, communicate, and innovate. As these technologies continue to evolve, industries are transforming in the blink of an eye.

Open Source

Caption: Yellow SCL jumper goes to ATtiny85 pin 7, Orange SDA to pin 5 / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

Control a .96 Inch SSD1306 OLED Screen With the ATtiny85 and I2C

Jeremy S. Cook

November 18, 2024

The ATtiny85 (and its ‘45/’25 cousins) are fantastic little chips capable of performing a wide range of jobs while using minimal power. What could make this little chip even better? How about the ability to control a tiny I2C OLED display, i.e. the SSD1306 .96” 128x64 pixel screen that you can find on a variety of online outlets.

Industrial

Next-Gen Industrial Efficiency: Cervoz CAN Bus Expansion Solutions

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 18, 2024

In today’s industrial landscape seamless device communication is key. The Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus—a reliable protocol initially developed for vehicles—now enables quick, decentralized data transfer across sectors without central control. This setup is ideal for manufacturing and automation, where consistent multi-node communication is crucial. Cervoz’s M.2 PCIe CAN Bus Expansion Cards offer tailored solutions for these high-demand environments.

Industrial

Product of the Week: Artila’s Matrix-770 Ubuntu-Core-Based Cortex-A9 IIoT Gateway

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 18, 2024

Modern connected devices deployed today must provide secure and powerful edge computing capabilities within harsh, safety-critical industrial environments. These devices should enable seamless communication between modern IoT devices and legacy solutions and support data aggregation and preprocessing, remote monitoring and management, data security, reliability, and much more.

Open Source

Hacking the Linux Kernel in Ada - Part 2

Olivier Henley

November 15, 2024

For this three part 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!

Uncategorized

electronica 2024: Best-in-Show Winners

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 12, 2024

All entries are judged using a 15-point rubric, that assesses design excellence, relative performance, and market impact/disruption. Judging is managed by the ECD Content Team.

AI & Machine Learning

The road to electronica: Infineon Showcases its End-to-End edge AI Solutions

Chad Cox

November 12, 2024

At this year's electronica, Infineon is exhibiting its AI solutions designed to build, optimize and, deploy robust edge AI models using DEEPCRAFT Studio, DEEPCRAFT Ready Models, and ModusToolbox. The software solutions are ideal for MCUs like PSOC Edge and PSOC 6 to develop power-efficient intelligent devices for consumers. Join Infineon at Hall C3, Booth 502 to learn about and view demonstrations on its end-to-end edge AI platforms.

Open Source

Caption: A potentiometer with its cap / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

Rotary Potentiometer Fundamentals for Arduino and Beyond

Jeremy S. Cook

November 11, 2024

Potentiometers, and more specifically rotary potentiometers, are fundamental building blocks of both modern and vintage electronics. Perhaps you use them but have a sinking feeling that you don’t quite understand their fundamental operation as well as you should. In this article, we’ll rectify that situation, allowing you to see a potentiometer and know exactly how it works on both a mathematical and a “gut feeling” level.

Industrial

Product of the Week: NIFE 106-A01 from NexAIoT, NEXCOM’s Industrial Computing Lineup

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 11, 2024

Entry-level factory automation applications are evolving with solutions designed to enhance productivity, reliability, and flexibility on the factory floor. These safety-critical environments require high-performing, rugged systems capable of seamless integration and advanced connectivity, often in a fanless, compact design.

Networking & 5G

Ezurio Launches BL54L10 Series - Bluetooth LE + 802.15.4 + NFC Module

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 26, 2024

Connectivity has never been a more important element in the design of any embedded computing system. Without reliable, resilient connectivity, devices at the edge lose much of their power and everything else loses what the edge can inform them about.