Embedded Insiders

Send us a textIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we discuss a technology that’s rapidly gaining popularity in the embedded and IoT technology sector – Containers. This enterprise software tool increases flexibility, especially in systems that need to be updated periodically over time. However, it has some design implications for embedded systems that engineers need to get familiar with.Tune in to find out more.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe Embedded Insiders ask the ultimate question: why can’t we replace analog circuitry with new digital material that’s far superior to anything in analog? At the very component circuit level, you still have to move electrons around and you can’t change the law of physics. We will always try to take a signal from the real world and turn it into something digital; wouldn’t that always require a certain amount of analog circuitry in a system? Can analog fight for its existence in a high-tech digital world? Tune in for more. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textA recent embedded industry report indicates that chip content in systems is projected to drop by 25 percent in 2019. Huh?As more and more every day objects are electrified and digitized, that doesn't make much sense - unless you consider that perhaps more and more discrete semiconductors are now being packaged into fewer and fewer highly integrated yet more powerful devices.This week, the Embedded Insiders crunch the numbers and debate what could be behind them. Is it a real phenomenon or funny math? Tune in and judge for yourself.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textWith every passing day, the US-China trade war is having a greater and greater impact on the electronics market. Not only is it disrupting existing supply chains and manufacturing operations, it's also damaging long-lasting business relationships between tech companies on both sides of the Pacific. In most cases, these relationships were often difficult to build, and are being unravelled in a matter of months.On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Alex Lidow, the CEO of Efficient Power Conversion and one of the Semiconductor Industry Association's (SIA's) lead negotiators during the U.S. – Japan Trade Accord of 1986. Here, Alex shares some of his experiences from that turbulent time, and applies them to the current political and economic climate. "Up until now, Chinese companies and people believed that the process of democracy in the US was greater than any individual. Now they believe that any individual is greater than the process. And therefore, the US is an unreliable

Send us a textIn this special episode, the Embedded Insiders reminisce on the moon landing that occurred on July 20, 1969 and how it has impacted today’s technology and the advancements made in research for aerospace and aeronautical equipment. They also discuss advanced timing solutions and the atomic clock’s role in sophisticated applications. For more information, you can also read Alix Paultre’s article on The Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary and What it Means for Product Technology. Tune in for more. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe Embedded Insiders attended a couple of respective sensors conferences, one in the U.S. and one in Europe. Tune in to find out what they saw, how the tchotchkie index of both shows compared and the announcement of our Best in Show winners. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) has garnered a lot of attention amongst academia and startups. But, being so new, there has been a limited amount of RISC-V IP that one would classify as "production-ready", and, of course, even less silicon.However, a new industry organization, the OpenHW Group, is looking to take open-source hardware technologies like RISC-V from prototypes to products. This week, Rick O'Connor, President of OpenHW Group and former Executive Director of the RISC-V Foundation, joins the Embedded Insiders to explain the relationship between the new consortium and other open-source initiatives. He also discusses how he believes that production-ready IP like CORE-V RISC-V cores will help accelerate the open-source hardware movement.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textIn this episode, the Embedded Insiders talk to Chris Jacobs, VP of Autonomous Transportation and Automotive Safety at Analog Devices as he divulges where the automotive industry is headed in terms of autonomy, safety and sensor technology. We also cover some news that came out of TU-Automotive Detroit. Tune in for more.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Bleeding Edge. What is it? What does it mean for the future of semiconductors? Is it actually conceivable or can we put it in the category of science fiction? Tune in to find out. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we delve into the difference between smart and intelligent devices. What makes a device smart? Furthermore, what makes a device intelligent? Is it indeed possible to distinguish the two? Will the technological advancements in intelligent devices put humans out of commission? Tune in as we discuss.    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textEmbedded Insiders’ Rich Nass interviews industry consultant and analyst Vin D’Agostino of D’Agostino Industries to get his take on what’s been happening in the IoT world as far as RTOS acquisitions go. Alix Paultre offers his experience at PCIM and reviews the show’s edible tchotchkie index.We also highlight the Best in Show winners from IoT World. Tune in to hear about all the brilliant products that were showcased this year. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textWith the recent news of Microsoft acquiring Express Logic, the Embedded Insiders parse whether large tech conglomerates buying software companies is good for anyone involved. Special guest Rob Oshana, VP of Software Engineering R&D at NXP joins to give his thoughts on what the FreeRTOS and Express Logic acquisitions will mean for developers. Tune in for more!For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThere seems to be a foundation/association for just about everything in our space these days. Are such institutions necessary? Do they wear out their usefulness? I asked that question of Mike Milinkovich, the Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation. Of course, he defended his group, but his reasoning was quite interesting. Check out this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe Embedded Insiders briefly review the results of an IoT developer survey from the Eclipse Foundation, which found that two-thirds of engineers are currently or plan to launch an IoT project in the next 18 months (https://iot.eclipse.org/iot-developer-surveys/). Given the pervasiveness of IoT, does that even mean anything anymore?Afterward, the Insiders slide into a discussion of wide-area networks prompted by Alix Paultre's recent engagements with The Things Network. Do recent announcements in 5G have any impact on the advancement of LoRa-based technologies such as those developed by The Things Network, or is there still ample market opportunity? Will Semtech's LoRa monopoly stifle the industry, or help it grow sustainably? Tune in to find out more.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textWhen it comes to things like embedded computing systems and advanced solutions and circuits, people tend to overlook basics in the system, even though some of those basics can actually be force multipliers for their logic systems. One important factor in high-performance computing is how you actually manage the power to it, and whether you're optimizing the performance of the device or the different types of processors.That's where Aceinna's current sensors comes into play, to measure and protect, and also for optimization of system performance. In this episode we talk to Aceinna's Khagendra Thapa about how to optimize processor efficiency by looking at the current consumed by the system.  The company’s AMR technology is a single chip solution with a lower offset, lower noise, better accuracy and overall bandwidth, and a lower phase shift.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe IoT is just starting to embrace AI and neural nets. While previously a Cloud-based application, such algorithms are migrating to the Edge, thanks to the latest and greatest microprocessors. One of those processor vendors who continue to exhibit expertise in the IoT ecosystem is Intel, and as such, became the subject of this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion. Specifically, I spoke to Steen Graham, the General Manager of Intel’s IoT Ecosystem.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThe Embedded community is closely tied to Linux (yes, that’s an understatement). I thought it would be a good idea to interview someone from the Linux Foundation to get a handle on where the organization stands and what projects are coming down the pike. So, without any further ado, here’s Michael Dolan, Vice President of Strategic Programs for the Linux Foundation in week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textThis week the Embedded Insiders are joined by Steven Crouch, CTO of Blackmore Lidar, who discusses FM lidar and its impact on the automotive market. We also recap what went on at the GPU Technology Conference this year. Tune in for more.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textBoards and systems designed around an Nvidia processor are becoming more commonplace. But where they haven’t made much of a mark—until now—is in the mil/aero industries. The architecture seems like a natural fit due to its ability to do video processing capabilities, but is just starting to make a (very small) dent. In this week’s Five Minutes With…podcast, I spoke to Doug Patterson, a vice present with Aitech, a company that is at the forefront of mil-aero designs, and now at the forefront of Nvidia-based designs.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textJoin Rich Nass, Brandon Lewis, Alix Paultre and Laura Dolan as they deliberate what’s been happening with Boeing’s 737 Max planes that have been recently grounded due to two tragic crashes. They beg the question, is this a software issue? Tune in for a more in depth discussion.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com