Embedded Computing Design

In the world of embedded systems, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just about keeping up with new tools—it’s about understanding how to use those tools strategically to build better, faster, more secure software-defined systems. For engineers working in high-reliability industries like automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, and aerospace, learning how to fully leverage a real-time operating system (RTOS) like QNX Neutrino is increasingly valuable.

The establishment of Industry 4.0 is well underway, by any measure. From factory automation, smart supply chain, and dark warehousing all the way to contactless retail and last-mile autonomous delivery, the power of the intelligent edge is penetrating every aspect of every industry.

Industrial automation and AI-driven applications are constantly evolving, demanding real-time data processing at the edge. These applications are often tasked with decision-making and advanced video analytics capabilities, which can be delivered in a single, high-performance, energy-efficient, and rugged computing system.

Infineon has built quite the Bluetooth resume over the years, and with the launch of support for the Zephyr OS in our latest Bluetooth^® LE MCU, the AIROC™ CYW20829, we are opening the door even wider for developers. And with the number of applications growing almost daily, such support is welcome. Applications today include game controllers, PC peripherals, wearables, electronic shelf labels, asset tracking, and automotive applications such as car access, tire pressure monitoring, and battery management systems.

Bluetooth^® has found its way into far more applications than anyone could have imagined when the spec was first introduced, decades ago. To be fair, the specification has evolved with higher range, more bandwidth, and with less power consumption than what was originally possible, paving the way for all these new and cool applications.

Distance measurements via Bluetooth are getting a big improvement with the upcoming Channel Sounding feature. This explainer video gives a quick, high-level overview of existing Bluetooth distance measurement techniques and the working principles behind the new Channel Sounding feature.

Smart Home is a thorny problem. What is a Smart Home? Nearly every home has Wi-Fi now, and most have additional connected, or IoT-enabled, devices. Whether those be smart locks with cameras, connected light bulbs, power meters and thermostats, or all the way to home hubs or assistants controlling all of the above, Smart Home tech is finally starting to become part of many people’s home life.

Today’s advanced motor control technologies, ranging from industrial to smart city and smart home applications, can benefit from an efficient and robust platform that combines rapid prototyping capabilities with integrated hardware and software solutions.

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken O’Neill, Space Systems Architect at AMD, joins us to explore the company’s advancements in AI for space. He delves into how AMD is enabling on-board processing for satellites and spacecraft, including the adoption of FPGAs in spaceflight applications.

But first, Embedded Computing Design's Editor-in-Chief, Ken Briodagh, shares highlights from Computex 2025, providing insights into the top technological innovations unveiled at the event, including advancements in AI and edge computing.

Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) is a variation of the Bluetooth wireless standard that’s designed for short-range data exchange with minimal power consumption. Introduced as part of the Bluetooth 4.0 specification, it enables devices like wearables, sensors, and smart home products to operate efficiently on small batteries. Bluetooth LE supports features like quick device discovery, secure connections, and in newer versions (5.0+), extended range, and higher data rates.

A panel PC is generally an all-in-one computing platform with an integrated touchscreen display, designed for industrial or commercial use. It combines a computer and monitor in a compact, durable enclosure, often built to withstand harsh environments and support human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

Hello Embedded Engineers, Developers and Makers! Welcome to a special episode of In Case You Missed it: Embedded Insights, the weekly news show all about Embedded technologies and solutions from Embedded Computing Design, this week coming to you live from Taipei, Taiwan at COMPUTEX 2025!

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.

Axiomtek introduced the EIO118 built for industrial applications such as transportation, networking, renewable energy, and agriculture. It supports enhanced remote management capabilities with its integrated self-health monitoring API, reducing labor and maintenance expenditures while guaranteeing significant operational reliability.

Eko Health revolutionized the traditional stethoscope and turned it into an AI-powered disease detection platform. They needed a Bluetooth product that combined high-end processing power with low power, and Infineon's PSoC 63 Bluetooth LE MCU provided exactly that. 

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Principal Analyst at global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Reece Hayden, to discuss the recent global tariffs, and the effects of this on supply chains, manufacturing costs, and expansion. 

Next, Ken sits down with Jun Kawaguchi, global marketing executive for the Secure Flash product family at Winbond, to discuss the challenges of securing today’s AI, automotive, and industrial embedded systems.

Codethink has announced the publication of its baseline Safety Assessment report for Codethink Trustable Reproducible Linux (CTRL OS). The report validates Codethink’s safety argument for use of CTRL OS in safety-critical and mixed-criticality systems up to SIL 3 / ASIL D, and independently confirms that Codethink’s approach satisfies the expectations of both IEC 61508 and ISO 26262.

Rambus Inc., a chip and silicon IP provider, has announced the availability of complete client chipsets for next-generation AI PC memory modules, featuring two new Power Management ICs (PMICs) for client computing.

IRVINE, California – May 13, 2025 — Advantech, a global company providing IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, has been recognized at the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Awards for its cutting-edge innovations.

Supermicro's latest platform is fueled by NVIDIA. The small, fanless computer can fit into just about any industrial application.