Microchip’s newly launched high-density power module MCPF1412, aimed at edge artificial intelligence applications, represents a significant advancement in the field of edge computing and AI hardware optimization.The MCPF1412 enhances power conversion efficiency and functional density through a highly integrated design. It supports a load output of 12A and utilizes a compact package (dimensions of 5.8mm … Read more
Previous Issue: The AI HAT+ occupies all GPIO pins, and I have already purchased the TOUCH Display 2. What should I do? Last time we discussed that the Display 2 uses a 32-bit system. This time, to use the AI HAT+ extension, I re-flashed the OS to a 64-bit system because the AI HAT+ 26 … Read more
Article Overview This article introduces how edge AI technology is fundamentally transforming real-time data processing and automation. The article emphasizes the value of edge AI in real-time processing of critical applications, discusses methods for generating edge AI models, including the use of integrated development environments and SaaS platforms, and the application of supervised training in … Read more
Recently, the news of STMicroelectronics’ (ST) acquisition of the Canadian AI startup Deeplite has attracted industry attention.Deeplite claims to be the DeepSeek of edge AI, with unique technologies in model optimization, quantization, and compression that enable AI large models to run faster, smaller, and more energy-efficiently on edge devices. Since DeepSeek popularized distilled models, more … Read more
According to a report from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Zhang Ying), the Munich Shanghai Electronics Show grandly opened on April 15. From AI glasses in the consumer sector to vital sign monitoring in smart healthcare, and to the perception joints of robotic dexterous hands, the trend of edge AI MCUs facilitating terminal deployment is becoming increasingly … Read more
On April 27, 2025, the global semiconductor industry received significant news: European chip giant STMicroelectronics (ST) officially announced the acquisition of Canadian AI startup Deeplite. This seemingly low-key transaction actually contains the key logic of the semiconductor industry’s transformation towards edge intelligence— as computing power shifts from the cloud to the edge, ST is reconstructing … Read more
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
Introduction The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the semiconductor industry landscape, and the wave of democratization of edge AI has created an urgent demand for dedicated computing architectures. As an accelerator specifically optimized for neural networks, the NPU is becoming the core computing power for terminals such as smartphones, AI PCs, and … Read more
1. Market Logic Behind Stock Price Fluctuations:AIoT Demand Explosion and Edge AI Technological Breakthroughs Since 2025, Rockchip (603893 ) has experienced significant stock price volatility. As of April 15, the closing price was 132.32 yuan, with a rolling price-to-earnings ratio (TTM ) reaching 118.2 times, significantly higher than the semiconductor industry average of 117.13 times. … Read more
Intelligence is getting closer to us, not just “nearby”, butface-to-face that close. The smart watch on your wrist, the robotic vacuum cleaner, or even a surveillance camera may be running a lightweight AI model behind the scenes. No longer should we think that AI can only exist in the cloud, relying on powerful GPUs; it … Read more