Renesas Electronics Corp. has expanded its ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with embedded artificial intelligence (e‑AI) that enhances odor sensing for ventilation systems, bathroom monitoring, and air quality devices. The neural‑network‑trained firmware delivers higher‑resolution m

The German research initiative OpenLicht has delivered an innovative smart‑lighting solution that leverages open‑source software, machine‑learning libraries, and affordable hardware to autonomously tailor room illumination to the occupant’s activities. Current smart‑lighting products such as Philips

Mipsology, a forward‑thinking AI software startup, has partnered with Xilinx to unlock the full potential of FPGAs for AI workloads. Their “zero‑effort” solution, Zebra, translates existing GPU code so it can run on Mipsology’s custom AI compute engine on an FPGA—no code changes or retraining requir

Designing a reliable printed circuit board (PCB) is foundational for building high‑performance, cost‑effective prototypes—especially in embedded systems where hardware constraints are tightly coupled with software complexity. From a schematic, engineers can simulate signals, generate Gerber and dril

Renesas, NXP, Microchip, Qualcomm, and STMicroelectronics are broadening their support for Microsoft Azure RTOS, making it simpler for engineers to blend their chips with Azure’s real‑time operating system. The Azure RTOS Embedded Application Suite delivers instant visibility into device operations,

Power management is a cornerstone of modern FPGA-based systems. A well‑designed supply network not only improves efficiency but also extends device life, which is why the demand for sophisticated Power Management ICs (PMICs) continues to surge. Why FPGA Power Management Demands Expertise FPGAs draw

Dialog Semiconductor plc has unveiled its fully certified DA14531 SmartBond TINY module. Designed to dramatically cut the cost of adding Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity to IoT devices, the module sets a new industry benchmark with a price below $0.50 per unit. It is ideal for connected consu

The Renesas Solution Starter Kit (RSSK) delivers a comprehensive set of hardware, software, and tools designed to evaluate the RX23E‑A microcontroller’s precision 24‑bit delta‑sigma ADC. Even developers with no prior analog front‑end experience can achieve nanovolt‑level accuracy when testing analog

Altium, LLC has unveiled Altium 365, the industry’s inaugural cloud platform dedicated to printed circuit board (PCB) design. Built over two years, the solution seamlessly fuses Altium Designer’s robust desktop capabilities with cloud‑based collaboration tools, enabling engineers, suppliers, and man

Editor’s Note: The Arduino platform has become a cornerstone for rapid prototyping, pairing its core boards with a vast array of add‑on shields and an expansive support ecosystem. In this interview with our sister publication, EE Times Europe, Arduino CEO Fabio Violante shares his perspective on the

With the automotive industry moving decisively toward electrification and digital connectivity, STMicroelectronics has unveiled the AutoDevKit ecosystem— a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the creation of electronic control units (ECUs) that govern modern vehicles’ myriad systems.

Introducing a New Low‑Power AI Reference Design GreenWaves, a leader in energy‑efficient AI processors, has partnered with infrared sensor specialist Lynred to release a reference design platform that enables building managers to optimize space utilization in connected office environments. Why Occup

At Embedded World 2020, Direct Insight unveiled the TRITON‑TX8M system‑on‑module (SoM) in a compact SODIMM form factor. Built around NXP’s i.MX8M Mini, the module packs four 64‑bit ARM Cortex‑A53 cores running up to 1.6 GHz, delivering robust performance without compromising on size or power consump

Designing for the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly complex. With over 500 billion devices projected to connect by 2034, companies need robust strategies that provide precise location and efficient energy use without inflating costs. IoT touches every facet of daily life—from wearable health

Cleantron, a leading manufacturer of Li‑ion battery modules for Industry 4.0, light electric vehicles, and the automotive sector, has launched the P4 battery pack—a fully connected solution that lets fleet operators and asset managers monitor battery health, temperature, voltage, current, and state

RF and microwave authority Mini‑Circuits has teamed up with Vayyar, a pioneer in 4D radar imaging, to deliver a turnkey 4D millimeter‑wave (mmWave) imaging and sensing development platform. This collaboration extends our long‑standing partnership, now offering university students, educators, and in

Renesas’ RE01 evaluation kit showcases how our 32‑bit RE01 Group of embedded controllers power energy‑harvesting IoT solutions. Built on silicon‑on‑thin‑buried‑oxide (SOTB) technology, the RE01 series cuts power usage in active and standby modes, allowing devices to run continuously without battery

Accelerating IoT Innovation with Smart Development Boards The journey from concept to market‑ready IoT product is increasingly powered by smart boards—compact, cost‑effective platforms that embed communication, sensing, and processing capabilities. The IoT Landscape IoT is now a ubiquitous part of d

Industry 4.0 is set to unlock unprecedented automation, efficiency and productivity in manufacturing, driven by advances in automotive, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). In the near future, machines will execute “learned” tasks, monitoring production data in real‑time an

Renesas Electronics Corp. has introduced two cost‑effective boards designed to accelerate IoT endpoint development: the RL78/G14 Fast Prototyping Board and the RL78/G1D BLE Module Expansion Board. Both boards bring advanced functionality, streamlined debugging, and wireless connectivity to the proto