Michael Knight, president of TSG, explains the multi‑year, multi‑factor origins of the automotive semiconductor crunch. In 2020, the global economy began to recover from the COVID‑19 shock. Electronics manufacturers, having learned to adapt, positioned themselves for a post‑pandemic surge. By early

This article examines the i.MX RT1170 MCU’s heterogeneous graphics pipeline, highlighting its three core acceleration engines. Embedded devices today deliver a growing array of advanced features, yet designers face the challenge of delivering a polished, intuitive user experience without overwhelmi

Explore multi-threading, XOS RTOS, semaphore-based resource sharing, and how NXP’s i.MX RT500 MCU enables DSP‑powered smart devices. Today’s consumer electronics demand components that can process vast amounts of data with speed and efficiency. Microcontrollers that integrate highly optimized digita

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to illustrate how these concepts can be applied by embedded developers in real‑world applications. Effective power management is a cornerstone of MCU design. I

congatec has announced a strategic partnership with SYSGO to deliver Arm and x86‑based turnkey computer‑on‑module (COM) platforms engineered for functional safety and cybersecurity in critical systems markets. The initial releases—certifiable to ASIL B or SIL 2—will be available on both x86 and Arm

MikroElektronika (MIKROE) has unveiled Planet Debug, a cutting‑edge remote embedded hardware‑as‑a‑service platform that lets designers develop and debug systems from anywhere. Starting at just $4 per day, engineers can book a dedicated station that matches their exact configuration, eliminating the

Below is a curated snapshot of embedded‑systems news received this week, covering product launches, funding rounds, industry events, and key personnel moves. September traditionally marks the start of the event calendar. This year, a mix of in‑person and virtual conferences is expanding the scene,

Sir Clive Sinclair, who made affordable home computing a reality in the 1980s and inspired countless embedded‑systems developers, passed away this week at his London home, aged 81. His pioneering machines – the ZX80, ZX81 and the celebrated color ZX Spectrum – introduced millions to programming and

Single‑board computers (SBCs) surged in 2020 with the Raspberry Pi 4, an upgraded Nvidia Jetson Developer Kit, and the Odyssey J4105 x86 series that supports both Windows and Linux natively. 2021 presented a global pandemic and a semiconductor shortage that slowed production of GPUs, CPUs, and other

Why Multi‑Antenna Design Matters Modern mobile devices routinely host several wireless interfaces—4G/LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS—within a single PCB. Designing for more than one antenna is not trivial; the antennas must coexist without degrading each other’s performance. This guide covers the ke

A production‑grade reference design now offers a new service‑oriented architecture (SoA) gateway that unlocks data from every part of the vehicle. While connected vehicle data is growing rapidly, automakers struggle to monetize it because of limited expertise on integrating this data into existing i

Integrating vision into everyday products offers transformative benefits across industries, yet extracting camera data, embedding machine‑learning models, and delivering actionable insights remain complex challenges. The key lies in selecting the appropriate software, tools, libraries, and compilers

Renesas Electronics has introduced its first cellular IoT module, the RYZ014A, which implements the LTE Cat‑M1 standard to enable devices to connect directly to the world’s mobile networks without an intermediate gateway. This eliminates the need for local infrastructure and leverages the robust com

Alps Alpine, a leading innovator in automotive electronics, has introduced a cutting‑edge electronic control unit (ECU) that detects driver engagement by monitoring variations in steering‑wheel grip. This hands‑off detection capability allows advanced driver‑assist systems to switch seamlessly betwe

Isorg’s new fingerprint‑on‑display (FoD) module enables one‑to‑four‑finger authentication across the full 6‑inch smartphone display. As the digital economy expands, biometric authentication is becoming essential for robust security and data privacy. France‑based Isorg announced it has closed a third

A common requirement in product development is selecting an internal AC‑DC power supply capable of delivering from a few watts up to several hundred watts. Why choose an internal supply? Consumers dislike bulky in‑line adapters, and as power densities increase, many wall‑wart units now fit inside th

U-blox has unveiled the M10, a next‑generation GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) chip designed for low‑power positioning applications. Built entirely in‑house, the M10 delivers high performance in a compact 4×4 mm QFN package, making it ideal for wearables, asset trackers, and livestock tags

Designing a multiprotocol wireless system typically follows one of two paths: building from scratch with a dedicated RF chip, passive components, filters, and an antenna; or selecting an off‑the‑shelf wireless module that already integrates these elements. Build from scratch or use a module? The pri

The integration of a wireless antenna fundamentally changes the PCB design cycle. Antennas demand meticulous positioning, thoughtful clearance from nearby components, and a deep understanding of the RF environment to achieve reliable performance. Before you lay out the rest of the board, map out the

Silicon Labs has refined its BGM220x family into a 6 × 6 mm module that delivers fully upgradeable, globally pre‑certified software and rapid firmware support, cutting time‑to‑market for developers. The BGM220 supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1, 5.2 and Mesh, boasting a compact footprint and exceptio