Recent #open source news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed the open-source platform 'OpenEarable';

➁ This platform integrates a variety of sensors in wireless headphones for comprehensive health measurements and security applications;

➂ OpenEarable 2.0 allows developers to create customized software with over 30 physiological parameters measurable directly in the ear.

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3 months ago

➀ China plans to release guidelines encouraging the national use of RISC-V-based chips, according to a Reuters report.

➁ The RISC-V architecture is attractive due to its openness, allowing anyone to freely obtain, learn, modify, and extend it.

➂ RISC-V has been embraced by global companies like Alibaba, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA, contributing to its rapid development.

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3 months ago

➀ The European power supply system is undergoing a transformation due to the energy transition, with more and more facilities feeding into the decentralized power grid through power electronics.

➁ The InterSCADA project aims to develop a modular SCADA platform that will help grid operators across Europe maintain system stability in increasingly hybrid AC/DC power grids.

➂ The platform is designed to be flexible and adaptable to dynamic network situations, and will be tested in four European countries to ensure its replicability in diverse geographical environments and regulatory and technical requirements.

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3 months ago

➀ RISC-V is emerging as the native computing architecture for AI.

➁ DeepSeek's success has sparked innovation in computing architecture.

➂ RISC-V, with its open-source nature, is well-suited AI applications.

➃ The flexibility and scalability of RISC-V make it ideal for AI computing.

➄ The first server-grade CPU based on RISC-V, C930, is set for delivery.

➅ Alibaba's XuanTie leads the international open-source community in RISC-V development.

➆ RISC-V is poised to become the dominant architecture in AI accelerators by 2030.

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4 months ago

➀ Nandni Jamnadas is a UKESF Scholar and a student at Royal Holloway, University of London, also working as a Software Tool Chain Engineer at Embecosm.

➁ She is a member of the Embecosm GNU compiler team and leads the CORE-V GNU tool chain project.

➂ Her achievements include contributing to GNU, creating tailored tool chains for customers, and implementing new features in the CORE-V tool chain.

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4 months ago

➀ Brian Huang, a high school senior, completed a fully open-source laptop project in six months.

➁ The laptop features a 4K AMOLED display, Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, and approximately 7 hours of battery life.

➂ Huang faced challenges with signal integrity when driving the 4K display but eventually solved the issue by shortening the cable length.

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5 months ago
The University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility has released the first open-source digital twin of its test track, allowing researchers worldwide to simulate and test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies. This tool offers a safer, faster, and cost-effective alternative to real-world testing, integrating with TeraSim, Mcity's open-source traffic simulator, to create dynamic testing scenarios. The Mcity digital twin is a significant milestone in mobility systems testing, including autonomous driving, and aims to accelerate the progress of autonomous vehicles by enabling extensive simulations before real-world deployment.
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6 months ago
➀ SeiAnmai Technologies' TOTO robot, a telepresence platform developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, allows users to remotely control and interact with environments. ➁ The robot is designed for teleoperation and tele-observance, aiming to replicate the experience of physical presence. ➂ The research edition of the robot is open-source, accessible for customization and modification.
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9 months ago
1. Microsoft's initial lead in the AI race is being challenged by open-source models and shifting customer preferences; 2. Open-source models like Meta's Llama are gaining popularity and threatening Microsoft Azure's growth; 3. The rise of on-premises AI deployment, facilitated by companies like Nvidia, is undermining the need for cloud migration and further impacting Microsoft's AI edge.
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9 months ago
➀ Alex P. James, Dean of Academics at Digital University Kerala, advocates for an open AI hardware ecosystem to democratize access to hardware design tools and IPs. ➁ He believes this openness will reduce barriers to entry for businesses and encourage innovation. ➂ The role of SMEs and startups is emphasized, as they can leverage existing designs and focus on system integration.
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9 months ago
➀ The PD Stepper is an integrated stepper motor driver and controller board combining ESP32-S3 and TMC2209 for smart home and automation applications. ➁ It features a USB-C connector supporting Power Delivery up to 50W, enabling efficient motor control. ➂ The board includes an AS5600 magnetic rotary position sensor and supports Wi-Fi, I2C, UART, and BLE for versatile control options. ➃ The device is open-source, with all design files available on GitHub, and is currently available for pre-order.
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10 months ago
➀ The Bus Pirate 5XL and 6 are open-source hardware debugging tools based on Raspberry Pi RP2350A and RP2350B microcontrollers, designed to interact with various bus protocols. ➁ These devices feature buffered I/O pins, programmable power supply, RGB LCD for pin status, and auxiliary headers for logic analyzers. ➂ The new models include updates such as full-color LCD, Raspberry Pi RP2040/RP2350 MCU, and enhanced terminal interface with VT100 color terminal emulation.
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10 months ago
➀ Zhihui Jun introduces three new models of the Yuanzheng series robots, including interactive service, flexible manufacturing, and heavy-duty special robots. ➁ The new robots feature family design language, combining wheeled and legged forms, and are designed for various applications. ➂ The company plans to deliver around 300 units in 2024, with 200 bipedal and 100 wheeled models. ➃ The robots are equipped with advanced sensors and AI capabilities, aiming for full-stack ecosystem integration. ➄ Zhiyuan Robotics also announced the open-source release of their modular robot series Lingxi X1 and Lingxi X1-W.
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