Embedded Computing Design

Tria Technologies launched the COM-HPC Client Computer-on-Module (CoM) leveraging the Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 3). The module features an integrated AI accelerator (NPU) as well as Intel Xe graphics with up to 12 Xe cores, promoting up to 180 trillion operations per second (TOPS).

Digi International publicized an advancement in device security with the validation of FIPS 140-3 cryptographic modules across its portfolio of solutions based on the Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system including Digi EX, IX and TX Cellular Routers, Digi Connect IT Console Servers, Digi Connect EZ Serial Device and Terminal Servers, and Digi AnywhereUSB USB Over IP. According to the press release, Digi is the first provider of cellular connectivity solutions to achieve FIPS 140-3 validation without specialized SKUs.

AAEON introduced its CEXD-INTRBL, an open robotics development system powered by an Intel Core Ultra X7 Processor 358H CPU, an integrated Intel Arc B390 GPU, and NPU 5.0. The solution delivers up to 180 TOPS of AI performance. It is ideal for humanoid robotics and autonomous vehicle platform building.

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) has expanded its embedded camera module portfolio, now supporting GMSL2, MIPI CSI-2, and USB interfaces. The expansion will enable designers to accelerate the deployment of AI vision capabilities across diverse AIoT applications, including smart manufacturing, smart transportation, robotics, smart healthcare, smart retail, and surveillance.

Microelectronics US 2026 will begin April 22 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. The free to attend exhibition will run for two days and will feature more than 100 speakers from across the microelectronics supply chain. Attendees will have a chance to witness technical sessions and panel discussions with opportunities for direct access to solution providers.

Rapidus Corporation announced the opening of an Analysis Center and its Rapidus Chiplet Solutions (RCS). The center is nearby Rapidus’ Innovative Integration for Manufacturing (IIM-1) semiconductor foundry in Chitose, Hokkaido. The facility conducts the physical analysis, environmental and chemical analysis, electrical characterization, and reliability testing required for the design of next-generation logic semiconductors.

eInfochips introduced the EIC PROPEL, its enterprise IoT platform in the Microsoft Marketplace. The new availability enables users to deploy EIC PROPEL through the Microsoft Marketplace for streamlined access, seamless integration, and simplified lifecycle management across Microsoft Azure products and services.

Upon the safe return of four astronauts, Aptiv commended NASA on its successful Artemis II lunar mission. Aptiv was involved in the mission with its VxWorks delivering the software platform that enabled deterministic performance for critical functions on the Space Launch System’s (SLS) first stage of launch and within the Orion crew vehicle.

Siemens, in collaboration with NVIDIA, publicized that its Veloce proFPGA CS hardware-assisted verification and validation system is enabling the efficient creation of enhanced designs by running and capturing trillions of verification cycles, prior to first silicon availability.

Microchip Technology released information that it is now certified by UL Solutions to the IEC 62443‑4‑1 Maturity Level 2 (ML2) Industrial Automation and Control System standard. The achievement highlights the fact that Microchip’s product development process meets globally recognized secure by design criteria.

While attending Touch Taiwan 2026, Nanomade exhibited new sensor technology that converts metal, glass, plastic, and other everyday surfaces into interactive force and touch interfaces. Nanomade ran live demos on laptops, wearables, headphones, and consumer electronics, including metal coats.

IBASE Technology Inc. introduced the AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 powered MBB1002, an AI eATX motherboard developed to deliver enhanced multi-core performance and power efficiency, aiding faster AI inference, real-time analytics, and high-throughput computing for edge AI and data-intensive applications.

Codasip announced it will put more focus of its business into cyber-resilient semiconductor architectures and semiconductor System on Chips (SoCs). Because of the change, the company will divest its low-end RISC-V processor design business to a public US semiconductor company.  The purchaser will also take a broad license to Studio, Codasip’s processor EDA tool that allows rapid customization of Codasip processor cores. The acquisition is planned to close in a month.

Innatera released Synfire, an open, community-driven platform designed to unify and accelerate the neuromorphic ecosystem. Now open for registration, the platform will be made available near the end of April. Synfire is designed to address the challenge of fragmentation across tools, models, and deployment pipelines.

NTX Embedded introduced its Octolux RDS (Rapid Development System) offering automation engineers a development platform that enables them to define and fully validate a working pre-production system in just 12 weeks. When utilized, OEMs can meet the ever-growing demand for artificial intelligence with ease-of-use, efficiency, improved control, security, and enhanced connectivity in new commercial and industrial equipment.

Axiomtek released the NVIDIA Jetson Thor powered AIE015-AT Developer Kit that integrates the NVIDIA Blackwell GPU architecture with 2560 CUDA cores and 5th-gen 96 Tensor Cores, delivering up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI performance and 128GB of LPDDR5X memory. Highlights include quad 25GbE, CSI-2, USB 3.2, COM/CANbus, UART/I2C/I2S/GPIO interface, M.2, and mPCIe, along with a 9–36VDC power input with ignition control.

Collabora has announced the release of Apertis v2026, a modernized foundation for industrial embedded designs. The release is based on Debian 13 (Trixie) and offers updated system libraries, development tools, compilers, and core services, alongside a new default Wayland compositor, a reworked SDK, and enhanced packaging pipelines.

7STARLAKE released its THOR11-H6 and THOR11-X6 1U short-depth servers powered by the Intel Xeon D 6556P-B SoC. With up to 32 high-performance cores, 84 threads, advanced I/O, and built-in accelerators, the platform permits AI workloads, virtualized RAN (vRAN), media processing, and network security for defense networking and edge computing.

Digi International launched its Digi IX25, a next-generation industrial cellular router solution offering secure, scalable connectivity for critical networking infrastructure. The platform combines networking, compute, and secure connectivity in one device. To streamline deployment and reduce costs as well as potential failure points, four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports eliminate the need for external switches in field cabinets and kiosks.

While there are many facets of human machine interfaces (HMI), a growing trend is how Mobile HMI can be used to improve medical environments. HMIs are no longer fixed panels on a wall. Walk through any medical facility, and one will witness multiple users rolling mobile carts or holding hand-held devices. Mobile HMIs range from tablets and smart panel PCs to smartphones.