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XMOS announces world’s lowest cost, most flexible AI processor

“From the company that brought out the highest performing voice interface for under a dollar, comes xcore.ai — the fast, flexible and economical processor, designed for the AIoT Tech company XMOS today announces xcore.ai — its new, disruptive crossover processor …

ASUS Announces Tinker Edge T

“Single-board computer for AI application features the Google Edge TPU, ARM processor, an advanced power design and tools for easy system setup. ASUS today announced Tinker Edge T, a single-board computer (SBC) specially designed for AI applications. It features the …

JEDEC Publishes Update to Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Standard

“JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of Universal Flash Storage (UFS) version 3.1, JESD220E. In addition, an optional new companion standard, JESD220-3: UFS …

Toshiba Launches Compact, Low Power, High Resolution Micro-stepping Motor Driver IC

“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched “TC78H670FTG,” the latest addition to its line-up of micro-stepping motor driver ICs. The new IC has a maximum rating of 18V/2.0A and can drive motors with a wide range of …

Toshiba Launches Compact High-Speed Communication Logic Output Photocoupler for Programmable Logic Controllers

“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched “TLP2363,” a 10Mbps high-speed communication logic output photocoupler for 24V digital input interfaces of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Shipments start today. The new photocoupler’s specifications include both the minimum and maximum …

Next-Generation Miniaturized Rubidium Atomic Clock Improves Performance and adds Features without Increasing Size

“Microchip releases MAC-SA5X, enhancing its Miniature Atomic Clock (MAC) technology to deliver wider temperature range and rapid warm-up time As reliance on precise frequency and timing increases due to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabling 5G communication networks …

Toshiba Touts Algorithm That’s Faster Than a Supercomputer

“It’s a tantalizing prospect for traders whose success often hinges on microseconds: a desktop PC algorithm that crunches market data faster than today’s most advanced supercomputers. Japan’s Toshiba Corp. says it has the technology to make such …

2nd Generation AMD EPYC™ processors in new Atos supercomputer aim to reduce impact of severe weather events

“AMD today announced that its EPYC processors have been selected by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) to accelerate its new world-leading supercomputer, based on Atos’s latest BullSequana XH2000 technology, for one of the most powerful meteorological …

Microchip Announces Industry’s First Space-Qualified COTS-Based Radiation-Tolerant Ethernet Transceiver and Embedded Microcontroller

“Ethernet is becoming more common in spacecraft to enable hardwired communication speed, support higher data rates, and facilitate interoperability between satellites and other spacecraft. As Ethernet in space applications continues to expand, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the …

STMicroelectronics Adds Powerful Features and STM32Cube Convenience to TouchGFX Software Framework

“STMicroelectronics has added new features to the TouchGFX software framework for STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs), streamlining creation of attention-grabbing user interfaces for domestic appliances, home automation, industrial controls, medical devices, and wearables. The latest version introduces TouchGFX Generator to make setting …