📰 Researchers create world's most power-efficient high-speed ADC microchip
Researchers led by a team at Brigham Young University have just built the world's most power-efficient high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) microchip. An ADC is a tiny piece of technology present in almost every electronic piece of equipment that converts analog signals (like a radio wave) to a digital signal.
The ADC created by BYU professor Wood Chiang, Ph.D. student Eric Swindlehurst and their colleagues consumes only 21 milli-Watts of power at 10GHz for ultra-wideband wireless communications.
Current ADCs consume hundreds of milli-Watts or even Watts of power at comparable speeds. The BYU-made ADC has the highest power efficiency currently available globally, a record it holds by a substantial margin.
More information...
#news #electronics
Researchers led by a team at Brigham Young University have just built the world's most power-efficient high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) microchip. An ADC is a tiny piece of technology present in almost every electronic piece of equipment that converts analog signals (like a radio wave) to a digital signal.
The ADC created by BYU professor Wood Chiang, Ph.D. student Eric Swindlehurst and their colleagues consumes only 21 milli-Watts of power at 10GHz for ultra-wideband wireless communications.
Current ADCs consume hundreds of milli-Watts or even Watts of power at comparable speeds. The BYU-made ADC has the highest power efficiency currently available globally, a record it holds by a substantial margin.
More information...
#news #electronics
📊 Forecast of Military Embedded Systems Market to 2025
The military embedded systems market size is projected to grow from USD 1.4 billion in 2020 to USD 2.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020 to 2025.
Military electronic equipment has undergone tremendous advancements during the past few years. Some of the key requirements in electronic devices and systems used for military applications include high reliability, efficiency, and compact size.
In the defense industry, the need for embedded system components offering parallel operations with lower power consumption, as well as a reduction in size and weight, has resulted in increased complexity of the design of embedded systems. On the other hand, the continuous upgrade of military electronics requires the upgradation of embedded systems as well, in order to match the design requirements of these electronic systems and equipment.
More information...
#articles
The military embedded systems market size is projected to grow from USD 1.4 billion in 2020 to USD 2.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020 to 2025.
Military electronic equipment has undergone tremendous advancements during the past few years. Some of the key requirements in electronic devices and systems used for military applications include high reliability, efficiency, and compact size.
In the defense industry, the need for embedded system components offering parallel operations with lower power consumption, as well as a reduction in size and weight, has resulted in increased complexity of the design of embedded systems. On the other hand, the continuous upgrade of military electronics requires the upgradation of embedded systems as well, in order to match the design requirements of these electronic systems and equipment.
More information...
#articles
Discussing the trajectory of AI-powered military technology
OSMpod
🎙 On the Radar Podcast: Discussing the trajectory of AI-powered military technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in modern technology, and defense electronics are no exception.
Base-patrolling robot dogs and algorithms designed to understand complex combat scenarios are currently in development, but that's just the beginning. In the debut episode of On the Radar, Emma Helfrich and John McHale of Military Embedded Systems discuss the current state of military AI and machine learning (ML), how these advancements are being financed, and the obstacles that stand in innovation's way.
#podcasts #machine_learning #artificial_intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in modern technology, and defense electronics are no exception.
Base-patrolling robot dogs and algorithms designed to understand complex combat scenarios are currently in development, but that's just the beginning. In the debut episode of On the Radar, Emma Helfrich and John McHale of Military Embedded Systems discuss the current state of military AI and machine learning (ML), how these advancements are being financed, and the obstacles that stand in innovation's way.
#podcasts #machine_learning #artificial_intelligence
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
💻 Embedded GUI implementation with Knowcode
GUI implementation is really time consuming. Sometimes it takes longer than the embedded system project itself.
That’s why a group of engineers is creating a technology called KnowCode, which aims to automate GUI implementation based on artificial intelligence technologies.
They are building a software development tool to help embedded engineers speed up GUI implementation through computer vision which automates the time consuming and dull stuff.
The purpose of KnowCode is not to replace drag-and-drop tools, because engineers will always need this kind of tool to fine tune the GUI elements and add events or transitions. The main purpose is to automate the dull task of adding and positioning every element.
More information...
#software #gui
GUI implementation is really time consuming. Sometimes it takes longer than the embedded system project itself.
That’s why a group of engineers is creating a technology called KnowCode, which aims to automate GUI implementation based on artificial intelligence technologies.
They are building a software development tool to help embedded engineers speed up GUI implementation through computer vision which automates the time consuming and dull stuff.
The purpose of KnowCode is not to replace drag-and-drop tools, because engineers will always need this kind of tool to fine tune the GUI elements and add events or transitions. The main purpose is to automate the dull task of adding and positioning every element.
More information...
#software #gui
🎬 Modern C++ in Embedded Systems
Good lecture about programming in modern C++ for embedded systems from Michael Caisse. He is a regular speaker at various conferences and is passionate about teaching and training. Michael is the owner of Ciere Consulting which provides software consulting and contracting services, C++ training, and Project Recovery for failing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
https://youtu.be/c9Xt6Me3mJ4
#video #programming #cpp
Good lecture about programming in modern C++ for embedded systems from Michael Caisse. He is a regular speaker at various conferences and is passionate about teaching and training. Michael is the owner of Ciere Consulting which provides software consulting and contracting services, C++ training, and Project Recovery for failing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
https://youtu.be/c9Xt6Me3mJ4
#video #programming #cpp
YouTube
C++Now 2018: Michael Caisse “Modern C++ in Embedded Systems”
http://cppnow.org
—
Presentation Slides, PDFs, Source Code and other presenter materials are available at: http://cppnow.org/history/2018/talks/
—
For nearly 35 years I have been working with small processors and there has always been deep divides between…
—
Presentation Slides, PDFs, Source Code and other presenter materials are available at: http://cppnow.org/history/2018/talks/
—
For nearly 35 years I have been working with small processors and there has always been deep divides between…
🤖 Shark Robotics, the French leader in the unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) field
Company designs reliable high-quality UGV, which combine power, reliability and robustness
Developed models:
▫️ RHYNO PROTECT is a small and versatile robot for disinfection and fire safety missions. Has a pulling capacity of 250 kg and carrying capacity of 200 kg. Works up to 5 hours in operational situation.
▫️ COLOSSUS is a multi-purpose support robot for operations in high-risk areas. The most powerful electrical robot in the world (500 kg). Resistant to thermal waves (up to 900°C). Works up to 12 hours in operational situations.
▫️ BARAKUDA is a multi-purpose mule unmanned ground vehicle. Designed to evacuate wounded people. Parachutable, droppable by helicopter, and towing by vehicles.
▫️ ATRAX is a small and versatile EOD robot designed to be operated in high-risk areas: dismantling of explosive devices, examine dangerous areas, gathering information, objects manipulation and making samples.
#robots
Company designs reliable high-quality UGV, which combine power, reliability and robustness
Developed models:
▫️ RHYNO PROTECT is a small and versatile robot for disinfection and fire safety missions. Has a pulling capacity of 250 kg and carrying capacity of 200 kg. Works up to 5 hours in operational situation.
▫️ COLOSSUS is a multi-purpose support robot for operations in high-risk areas. The most powerful electrical robot in the world (500 kg). Resistant to thermal waves (up to 900°C). Works up to 12 hours in operational situations.
▫️ BARAKUDA is a multi-purpose mule unmanned ground vehicle. Designed to evacuate wounded people. Parachutable, droppable by helicopter, and towing by vehicles.
▫️ ATRAX is a small and versatile EOD robot designed to be operated in high-risk areas: dismantling of explosive devices, examine dangerous areas, gathering information, objects manipulation and making samples.
#robots
💻 Useful Tips For Learning Embedded Programming
Good article for beginning in embedded programming with clean explanations, examples with pieces of code, etc.
The list is oriented to programmers like the girl/guy writing their very first lines of code up to experienced programmers from other remote galaxies like web developers. It may be useful to you if you are starting to develop for embedded systems, that go from the simplest Arduino board up to custom boards.
Most of the topics in the list are about the area I cover, that is, the microcontroller/bare-metal area of embedded programming (no high level languages or operating systems), a little on microelectronics and some other non-programming topics worth mentioning.
More information...
#articles #programming #software #beginner
Good article for beginning in embedded programming with clean explanations, examples with pieces of code, etc.
The list is oriented to programmers like the girl/guy writing their very first lines of code up to experienced programmers from other remote galaxies like web developers. It may be useful to you if you are starting to develop for embedded systems, that go from the simplest Arduino board up to custom boards.
Most of the topics in the list are about the area I cover, that is, the microcontroller/bare-metal area of embedded programming (no high level languages or operating systems), a little on microelectronics and some other non-programming topics worth mentioning.
More information...
#articles #programming #software #beginner
🤖 Mars Perseverance Rover Replica with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to built a replica of the Mars Perseverance Rover. Inspired by the real rover which is currently exploring Mars, I designed this rover in a way that everyone who love this technology, students, makers, mechatronics or robotics enthusiast, and so on, can easily follow the instructions in this video and build their own Mars Rover.
Let’s take a look at the main features of this rover. It employs a rocker-bogie suspension which allows the rover to run smoothly on uneven terrain and climb obstacles, such as rocks, that are up to twice the wheel’s diameter in size while keeping all six wheels in contact with the ground all time.
In order to efficiently steer the rover and avoid tire slipping when driving around a curve, we are implementing the Ackermann steering geometry. With this geometry we can calculate the speed and angle of each wheel depending on the turning radius.
More information...
#projects #robots #arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to built a replica of the Mars Perseverance Rover. Inspired by the real rover which is currently exploring Mars, I designed this rover in a way that everyone who love this technology, students, makers, mechatronics or robotics enthusiast, and so on, can easily follow the instructions in this video and build their own Mars Rover.
Let’s take a look at the main features of this rover. It employs a rocker-bogie suspension which allows the rover to run smoothly on uneven terrain and climb obstacles, such as rocks, that are up to twice the wheel’s diameter in size while keeping all six wheels in contact with the ground all time.
In order to efficiently steer the rover and avoid tire slipping when driving around a curve, we are implementing the Ackermann steering geometry. With this geometry we can calculate the speed and angle of each wheel depending on the turning radius.
More information...
#projects #robots #arduino
📰 Learning from the global chip shortage
The chip crisis is bound to persist at least until the second quarter of 2022, according to research firm Gartner. The time it takes to produce a single semiconductor might increase by six months, with more complex ones requiring up to a year to be completed.
This will continue to have disastrous consequences in the production and supply of devices containing touch screens, fingerprint sensors and microcontrollers, impacting sectors as diverse as gaming, security, home appliances and automotive.
The good news is that with every challenge comes a lesson. Governments worldwide are spurring initiatives to increase semiconductor self-sufficiency and diversify the supply chain.
In the US, manufacturing giants such as Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft have founded the Semiconductors in America Coalition (SIAC), while the EU is heavily investing in new facilities and equipment, aiming to produce 20% of the global chip supply by 2030.
More information...
#news
The chip crisis is bound to persist at least until the second quarter of 2022, according to research firm Gartner. The time it takes to produce a single semiconductor might increase by six months, with more complex ones requiring up to a year to be completed.
This will continue to have disastrous consequences in the production and supply of devices containing touch screens, fingerprint sensors and microcontrollers, impacting sectors as diverse as gaming, security, home appliances and automotive.
The good news is that with every challenge comes a lesson. Governments worldwide are spurring initiatives to increase semiconductor self-sufficiency and diversify the supply chain.
In the US, manufacturing giants such as Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft have founded the Semiconductors in America Coalition (SIAC), while the EU is heavily investing in new facilities and equipment, aiming to produce 20% of the global chip supply by 2030.
More information...
#news
Bricks Batteries Last Forever
Embedded Podcast
🎙 Embedded Podcast: Bricks’ Batteries Last Forever (snippet)
Matthew Liberty shared good advice for lowering power. We talk about different ways to measure current (Matt has a nice write-up) and things software can do to decrease power consumption.
More information...
#podcasts #design
Matthew Liberty shared good advice for lowering power. We talk about different ways to measure current (Matt has a nice write-up) and things software can do to decrease power consumption.
More information...
#podcasts #design
🚗 How Software Is Eating the Car
Good article about the latest trends in automotive industry and development of electronics and software in modern cars.
The semiconductor shortage has placed an intense spotlight on the auto industry’s reliance on the dozens of concealed computers embedded throughout vehicles today.
Ten years ago, only premium cars contained 100 microprocessor-based electronic control units (ECUs) networked throughout the body of a car, executing 100 million lines of code or more.
Today, high-end cars like the BMW 7-series with advanced technology like advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) may contain 150 ECUs or more, while pick-up trucks like Ford’s F-150 top 150 million lines of code.
Even low-end vehicles are quickly approaching 100 ECUs and 100 million of lines of code as more features that were once considered luxury options, such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, are becoming standard.
More information...
#articles #automotive
Good article about the latest trends in automotive industry and development of electronics and software in modern cars.
The semiconductor shortage has placed an intense spotlight on the auto industry’s reliance on the dozens of concealed computers embedded throughout vehicles today.
Ten years ago, only premium cars contained 100 microprocessor-based electronic control units (ECUs) networked throughout the body of a car, executing 100 million lines of code or more.
Today, high-end cars like the BMW 7-series with advanced technology like advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) may contain 150 ECUs or more, while pick-up trucks like Ford’s F-150 top 150 million lines of code.
Even low-end vehicles are quickly approaching 100 ECUs and 100 million of lines of code as more features that were once considered luxury options, such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, are becoming standard.
More information...
#articles #automotive
👍1