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Alif Semiconductor Announces World's First BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller to Feature Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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PLEASANTON, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alif Semiconductor®, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, today announced the launch of the BallettoTM family, the world's first Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) wireless microcontroller to feature hardware optimization for AI/ML workloads.

Key Points: 
  • The Balletto family offers particularly strong performance in audio and sensor functions thanks to its excellent DSP and AI/ML capabilities and large on-die memory.
  • Neural network processing performance is up to 15x better than a Cortex-M4 processor can achieve.
  • Balletto includes the state-of-the-art multi-layered security fabric first introduced in Alif Semiconductors' Ensemble family of MCUs and fusion processors.
  • "Alif Semiconductor's Balletto family is targeting BLE challenges faced by the wireless audio and smart home industry today with a platform adapted to high bit-rate audio and the Matter ecosystem," said Reza Kazerounian, President and Co-Founder of Alif Semiconductor.

Alif Semiconductor Announces World's First BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller to Feature Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cortex, Arm, LPA, BLE, Machine learning, Logic, LC3, Algorithm, DSP, HPA, WLCSP, Acceleration, Memory, Business, ARM Cortex-M, MCU, AI accelerator, Bluetooth Low Energy, Spacecraft, Senior, TWS, Architecture, Radio, DAC, NPU, TCM, GOPS, Family, MVE, Artificial intelligence, EEMBC, Lethargy, Video game

PLEASANTON, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alif Semiconductor®, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, today announced the launch of the BallettoTM family, the world's first Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) wireless microcontroller to feature hardware optimization for AI/ML workloads.

Key Points: 
  • The Balletto family offers particularly strong performance in audio and sensor functions thanks to its excellent DSP and AI/ML capabilities and large on-die memory.
  • Neural network processing performance is up to 15x better than a Cortex-M4 processor can achieve.
  • Balletto includes the state-of-the-art multi-layered security fabric first introduced in Alif Semiconductors' Ensemble family of MCUs and fusion processors.
  • "Alif Semiconductor's Balletto family is targeting BLE challenges faced by the wireless audio and smart home industry today with a platform adapted to high bit-rate audio and the Matter ecosystem," said Reza Kazerounian, President and Co-Founder of Alif Semiconductor.

STMicroelectronics’ high-performance microcontrollers pave the way to new innovations in smart home and industrial systems

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Examples include adding richer, colorful user interfaces and performing multiple functions simultaneously, which is usually achieved with microprocessors (MPU).

Key Points: 
  • Examples include adding richer, colorful user interfaces and performing multiple functions simultaneously, which is usually achieved with microprocessors (MPU).
  • “The MCUs promise to enhance the visual performance and responsiveness of future displays, enabling more engaging and interactive user experiences.
  • In addition, power management is integrated on-chip, in contrast with typical MPU practice that requires an external power-management IC (PMIC).
  • STM32 is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the EU and/or elsewhere.

Micro Digital Announces MCU Security Solution

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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It uses the hardware security features of Cortex-M-based processors to create hacker-proof, isolated partitions and to prevent nefarious hacker activities from within partitions.

Key Points: 
  • It uses the hardware security features of Cortex-M-based processors to create hacker-proof, isolated partitions and to prevent nefarious hacker activities from within partitions.
  • Security improvement can be accomplished iteratively over time.
  • It also provides secure frameworks for building new systems featuring baked-in security and strong enforcement of good programming practices, which result in reduced system integration time and higher-quality code.
  • Partition stop, reboot, and update to allow a device to continue doing its primary function while the security team develops patches.

VeriSilicon’s complete Bluetooth Low Energy IP solution is fully compliant with LE Audio specification

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced its complete Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IP solution has achieved full compliance with LE Audio specification, including certifications for the LE Audio protocol stack and Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).

Key Points: 
  • VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced its complete Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IP solution has achieved full compliance with LE Audio specification, including certifications for the LE Audio protocol stack and Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).
  • LE Audio is the new Bluetooth audio technology standard introduced by Bluetooth SIG based on Bluetooth 5.2 and above specifications, aiming to deliver a higher quality audio experience.
  • VeriSilicon’s complete BLE IP solution includes RF IP, baseband IP, software protocol stack, and has already passed the Bluetooth 5.3 certification.
  • Moreover, the solution also supports innovative Bluetooth capabilities of LE Audio such as Auracast™ broadcast audio and Multi-Stream Audio.

Edge Impulse Unlocks Previously Inaccessible AI Capabilities for Any Edge Device with NVIDIA Omniverse and AI Platforms

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Edge Impulse has pioneered a solution that automates and accelerates the use of large NVIDIA GPU-trained models on affordable MCUs and MPUs with AI accelerators.

Key Points: 
  • Edge Impulse has pioneered a solution that automates and accelerates the use of large NVIDIA GPU-trained models on affordable MCUs and MPUs with AI accelerators.
  • Users now have access to a large library of NVIDIA production-tested pretrained models directly in the Edge Impulse platform, and Edge Impulse’s EON Tuner simplifies selection of the optimal model for each application.
  • Edge Impulse has developed applications for synthetic data and testing environments for the edge with NVIDIA Omniverse, enabling faster time-to-market in key business verticals.
  • Learn more about these new tools with the announcement blog post and the getting started documentation for NVIDIA TAO and Omniverse .

Macronix OctaFlash Provides High-Performance Memory for New STMicroelectronics STM32H7R/S MCU Platform

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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HSINCHU, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market and an ST Authorized Partner, today announced that STMicroelectronics (ST) is using Macronix OctaFlash™ memory for the new STM32H7R/S high-performance microcontroller (MCU) platforms. Macronix's MX25UW1G45G high-performance memory is embedded into selected STM32H7R/S Discovery Kits and Evaluation Boards, enabling the high-end products to feature a graphical-user experience that simulates 3D-like GUIs and animations, for industrial, smart home, and medical applications.

Key Points: 
  • 1Gb OctaFlash™ Memory Enables Real-time Execution-In-Place, 3D-like GUI Experience in STM32H7S8 Discovery Kit
    HSINCHU, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market and an ST Authorized Partner, today announced that STMicroelectronics (ST) is using Macronix OctaFlash™ memory for the new STM32H7R/S high-performance microcontroller (MCU) platforms .
  • "Macronix enjoys a rich history of collaboration with ST in development platforms that enable designers to quickly and efficiently develop products featuring high-performance MCUs and industry-leading flash memory," said F.L.
  • "The selection of our OctaFlash memory as part of the STM32H7R/S platform reflects both companies' commitment to designers' needs for performance and cost efficiency across a wide range of markets."
  • The MX25LW/UW OctaBus memory family has exceptional features for efficient management of over-the-air (OTA) software updates and data logging.

STMicroelectronics powers up the intelligent edge with second-generation STM32 microprocessors, bringing performance boost and industrial resilience

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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ST’s new STM32MP2 MPUs will power the next generations of equipment that create the fabric of this evolving digital world.

Key Points: 
  • ST’s new STM32MP2 MPUs will power the next generations of equipment that create the fabric of this evolving digital world.
  • These include industrial controllers and machine-vision systems, scanners, medical wearables, data aggregators, network gateways, smart appliances, and industrial and domestic robots.
  • The devices are fully supported with STM32 development resources that are familiar to engineers working with ST’s STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs) and STM32 microprocessors.
  • * STM32 is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the EU and/or elsewhere.

Aiosyn Launches Kidney Image Analysis Services Through Its NephroPath Platform to Accelerate Drug Development Studies

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Aiosyn , a pioneering medical software company specializing in AI-powered pathology solutions for cancer and kidney disease, announced the introduction of its NephroPath platform .

Key Points: 
  • Aiosyn , a pioneering medical software company specializing in AI-powered pathology solutions for cancer and kidney disease, announced the introduction of its NephroPath platform .
  • By partnering with Aiosyn, CROs, biopharma, and researchers can accelerate the development of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) therapies using new and quantitative insights offered through Nephropath’s Kidney Image Analysis Services .
  • Through Nephropath’s Kidney Image Analysis Services, Aiosyn offers whole kidney quantification and custom kidney analyses.
  • “Using Aiosyn's NephroPath platform we provide researchers with a new and powerful technique to complement the CKD drug development toolbox,” said Patrick de Boer, CEO of Aiosyn.

Renesas Brings Industry-Leading Performance of RA8 Series MCUs to Motor Control Applications

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130232378/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130232378/en/
    The RA8T1 group is the third in Renesas’ RA8 Series, all of which deliver breakthrough performance of 6.39 CoreMark/MHz1.
  • These capabilities combined with the advanced timers and Renesas’ power management expertise, enable customers to build comprehensive, low-power motor control solutions.
  • The new MCUs are supported in Renesas’ Flexible Motor Control development kit that enables easy evaluation of motor control using permanent magnet synchronous motors (brushless DC motors), and the Renesas Motor Workbench development tool.
  • This development kit offers a common design platform with numerous Renesas motor control MCUs from the RA and RX families, enabling migration of IP across numerous devices.