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MCUs maintain ±1.0% oscillator precision without trimming
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduces the RA0E2 microcontroller Group based on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor. These new devices deliver 2.8mA current consumption in active mode and 0.89mA in sleep … [Read More...] about MCUs maintain ±1.0% oscillator precision without trimming
1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
Texas Instruments introduced the world's smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer … [Read More...] about 1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
800 MHz Arm Cortex MCU supports ASIL-D safety applications
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP … [Read More...] about 800 MHz Arm Cortex MCU supports ASIL-D safety applications
MCUs feature 200 MHz processing with 40 Msps ADC integration
Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of microcontroller units (MCUs) targeting math-intensive applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical sectors. The new … [Read More...] about MCUs feature 200 MHz processing with 40 Msps ADC integration
Multi-core MCUs feature AES-256 and RSA-4096 security
Synaptics Incorporated has expanded its AI-Native platform with a new series of microcontroller units designed for edge computing applications. The SR-Series MCUs implement three operational tiers: a … [Read More...] about Multi-core MCUs feature AES-256 and RSA-4096 security
Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based … [Read More...] about Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
MCUs offer 256 KB flash memory in 64-pin package configurations
Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for … [Read More...] about MCUs offer 256 KB flash memory in 64-pin package configurations
Development tool eases Microchip MCU programming
MIKROE has announced that the latest 7.1 release of the company’s NECTO Studio IDE (integrated development environment) is even easier for users of Microchip MCUs to work within, benefitting from the … [Read More...] about Development tool eases Microchip MCU programming
C3 MCUs integrate crypto accelerator and PSA Level 2 security features
Infineon Technologies AG has launched PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33-based microcontrollers (MCUs). With the support of system design tools and software in … [Read More...] about C3 MCUs integrate crypto accelerator and PSA Level 2 security features
MCU features neural-ART accelerator for edge processing
STMicroelectronics is making embedded artificial intelligence (AI) truly here-to-help with a new microcontroller series integrating, for the first time, accelerated machine learning (ML) capabilities. … [Read More...] about MCU features neural-ART accelerator for edge processing
Long-range wireless MCU features -132 dBm sensitivity at 300 bps
STMicroelectronics has announced the general availability of STM32WL33 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), integrating its latest-generation sub-GHz long-range radio, Arm Cortex-M0+ core, tailored … [Read More...] about Long-range wireless MCU features -132 dBm sensitivity at 300 bps
500 MHz automotive microcontroller features post-quantum security
Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU), the first member of the latest AURIX TC4x family. Based on 28nm technology, the AURIX TC4Dx offers increased … [Read More...] about 500 MHz automotive microcontroller features post-quantum security
Software analysis tool for select ADI microcontrollers is now free
SEGGER announces that Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has made SEGGER’s SystemView software analysis tool available for their customers for select Ultra Low Power (ULP) microcontrollers, free of charge, … [Read More...] about Software analysis tool for select ADI microcontrollers is now free
480 MHz MCU processes AI models at 6.39 Coremark/MHz
Renesas Electronics Corporation has released two new microcontroller groups, the RA8E1 and RA8E2, within their RA8 Series MCUs. Both implement the Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor, delivering 6.39 … [Read More...] about 480 MHz MCU processes AI models at 6.39 Coremark/MHz
Expansion shield adds triple socket support to MCU development board
MIKROE has launched Click Shield for FRDM-MCXN947, a versatile expansion device for the NXP development board. The shield provides three mikroBUS sockets, enabling designers to prototype and develop … [Read More...] about Expansion shield adds triple socket support to MCU development board
