IoT devices driving $4.6bn for high-performance embedded security hardware, says ABI Research

High-performance embedded secure hardware has long been the prerogative of high-compute devices like PCs and smartphones. Today, as penetration into these devices flattens, fresh demand is coming from the IoT ecosystem, says ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm.

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Zephyr Project welcomes Analog Devices, Arduino, TII as members to its 3.4 release

Zephyr Project has announced that Analog Devices (ADI) has joined as a Platinum member as well as Arudino and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) as Silver members. Zephyr, an open source project at the Linux Foundation that builds a secure, connected and flexible RTOS (real-time operating system) for future-proof and resource-constrained devices, is easy to deploy and manage. It is a proven RTOS

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NXP’s i.MX 91 family expands Linux capabilities for edge applications

NXP Semiconductors has announced its i.MX 91 applications processor family. Developing multi-market applications processors, the i.MX 91 family aims to deliver an optimised blend of the security, features, and energy-efficient performance required for the next generation of Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial applications.

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Sternum brings embedded security, observability for Zephyr Project IoT ecosystem

Tel Aviv, Israel – Sternum, a provider in autonomous IoT security and observability, joins the Zephyr Project as its initial embedded runtime security partner. As part of the Linux Foundation, Zephyr is a scalable, open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) delivering infrastructures for connected resource-constrained devices.

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Variscite releases new system on module for energy-efficient ML edge devices

Variscite, a worldwide System on Module (SoM) designer, developer and manufacturer, has announced new, a SoM for energy-efficient machine learning edge devices. Variscite’s VAR-SOM-MX93 is based on NXP’s iMX93 processor, an implementation of the Arm neural processing unit, Ethos-U65 microNPU, offers a rich set of features at an attractive price and targets markets like industrial,

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Vinfast, NXP collaborate to develop smart Electric Vehicles

VinFast and NXP Semiconductors have announced their collaboration on VinFast’s Automotive applications. The collaboration supports VinFast’s goal in developing smarter, cleaner and connected electric vehicles.

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ABI Research says secure microcontrollers market will grow to $2.2bn by 2026

New York, United States – Despite facing an increasingly volatile semiconductor industry plagued by ongoing macroeconomic and political issues, the secure microcontroller (MCU) market should fare well in the long term. While the forecasted total available market has contracted, especially in the smart home, retail, advertising, and supply chain spaces, secure MCU shipments will only be temporarily

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Memfault adds embedded Linux to IoT device reliability platform

San Francisco, United States – Memfault, a provider of IoT reliability platform, has announced its platform includes full support for embedded Linux. The expansion offers cross-platform support for RTOS, bare metal, Android, or Linux developers building on any hardware for any number of devices running any use case, anywhere.

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NXP picks u-blox modules for its OrangeBox CDC development platform

Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, announced that NXP Semiconductors has chosen to integrate u-blox positioning and wireless communications modules in their new OrangeBox connectivity domain controller (CDC) development platform.

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NXP collaborates with Foxconn on next generation vehicle platforms

The Netherlands, 20 July 2022 – NXP Semiconductors has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Hon Hai (Foxconn), the electronics manufacturer and a technology solution provider, will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and

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Arm expands IoT Total Solutions to deliver enhanced performance, security and machine learning

Cambridge, UK. 26 April 2022 – Arm is delivering on its Total Solutions for IoT roadmap, with two new solutions for Arm® Cortex®-M and Cortex-A processors, streamlining and accelerating the IoT and embedded development process. As part of the expanded roadmap, Arm is launching the Arm Cortex-M85 processor, said to be the highest-performing and most

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IAR Systems enables next generation automotive applications with NXP’s S32K3 MCU family

IAR Systems, the provider of software tools and services for embedded development, presented the latest addition to its extensive list of microcontrollers (MCUs) supported by IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm.

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Arm announces Custom Instructions for embedded CPUs and Mbed OS Partner Governance

Arm CEO, Simon Segars has announced Arm Custom Instructions, a new feature for the Armv8-M architecture.

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Silicon Labs expands senior management team to drive growth

Silicon Labs, a provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, announced two new executive appointments.

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Bluetooth 4.2, IEEE 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi combined with security, power management, and expandability

Arrow Electronics has extended its SmartEverything family with the Tiger board, featuring the NXP® Semiconductors Kinetis KW41Z multi-protocol wireless MCU for extremely low-power connected devices. Ready to kick-start development, the Tiger board provides an ideal platform for products like smart door locks, portable healthcare technology,

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A ‘digital seal’ for a wide range of products: Smartrac introduces Circus Tamper Loop tags

RFID and IoT solutions provider, Smartrac has announced its new Circus Tamper Loop tags specifically designed for tamper detection and authentication via NFC-enabled smartphones.

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