Recent #open-source news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ This article introduces a world's smallest open-source LoRa + GPS module designed specifically for wearables and IoT applications, measuring only 3 cm in diameter.

➁ The module combines the Quectel L86-M33 GPS chip for precise tracking and the Ai-Thinker RA-02 LoRa module for long-range communication in a compact form factor.

➂ The design is fully open-source, allowing users to modify and utilize the module for personal or commercial projects without restrictions, with additional free usage when paired with the IndusBoardCoin.

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5 months ago

➀ SPAIA is founded to address the decline in insect populations and their critical role in biodiversity and ecosystem health.

➁ The team is working on a scalable global insect data network, combining low-cost hardware and AI software.

➂ SPAIA's technology aims to provide real-time insights into insect activity and biomass intelligence for sustainable environmental management.

AIFraunhofer IZMenvironmental monitoringopen-sourcetechnology
7 months ago

STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme have combined HighTec’s Rust compiler with ST’s Stellar 28nm MCUs to provide safety-critical systems in software-defined vehicles. Rust ensures the resilience of critical automotive systems with its memory safety, thread safety, and data type safety provisions, while maintaining runtime efficiency comparable to C/C++. HighTec’s compiler suite allows for the integration of Rust’s safety features with legacy C/C++ code for automotive applications. The Stellar MCUs are built on Arm Cortex R52+ cores and comply with ISO 21434 cybersecurity standards and UN155 requirements.

MCURustSTMicroelectronicsSafetyautomotivecybersecurityopen-source
9 months ago
➀ The OpenWrt One router has been released at a price of $89; ➁ The router is designed for hacking enthusiasts and features dual Ethernet ports, three USB ports, and dual-band Wi-Fi 6; ➂ OpenWrt One is built with open-source OpenWrt firmware pre-installed and is considered unbrickable.
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