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Alif Semiconductor has one of the most insane ranges of microcontrollers and Fusion processors we’ve ever seen. From the ultra-low-power E1C devices that sip energy while collecting sensor data, all the way up to the powerhouse E8 series capable of running Linux, multiple NPUs, and even generative AI workloads, this lineup covers everything an embedded engineer could dream of.

In this video, Elliott sits down with Henrik from Alif Semiconductor to map out the entire Ensemble product family. You’ll see how Alif structured their microcontrollers and processors across scalability, power efficiency, and performance, and why their architecture is making waves in the embedded systems market.

We cover:
• What makes the E1C and E1 series the perfect choice for IoT devices and ultra-low-power data collection
• Why the E3 and E5 introduce asymmetric dual-core microcontrollers optimised for both performance and efficiency
• How the E7 and E8 take things to the next level with Cortex-A cores, Linux capability, and up to three NPUs for heavy AI and ML workloads
• What the new E4 and E6 devices bring with the Arm Ethos-U85 NPU, opening the door for transformer and generative AI models on a microcontroller form factor
• Where the B1 wireless microcontroller fits in, with Bluetooth 5.3 and integrated NPU support for inference at the absolute lowest power

💡 This is not just another MCU family. Alif is building future-proof silicon for the edge — devices that can wake up for sensor fusion, handle vision workloads, process neural networks, or run full operating systems depending on the application.

Why does this matter? Because engineers need scalability. Instead of redesigning your system every time requirements shift, you can choose from Alif’s Ensemble lineup and know that the software, toolchains, and development flow stay consistent. That means faster prototyping, faster time-to-market, and fewer headaches when scaling from IoT sensor nodes to high-performance compute platforms.

⚡ Key specs and highlights:
• Cortex-M55 and Cortex-A32 cores depending on device
• Up to 3x NPUs (Ethos-U55 and U85) for AI/ML acceleration
• Asymmetric multicore architecture for balancing efficiency and speed
• Support for Linux, RTOS, and bare metal development
• Integrated Bluetooth connectivity on B1
• Target applications: IoT, industrial, consumer, automotive, wearables, and beyond

If you’re a design engineer looking at embedded AI, low-power IoT devices, or scalable microcontroller platforms, this video is your guide to the Alif Ensemble family.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why Alif created such a wide MCU range
02:15 – The E1C and E1: ultra-low-power devices
04:10 – The E3: dual-core efficiency + performance
06:05 – The E5: adding Cortex-A and Linux capability
07:40 – The E7: dual Cortex-A powerhouse
09:00 – The E4 and E6: new U85 NPU devices
11:00 – The E8: generative AI on a microcontroller
13:15 – The B1: Bluetooth wireless MCU with AI
15:00 – Scalability and migration across the Ensemble family
16:30 – Applications and use cases
18:00 – Final thoughts

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