Infineon Technologies has opened a new laboratory for the development of quantum electronics in Oberhaching near Munich. The objective is to develop and test microelectronic circuits for quantum computers, which will be stable and small, will operate reliably and can be produced on an industrial scale. Approximately 20 researchers will work at the lab. In…

Building on the AI PC use cases shared at Innovation 2023, Intel has launched the AI PC Acceleration program, a global innovation initiative designed to accelerate the pace of AI development across the PC industry. The program aims to connect independent hardware vendors (IHVs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) with Intel resources that include AI…

AMD announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides proprietary traders, market makers, hedge funds, brokerages, and exchanges with a state-of-the-art FPGA platform for electronic trading at nanosecond (ns) speed.…

Qualcomm Technologies has announced two new spatial computing platforms — Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 — which will enable the next generation of mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR) devices, and smart glasses. Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform: brings premium MR and VR technology into a single-chip architecture to unlock next-level…

Qualcomm Technologies and Meta are working to optimize the execution of Meta’s Llama 2 large language models directly on-device — without relying on the sole use of cloud services. The ability to run generative AI models like Llama 2 on devices such as smartphones, PCs, VR/AR headsets, and vehicles allows developers to save on cloud…

It’s been suggested for decades that Sanskrit might be the ideal language for knowledge representation in artificial intelligence (AI). This is because of Skaskrit’s rule-heavy and formula-based syntax, which makes it a logical and excellent choice for writing algorithms. But is this true? Let’s investigate. Origin The claims that Sanskrit is one of the best…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the second generation of its STM32 MPUs (microprocessors) with a new architecture built upon the same ecosystem and raising performance and security for applications at the industrial and IoT edge. “The new STM32MP2 Series devices further our investment in application…

Computer vision is reaching new levels, far beyond basic image processing. This is thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence. AI now enables computers and systems to derive meaningful information from digital images that can be used in advanced industries. Currently, one of the most common applications is in security and surveillance.  A computer vision…

To build on innovations that advance intelligence at the edge, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new family of six Arm Cortex-based vision processors that allow designers to add more vision and artificial intelligence (AI) processing at a lower cost, and with better energy efficiency, in applications such as video doorbells, machine vision and autonomous mobile…

STMicroelectronics has launched three new accelerometers with advanced processing engines built-in to extend sensor autonomy, enabling systems to respond more quickly to external events while lowering power consumption. The LIS2DUX12 and LIS2DUXS12 leverage ST’s third-generation MEMS technology, adding programmable capabilities including a machine-learning core (MLC), advanced finite state machine (FSM), and an enhanced pedometer. A third entry-level accelerometer, LIS2DU12,…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it will present the first live demonstrations of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) implementations on an MCU based on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor. The demos will show the performance uplift in AI/ML applications made possible by the new Cortex-M85 core and Arm’s…

Samsung Electronics announced that Bixby, and its artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant, supports Latin American Spanish as a language option. Latin American Spanish-speaking Bixby users around the world now have the option to interact with their Samsung Galaxy devices in their local language — as Brazilian Portuguese was previously the only Latin American language supported…

The continuous computational demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads, cloud computing, and data analytics deployed on traditional parallel attached memory have reached an efficiency plateau due to the limitations of increased memory channels on a processor. Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the expansion of its serial-attached memory controller portfolio with the…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Reality Analytics, Inc., a provider of embedded AI solutions. The deal went through as of July 19, 2022, following Reality AI shareholders’ and required regulatory approval. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, U.S., Reality AI offers a wide range of embedded AI…

Samsung Electronics, a provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has begun sampling the industry’s first 16-gigabit (Gb) Graphics Double Data Rate 6 (GDDR6) DRAM featuring 24-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) processing speeds. Built on Samsung’s third-generation 10-nanometer-class (1z) process, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, the new memory is designed to significantly advance the graphics performance for…

Infineon Technologies is introducing its battery-powered Smart Alarm System (SAS). The technology platform achieves high accuracy and low-power operation using sensor fusion based on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). This technology combined with low-power wake-on acoustic event-detection provides remarkable performance. The compact design exceeds the detection accuracy of acoustic-only alarm systems used today in smart buildings…

Expanding on its history of delivering highly integrated processors, Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the new Sitara AM62 processors that help expand edge artificial-intelligence (AI) processing into next-generation applications. The low-power design of the new processors enables support for dual-screen displays and small-size human-machine interface (HMI) applications. TI will showcase the new AM62 processors and…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement with Reality Analytics, Inc., a provider of embedded AI solutions. Under the agreement, Renesas will acquire Reality AI in an all-cash transaction. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to…

Artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge will impact a number of industry verticals including robotics, smart cities, healthcare, industrial, retail, energy, agriculture, etc. AI for these applications involves a mix of processing in the cloud and at the edge. To this end, Infineon Technologies announced that it’s bringing its AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity solutions…

The embedded market has a need for higher performing and lower power artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that can be deployed at the edge – where power consumption is often at a premium. AI solutions often require advanced imaging and audio capabilities, which are typically found only on higher-performing multi-core microprocessors that, unfortunately, also consume much…