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Empowering Your Creativity: The STM32 Summit

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 20, 2024

Get ready to revolutionize your tech game at STMicroelectronics’ STM32Summit this December. First, on December 10 at 11:00 AM ET, you’ll hear from innovation leaders including ST, its customers, and partners, when they unveil game-changing announcements during a live Keynote Address. This is your front-row seat to discover cutting-edge advancements and brand-new products that will shape the future of engineering.

IoT

The Transformative Potential of Edge Computing

Dino Trevisani

November 19, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, connectivity and data are key to driving business growth and success. The seamless flow of information and the ability to connect instantly across global networks have revolutionized how businesses operate, communicate, and innovate. As these technologies continue to evolve, industries are transforming in the blink of an eye.

Open Source

Caption: Yellow SCL jumper goes to ATtiny85 pin 7, Orange SDA to pin 5 / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

Control a .96 Inch SSD1306 OLED Screen With the ATtiny85 and I2C

Jeremy S. Cook

November 18, 2024

The ATtiny85 (and its ‘45/’25 cousins) are fantastic little chips capable of performing a wide range of jobs while using minimal power. What could make this little chip even better? How about the ability to control a tiny I2C OLED display, i.e. the SSD1306 .96” 128x64 pixel screen that you can find on a variety of online outlets.

Industrial

Next-Gen Industrial Efficiency: Cervoz CAN Bus Expansion Solutions

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 18, 2024

In today’s industrial landscape seamless device communication is key. The Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus—a reliable protocol initially developed for vehicles—now enables quick, decentralized data transfer across sectors without central control. This setup is ideal for manufacturing and automation, where consistent multi-node communication is crucial. Cervoz’s M.2 PCIe CAN Bus Expansion Cards offer tailored solutions for these high-demand environments.

Industrial

Product of the Week: Artila’s Matrix-770 Ubuntu-Core-Based Cortex-A9 IIoT Gateway

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 18, 2024

Modern connected devices deployed today must provide secure and powerful edge computing capabilities within harsh, safety-critical industrial environments. These devices should enable seamless communication between modern IoT devices and legacy solutions and support data aggregation and preprocessing, remote monitoring and management, data security, reliability, and much more.

Open Source

Hacking the Linux Kernel in Ada - Part 2

Olivier Henley

November 15, 2024

For this three part series, we implemented a ‘pedal to the metal’ GPIO driven, flashing of a LED, in the context of a Linux kernel module for the NVIDIA Jetson Nano development board (kernel-based v4.9.294, arm64) in my favorite programming language … Ada!

Uncategorized

electronica 2024: Best-in-Show Winners

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 12, 2024

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.

AI & Machine Learning

The road to electronica: Infineon Showcases its End-to-End edge AI Solutions

Chad Cox

November 12, 2024

At this year's electronica, Infineon is exhibiting its AI solutions designed to build, optimize and, deploy robust edge AI models using DEEPCRAFT Studio, DEEPCRAFT Ready Models, and ModusToolbox. The software solutions are ideal for MCUs like PSOC Edge and PSOC 6 to develop power-efficient intelligent devices for consumers. Join Infineon at Hall C3, Booth 502 to learn about and view demonstrations on its end-to-end edge AI platforms.

Open Source

Caption: A potentiometer with its cap / Image Credit: Jeremy Cook

Rotary Potentiometer Fundamentals for Arduino and Beyond

Jeremy S. Cook

November 11, 2024

Potentiometers, and more specifically rotary potentiometers, are fundamental building blocks of both modern and vintage electronics. Perhaps you use them but have a sinking feeling that you don’t quite understand their fundamental operation as well as you should. In this article, we’ll rectify that situation, allowing you to see a potentiometer and know exactly how it works on both a mathematical and a “gut feeling” level.

Industrial

Product of the Week: NIFE 106-A01 from NexAIoT, NEXCOM’s Industrial Computing Lineup

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 11, 2024

Entry-level factory automation applications are evolving with solutions designed to enhance productivity, reliability, and flexibility on the factory floor. These safety-critical environments require high-performing, rugged systems capable of seamless integration and advanced connectivity, often in a fanless, compact design.

Open Source

Mouser New Product of the Week: AMD / Xilinx Spartan®-7 SP701 FPGA Evaluation Kit

Embedded Computing Design Staff

November 11, 2024

Today’s growing number of FPGA-based applications, such as industrial networking, embedded vision, and automotive systems, can benefit from evaluation and prototyping tools that help developers bring low-power, cost-effective, and flexible solutions to market faster.

IoT

Edge Computing's Moment: The Path to Market Maturity

Said Ouissal

November 8, 2024

Over time, advances in technology tend to follow a similar sequence. It begins when a nascent technology emerges, promising to solve critical business challenges. Next, startups and established players rush to stake their claim, each addressing a piece of the puzzle. In the past few decades, we’ve seen this pattern in everything from networking to cloud computing to AI.

Analog & Power

Power Modules Result in Smaller (and Lighter) Vehicles

Rich Nass

November 7, 2024

For the automakers, weight reduction in electric vehicles (EVs) is at or near the top of their engineering priority lists. EVs are traditionally heavier than their non-electric counterparts even if those weight reductions come in small increments, every little bit counts.

Processing

Press Release: CAST Adds New SafeSPI Controller to its Functional Safety IP Core Product Line

CAST

November 20, 2024

The first such complete core is ideal for protected sensor/processor communication and joins CAST’s industry-leading set of ISO 26262 and other automotive cores

IoT

Image Credit: NOVOSENSE Microelectronics

NOVOSENSE and Continental to Enhance Vehicle Safety Through Advanced Sensor Co-Development

Chad Cox

November 20, 2024

Munich, Germany. NOVOSENSE Microelectronics and Continental Automotive Technologies are partnering on the design of automotive-grade sensors to develop safer vehicle systems including safety functions and system reliability, from airbag triggers to battery pack monitors. A signed memorandum will extend cooperation to the development of sensor ICs as well as for the global integration of NOVOSENSE’s products within Continental’s worldwide platforms.