Category: Processors

BrainChip has released an AKD1500 development kit for Raspberry Pi. The platform combines a production neuromorphic coprocessor with familiar single-board hardware for local inference, on-device learning, and embedded product evaluation.

Inova is demonstrating connectivity for distributed electronics and robotics systems. APXpress supports up to 32 Gbps links and more than 500 virtual channels, alongside intelligent lighting and multi-display interconnect technologies.

Semidynamics and Nokia will assess connected European AI accelerator infrastructure. Their memorandum covers potential integration of RISC-V inference accelerators, racks with liquid cooling and Nokia’s data centre networking systems.

Nordic demonstrates faster Bluetooth radio technology using prototype silicon hardware. Its preliminary 2 MB file transfer averaged 3.8 Mbps on the fastest HDT mode, with final standardisation still pending.

Ceva has introduced four neural-processing families for specialised inference workloads. NeuPro Nano, Prime, Max and Ultra extend the company’s licensable architecture from low-power sensing to data-centre AI, with broader IP availability planned for 2027.

Altera has announced four FPGA families spanning computing and control. Agilex 27 introduces a distributed data-movement network and transceivers rated up to 256Gbps, with engineering silicon expected in the second half of 2027.

Renesas has launched lower-power microcontrollers for connected appliance control systems. The 16-bit RL78/G21 combines a specified 34µA/MHz operating current with enhanced ESD tolerance, while separate RL78/G23 variants provide more capacitive-touch channels.

Infineon is moving sophisticated battery models closer to vehicle hardware. The new high-voltage BMS reference design uses AURIX TC4x processing and integrates cell and pack monitoring.