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NXP Mobile Robot Solutions: Edge Processing, Power, Sensors, and Communication

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NXP Mobile Robot Solutions: Edge Processing, Power, Sensors, and Communication

Produced by Zhien Intelligent Chip With the rapid development of sensors, electronic devices, and artificial intelligence technologies, mobile robots are evolving from single-function automation tools into complex systems with high autonomy and intelligence. Based on NXP’s “Exploring Mobile Robotics: Real-Time Control, Autonomy, and Performance Optimization,” we will examine the four enabling technologies for mobile robots—edge … Read more

Introduction to the Embedded Linux RK3399 Platform

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Introduction to the Embedded Linux RK3399 Platform

1. Overview The RK3399 is a high-performance SoC (System on Chip) launched by Rockchip, widely used in embedded Linux devices such as smart terminals, industrial control, edge computing, and AI visual processing. It adopts the big.LITTLE architecture, integrating dual-core Cortex-A72 + quad-core Cortex-A53, and is equipped with a powerful Mali-T860MP4 GPU, providing excellent computing and … Read more

100% Self-Designed Architecture! Successful Tape-Out of Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) Processor

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100% Self-Designed Architecture! Successful Tape-Out of Loongson 2K3000 (3B6000M) Processor

In today’s digital age, chips are the core of modern technology, and their importance is self-evident. Recently, Loongson Technology announced exciting news that its self-developed Loongson 2K3000 and Loongson 3B6000M processors have successfully completed tape-out, with all indicators meeting expectations. This achievement not only reflects Loongson Technology’s technical strength but also marks an important step … Read more

Domestic Chip Power Breakthrough! Longxin Dual-Core Tape-Out Success, Performance Leap Opens a New Era of Independent Computing Power

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Domestic Chip Power Breakthrough! Longxin Dual-Core Tape-Out Success, Performance Leap Opens a New Era of Independent Computing Power

1 Introduction In today’s increasingly fierce global technology competition, Chinese chips have once again made headlines! Loongson Technology officially announced that the 2K3000/3B6000M chips for industrial control and mobile terminals, as well as the new generation server processor 3C6000 series, have successively achieved technical breakthroughs, marking a key step in China’s journey towards an independent … Read more

Dongfeng Automotive’s Automotive-grade MCU Chip DF30 Completes First Tape-out Verification

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Dongfeng Automotive's Automotive-grade MCU Chip DF30 Completes First Tape-out Verification

This article is brought to you by Semiconductor Industry Review Recently, Zhang Fanwu, the Chief Engineer of Intelligent Technology at Dongfeng Motor’s Global Innovation Center, announced that Dongfeng’s automotive-grade high-performance MCU chip DF30 has completed its first tape-out (trial production) verification, and automotive-grade validation will begin shortly, with mass production planned for next year. The … Read more

The Fantastic Drift of Circuit Boards: PCB Cold Knowledge You Didn’t Know!

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The Fantastic Drift of Circuit Boards: PCB Cold Knowledge You Didn't Know!

Click to receive a free sample coupon~ 1. The “Green Code” of Circuit Boards When you open the back cover of a mobile phone, the iconic green color always catches your eye. This mysterious layer is actually solder mask, with a legendary military origin: in the 1950s, the U.S. military discovered that adding lead chromate … Read more

AI Ultra Transformation: Understanding How NPU Accelerates AI Performance

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AI Ultra Transformation: Understanding How NPU Accelerates AI Performance

Click the 🔺 public account above to follow me ✅ Computing power has become a significant bottleneck in the development of AI. To overcome this bottleneck, GPUs and NPUs, as the two main forces, are addressing this issue in different ways. So, how does the NPU accelerate AI from a hardware perspective? What are the … Read more

Animated Diagrams | Common Communication Protocols in Embedded Systems

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Animated Diagrams | Common Communication Protocols in Embedded Systems

These animated diagrams displaying signal waveforms in electronic systems help us understand the mechanisms of transmission. 1 SPI Transmission ▲ Figure 1 SPI Data Transmission ▲ Figure 1.2 SPI Data Transmission (2) ▲ Figure 1.3 SPI Timing Signal 2 I²C Transmission ▲ Figure 1.2.1 I2C Bus and Addressing Method 3 UART Transmission ▲ Figure 1.3.1 … Read more

Design of RDIU Protocol Converter Based on Hardware Architecture

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Design of RDIU Protocol Converter Based on Hardware Architecture

Follow us for free updates on avionics news. Abstract The Remote Data Interface Unit (RDIU) is responsible for protocol conversion in aircraft, connecting various subsystems such as remote sensors and actuators to the aircraft’s backbone network, forming a mixed onboard network configuration. Existing RDIU protocol conversion technologies face issues such as incomplete participation of protocols, … Read more

Embedded Systems vs PLC Microcontrollers: 24 Real Cases from a 10-Year Industry Veteran Reveal the Truth!

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Embedded Systems vs PLC Microcontrollers: 24 Real Cases from a 10-Year Industry Veteran Reveal the Truth!

Warm Reminder: All cases in this article are derived from real projects, involving scenarios such as automotive production lines and smart warehousing. At the end of the article, we provide a Selection Decision Tree and a Beginner’s Pitfall Guide. 1. The Soul-Searching Question for Beginners: What Are the Differences? Engineer Xiao Wang, who just entered … Read more