Software

Congatec is offering computer-on-modules pre-programmed with module-to-cloud communication software for remote monitoring, remote control and response automation. Branded ‘aReady.IOT’, and there is a matching central control dashboard to go with it. “The aim is to simplify the use of modern embedded applications,” said the company, “The pre-configured building blocks enable communication with machines, systems, devices and sensors via protocols such ...

Google has announced Android XR, a new version of the Android platform designed to bring Gemini AI to Android-based headsets and glasses. XR stands for extended reality and the search giant has worked with Samsung and Qualcomm to create the new Android platform. The promise, says Google, is “to extend your reality to explore, connect and create in new ways”. ...

Based on Synopsys’ Ethernet and PCIe IP, the Ultra Ethernet IP help developers of AI/HPC infrastructure chips and systems. Hyperscale data centres will need to scale to hundreds of thousands of accelerators and rely on efficient and fast connections to support large language models which process trillions of parameters in large language models for HPC and AI operations, continued Ron ...

A technology entrepreneur with a background in semiconductor and cybersecurity tells Caroline Hayes about her passion for seeking out and supporting new and emerging technology. Describing herself as an engineer “by heart and by training,” Margaret says she has always been passionate about bringing the next generation of technology, which solves peoples’ challenges and has a positive impact on our ...

Wireless mesh network module maker NeoCortec, is to offering licenses for its NeoMesh wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack. “Our primary focus remains the manufacturing and sale of our low-power wireless sensor modules,” said NeoCortec CEO Thomas Steen Halkier. “However, by introducing a licensing model for our software stack, customers can implement our software in their designs to gain ...

Ultimately, the Cyber Resilience Act will be crucial in combating cybercrime. Martin Grossen explains the OS choices to be considered. Choosing an operating system (OS) is an important decision that dictates how users interact with their computer. The division between Linux and Windows is blurring as both evolve. An informed choice therefore requires understanding the key differences, the pros and ...

The semiconductor and electronics industry faces increasing demand for smart, connected devices. Software has become the key differentiator, but fragmented workflows and supply chains hinder innovation and delay time to-market. Altium Discover addresses these challenges with a cloud-based industry solution that connects semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, and product developers and fosters a more connected, efficient ecosystem. Current Industry Challenges Market Growth ...

Ambiq has ported Zephyr RTOS to several of its Arm Cortex-M based microcontrollers. Initially Apollo3 (Corex-M4), Apollo4 Plus (M4), Apollo4 Blue Plus (M4 + Bluetooth) and the upcoming Apollo510 (Cortex-M55) will be covered. “Embedded developers, already working within the Zephyr environment, can easily port their software to Ambiq’s chips to take advantage of the much lower power consumption,” according to ...

For electronic control units (ECUs) built around Infineon TriCore or Aurix processors, and Vector’s ‘Microsar Classic’ software, Vector has teamed up with development tool company PLS to created a timing bundle “which can be used to identify and eliminate timing problems in early project phases”, according to PLS. Available from Vector, it combines PLS’ UDE (‘universal debug engine’) and Vector’s ...

The UK’s largest Android development conference is taking place at the end of the month, in London, running Thursday 31 October to Friday 1 November. Droidcon London is returning to its usual venue, the Business Design Centre in Islington. This year, the annual conference will feature more than 90 talks across six different tracks over the two days. The organisers ...