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February 25, 2025


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TI Introduces Industry’s First Space-Grade 200V GaN FET Gate Driver

This family of gate drivers includes the industry’s first space-grade GaN FET driver that supports up to 200V operation. The devices are available in pin-to-pin compatible ceramic and plastic packaging options and support three voltage levels.


TI’s advancements in space-grade power products enable engineers to design satellite power systems for all types of space missions using just one chip supplier.

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ADLINK Launches OSM-MTK510 — High-Performance, Ultra-Low Power, Rugged, Compact Solution

The OSM-MTK510 is anchored by a powerful 6-core CPU with 2x Arm Cortex-A78 for demanding tasks and 4x Arm Cortex-A55 for ultra-low power consumption, consuming less than 5W, alongside the MediaTek DLA+VPU AI engine, delivering up to 3.2 TOPS to accelerate AI computations that enable real-time intelligent decision-making.



With its integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the OSM-MTK510 drives faster AI model inference and streamlines machine learning tasks with exceptional efficiency. Paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB eMMC to support efficient processing and reliable storage for large datasets and computational AI tasks.

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AI Meets Embedded Development with Microchip’s MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant

The Microchip chatbot enables a chat functionality which allows developers to evaluate and iterate on code directly from the sidebar. This interactive support enhances the coding experience by providing highly customized, relevant real-time assistance and insights on Microchip-specific products with the chatbot being updated on a continuous basis. Additional features include advanced autocomplete for easier coding, an edit feature and error detection for efficient code modifications within the current file and integrated access to searchable Microchip documentation within the IDE.

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From Space to Circuit Boards: Embedded Systems Take Flight 🚀 

Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices have already revolutionized terrestrial electronics, making chargers smaller, EVs more efficient, and data centers less power-hungry. But space is another beast—radiation, extreme temperatures, and the harsh realities of launch forces have made it tough to fully take advantage of GaN’s high-speed, high-efficiency switching.


GaN in Space? Finally.

This new gate driver means more efficient power systems for satellites, deep-space probes, and other off-world tech—but it also hints at a broader shift for embedded engineers everywhere. Get excited.


Even if you’re not designing spacecraft, this is a glimpse of where power electronics are headed:

Smaller, Lighter, Faster – GaN operates at higher switching frequencies, which means smaller inductors and capacitors. That’s a big deal for aerospace, but it also applies to drones, IoT edge devices, and even industrial automation.


Less Heat, More Efficiency – Lower switching losses mean better thermal performance. Think cooler, more reliable power supplies for embedded systems in extreme environments.


Radiation-Hardened Tech for Everyone – What starts in space doesn’t stay in space. These ruggedized components could soon find their way into avionics, defense, and even critical infrastructure on Earth.


GaN has already proven itself in consumer and industrial power applications, and now it’s making its way into the most demanding environments. With space-grade GaN tech becoming reality, it’s only a matter of time before we see these innovations trickle down into everyday embedded systems.


So, here’s a question: if you had access to space-grade power electronics, how would it change the way you design?


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Raspberry Pi-Like Board Incorporates RK3568 CPU, GbE Port, and M.2 2242 Slot

Graperain’s RK3568 single board computer is a compact platform for embedded applications, powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU at 2.0GHz. It supports Android 11, Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian, features an ARM G52 2EE GPU for 4K video decoding, and offers versatile connectivity for industrial, consumer, and commercial use.

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