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How can TinyML support sustainability on the edge?
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100 and 200 MHz Arm-based MCUs optimized for sensing, gaming, wearables, and appliances
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Connected MCU helps deliver faster, more secure NFC authentication
NXP Semiconductors has announced the PN7642, a single-chip solution that integrates a customizable MCU, an NFC reader, and SESIP-Level 2 security to help deliver faster, more secure NFC transactions … [Read More...] about Connected MCU helps deliver faster, more secure NFC authentication

Ulta-low power automotive-grade wireless MCU includes BLE connectivity
onsemi announced an ultra-low power automotive-grade wireless microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. The NCV-RSL15 is ideal for vehicle manufacturers who are increasingly favoring … [Read More...] about Ulta-low power automotive-grade wireless MCU includes BLE connectivity

Bluetooth module packs sensing, analog, digital, and wireless into one package
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Toolset expanded to enable access to open-source communities
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Microcontroller combines Bluetooth, low power, and security
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Embedded workbench supports STM32 MCU series
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Cloud-based service provides AI development tools for MCUs
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Low-power 8-bit MCU keeps system size small and end system costs down
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) in the low-power RL78 Family, with small package sizes that target 8-bit MCU applications. The versatile RL78/G15 … [Read More...] about Low-power 8-bit MCU keeps system size small and end system costs down

32-bit microcontroller family is low-cost alternative in 8-bit applications
STMicroelectronics is again broadening access to its STM32 microcontroller (MCU) family by introducing the most affordable series yet: the STM32C0. STM32 MCUs are used in billions of smart … [Read More...] about 32-bit microcontroller family is low-cost alternative in 8-bit applications

Wireless MCUs feature matter protocol enhancements
NXP Semiconductors announced new devices designed to simplify the development of IoT and industrial IoT solutions. Adding to NXP’s expanding portfolio of end-to-end Matter solutions, the RW612 and the … [Read More...] about Wireless MCUs feature matter protocol enhancements

RISC-V: The background, the benefits, and the future
by Mark Lippett, CEO of XMOS US developers conceived the revolutionary instruction set architecture (ISA) known as RISC-V in 2010. Grounded in reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles, … [Read More...] about RISC-V: The background, the benefits, and the future

When to use standalone or MCU-hosted Matter platforms
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MCUs optimized for EV control apps
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MCU family for advanced industrial applications operate from 2.7 V – 5.5 V, -40°C to 125°C
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