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New Tech Tuesdays: Time for Change in Smartphone-Vehicle Integration

On December 31, 2024 in All, Audio, Automotive, General, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

Smartphone integration in modern vehicles has been stagnant for years, but big changes are coming. Learn how Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are about to revolutionize in-car tech with new features like enhanced vehicle control, electric vehicle tools, and expanded entertainment options.

Tagged With: al58263q, android auto, apple carplay, automotive technology, car connectivity, diodes incorporated, in-car entertainment, infotainment, smartphone integration, vehicle control

The Growing Importance of Energy Efficiency in AI Processing

On December 30, 2024 in All, Computing, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Brandon Lewis

As AI grows, energy efficiency becomes crucial for sustainability and cost control. Low-power chips, edge AI processing, and GNNs help reduce energy consumption, extend device life, and lower environmental impact. These innovations are key to AI’s continued evolution and scalability.

Tagged With: AI, ai chips, ai data center efficiency, ai energy efficiency, ai environmental impact, ai hardware, ai power management, carbon nanotube tpus, data center, edge ai processing, energy efficiency, energy-efficient ai, energy-efficient neural networks, gnns, intel vpus, low-power ai chips, mediatek npu, sustainable ai

POC Post-Production: Tracking for ML Observability

On December 30, 2024 in All, Computing, General, Open Source by Becks Simpson

Explore essential techniques for monitoring and updating machine learning models after deployment to ensure that they continue to perform at their best.

Tagged With: ML in production, ml observability, post-production monitoring

Optimized Traction Motors

On December 30, 2024 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Traction motors are designed to handle frequent starts and stops under load. They operate across a wide speed range, in contrast to industrial motors, which are optimized for more stable operating conditions.

Tagged With: ac motor, acceleration, asynchronous motor, bogie, brushed motor, brushless motor, cooling, dc motor, electric vehicle, elevator, horsepower, igbt, light rail vehicle, locomotive, lrv, mosfet, motor, motor driver, multiphase, permanent magnet, synchronous motor, torque, traction

Optimizing Software for Multicore Arm Microcontrollers

On December 27, 2024 in All, Computing, General, Low Power by Mike Parks

Multicore Arm® MCUs revolutionize embedded systems with enhanced performance, efficiency, and power savings. Explore Cortex-A, Cortex-R, and Cortex-M configurations for diverse applications and learn programming models, parallel processing, and optimization techniques to maximize their capabilities.

Tagged With: arm, compiler, concurrency, embedded systems, message handling, microcontrollers, multicore, parallel processing, programming, real-time, software development

New Tech Tuesdays: DC Microgrids Offer a Smarter, More Efficient Energy Solution

On December 24, 2024 in All, Circuit Protection, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

DC microgrids, despite their niche nature, can integrate with renewable energies for efficient power and storage solutions, potentially leading to a greener, more efficient distributed energy source for the modern world.

Tagged With: battery storage, DC microgrids, decentralized energy, direct current, energy efficiency, energy storage, green energy, infrastructure, off-grid systems, renewable energy, smart grids, solar energy, wind energy

Avoid These Common Capacitor Mishaps

On December 18, 2024 in All, Circuit Protection, General by JJ DeLisle

Examine the critical process of choosing and sourcing discrete capacitors for PCB design. Also, learn about the challenges capacitors face in high-stress environments and the key strategies for enhancing capacitor longevity and reliability.

Tagged With: aerospace capacitors, capacitor selection, circuit design, circuit thermal management, electronics reliability, environmental stress, high current capacitors, industrial circuit design, military standard components, overvoltage protection, passive components, pcb sourcing, temperature coefficient

New Tech Tuesdays: This MPU Could Revolutionize Edge AI and Industry 5.0

On December 17, 2024 in All, Automation, Computing, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP25x series represents a leap forward in edge AI and IIoT technology. By integrating powerful processing, advanced multimedia capabilities, extensive connectivity, and hardened security, it delivers superior performance and security to IIoT applications.

Tagged With: neural processing unit, cpu, edge ai accelerator, edge computing, gpu, iiot, industrial iot, industry 5.0, machine learning, npu, psa certified level 1, real-time data processing, sesip3, stm32mp2, stm32mp25x, stmicroelectronics

How Connectors Enable the AI Revolution

On December 16, 2024 in All, Computing, Connectors, General by David Pike

Artificial intelligence and machine learning rely on advanced computing and massive data processing. This reliance underscores the critical role connectors play in maintaining signal integrity and efficient power management.

Tagged With: ai, artificial intelligence, computing power, connectors, data center, data processing, electrical signals, high-speed signals, infrastructure, machine learning, ml, power integrity, signal integrity, thermal management

Handling Complex Modern Electronic Design

On December 13, 2024 in All, Computing, General by JJ DeLisle

Discover how the electronics industry is enabling faster product development of increasingly complex electronics with enhanced EDA and CAD software, automated design optimization, and advanced multi-domain simulations.

Tagged With: automated design optimization, cad software, computer-aided design, eda tools, electronic design automation, electronics industry, emc compliance, emi analysis, intellectual property licensing, modular design, multi-domain simulation, product development acceleration

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