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Silicon Motion Introduces PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller Silicon Motion Technology Corporation has introduced the SM8008, a PCIe Gen5 ×4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller designed specifically for data center boot drives and power-sensitive storage applications. The controller targets hyperscale and enterprise environments where boot SSDs operate continuously across large server fleets, making power efficiency and predictable performance key design considerations. Built on TSMC's 6-nm process technology, the SM8008 combines high Gen5 interface performance with low power consumption.

Silicon Motion Introduces PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation has introduced the SM8008, a PCIe Gen5 ×4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller designed specifically for data center boot drives and power-sensitive storage applications. The controller targets hyperscale and…

Embedded World, On-Device Voice AI, Digi Acquires Particle: Embedded Week Insights

Here’s a roundup of this week’s must-read articles – we’ll delve into the latest developments unveiled at Embedded World, on-device voice AI, and Digi's acquisition of Particle. Also, check News Archives – Embedded…

Qualinx’s Digital RF Architecture Simplifies GNSS Chip Design The digital RF architecture delivers a reconfigurable GNSS chip that integrates more functionality directly on-chip.

Qualinx’s Digital RF Architecture Simplifies GNSS Chip Design

The digital RF architecture delivers a reconfigurable GNSS chip that integrates more functionality directly on-chip.

Arrow, NXP Partner on Secure Design

Arrow Electronics Inc. and NXP Semiconductors announced a new collaboration via eInfochips, an Arrow company, to support customers preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The partnership leverages NXP’s semiconductor and security expertise with the…

MediaTek Unveils Genio Chipsets for IoT MediaTek Inc. has unveiled a range of new Genio chipset platforms at embedded world 2026, targeting a range of IoT products and applications. These system-on-chip (SoC) platforms include the Genio Pro, Genio 420, and Genio 360. The Genio Pro series is the premium offering for high-performance IoT and embedded, while the Genio 420 and Genio 360 platforms deliver system-level edge AI performance to smart home, retail, industrial, and commercial IoT devices.

MediaTek Unveils Genio Chipsets for IoT

MediaTek Inc. has unveiled a range of new Genio chipset platforms at embedded world 2026, targeting a range of IoT products and applications. These system-on-chip (SoC) platforms include the Genio Pro, Genio 420, and Genio 360. The Genio Pro series is the…

Digi Launches SOM Platform for Connected Products Digi International has introduced its Digi ConnectCore 95 integrated platform, powered by NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor, for developing intelligent connected devices. These system-on-modules (SOMs) combine intelligent device hardware,  integrated cloud, wireless connectivity, security, over-the-air (OTA) capabilities, and built-in fleet management. Building on its device-to-cloud capabilities through the recent acquisition of Particle, Digi can now deliver complete IoT solutions for intelligent edge hardware, secure connectivity, and large-scale device lifecycle management.

Digi Launches SOM Platform for Connected Products

Digi International has introduced its Digi ConnectCore 95 integrated platform, powered by NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor, for developing intelligent connected devices. These system-on-modules (SOMs) combine intelligent device hardware,…

GigaDevice Expands Density of SPI NOR Flash GigaDevice Semiconductor has expanded the density range of its GD25UF series SPI NOR Flash memory, extending the lineup from 8 Mb to 256 Mb. The devices operate at 1.2 V and are designed for applications requiring low-power non-volatile storage, including AI computing systems, edge devices, and battery-powered electronics. The GD25UF family operates within a voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V, matching the supply levels increasingly used by modern…

GigaDevice Expands Density of SPI NOR Flash

GigaDevice Semiconductor has expanded the density range of its GD25UF series SPI NOR Flash memory, extending the lineup from 8 Mb to 256 Mb. The devices operate at 1.2 V and are designed for applications requiring low-power non-volatile storage,…

On-Device Voice AI: Turning Speech into the New Keyboard SLMs drive the shift to on-device voice AI.

On-Device Voice AI: Turning Speech into the New Keyboard

SLMs drive the shift to on-device voice AI.

Renesas 365 Development Platform Supports RA MCUs Renesas announces the general availability of the development platform at embedded world 2026.

Renesas 365 Development Platform Supports RA MCUs

Renesas announces the general availability of the development platform at embedded world 2026.

NXP Integrates AI and Tri-Radio in the i.MX 93W Processor A high-level of integration replaces about 60 discrete components in a single package.

NXP Integrates AI and Tri-Radio in the i.MX 93W Processor

A high-level of integration replaces about 60 discrete components in a single package.

Infineon Adds 400-MHz Option to AURIX TC3x Automotive MCUs The new 400 MHz variants increase real-time processing headroom for automotive control and ADAS systems.

Infineon Adds 400-MHz Option to AURIX TC3x Automotive MCUs

The new 400 MHz variants increase real-time processing headroom for automotive control and ADAS systems.

IAR Adds Long-Term Support Services to Development Platform IAR Systems has expanded its embedded development platform with long-term support (LTS) services to maintain stable and reproducible toolchains for safety-critical applications over extended product lifecycles. The new offering addresses requirements common in sectors such as automotive, industrial automation, and medical technology, where embedded software environments must remain consistent for many years after products enter production. In safety-critical development, maintaining long-term continuity of compilers, libraries, and build environments is essential.

IAR Adds Long-Term Support Services to Development Platform

IAR Systems has expanded its embedded development platform with long-term support (LTS) services to maintain stable and reproducible toolchains for safety-critical applications over extended product lifecycles. The new offering addresses…

AMD Powers SolidRun’s COM Express Type 6 Modules

COM Express Type 6 modules target rugged edge AI systems in mission-critical environments.

ST Delivers AI-Enhanced Motor Control Software STMicroelectronics has introduced motor-control software that simplifies enhancing industrial drives with AI for optimization and predictive maintenance. Supporting the EVLSPIN32G4-ACT evaluation board, the FP-IND-MCAI1 function pack helps designers implement smart capabilities in industrial drives and servos, home appliances, robotics, and a variety of actuators. The AI-enhanced software includes a sample application to drive a low-voltage three-phase brushless motor with field-oriented control (FOC), HAL, and board-specific drivers, as well as a machine-learning (ML) solution for motor behavior classification.

ST Delivers AI-Enhanced Motor Control Software

STMicroelectronics has introduced motor-control software that simplifies enhancing industrial drives with AI for optimization and predictive maintenance. Supporting the EVLSPIN32G4-ACT evaluation board, the FP-IND-MCAI1 function pack helps designers…

Nordic Adds Entry-Level Bluetooth LE SoCs

These BLE SoCs can function as the main wireless SoC or operate as BLE companion devices.

Enhanced Security with CHERI, ESD March issue: Embedded Week Insights

Here’s a roundup of this week’s must-read articles. We'll look into the latest developments on embedded systems and smart factories in the ESD March digital magazine, enhanced security with CHERI, and an expanded Renesas-GF…

Digi Acquires Particle to Extend Embedded IoT Reach Acquisition expands Digi’s embedded-as-a-service IoT portfolio, enabling customers to build IoT solutions faster.

Digi Acquires Particle to Extend Embedded IoT Reach

Acquisition expands Digi’s embedded-as-a-service IoT portfolio, enabling customers to build IoT solutions faster.

Marvell Unveils 1.6T ZR/ZR+ Pluggable and 2-nm Coherent DSPs

Marvell Technology, Inc. has expanded its coherent optical networking portfolio with new ZR/ZR+ data center interconnect (DCI) solutions, including a 1.6 Tb/s pluggable module and coherent digital signal processors (DSPs) manufactured on…

Grinn, Renesas Launch SOM for Edge AI Vision Systems Grinn has announced a collaboration with Renesas Electronics to introduce the Grinn ReneSOM-V2H, a production-ready system-on-module (SOM) designed to accelerate the development of AI- and vision-based edge devices. The module is built around the Renesas RZ/V2H processor and is designed to reduce hardware development complexity and shorten time to market. The ReneSOM-V2H integrates the RZ/V2H, which combines four Arm Cortex-A55 cores for application processing, two Cortex-R8 cores for real-time control, and a Cortex-M33 core for low-power and supervisory tasks.

Grinn, Renesas Launch SOM for Edge AI Vision Systems

Grinn has announced a collaboration with Renesas Electronics to introduce the Grinn ReneSOM-V2H, a production-ready system-on-module (SOM) designed to accelerate the development of AI- and vision-based edge devices. The module is built around…

ARIA Sensing, Algorized Unveil AI-Enabled UWB Radar Platform

ARIA Sensing and Algorized have announced a strategic collaboration to advance ultra-wideband (UWB) sensing by combining a 3D UWB radar system-on-chip (SoC) with an embedded edge AI software platform. The joint solution debuts with an…

Embedded Systems Are Pivotal to Smart Factories Embedded systems are central to the next evolution of smart factories.

Embedded Systems Are Pivotal to Smart Factories

Embedded systems are central to the next evolution of smart factories.

A CHERI on Top: A Better Way to Build Embedded Secure SoCs

Hardware-enforced memory safety strengthens security, simplifies functional safety and even reduces firmware size.

Nordic Semiconductor Expands Cellular IoT Portfolio Nordic Semiconductor has announced a significant expansion of its ultra-low-power cellular IoT portfolio at MWC 2026. The update includes two new product families, the nRF92 and nRF93 Series, along with enhancements to the established nRF91 Series. The new devices address evolving LTE-M, NB-IoT, Cat 1 bis, satellite NTN, and future 5G eRedCap requirements. The nRF92 Series is designed as a highly integrated and power-efficient cellular solution.

Nordic Semiconductor Expands Cellular IoT Portfolio

Nordic Semiconductor has announced a significant expansion of its ultra-low-power cellular IoT portfolio at MWC 2026. The update includes two new product families, the nRF92 and nRF93 Series, along with enhancements to the established nRF91…

Renesas, GF Partner to Strengthen Supply Chain Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corporation and U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer Global Foundries (GF) have entered into a multi-billion dollar manufacturing agreement. Under this partnership, Renesas will harness key GF manufacturing technologies to make system-on-chips (SoCs), power devices, and microcontrollers (MCUs) at GF fabs in the U.S. and other countries for automotive and industrial systems. Producing semiconductors for automotive applications is the focal point of this partnership.

Renesas, GF Partner to Strengthen Supply Chain

Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corporation and U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer Global Foundries (GF) have entered into a multi-billion dollar manufacturing agreement. Under this partnership, Renesas will harness key GF manufacturing…

UFS 5.0 Flash Memory Devices, MIPI Spec Upgrades: Embedded Week Insights

Here’s a roundup of this week’s must-read articles. We'll look into the latest developments on UFS 5.0 Flash memory devices, a new presence detection solution, an agentic AI toolkit for chip verification, and the MIPI…

Siemens Agentic Toolkit Automates Chip Verification Workflows

Industry is converging on a future where chip design and verification are heavily assisted by AI orchestration.

Linaro, Arm Launch CoreCollective Open Consortium Linaro Ltd. has launched CoreCollective, a new industry consortium designed to advance open collaboration across the Arm software ecosystem. Backed by Arm, membership is free and open to any company involved in building, testing, or deploying workloads on Arm. CoreCollective is hosted by Linaro, which provides organizational and engineering leadership, and receives financial backing from Arm. The consortium builds on over 15 years of Linaro's work accelerating Arm-based solutions, spanning Linux, firmware, security, cloud, edge computing, IoT, AI, automotive, virtualization, toolchains, and major platforms, including Windows on Arm and Android.

Linaro, Arm Launch CoreCollective Open Consortium

Linaro Ltd. has launched CoreCollective, a new industry consortium designed to advance open collaboration across the Arm software ecosystem. Backed by Arm, membership is free and open to any company involved in building, testing, or deploying…

Kioxia Samples UFS 5.0 Flash Memory Devices Kioxia America, Inc. has started shipping test samples of embedded flash memory designed to comply with the UFS 5.0 standard, which is under development by JEDEC. UFS 5.0 is engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of next-generation mobile devices, including smartphones with on-device AI capabilities. Leveraging MIPI M-PHY version 6.0 for its physical layer and UniPro version 3.0 for its protocol, UFS 5.0 introduces HS-GEAR6 mode, enabling interface speeds of up to 46.6 Gbits/s per lane.

Kioxia Samples UFS 5.0 Flash Memory Devices

Kioxia America, Inc. has started shipping test samples of embedded flash memory designed to comply with the UFS 5.0 standard, which is under development by JEDEC. UFS 5.0 is engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of next-generation mobile…

MIPI Alliance Upgrades Specs for JEDEC UFS The MIPI Alliance has released two major updates to its UniPro and M-PHY specifications, targeting JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS 5.0) for edge AI in mobile, PC, and automotive applications. The new MIPI UniPro v3.0 and MIPI M-PHY v6.0 versions offer performance, latency, and power-efficiency improvements for JEDEC UFS 5.0 solutions to support edge AI workloads in smartphones, tablets, PCs, gaming consoles, automotive, and industrial applications.

MIPI Alliance Upgrades Specs for JEDEC UFS

The MIPI Alliance has released two major updates to its UniPro and M-PHY specifications, targeting JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS 5.0) for edge AI in mobile, PC, and automotive applications. The new MIPI UniPro v3.0 and MIPI M-PHY v6.0 versions offer…

Socionext, Innatera Develop Presence Detection Solution Socionext and Innatera have jointly developed a human-presence detection system that integrates 60-GHz FMCW radar sensing with neuromorphic edge AI, providing consistent, reliable detection while significantly reducing power consumption. This technology will be demonstrated live at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg (Booth 4A-628). The system combines Socionext’s compact 60-GHz FMCW radar, which acquires detailed three-dimensional environmental data regardless of lighting or weather conditions, with Innatera’s ultra-low-power…

Socionext, Innatera Develop Presence Detection Solution

Socionext and Innatera have jointly developed a human-presence detection system that integrates 60-GHz FMCW radar sensing with neuromorphic edge AI, providing consistent, reliable detection while significantly reducing power consumption. This…