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Sensor-based automation for smart buildings
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Arm cortex-M33 core/Armv8-M style MCUs feature communication options, memory optimized for IoT
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RA6 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA6M5 Group MCUs, completing the mainstream line of RA6 Series devices. The new parts … [Read More...] about Arm cortex-M33 core/Armv8-M style MCUs feature communication options, memory optimized for IoT

Integrated development environment now handles RE MCUs
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Linux trusted platform module with open-source software stack speeds development efforts
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Embedded software tools now supports Raspberry Pi MCU
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Dev kit combines MCU, eFPGA SoC for easy connection to sensors
QuickLogic Corporation announced that it is co-launching the new SparkFun Thing Plus – QuickLogic EOS S3 development kit, featuring a small form factor board with a QuickLogic EOS S3 SoC with Crowd … [Read More...] about Dev kit combines MCU, eFPGA SoC for easy connection to sensors

Arm cortex-M MCUs certified for PSA level 2 and SESIP
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BLE MCUs incorporate baluns feature new power-saving operation mode
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Optimized 32-bit MCU targets IoT edge applications
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Super-low-power arm cortex-M33 core MCUs feature advanced cybersecurity, graphics, peripherals
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Low-power NB2 chipset includes ARM Cortex-M4 MCU
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In-circuit, universal flash programmer features credit-card-sized footprint
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Embedded development tools support 64-bit ARM cores
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The pros and cons of the Raspberry Pi 400
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STM32 MCUs get AI firmware function pack, camera-module
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