NXP EdgeVerse Techcast

Join hosts Bridgette Stone and Kyle Dando on the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast as they explore NXP's extensive collection of sensor-based applications found in the Application Code Hub (ACH). Special guest Amit Purohit, a pioneer in NXP sensor software enablement, discusses the seamless integration of sensors into the MCUXpresso ecosystem and the middleware innovations that facilitate smarter, energy-efficient systems. Discover how the ACH, CMSIS drivers, and FreeMASTER tool enhance the experience developig with NXP sensors. Amit showcases how the low-power wakeup sensor examples in the ACH are ideal for real-world applications for smarter, sustainable edge devices.

00:00 Welcome to the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast

00:27 Introduction to the Application Code Hub (ACH)

01:01 Meet Amit Purohit: The Godfather of NXP Sensor Software

02:04 Integrating Sensors into the MCUXpresso Ecosystem

03:17 Challenges and Benefits of Sensor Integration

04:53 The Power of Middleware in Sensor Development

07:23 Simplifying Development with Arduino Form Factor

08:58 Real-World Applications and Low Power Design

11:38 Key Sensor Features for Low Power Optimization

14:52 Introducing FreeMASTER: A Unique Tool for Sensor Development

17:40 Future of Application Code Hub and Expansion Board Hub

21:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This EdgeVerse Techcast episode delves into the Real-Time Edge software framework designed for industrial applications. It supports NXP i.MX and Layerscape Application Processors and i.MX RT1180 Microcontrollers. Hosts Bridgette and Kyle welcome Zbynek Fedra, an experienced technical marketing expert at NXP.

Zbynek details how Real-Time Edge helps developers:

• Enable same chip to run both high-level operating systems (Linux) and low-latency Real-Time operating systems (Zephyr, FreeRTOS)
• Use the software framework to add industrial protocols like CANopen, EtherCAT, TSN, Modbus, OPC UA
• Develop with Yocto build system environment
• Allocate resources and communicate between multiple cores and operating systems

The Real-Time Edge is ideal for applications like Factory or Building automation, Industrial Switches or even Machine vision.

To get started, developers can refer to NXP's resources at nxp.com/rtedge or email [email protected].

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:59) Meet Guest-Zbynek Fedra

(02:41) Understanding Real-Time Edge

(06:57) Software Framework

(09:27) Getting Started

(11:22) MCU and MPU Support

(13:49) Industrial Protocols

(15:30) Resources

(15:56) Wrap Up

In this episode of the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone focus on security and embedded design, featuring guest Stella Or, a product manager at NXP. Stella explains the importance of embedded security in protecting devices like smartphones and smart home systems from unauthorized access. The discussion covers technologies such as encryption, authentication, Secure Enclave and NXP's EdgeLock solutions, which provide multiple layers of protection. Stella highlights NXP's Secure Provisioning Tool and how developers can build secure applications in just 6 clicks. The episode also addresses compliance with global security regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act and the US Cyber Trust Mark, and explores the future, touching upon responsible AI security guidelines.

Listeners are encouraged to visit NXP's website for more resources.

https://nxp.com/edgelock

https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/training/TIP-BUILD-SECURE-IMG-MCUXPRESSO-TOOL

00:00 Introduction to NXP Edgeverse TechCast

00:31 Meet the guest Stella Or

02:03 Understanding Embedded Security

04:25 NXP's Secure Solutions

05:51 Tools for Secure Application Development

07:43 Importance of Malware Protection

12:03 NXP's Security Regulations Compliance

13:45 Future of AI and Security

15:48 Episode Wrap Up

How can developers meet the increasing challenges in Software management? NXP aims to help with a revamped MCUXPresso SDK on GitHub. Join Bridgette and Kyle as they explore the benefits of an SDK focused on GitHub, west manifests, Cmake and KConfig. Guest Jimmy Chen, Software Architect at NXP, provides excellent details on how the new SDK provides what NXP customers have been requesting.

Join Bridgette and Kyle as they introduce the format and topics they will cover while hosting the EdgeVerse Techcast. If you are an Embedded Design Engineer... these 8 minutes will get you excited to subscribe to the weekly discussions on Development Tools, Technology Pillars and Enabling Applications. Each episode will follow a Q&A format with subject matter experts.