Inspiring the Evolution of Embedded Design

March 25, 2025


Smart Systems, Smarter Future

IMDT Expands Edge-AI Offerings With New SOM And SBC Powered By Renesas RZ/V2N Processor

Following the successful release of the IMDT V2H-based solutions, the new V2N SOM and V2N SBC are designed to make AI-powered embedded systems more accessible to a broader range of applications, including robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, IoT, and smart retail.


Compared to its counterpart, the IMDT Renesas V2N-based family of products features up to 15 TOPs (Sparse) AI performance and supports up to two 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 camera connections, making it an ideal choice for cost-sensitive edge-AI applications.

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Tria Technologies Launches Five New Qualcomm-Powered Products

The technologies offer powerful computing, power efficiency, making them ideal for the new generation of IoT devices. The enhanced AI performance opens new markets for AI deployment at the edge. “Dragonwing processors are designed to provide high-performance, low-power edge computing and on-device AI, enabling industries to achieve new heights of innovation and efficiency,” said Douglas Benitez, Senior Director, Business Development for Qualcomm Europe, Inc.

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Microchip Technology Unveils 32-bit MCU Family With Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals

Designed to significantly reduce the need for external components, the 200 MHz 32-bit PIC32A family features integrated high-speed analog peripherals, up to 40 Msps 12-bit ADCs, high-speed 5 ns comparators and 100 MHz Gain Bandwidth Product (GBWP) op amps for intelligent edge sensing. These features and a high-performance CPU allow for multiple functions to be performed on a single MCU, optimizing both system and bill of material costs.



Additionally, integrated hardware safety and security features such as Error Code Correction (ECC) on Flash and RAM, Memory Built-In Self-Test (MBIST), I/O integrity monitor, clock monitoring, immutable secure boot and Flash access control features are designed to offer safe execution of software code within an embedded control system application.

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The Beating Heart of Embedded Innovation

For decades, processor evolution has been synonymous with speed. But in the embedded world, speed is only part of the equation. Power efficiency, real-time responsiveness, and specialized architectures often matter just as much—if not more. You wouldn't slap a Formula 1 engine into a hybrid car; you’d engineer a powertrain optimized for efficiency and reliability. The same goes for embedded processors.


It’s not just about ARM vs. x86 anymore. The rise of RISC-V, domain-specific accelerators, and heterogeneous computing has transformed the embedded landscape. Need ultra-low power for a smart sensor? There's an MCU for that. Need AI at the edge? Enter specialized NPUs and TPUs. Modern processors aren’t just calculating—they’re anticipating, optimizing, and enabling entire new categories of devices.

Embedded systems are increasingly moving intelligence closer to where data is generated. Edge computing is turning everything from factory robots to agricultural drones into autonomous decision-makers. And what makes this shift possible? Processors designed for local AI inferencing, secure data processing, and real-time control.


From Silicon to Strategy

Innovation in embedded systems doesn’t just stem from the hardware; it’s about how you leverage it. Choosing the right processor isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. It determines power consumption, product lifecycle, security capabilities, and even business models (just ask anyone navigating licensing costs in proprietary architectures).


As AI and embedded systems increasingly merge, the future isn’t just about better processors; it’s about co-designed hardware and software that evolve together. With chiplets, software-defined architectures, and neuromorphic computing on the horizon, we’re on the verge of a new era where processors don’t just execute instructions—they adapt and learn.


No matter how sleek or smart a product seems on the surface, it all comes down to processing power. Whether enabling self-healing networks, real-time medical diagnostics, or the next-gen autonomous vehicle, processors aren’t just components—they’re enablers of progress. So next time you marvel at an embedded system’s capabilities, give a nod to the silicon powerhouse at its core.


Because in embedded innovation, processors don’t just keep up—they lead the way.


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