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Is working for ARM the right path for Chinese companies? ASR (Shanghai Aojie Technology Co., Ltd.)'s recent strategic adjustment is a prime example to the contrary.

Recently, ASR, which announced its acquisition of Marvell’s mobile communications division last June, has finally released its new direction. It has obtained various technology licenses from CEVA and will integrate a series of CEVA IP into its wireless products to provide cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity support, primarily targeting the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.

When designing an embedded computer, the architecture may just be a minor issue for designers. As long as there is a processor with certain performance, input/output (I/O), expansion, and other critical ports, the application requirements can be met. Size, weight, power consumption (SwaP), and reliability are key issues, and the motherboard size and shape are also very important.

The ideal motherboard size can provide a more

Most of the connectors used in development boards are currently the most common form. However, these connectors only meet the most basic needs, relying heavily on DuPont wires and breadboards, which do not look very aesthetically pleasing.

I believe the overall idea of hardware design for development boards is

how to make it more convenient

and simpler to use development boards

Solving the issue of connectors is relatively straightforward.

One is the classification issue; DuPont wires come in different colors, allowing the definition of interfaces