Like single‑board computers, microcontroller production has felt the pandemic’s ripple, tightening supply chains. While shortages are projected to ease in the coming months, manufacturers have already rolled out new models and revisions. Below is a curated look at the most noteworthy microcontroller

Editor’s Note: As advanced algorithms continue to emerge for smart product designs, developers often find themselves struggling to implement embedded systems that can meet the associated processing demands. FPGAs can deliver the required performance, but designing with FPGAs has long been considered

Event data recorders (EDRs), commonly known as black boxes, have been integral to automotive electronics for nearly five decades. While vehicle electronics have undergone radical evolution and autonomous driving research is accelerating change, the core architecture of EDR data logging has remained

Editor’s Note: Advanced algorithms in smart products demand embedded systems that can handle heavy processing loads. FPGAs deliver the performance needed, yet many developers view FPGA design as the domain of specialists. Modern hardware, coupled with powerful development environments, has democrati

The COVID‑19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for clean indoor air. Whether at home, in the office, or on public transport, ensuring the air we breathe is safe is more important than ever. Bosch Sensortec has responded with the BME688, an environmental MEMS sensor that couples advanced har

Thermal imaging spans industrial manufacturing, security, and environmental monitoring. Because infrared wavelengths differ from visible light, designers must tailor hardware for optimal performance—resulting in smaller, lower‑power, and more cost‑effective systems. The Infrared Spectrum The human e

Haptics technology specialist Boreas (Bromont, Quebec) has begun shipping reference designs based on its Piezo Haptic Engine (PHE), a module that delivers “high‑definition” feedback while consuming minimal power and fitting into the smallest form factors. “We target a broad range of compact wearable

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded contracts to four teams to develop ASIC accelerators for fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) as part of its Data Protection in Virtual Environments (DPRIVE) program. The four contracts, awarded to Duality Technologies, Intel, SRI Inter

Fabless semiconductor startup Astera Labs has announced purpose‑built CXL 2.0 and PCIe 5.0 connectivity solutions designed to unlock heterogeneous compute architectures and address latency‑sensitive workloads in data centers. The new solutions target system‑wide performance bottlenecks in data‑centr

Over the past decade, open‑source initiatives have reshaped multiple technology sectors. By making the software stack publicly available, developers worldwide can collaborate, share code, and transform concepts into collective achievements that transcend corporate limits. Though initially overlooked

This article presents a complete, low‑cost design of a spirit level that provides audible and visual feedback for users with visual impairments. It uses the ADXL312 accelerometer to detect tilt in both horizontal and vertical planes, triggering a buzzer when the device is perfectly level or vertical

RISC‑V International and CHIPS Alliance have announced a joint collaboration to update the OmniXtend Cache Coherency specification and protocol, while building out developer tools to support the new standard. A new OmniXtend working group has been formed to create an open, cache‑coherent, unified me

Embedded systems are increasingly expected to deliver richer functionality. Linux provides a vast ecosystem of libraries and tools, but its hardware requirements—especially memory—often drive up cost and power consumption. Modern microcontrollers (MCUs), such as the STM32 series, offer ample resourc

Building automation systems (BAS) fuse lighting, energy, HVAC, safety, and security into one intuitive platform, delivering peak efficiency while prioritizing occupant comfort and productivity. Though the BAS market has traditionally been cautious, it has expanded rapidly, spurred by rising energy c

In many sectors, a few key customers can drive a companys growth. For STMicroelectronics, success in automotive and consumer electronics hinges on Tesla and Apple. Yole Développement’s imaging, compound semiconductor and power electronics teams provide a snapshot of ST’s penetration and achievements

As the demand for AI‑driven interfaces grows, integrating features like facial recognition into machinery no longer feels like a monumental leap. With a plethora of AI platforms, training tools, and open‑source projects—such as the face‑ID example—developers can quickly prototype on a PC.(Source:CEV

Gallium Nitride (GaN) is still a young but rapidly evolving technology. While we’re in the early generations of its development, industry leaders are already unlocking new performance gains that will shape 5G base stations and beyond. Power Density In the next three to five years, we anticipate sign

In drone engineering, precise control of motor speed and direction is paramount. Brushless DC motors dominate the market due to their compact size, low cost, and robust performance. An electronic speed controller (ESC) is the hub that manages power delivery, current sensing, microcontroller logic, a

At the 2024 ISSCC, IBM Research unveiled a 7 nm prototype that embodies years of work on low‑precision AI training and inference. The chip delivers 16‑bit and 8‑bit training, as well as 4‑bit and 2‑bit inference—well below the industry norm of 32‑bit training / 8‑bit inference. Lowering numerical pr

Today’s world is increasingly powered by wireless interfaces— from earbuds and induction hobs to the burgeoning field of electric‑vehicle charging. The question remains: can we eventually power a car without a cable, or deliver grid electricity to remote sites without pylons and trenches? Wireless p