At the core of the exploding Internet of Things phenomenon are ultra-low-power MCUs, along with sensor networks, ZigBee SoCs, and sub-GHz transceivers. Diwakar Vishakhadatta of Silicon Labs maps out how these technologies are advancing the IoT, and explains why semiconductor-embedded AES encryption blocks in MCUs and wireless devices are also critical pieces of the puzzle.

When it comes to software development, the old adage is best spun in a slightly different way: better "early" than never. Accordingly, static analysis can help those developing in Java to stay one step ahead of potential coding problems.

The speed of innovation in automotive IVI is making a lot of heads turn. No question, Linux OS and Android are the engines for change.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to accelerate the need for cloud connected embedded devices, IoT use cases will all entail processing, sensing, software, wireless or wired communication, and security. But because IoT use cases are all different, one-size solutions won't fit all computing scenarios, as explained to our editors by Kaivan Karimi of Freescale Semiconductor.

Microcontroller technology is the centerpiece of billions of intelligent devices that enhance many of our everyday activities.

Instrument drivers for MATLAB make it possible to transfer data, e.g. writing instrument settings or transferring generated I/Q waveform files from the instrument to the PC via various interfaces.

Designers of digital signage systems have long been challenged to achieve high-end graphics and video performance with conventional CPU- and discrete GPU-based embedded boards that present board area and cooling challenges. With the advent of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), however, digital signage system designers are equipped to achieve new levels of multimedia performance and visual immersion.