Editor-in-Chief

Embedded Computing Design

Brandon is responsible for guiding content strategy, editorial direction, and community engagement across the Embedded Computing Design ecosystem. A 10-year veteran of the electronics media industry, he enjoys covering topics ranging from development kits to cybersecurity and tech business models. Brandon received a BA in English Literature from Arizona State University, where he graduated cum laude. He can be reached at [email protected].

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IoT

First Release of Akraino Edge Stack Defines Framework, Blueprints for IoT Edge Applications - News

June 06, 2019

The first release includes a series of blueprints that define the stack for a diverse range of IoT edge use cases, but are still compatible with the single, common framework.

IoT

NB-IoT, LTE-M Setbacks Drive Growth of LoRa, Sigfox, Says ABI Research - News

June 06, 2019

Uncertainty still remains around the use of eSIM or iSIM cards and how NB-IoT and LTE-M will be folded into 5G standards.

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OpenHW Group Established, Launches CORE-V Open-Source IP Cores - News

June 06, 2019

The OpenHW Group will drive availability of open-source processor IP implementations for engineers designing high-volume production SoCs through solutions like CORE-V RISC-V cores.

Industrial

Winmate on Industry's Digital Transformation at Computex Taipei 2019 - Video

June 04, 2019

Jonathan Chi, Marketing Manager at Winmate discusses how Industrial IoT and digital transformation are impacting the automation industry from the Computex Taipei show floor.

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Arm Releases Cortex-A77 CPU, Machine Learning Processor, and Mali-G77 GPU - News

June 04, 2019

Arm has released a suite of IPs that include the Arm Cortex-A77 CPU, Arm Mali-G77 GPU, and Arm Machine Learning (ML) processor.

IoT

The Bleeding Edge - Podcast

May 31, 2019

In this episode, we discuss the Bleeding Edge. What is it? What does it mean for the future of semiconductors?

Networking & 5G

Dev Kit Weekly: Infineon iMOTION Modular Application Design Kit - Video

May 21, 2019

The MADK is a three-phase motor drive evaluation platform that includes a controller and the ability to interface with intelligent power modules over an M1/M3 interface.

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Dev Kit Weekly: Renesas Synergy SK-S7G2 Starter Kit - Video

May 13, 2019

This week's kit is the Synergy SK-S7G2 Starter Kit from Renesas Electronics, a powerful entry point for embedded developers looking for an onramp to the IoT.

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Dev Kit Weekly: Bitcraze.io Crazyflie 2.0 Drone Development Kit - Video

May 06, 2019

The kit comes with a battery, motor, and propellers so you can take to the skies in no time, and also allows expansion to your heart's content through a gang of serial interfaces.

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GOWIN Adopts HyperBus Interface for Internal PSRAM, External HyperRAM - News

May 04, 2019

HyperBus provides efficient use of package pins for high-speed interfacing with low pin count external memories, as well as internal PSRAM on GOWIN programmable devices.

Open Source

Toradex Releases Yocto-based Industrial Linux Software, Torizon - News

May 04, 2019

Torizon relies on a Debian container architecture with an optional Docker runtime, and includes an over-the-air (OTA) update client based on Aktualizr.

Storage

eSilicon Completes Tapeout of 7nm 400G Gearbox/Retimer Test ASIC - News

May 03, 2019

The test ASIC includes x4 112 Gbps SerDes and x8 56 Gbps SerDes, which are integrated with media access control, forward error correction, and gearbox E-pak Ethernet IP from Precise-ITC.

AI & Machine Learning

Sensory TrulyNatural Enables Natural Language Understanding at the Edge - News

May 02, 2019

TrulyNatural's intelligent natural language user interface reduces privacy and security concerns as voice requests are never stored and never leave a local device.

Open Source

Intrinsyc Launches Qualcomm Snapdragon-based Hardware Development Kit - News

May 02, 2019

The Snapdragon 855 Mobile HDK is an open-frame solution based on an Android 9 operating system that delivers CPU, GPU, and DSP compute.

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Dev Kit Weekly: Electric Imp C001 Cellular Breakout Kit - Video

April 30, 2019

The certified C001 module on the board supports LTE Category 1 and 3G HSPA operation over AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon networks, as well as concurrent cellular, 10/100 Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Dev Kit Weekly - NVIDIA Jetson Nano - Video

April 30, 2019

The Jetson Nano is an 80 mm x 100 mm developer kit based on a Tegra SoC with a 128-core Maxwell GPU and quad-core Arm Cortex-A57 CPU.

Automotive

Trends in Embedded featuring Designated Driver: A quick drive around San Jose from Portland - Video

April 16, 2019

A teleoperator is, more or less, the human to a remote control car. Only now they're driving street-legal vehicles. Why? Think of them as the OnStar for autonomous vehicles.

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Dev Kit Weekly: NVIDIA's Jetson AGX Xavier Developer Kit - Video

April 15, 2019

This episode, Brandon gives a high level overview of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier developer kit, a powerhouse platform for AI and machine learning developers.

Networking & 5G

The Truth About 5G and When It Will Be Here - Story

April 12, 2019

"2022 seems a ways off today and industry can?t wait. It needs to get moving."

Open Source

Dev Kit Weekly Raffle: Enter to Win - Video

April 10, 2019

The Dev Kit Weekly with Embedded Computing Design Editor-in-Chief Brandon Lewis updates you on the latest electronics development kits ? and gives you a chance to start engineering on them for free.

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