Cybersecurity Metrics: The Path To OT Security Maturity


In 2023, the cybersecurity challenges in the Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) landscape reached unprecedented levels. Ransomware, increasingly prevalent through new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) models, became a widespread and costly headache. While some might argue this exaggerates the risk, the growing demand for defenses is not overstated. 2024 continues to b... » read more

RISC-V Unleashes Your Imagination


Since October 2020, Renesas has been officially active in the RISC-V microcontroller space and successfully launched two ASSP products, for motor control and voice-driven HMI systems. Now a general-purpose MCU enhances the RISC-V portfolio. It is the first MCU using a RISC-V core developed internally at Renesas. The R9A02G021 general-purpose microcontroller features an interesting mix of an... » read more

Quantum Computing: Top 5 Questions Answered


At one time, quantum computing was a theoretical conversation restricted to the halls of academia and the imaginations of science fiction visionaries. As breakthroughs in this emerging technology space accelerate, attention and investment are gaining momentum from commercial, governmental, and industrial sectors. The emerging quantum computing use cases are generating substantial buzz—and q... » read more

Reaching For The Stars: Embracing Non-Terrestrial Networks In The Age Of 5G And Beyond


In the realm of modern connectivity, the race towards faster, more reliable networks has been relentless. With the advent of 5G technology, humanity is on the brink of a new era of communication, promising unprecedented speeds and capabilities. However, as we stand on the precipice of this digital revolution, it's imperative to look beyond the terrestrial confines that have defined our networks... » read more

Accelerate Complex Algorithms With Adaptable Signal Processing Solutions


Technology is continuously advancing and exponentially increasing the amount of data produced. Data comes from a multitude of sources and formats, requiring systems to process different algorithms. Each of these algorithms present their own challenges including low-latency and deterministic processing to keep up with incoming data rates and rapid response time. Considering that many of these se... » read more

Microarchitecture Vulnerabilities: Uncovering The Root Cause Weaknesses


In early 2018, the tech industry was shocked by the discovery of hardware microarchitecture vulnerabilities that bypassed decades of work put into software and application security. Meltdown and Spectre exploited performance features in modern application processors to leak sensitive information about victim programs to an adversary. This leakage occurs through the hardware itself, meaning th... » read more

AI Performance And Real-Time Control In Robotics And Autonomous Applications


Recent vision AI models have to deal with dynamic and complex environments, resulting in the need for more power efficiency and speed in real-time applications. To meet the market needs, Renesas released the next-generation Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor for AI (DRP-AI) accelerator. The DRP-AI accelerator delivers high-power efficiency of 10 TOPS/W, up to 10 times higher than the conve... » read more

What Is A Chiplet, And Why Should You Care?


Chiplets are a new way to build system-on-chips (SoCs) that can improve yields and reduce costs by more than 45%. It partitions the chip into discrete elements and connects them with a standardized interface, allowing designers to meet performance, efficiency, power, size, and cost challenges in the 5/6G, AI, and VR era. Unlike monolithic SoCs, chiplets enable an open ecosystem of modular co... » read more

Bridging The Connectivity Gap: Unraveling The Complexities Of Wireless Standard Deployments


By Alejandro Escobar Calderon and John Ye In the fast-paced world of technological evolution, the deployment of wireless standards has been touted as the gateway to a connected future. The promise of lightning-fast wireless connectivity has been a driving force behind the relentless pursuit of cutting-edge standards such as 4G, 5G, and new network architectures like Open RAN (O-RAN). However... » read more

Expand Your Semiconductor’s Market With Programmable Data Planes


In nearly every communication interface today, many challenges exist. Not only must networks manage high volumes of data traffic, they must also be highly aware of malicious data intrusions. With increasing data moving though these networks, combined with demand for faster response times and lower latency, high performance packet processors came into existence as these were the only mechanisms ... » read more

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