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Open Source

Over-the-Air Update Strategies for Raspberry Pi-Based Embedded Systems

Eystein Stenberg

September 22, 2025

Embedded Linux systems built on Raspberry Pi platforms require reliable software update mechanisms to maintain security, functionality, and performance throughout their operational lifecycle. This article examines the technical considerations for implementing over-the-air (OTA) update strategies in Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems, comparing system-level and application-level update approaches.

Networking & 5G

Application Highlight: Electronic Shelf Labels Leverage Bluetooth for Success

Ken Briodagh

September 22, 2025

Retail is a rapidly evolving space, and the technology driving much of that innovation is to be found in electronic shelf labels (ESL), while ESL tech is growing into other markets and even more sophisticated applications. Some industry insiders say that ESL could be growing even faster if it wasn’t being hampered by challenges like vendor lock-in and a lack of standardization.

Healthcare

“The Good Invasion of Robots”

Tiera Oliver

September 15, 2025

Robotics is invading. Cities with robotic delivery services, automotive with self-driving taxis, retail, industrial, and even healthcare are all integrating robotics. It seems that interacting with robots is increasingly becoming the norm and, therefore, inevitable for our future.

Processing

Thermal Challenges of High-Performance Embedded AI Modules

Ujjwal Datt Sharma

September 15, 2025

The data center is no longer the only place where the AI revolution is occurring. High-performance embedded AI modules are enabling trillions of operations per second in form factors tiny enough to carry in your hand, from edge vision systems and autonomous drones to industrial robots, traffic management systems, weather prediction, the gaming console market, and medical imaging equipment. However, managing the heat is an equally challenging task.

Consumer

Arm Delivers Personal AI on Consumer Devices with New Lumex CSS Platform

Ken Briodagh

September 10, 2025

In a recent announcement, Arm has released its new Lumex advanced compute subsystem (CSS) platform, which the company says is designed for AI experiences on flagship smartphones and next-gen PC.

Open Source

Mouser Product of the Week: AMD / Xilinx Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit

Tiera Oliver

September 8, 2025

Today’s modern world increasingly relies on smart and real-time solutions. Vision AI applications like smart cameras, retail analytics, machine vision for inspection, and security are some of the many applications that can benefit from a compact and ready-to-use development platform designed to bring these innovations to market seamlessly.

Automotive

Application Highlight: Embedded Computing in Automotive Drivetrain with Infineon

Ken Briodagh

September 8, 2025

Embedded computing has become more of an underlying force driving automotive technology than even gasoline in the last few years. The proof can be found in every auto show, and how much they are dominated by software vendors and embedded computing solutions. Not to mention the degree to which technology shows like CES and embedded world have been filled with automotive-targeted technology and solutions.

Debug & Test

Are Random Numbers in LTspice Truly Random?

Anne Mahaffey

September 4, 2025

This article discusses how to include pseudorandomness and true randomness in LTspice® simulations using the flat(), gauss(), and mc() functions, as well as how to use the Use the clock to reseed the MC generator option in the Hacks section of the settings panel. Trade-offs between pseudorandomness and true randomness are discussed, as well as trade-offs between statistical, Monte Carlo-like simulations and more targeted worst-case simulations.

Software & OS

The State of Software Assurance 2025

Caroline Guillaume

September 2, 2025

For the inaugural “The State of Software Assurance” report, TrustInSoft teamed up with partners Ferrous Systems and Hitex to deliver a survey for engineers and technical leads in automotive, aerospace, embedded systems, and industrial IoT.

Software & OS

Rust Embedded Community Roundtable: Will Rust Replace C?

Ken Briodagh

September 2, 2025

The code battle between Rust and C feels like it’s been heating up all year, and some folks are starting to pick a winner, at least in particular cases. Rust and C can both offer good performance and control for embedded hardware and systems, but the differences seem to end there.

Analog & Power

A Deeper Look into Active Balancing on BMS - Part 1

Frank Zhang

September 2, 2025

Simplicity and efficiency—even if not the shared pursuit of all designers—are the goals for most. Following the principle that simplicity wins, this article delves into and explores the design prototype of a simple yet efficient active balancing system for battery management systems (BMS).

Analog & Power

Product of the Week: Molex’s Premo-Flex Flat Flexible Cables (FFCs)

Tiera Oliver

September 2, 2025

Today’s advanced applications are becoming increasingly complex in terms of size/capacity, location, and connectivity. For example, interconnect solutions are tasked not only with ensuring the reliable delivery of information but also with delivering it in even the most compact, customized, and hard-to-reach situations.

Industrial

From Smart Cities to Pro Audio – DECT NR+ and its potential for NR+ Audio

Tymoteusz Polański

August 29, 2025

In 2025, DECT might seem like an aging technology best known for cordless phones, but it is now undergoing a true revolution. With the introduction of the innovative DECT New Radio + (NR+) standard, DECT has transformed into one of the most exciting wireless platforms available today. NR+ not only redefines what DECT can do, but also opens the door to entirely new wireless solutions, often surpassing existing technologies. Here’s what NR+ is, how it opens the door to new wireless solutions, and how it compares to commonly used technologies:

Processing

Ambient Scientific Launches GPX10 Pro AI-Native SoC for Battery-Powered Edge Devices

Chad Cox

September 22, 2025

Bangalore, India. Ambient Scientific released its GPX10 Pro system-on-chip (SoC) utilizing advanced AI-native silicon technology to empower enhanced AI inference on battery-powered edge devices. Its AI engine allows various neural networking model types, including CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs and GRUs, locally at the edge. The GPX10 Pro is built on Ambient Scientific’s proprietary DigAn silicon architecture offering up to 100x improvements in power, performance and area compared to conventional 32-bit microcontrollers.

Processing

IBASE IBR500 SBC with MediaTek Genio 700/510 Targets Intelligent Edge and Vision Analytics

Chad Cox

September 22, 2025

Taipei, Taiwan. IBASE Technology Inc. launched its IBR500, a RISC-based 3.5″ single board computer (SBC) leveraging the MediaTek Genio 700 (MT8390) or Genio 510 (MT8370) processors, with speeds of up to 2.2 GHz. Integrated is 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 memory and 64GB or 128GB eMMC storage in a compact 3.5″ form factor.