Giga Device Showcases Flash and MCU Auto & IoT Innovations at Embedded World 2025
GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, analog products, and solutions, has announced its participation in Embedded World 2025. The company will highlight its latest advancements in flash and MCU technologies, showcasing their resilience and adaptability across various industries, including edge AI, industrial and green energy, automotive, and connectivity.
Embedded World: A Premier Event for Embedded Systems
Embedded World, one of the most prestigious symposiums for developers and architects of embedded systems, will take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 11-13, 2025. GigaDevice will be present at Hall 5, Stand 5-129, offering attendees an in-depth look at its cutting-edge innovations. The company will demonstrate how its technologies optimize performance, enhance efficiency, and enable new applications in emerging markets.
Innovations in Edge AI
AI-Powered Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
GigaDevice’s advanced Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) technology, powered by its GD32H7 MCU, enhances electrical safety in commercial and industrial environments. With a 500K sampling rate and 12 ADC channels, this neural network-based AFCI enables real-time AI inference to detect hazardous arc faults and prevent electrical fires. The system processes 4,096 sampling points through a deep convolutional neural network, distinguishing between normal and abnormal electrical operations. Its compatibility with various hardware solutions and support for one-click training make it a powerful tool for AI-driven electrical safety.
Offline Keyword Recognition for Low-Power AI Applications
GigaDevice’s keyword-recognition solution, developed for the GD32W515 MCU, is designed for offline AI processing with minimal memory usage. The algorithm allows users to customize and retrain keywords within 24 hours, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including smart assistants and voice-controlled devices. Additionally, the company is working on an online keyword detection feature for the GD32W515, further enhancing its capabilities for real-time voice recognition.
Advancements in Industrial Automation and Green Energy
Real-Time Motion Control with EtherCAT Integration
GigaDevice’s GD32H75E MCU supports real-time EtherCAT servo control for industrial automation, following the CiA 402 protocol. It seamlessly integrates with TwinCAT and provides precise motion control using multiple operating modes, including Profile Position (PP), 30 origin return Homing Modes (HM), and Cyclic Synchronous Position (CSP). Trapezoidal trajectory planning ensures smooth motion, while zero-backlash modes deliver superior positioning accuracy. These features are crucial for enhancing efficiency and reliability in industrial automation and robotics applications.
Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
GigaDevice has developed a bi-directional energy storage inverter utilizing the GD32G553 MCU. This system facilitates energy exchange between batteries and the electrical grid, ensuring improved power stability. Its modular design incorporates two MCUs that manage a three-layer architecture, consisting of LLC, Buck/Boost, and inverter/PFC. By optimizing energy conversion and storage, this innovation contributes to the advancement of smart energy systems and renewable energy solutions.
Enhancing Automotive Electronics
High-Performance Serial NOR Flash for Automotive Applications
GigaDevice’s GD25/55 family of serial NOR flash memory meets the highest industry standards, including ISO 26262:2018 ASIL D functional safety and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification. Ranging in capacity from 2 Mb to 2 Gb, this flash memory supports multiple communication modes (1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-channel) and offers data transfer rates up to 400 MB/s. Its high reliability and fast performance make it ideal for automotive applications such as ADAS, infotainment, and electronic control units.
Next-Generation GD32A7 Automotive MCUs
The second-generation GD32A7 series automotive MCUs leverage an ultra-high-performance Arm Cortex-M7 core to provide enhanced computing power, security, and a rich set of peripherals. These MCUs are tailored for automotive applications such as body domain control, telematics, advanced lighting, and battery management systems. At Embedded World, GigaDevice will showcase multiple demonstrations of GD32A7-based applications, including secure communication, body domain control (BDC), battery management systems (BMS), and adaptive driving beam (ADB) technology.
Seamless Smart Home and IoT Connectivity
GD32VW553: A Matter-Ready IoT Solution
GigaDevice’s GD32VW553 MCU integrates a high-performance RISC-V core running at 160MHz, providing robust connectivity for smart home and IoT applications. Supporting both Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax) and Bluetooth LE 5.2, this solution ensures reliable and secure data transmission. Its compatibility with the Matter protocol allows seamless integration into smart home ecosystems, enabling centralized control via the Tuya Smart App. This technology empowers developers to create highly interconnected and intelligent IoT devices.
GigaDevice’s Participation in the Embedded World Exhibitor Forum
In addition to showcasing its products, GigaDevice will participate in two expert discussions at the Embedded World Exhibitor Forum on March 12, 2025, in Hall 5, Stand-210:
- 14:30-15:00: Emerging Applications with New GigaDevice Flash Memory Products – Presented by Conrado Canio.
- 15:00-15:30: In-Field Provisioning and Lifecycle Management for Microcontrollers in the Era of CRA – A joint presentation by Ren Sun (GigaDevice) and Gordon Fairley (Kudelski).
These sessions will provide attendees with insights into the latest trends in flash memory applications and microcontroller lifecycle management.
Visit GigaDevice at Embedded World 2025
Attendees can visit GigaDevice at Hall 5, Stand 5-129 to explore its latest semiconductor innovations and engage with industry experts. For more details about the company and its products, visit the official website at www.gigadevice.com.
GigaDevice’s participation in Embedded World 2025 underscores its commitment to driving technological advancements across multiple industries. By showcasing innovative solutions in edge AI, industrial automation, green energy, automotive electronics, and IoT connectivity, the company continues to shape the future of embedded systems.
