Renesas Electronics Corp. has unveiled the Renesas Solution Starter Kit (RSSK) to streamline development for the 32‑bit RX23E‑A microcontroller (MCU). The RX23E‑A features an exceptionally accurate analog front‑end (AFE), delivering less than 0.1 % precision out of the box and a 23.6‑bit effective r

The Intelligent Condition Monitoring Box (iCOMOX) is an open‑source development platform that enables condition‑based monitoring of equipment, assets, and industrial facilities. By continuously measuring surface operating conditions, iCOMOX detects potential failures early, thereby reducing operatio

While ultra‑wide band (UWB) has traditionally been marketed for precise ranging, Montreal‑based Spark Microsystems has re‑imagined the technology to power battery‑less IoT sensors with ultra‑low latency and consumption. The company announced the SR1000 series, a pair of low‑power UWB transceivers th

A Silicon Valley startup has reimagined neural network mathematics, delivering an edge AI chip that bypasses the conventional multiply‑accumulate (MAC) array. The result is a 7×7 mm chip, named Ergo, that delivers 4 TOPS of performance while consuming a mere 20 mW—yielding an impressive 55 TOPS/W. A

In the relentless pursuit of slimmer, longer‑lasting wearables and hearables, the MAX77654 SIMO PMIC from Maxim Integrated delivers a game‑changing solution. By consolidating three buck‑boost converters, three inductors, two LDOs, a battery charger, and numerous passive components into a single, hig

The TE Connectivity 8911 is a fully integrated, battery‑powered wireless accelerometer designed for high‑precision vibration monitoring. It combines a piezoelectric sensor, a data collector, digital signal processing (DSP), and a LoRaWAN radio into a single, compact module.Key specifications include

In a compact 6‑pin DFN package, the TE Connectivity HTU31 delivers accurate humidity and temperature readings with a typical ±2% RH and ±0.2°C performance. Available in both digital and analog formats, this sensor is engineered for a wide range of applications—including home appliances, consumer el

AI and machine‑learning workloads are increasingly moving to the edge, and a growing array of processors is emerging to meet the diverse demands of these applications. From established giants to agile startups, each solution targets specific verticals, power envelopes, and price points. Below is a c

Silicon Labs announced a strategic $308 million cash purchase of Redpine Signals’ Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth assets, its 200‑person development center in Hyderabad, India, and an extensive patent portfolio. Through this acquisition, Silicon Labs aims to achieve two key objectives: first, integrate Redpine’

Microchip Technology Inc. introduces a comprehensive suite of IoT solutions that enable rapid prototyping through seamless cloud connectivity across its integrated microcontroller portfolio. Designing an IoT system requires selecting the right microcontroller and connectivity protocol for your use c

Hardware Accelerators: The Backbone of AI Performance Hardware accelerators—dedicated chips designed to execute specific AI operations—are now a staple in system‑on‑chip (SoC) designs. By tightly integrating custom processing units, they deliver lower power consumption, reduced latency, and improved

Microchip Technology has unveiled the CEC1712, a cryptography‑enabled MCU that safeguards operating systems booting from external SPI flash memory. The device counters rootkit and bootkit malware by enforcing a secure boot process that relies on a hardware root of trust compliant with NIST 800‑193.A

More integrated‑circuit vendors are turning to physically unclonable functions (PUFs) as a device‑level security strategy. While semiconductor processes are highly precise, each silicon die still exhibits minute, inherently random variations. A PUF captures these variations to generate a unique digi

Microprocessor (MPU) and microcontroller (MCU) manufacturers continue to address the growing internet of things applications with new devices that focus on ultra-low power, faster system performance, and beefed up security that includes active tamper detection and secure firmware installati

Wireless charging has become a cornerstone of modern mobile experience, offering a frictionless way to power smartphones and tablets. As 5G networks demand higher data rates and greater power, efficient charging solutions are more critical than ever. STMicroelectronics introduces the fully integrate

MIT Engineers Develop Ultra‑Small, Zero‑Battery ID Tag to Secure Supply Chains MIT researchers have fabricated a 1.6‑square‑millimeter cryptographic ID chip that can be embedded in virtually any product— from medical implants to silicon chips— to verify authenticity and protect against counterfeitin

Maxim Integrated’s new MAX32520 ChipDNA Secure ARM Cortex‑M4 microcontroller combines the industry’s most advanced physical‑unclonable function (PUF) technology with industry‑standard cryptographic features to deliver uncompromised security for IoT, healthcare, industrial, and IT applications. The r

Microchip’s PIC18‑Q43 family delivers a new level of responsiveness for embedded systems. By harnessing core‑independent peripherals (CIPs), designers can offload routine tasks from the CPU, achieving near‑zero latency data sharing and logic processing without extra code. Key features include a 12‑b

When it comes to Internet of Things (IoT) security, chip vendors often hear the same criticism: designers and manufacturers do not treat security as a core requirement. The prevailing justification is that security adds cost, and if it isn’t essential, why bother? Many devices also incorporate secur

Yann LeCun, Facebooks Chief AI Scientist, cautioned in his NeurIPS keynote that focusing on exotic hardware is a misstep. He surveyed the evolution of specialized chips for neural networks, shared Facebooks current work, and offered predictions for deep‑learning hardware. Ancient history LeCun, a pi