hardware integration

Pulse Neural Network Chip for Smart Sensors: Innatera’s Chip Aims to Reduce Latency and Power Consumption in Edge AI

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Pulse Neural Network Chip for Smart Sensors: Innatera's Chip Aims to Reduce Latency and Power Consumption in Edge AI

Innatera’s new neuromorphic chip is optimized for artificial intelligence at the network edge. Innatera by mimicking the way the brain operates, neuromorphic processors consume significantly less power in certain applications compared to traditional technologies. Today, the Dutch company Innatera has launched what it claims to be the world’s first commercial neuromorphic microcontroller, hoping to drive … Read more

Chapter Two – Fundamentals of Computer Systems (II) – Embedded Systems and Software

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Embedded Systems and Software Illustration An embedded system is a dedicated computer system designed for specific applications, tightly integrating information processing and physical processes. Embedded systems are application-centric, based on computer systems, and integrate configurable and customizable software and hardware into a single dedicated computer system. Illustration The basic working principles of embedded systems Components … Read more

The Evolution of Bluetooth Headphone Technology: The Power of Software and Hardware Integration

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The Evolution of Bluetooth Headphone Technology: The Power of Software and Hardware Integration

Recently, I have been researching the Bluetooth protocol stack and came across an interesting fact. We know that Apple’s AirPods have ushered in a new era of true wireless Bluetooth headphones (TWS), currently dominating a large share of the market. Many domestic manufacturers have followed suit, but due to Apple’s registered patents, they find themselves … Read more

Discussing the Principles of the torch-npu Plugin

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Discussing the Principles of the torch-npu Plugin

Overview The official PyTorch plugin provided by Huawei: <span>torch-npu</span> enables running PyTorch code on Huawei Ascend servers, facilitating AI development—training and inference—based on the open-source PyTorch ecosystem. Although Huawei has its own machine learning development framework: MindSpore, similar frameworks exist from companies like Baidu and Alibaba, such as Baidu’s PaddlePaddle. Essentially, these frameworks are directly … Read more

Explaining Wireless Communication Modules to IoT Beginners: It’s Simple, Just Like Making a Phone Call

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Explaining Wireless Communication Modules to IoT Beginners: It's Simple, Just Like Making a Phone Call

Author: iot101 IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— How should we explain what a “communication module” is to a beginner who has just entered the field of IoT? What key role does the communication module play in the IoT industry chain? This is the 3rd article … Read more