Understanding the Differences and Application Scenarios of Common AI Chips: GPU, NPU, TPU, FPGA, and ASIC

UnderstandingCommon AI Chips Introduction In today’s rapidly advancing technology, chips serve as the core “brain” of technological products, and their importance is self-evident. Among them,<span><span>GPU, NPU, TPU, FPGA, and ASIC</span></span> play key roles in various fields. Let’s delve into their technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and application scenarios. 01GPU Technical Characteristics GPUs were originally designed … Read more

Unveiling the True Performance of μNPU Chips: What to Look for Beyond GOPs?

Hello everyone! Today, we are going to discuss an increasingly popular topic—edge AI and the microchips designed for it. With the proliferation of applications such as smart homes, wearable devices, and smart security, there is a growing need to run AI models locally on devices (rather than in the cloud). The benefits are numerous: faster … Read more

The Open Communication Protocols You Didn’t Know About: A Must-Read for PLC Engineers!

Essential Books for Mastering PLCs (Download link for e-books) OPC UA The OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a new technology created by the OPC Foundation, which is more secure, reliable, and vendor-neutral, allowing for the transmission of raw data and pre-processed information from the manufacturing site to production planning or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) … Read more

From Chip to Module: The Complete R&D and Production Process

This article is adapted from RFsister Maker RF Space. The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart homes has deepened the interaction between people and objects, making our lives richer, communication more convenient, and connections tighter. The connection between people and objects (devices) relies on wireless networking via the Internet, yet there are … Read more

When Chip Pins Break, No Worries: Exposing Wires Inside the Package

Author: Xiaoyu, Typesetting: Xiaoyu WeChat Official Account: Chip Home (ID: chiphome-dy) 01 Exposing Wires Inside the Chip Package We received a chip, and the core part of the chip is actually not as large as the chip itself. To facilitate the connection of numerous pins, an additional layer of packaging is added outside. Common types … Read more

Domestic Aerospace-Grade FPGA Chip Unveiled, Breaking Foreign Monopoly!

In recent years, one of the hot topics in the military sector has been chips. The United States has imposed a long-standing blockade and sanctions on Chinese chips, refusing to sell any military-grade chips and restricting many high-end civilian chips. The ZTE incident serves as a significant lesson: without mastering core technologies, one can be … Read more

Understanding Programming for STM32: A Comprehensive Guide

Hello everyone, I am Liang Xu. This article is the 5th in the embedded series, and I plan to publish two articles per week in the future. The articles will be organized systematically to facilitate learning and communication. All of Liang Xu’s articles are first published on the website: www.lxlinux.net/e/, feel free to bookmark it. … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports NXP’s Automotive Safety System Base Chip MFS2400AVBA0ES

The chip programming leader ACROVIEW Technology recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, along with a series of newly compatible chip models. In this update, the automotive safety system base chip MFS2400AVBA0ES from NXP Semiconductors has been supported by ACROVIEW’s universal programmer AP8000. MFS2400AVBA0ES is an automotive safety system base chip (SBC) device … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports ChipinTelli’s High-Performance Neural Network Smart Voice Chip CI1302

ACROVIEW, a leader in chip programming technology, recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, along with a series of newly compatible chip models. In this update, the high-performance neural network smart voice chip CI1302 developed by ChipinTelli is now supported by the AP8000 programming tool. CI1302 is a next-generation high-performance neural network smart … Read more

How to Use a Multimeter

A multimeter is a multifunctional and multi-range measuring instrument, generally including functions such as ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter. Below are the basic steps and precautions for using a multimeter: Preparation Before Use 1. Check the instrument: Ensure that the multimeter is in good condition and that the dial is clearly visible. 2. Familiarize with functions: … Read more