Apple has released a new version of its $299 AirPort Base Station hardware, and AirPort 2.0 software is now available via the respective Software Update mechanisms in Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. The Mac OS ...

Understanding how hardware and firmware/software work together to perform desired functions or tasks is an important enabler to unlocking the value of intellectual properties in the systems (including ...

Utter the word "" to the average PC user, and you'll likely elicit a blank stare in return. But the concept isn't really that hard to understand, and once you have this knowledge, you can quickly ...

Editor's Note: Designing a robust hardware/firmware interface is not a simple process. It's no accident that engineers charged with this task are generally the more senior and experienced engineers on ...

Firmware and hardware security startup Eclypsium Inc. today announced it has raised $25 million in new funding to expand its product capabilities and continue its supply chain security research. Ten ...

In today’s semiconductor landscape, scale is becoming a bigger battleground—not only for chipmakers, but increasingly for hyperscalers, cloud giants, and other systems companies, too. They're all ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Modern cryptographic algorithms can be implemented using dedicated cryptographic hardware or software running on general-purpose hardware. For various ...

As we progress, technology is becoming smarter, faster, and more efficient. Advancements such as embedded systems and automation leading innovations, assisting services like smart homes, autonomous ...

Designing for compatibility means to design in such a way as to facilitate, where possible, the ability for any version of firmware and any version of hardware to be paired up. Cell phones are a good ...