The demand for artificial Intelligence (AI) chips is increasing due to their suitability in certain AI applications. This development mirrors the rise of Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) for 3D applications years ago. However, traditional CPUs and even GPUs often fall short in handling the unique demands of AI workloads, prompting the emergence of AI-specific chips.…
What are the top development boards for AI and ML?
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer limited to high-end servers or cloud platforms. Thanks to new developments in integrated circuits (IC) and software technology, it’s possible to implement ML algorithms and deep learning neural networks on tiny controllers and microcomputers. And these embedded devices installed at edges must no longer rely…
How Neuralink is providing a breakthrough in human-computer interface
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip company, has made history. Following FDA approval, the neurotechnology company conducted its first human trial in January 2024. The company’s first human test subject, Noland Arbaugh, received the brain-computer chip implanted successfully. A 2016 diving accident left Noland paraplegic from the shoulders down. However, the Neuralink chip is giving him movement.…
Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors now available
Intel has officially launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6 GHz of frequency right out of the box. Additionally, the Intel Core i7-14700K…
NVIDIA and Tata Group to build large-scale AI infrastructure
NVIDIA announced an extensive collaboration with Tata Group to deliver AI computing infrastructure and platforms for developing AI solutions. The collaboration will bring state-of-the-art AI capabilities within reach to thousands of organizations, businesses, AI researchers, and hundreds of startups in India. The companies will work together to build an AI supercomputer powered by the next-generation NVIDIA GH200…
Renesas expands its AI-capable RZ/V Series of microprocessors
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its AI-capable RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs), with a new device that enables AI processing of image data from multiple cameras — offering a new level of highly accurate image recognition for vision AI applications. Equipped with two 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 cores, the new…
STMicroelectronics and Smart Eye demonstrate 1-LED driver-monitoring system
Smart Eye, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) to build technology that supports and predicts human behavior, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, announced the cooperative development of a high-sensitivity, 1-LED driver-monitoring system (DMS). Combining Smart Eye’s expertise in driver-monitoring algorithms and optical system design with ST’s high-sensitivity automotive-grade global-shutter VB56G4A imager, the new DMS reduces…
Infineon introduces next-generation OptiMOS integrated POL DC-DC regulators
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard…
Infineon’s new HYPERRAM memory chip doubles bandwidth
Infineon Technologies has added HYPERRAM 3.0 to its portfolio of high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory solutions. The device features a new,16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface that doubles throughput to 800 MBps. With HYPERRAM 3.0, Infineon offers a portfolio of high-bandwidth memories with low pin count and low power. It’s an ideal fit for applications…
STMicroelectronics extends STM32Cube.AI development tool
STMicroelectronics has released STM32Cube.AI version 7.2.0, the first artificial-intelligence (AI) development tool by an microcontroller (MCU) vendor to support ultra-efficient deeply quantized neural networks. STM32Cube.AI converts pre-trained neural networks into optimized C code for STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs). It’s an essential tool for developing cutting-edge AI solutions that make the most of the constrained memory sizes and computing…