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Caption: Bee Data Logger Measuring CR2032 battery with LiPo and optional screw terminal board / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

ESP32 Bee Data Logger for Simple Long-Term Data Recording

Jeremy S. Cook

December 12, 2024

Data logging and analysis is a fundamental tool in the field of engineering (and beyond). If you need a simple logging solution that can theoretically last for years on a single LiPo battery, the ESP32-S3-based Bee Data Logger from Smart Bee Designs has a lot to offer. I got to try one out for this article and so far it looks great.

AI & Machine Learning

AIoT in Retail: Transforming Shopping Experiences and Efficiency

Embedded Computing Design Staff

December 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) combines AI and IoT to create smart, connected systems that can analyze and respond intelligently to data collected from IoT devices. IoT systems facilitate the collection and exchange of data among various devices and AI analyzes the data to drive smart decision-making ― without the need for human intervention.

Analog & Power

Product of the Week: Lattice Semiconductor’s Lattice Nexus™ 2 Next-Gen Small FPGA Platform

Embedded Computing Design Staff

December 10, 2024

Video processing, communication, and machine learning inferencing applications are often deployed across a range of industries and tasked with managing edge computing workloads requiring large memories, DSP resources, and a variety of high bandwidth interfaces. To support these applications, a next-generation small FPGA platform offers reconfigurability, high performance, and the ability to integrate advanced resources in a compact form factor.

Analog & Power

onsemi Introduces Treo Platform to Enhance Power Management

Ken Briodagh

December 9, 2024

The power part of the embedded equation is becoming ever-more critical. Embedded design is always trying to balance the three factors of performance, cost and energy, but as energy becomes more expensive and efficiency becomes more required, the old days of ignoring power use are long over. Even more so at the edge, where unlimited power isn’t even an option, usually.

Analog & Power

Electronica 2024 Recap

Rich Nass

December 9, 2024

I spent three days at electronica in Munich last month and saw some amazing technologies and products, in addition to meeting some old friends, and (hopefully) making some new ones. Rumor has it that there were about 80,000 attendees and almost 3,500 exhibitors, spread out over 18 halls. Oh, and it was cold, very cold.

Processing

Mouser Product of the Week: Intel Core Ultra Processors

Embedded Computing Design Staff

December 9, 2024

AI-powered applications, gaming devices, and other media solutions today must meet the increasing demands for AI acceleration, next-generation connectivity standards, overall efficiency, and low power consumption. To meet these demands, Intel produced the Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors.

Open Source

Hacking the Linux Kernel in Ada - Part 3

Olivier Henley

December 6, 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!

Debug & Test

Solving Embedded Software Testing Challenges

Ricardo Camacho

December 5, 2024

I’ve spent years supporting organizations that develop embedded software for industries like automotive, aerospace, industrial, rail, and medical devices. In these industries, even a minor software flaw can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

Industrial

Embedded Workstations Drive Intelligent Autonomous Forklifts

Embedded Computing Design Staff

December 4, 2024

Forklifts, or motorized lifting trucks, have been around for about 100 years, first appearing around World War I. In the 1950s and 1960s, forklift technology advanced rapidly as the post-war economic boom drove demand for efficient material handling. Hydraulic lifting mechanisms became standard, increasing lifting capacity and precision. Safety features were added, addressing the risks associated with higher lifting and heavier loads.

AI & Machine Learning

How Microsoft Is Optimizing NLP Models With Dynamic Few-Shot Techniques

Eleanor Hecks

December 2, 2024

Natural language processing (NLP) is a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) application. It supports next-generation chatbots like ChatGPT, making advanced machine-learning capabilities accessible to the general public. However, training NLP models can be challenging.

IoT

Product of the Week: ASUS IoT’s EBS-I300 Fanless Embedded Computer

Embedded Computing Design Staff

December 2, 2024

Today’s industrial solutions are continuously evolving. Industrial automation and IoT industries demand rugged and compact solutions that excel in edge computing tasks, such as real-time decision-making, without compromising energy efficiency and customizability for the wide range of Industry 4.0 devices.

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.

Processing

IBASE IB996 CPU Card Combines Intel Core Power with Extensive I/O and Display Options

Chad Cox

December 12, 2024

Taipei, Taiwan. IBASE Technology Inc. announced the IB996 Full-Size CPU Card leveraging the 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 desktop processors. It follows the PICMG 1.3 standard and includes the Intel Q670E chipset for enhanced performance and flexibility. The IB996 supports up to 64GB of DDR5 memory with dual DIMM slots and enhanced networking ability with two Intel 2.5G LAN ports.

Industrial

Oncilla Family Brings Versatile Machine Vision Solutions to Automation and Defense Industries

Chad Cox

December 12, 2024

Active Silicon introduced its rugged Oncilla family of industrial machine vision computers powered by the Intel Alder Lake processor and includes16GB DDR5 SDRAM memory, multiple expansion options, and extensive I/O. The first models are the CoaXPress, Camera Link, and the palm-sized Oncilla Mini.