Embedded Hardware

 

  • System on Modules (SoM)
  • Single Board Computers (SBC)
  • Development Boards
  • Industrial PCs & Embedded Computers
  • IoT & Edge Computing Gateways
  • AI & Machine Learning Modules
  • Rugged & Industrial-Grade Components
  • Peripherals & Expansion Modules (Displays, Sensors, Power Modules)

Sensor + DSP + AI: STMicroelectronics Introduces the New Concept of Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU)

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Sensor + DSP + AI: STMicroelectronics Introduces the New Concept of Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU)

According to reports from MEMS Consulting, global semiconductor industry leader and top MEMS manufacturer STMicroelectronics (ST) has recently announced the launch of the Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU), which further integrates Digital Signal Processors (DSP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms on MEMS sensors, injecting local decision-making into System-in-Package (SiP) devices while significantly saving space and … Read more

Y6T50 Optical Module Reception and DSP Processing

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Y6T50 Optical Module Reception and DSP Processing

Following yesterday’s discussion, coherent reception involves receiving signals with different polarizations and phases.We expect the ADC sampling to yield results as shown in the figure below, with four phases for one polarization state on the left and four phases for another polarization state on the right, clean and clear, as shown in Figure 1.However, in … Read more

Integrated Audio Amplifier DSP Breaks Limits to Achieve Higher System Efficiency!

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Integrated Audio Amplifier DSP Breaks Limits to Achieve Higher System Efficiency!

Click the blue text above Follow us! Have you ever thought that the integrated Digital Signal Processor (DSP) in audio amplifiers is only used for digital filters, equalization, or audio mixing? The reality is that the DSP integrated into modern audio amplifiers can provide many more benefits, including improving the efficiency of the amplifier and … Read more

A New Hybrid Processor Integrating CPU, DSP, and NPU Functions

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A New Hybrid Processor Integrating CPU, DSP, and NPU Functions

Click the blue text to follow us In Greek mythology, Chimera is a gigantic fire-breathing hybrid creature composed of parts from different animals; it is now used to describe anything imaginative, incredible, or dazzling. Recently, I encountered the Chimera GPNPU (General Purpose Neural Processing Unit) from Quadric, and it truly lives up to its name. … Read more

Revitalizing DSP in Smart Homes Amid the Digital Wave

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Revitalizing DSP in Smart Homes Amid the Digital Wave

The report from Electronic Enthusiasts Network (by Huang Shanming) discusses DSP chips, or Digital Signal Processor chips, which can perform digital processing on analog signals, characterized by high speed, low power consumption, and high precision. As smart homes advance towards intelligence, automation, and digitization, the demand for DSP continues to rise. Evolution of DSP Chips … Read more

How to Decide on the Next DSP Processor Solution to Meet Evolving SoC Designs

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How to Decide on the Next DSP Processor Solution to Meet Evolving SoC Designs

Assuming you are a system architect making decisions regarding the digital signal processor (DSP) in an SoC, one major consideration is how to expedite the design process of the SoC, leading to faster tape-out and production. Another consideration is how to create, debug, and modify software-defined features post-tape-out to mitigate risks. Today’s in-depth article discusses … Read more

Dissecting PuraX: Huawei’s Breakthrough with the Kirin 9020 Chip and Integrated Packaging

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Dissecting PuraX: Huawei's Breakthrough with the Kirin 9020 Chip and Integrated Packaging

Recently, Huawei launched a new type of smartphone, the PuraX. This smartphone features a brand new wide-screen design, adopting a 16:10 “wide screen” format that offers a significantly different experience. Coupled with the new HarmonyOS 5 and unique wide-screen functionalities, it quickly became a hot seller, prompting many to exclaim, “It’s really great!” In fact, … Read more

Chip Manufacturing: FEOL, MEOL, and BEOL (Part 2)

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Chip Manufacturing: FEOL, MEOL, and BEOL (Part 2)

The front-end of line (FEOL), middle-end of line (MEOL), and back-end of line (BEOL) processes in chip manufacturing form a highly coordinated technological chain. These three stages precisely interact through physical structures, material interfaces, and electrical characteristics, ultimately determining the three core metrics of chip performance: Power, Performance, and Area (PPA). The front-end defines the … Read more

Current Status and Future of Chip 032 Peripheral Chips

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Current Status and Future of Chip 032 Peripheral Chips

The first is the RF chip, which is the chip that emits the frequency of radio devices, its frequency corresponds to different waveforms, for example listening to the radio, which uses over 100 MHz, and wireless internet Wifi has 2.4G and 5.8G, where 5.8G is commonly known as 5G Wifi, and the operators’ 3G, 4G, … Read more

Chip Manufacturing: FEOL, MEOL, and BEOL

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Chip Manufacturing: FEOL, MEOL, and BEOL

Front-End (FEOL), Middle-End (MEOL), and Back-End (BEOL) are the three main stages in the semiconductor manufacturing process, each playing a different role in the manufacturing process. The Front-End (FEOL) primarily focuses on the fabrication of transistors; the Middle-End (MEOL) emphasizes the connection of transistors with metal interconnects, serving to…