SensiML automates dataset management via Google’s TensorFlow Lite

Users of TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers can leverage the SensiML Analytics Toolkit which seamlessly integrates with Google’s TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers to reduce errors and to build more efficient models even more quickly, says SensiML.

The company, a subsidiary of QuickLogic, develops AI tools for intelligent IoT endpoints. IoT developers working with Google’s TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers open source neural network inference engine can leverage SensiML’s powerful automated data labelling and pre-processing capabilities to reduce dataset errors, build more efficient edge models, and do so more quickly, says SensiML.

Following the standardised workflow within the model building pipeline, developers can collect and label data using the SensiML Data Capture Lab, and also create data pre-processing and feature engineering pipelines using the SensiML Analytics Studio. They can additionally perform classification using TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers to develop smart sensor algorithms capable of running on low power IoT endpoint devices.

TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers is a version of TensorFlow Lite from Google, which has been specifically designed to implement machine learning (ML) models on microcontrollers and other memory-limited devices. According to SensiML, the Analytics Toolkit delivers the easiest and most transparent set of developer tools for the creation and deployment of edge AI sensor algorithms for IoT devices. The tightly coupled integration of SensiML and Google’s TensorFlow enables developers to build intelligent sensor AI algorithms capable of running autonomously on IoT edge devices, adds SensiML.

“Without high-quality datasets, it is difficult to train models that can perform reliably in production. We talk a lot about how critical datasets are to building sensor-based edge AI applications, but currently don’t have a good solution for creating them,” said Pete Warden technical lead of Google’s TensorFlow mobile team. “SensiML’s Data Capture Lab fills this gap in the industry by providing tools to quickly collect and annotate high-quality sensor datasets,” he added.  

Referring to the TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers framework, Chris Rogers, CEO of SensiML says it is intended for running neural network models on embedded devices.  “SensiML’s end-to-end workflow automates the tedious and error-prone data cleansing and labeling process as well as pre-processing and feature extraction providing a powerful new capability for TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers users to improve performance and productivity for their edge AI projects,” he said.

The SensiML Analytics Toolkit with support for TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers is available now from SensiML.

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Radar multi-target simulator expands Keysight’s automotive portfolio

Automotive engineers can access a radar target simulator and automotive Ethernet channel test software which have been added by Keysight Technologies.

The radar target simulator (RTS) saves engineers time and cost savings during development with a real world test environment in the lab, says Keysight. It performs multi-target, multi-angle testing for radar modules to deliver fast, accurate and reliable results, says the company. Design and verification engineers can quickly validate the performance of radar products, and it can be used by manufacturing and design validation engineers to simulate multiple objects at variable distances.

Automotive industry engineers, designers and manufacturers can develop high-performance products that improve safety and enable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), both of which rely on sensitive and accurate automotive radar technology. The RTS can help automotive electronics manufacturers simulate radar targets in realistic scenarios, says Keysight.

Next-generation ADAS systems require camera and radar systems with high resolution, which require increased speed and bandwidth. Automotive Ethernet enables faster data communication to meet the demands of today’s vehicles and the connected vehicles of the future. However, the channel or link in a system can create a point of failure and the new software addresses this challenge. Keysight says its automotive Ethernet channel test software can verify that information is carried, without loss or cross talk, to its intended destination.

The automotive Ethernet channel test software includes a test plan that includes all required tests as per the specification and automatic set up of the network analyser for each measurement and it applies defined test limits. There is also detailed reporting for each test that has been run.

Keysight’s automotive Ethernet suite provides the hardware, software, cables and accessories needed to enable compliance testing. There is a new receiver testing software and an updated transmit compliance application which offers four data rates, including the preliminary version of Multi-Gig IEEE 802.3ch, in one application.

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Lattice extends MachXO3 FPGA security for automotive use

New versions of Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO3LF and MachXO3D FPGAs have been announced. The MachXO3LF FPGAs are for automotive control applications and the MachXO3D FPGAs are for system security that support extended temperature operating ranges for automotive and other ruggedised applications.

The MachXO3D FPGAs augment the popular system control capabilities of the Lattice MachXO FPGA architecture, says Lattice Semiconductor. They include hardware Root of Trust (RoT), platform firmware resilience (PFR), and secure dual-boot support. The MachXO3D and MachXO3LF FPGAs target control, bridging, and I/O expansion applications for reliable operation in rugged environments, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, motor control, 5G communications infrastructure, industrial robots and automation systems, and defence systems, Lattice advises. They also support for an extended operating range -40 to +125 degrees C (junction temperature). They require a single 3.3V or 1.2V supply.

As more sensors and electric motors are integrated into vehicles, automotive systems will become exposed to the risk of malicious attacks and hacks. To immediately detect vulnerabilities and combat cyber attacks OEMs will demand electronic systems capable of reliable and secure operation in rugged environments, in different weather conditions, vibration and connectivity parameters.

The MachXO3D FPGAs’ security features include on-chip flash memory which secures bitstream and user data against malicious attacks via OTP mode and password protection. There is also an immutable embedded security block to enable security compliant with NIST SP-800-193 Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) guidelines to protect, detect and recover firmware from unauthorised access. The on-chip flash enables single-chip, instant-on, and dual-boot images for fail-safe programming and in-field updates with flexible system with secure reprogramming to support reliable in-system updates.

“By collaborating with Lattice, the leading provider of low power FPGAs, we are able to provide developers in the automotive market with ready-to-use IPs that simplify their design efforts by accelerating implementation of networking controllers for CAN and LIN,” said Nikos Zervas, CEO of CAST. “With the extended temperature range for automotive and other ruggedised applications, the new MachXO3D automotive family of FPGAs will allow developers to achieve their performance and power consumption goals and get their products to market faster, while enhancing the security of their control systems,” he added.

MachXO3LF and MachXO3D FPGAs are supported by Lattice’s integrated design software suite, Lattice Diamond, a graphic user interface (GUI) -based FPGA design and verification environment with design and implementation tools optimised for low-power Lattice FPGAs. The latest version of Lattice Diamond, version 3.11.3, is now available.

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AN810-XNX edge AI computer leverages Jetson Xavier NX

For high speed networking, Aetina has introduced the AN810-XNX edge AI computer leveraging the capabilities of the Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX. This edge AI computer provides I/O options and expands Aetina’s range of edge AI systems for robotics, drone, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), industrial inspection, medical imaging, and deep learning.

The AN810-XNX combines the Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX and Aetina AN810 carrier board in a Nano-ITX form factor which measures 120 x 120 x 47.3 mm (with fan). It supports full M.2 slot with M-key, E-key, and B-key and the interface with PCIe/SATA/USB 3.2 Gen2/USB 2.0. AN810-XNX features prospective communication capabilities.

The AN810-XNX is integrated with the 4G/5G module for high speed wireless connection and data transfer. It is also equipped with an onboard SIM slot, building seamless global connectivity for edge devices. It also supports the Innodisk InnoAGE out-of-band management solid state device via M.2 to reduce the cost of manually repairing the edge device and primarily minimises the equipment’s downtime, making the remote control of the edge device more convenient.

For AI, the AN810-XNX supports the single 120-pin connector for MIPI CSI-2 interface and can handle intensive AI workloads using high resolution cameras for accurate image analysis. For back up support, Aetina offers board support package (BSP) and device tree blob (DTB) configuration updates for both standard and customised platforms in their service policy.

Nvidia Jetson supports cloud-native technologies across AI and various software development kits (SDKs). The Aetina AN810-XNX is Microsoft Azure-certified for the IoT, to accelerate development and to ensure operation with Microsoft Azure IoT services.

The AN810-XNX is available now.

Aetina was founded in Taiwan in 2012 as a provider of high-performance general purpose graphics processor units (GPGPU) and edge AI computing designs based on the Nvidia Jetson platform for embedded applications. The company provides industrial components, system integration and services focused on the industrial and AIoT market.

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