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    What is the Z-Wave protocol?

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What is an SoC?

A System on Chip or an SoC is an integrated circuit that incorporates a majority of components present on a computer. As the name suggests, it is an … [Read More...] about What is an SoC?

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Designer’s guide to smart home tech, Part 2

This continues the discussion on smart home technology basics. You can find part 1 here. What is Z-Wave? Behind the Z-Wave standard is the … [Read More...] about Designer’s guide to smart home tech, Part 2

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  • Raspberry Pi Pico board built around new Raspberry Pi-designed MCU
  • Embedded Wi-Fi antennas operate up to 6 GHz
  • Embedded multimediacard PHY now runs o 22-nm IC IP
  • Smartphone chipset sports 5G modem, 4K HDR video capture
  • Atomic clock works from 5 V, outputs CMOS-compatible signals

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Raspberry Pi Pico board built around new Raspberry Pi-designed MCU

Newark has announced the availability of the first product built on Raspberry Pi-designed silicon: Raspberry Pi Pico. This new product brings Raspberry Pi’s signature values of high performance, low … [Read More...] about Raspberry Pi Pico board built around new Raspberry Pi-designed MCU

Authenticator IC ensures use of genuine components ADAS, EV batteries.

In critical systems, genuine components are the safest and most reliable. Designers can now enhance safety, security, and data integrity for vehicle systems while reducing both complexity and code … [Read More...] about Authenticator IC ensures use of genuine components ADAS, EV batteries.

Embedded virtualization hypervisor runs on RH850/U2A MCUs

Green Hills Software announced the release of µ-visor, its safe and secure embedded virtualization hypervisor, for the Renesas RH850/U2A microcontroller (MCU).  Designed to support the emerging … [Read More...] about Embedded virtualization hypervisor runs on RH850/U2A MCUs

Bluetooth LE/802.15.4 wireless modules incorporate STM32 MCUs

STMicroelectronics is offering a solution to accelerate the market introduction of new Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 based IoT devices with a miniature, ready-to-use STM32 wireless microcontroller (MCU) … [Read More...] about Bluetooth LE/802.15.4 wireless modules incorporate STM32 MCUs

Utilities speed software development on complex MCU cores

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the release of IP Utilities – a new series of solutions aimed at simplifying the development of devices incorporating Renesas intellectual property (IP). The … [Read More...] about Utilities speed software development on complex MCU cores

STM32 MCUs now run Azure RTOS, get source code access

STMicroelectronics has signed an agreement with Microsoft to simplify and accelerate the development of smart-appliance controllers and other Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Developers working … [Read More...] about STM32 MCUs now run Azure RTOS, get source code access

What is the Z-Wave protocol?

Smart homes need wireless connectivity, and Z-wave has emerged as the ultimate solution for home automation. The Z-wave protocol is a wireless, radio frequency protocol designed primarily for smart … [Read More...] about What is the Z-Wave protocol?

MCUs target IoT apps, consume uA/MHz in active mode, 1.6 mA in standby mode

Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RA4 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the new 32-bit RA4M3 Group of MCUs. The RA4M3 MCUs boost operating performance up to 100 MHz using the Arm … [Read More...] about MCUs target IoT apps, consume uA/MHz in active mode, 1.6 mA in standby mode

MCUs feature cap-touch sensing, low power consumption for HMI-based IoT apps

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA2L1 Group MCUs, increasing the RA Family to 66 MCUs. The general-purpose RA2L1 … [Read More...] about MCUs feature cap-touch sensing, low power consumption for HMI-based IoT apps

MCUs optimized for CAN FD bus data

Microchip Technology Inc. announced its PIC18 Q84 family — the first PIC18 microcontroller (MCU) family that can be used to transmit and receive data through a Controller Area Network Flexible … [Read More...] about MCUs optimized for CAN FD bus data

Reference design speeds MCU-based Alexa-Built-in products

STMicroelectronics has released an Amazon-qualified reference design package for smart connected devices leveraging Alexa Voice Service (AVS) Integration for AWS IoT Core, which can be used to create … [Read More...] about Reference design speeds MCU-based Alexa-Built-in products

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Microcontroller power source considerations for Arduino

Powering an Arduino has a little magic to it. It wasn't obvious to me when I first started working with them, but Arduinos have on-board regulation. Taking advantage of this allows for longer power … [Read More...] about Microcontroller power source considerations for Arduino

Software tools help build Linux-based environments for Renesas RX MCUs

IAR Systems adds support for Renesas RX microcontrollers (MCUs) in build tools supporting implementation in Linux-based frameworks for automated application build and test processes. This addition … [Read More...] about Software tools help build Linux-based environments for Renesas RX MCUs

Crystal clock oscillator operates over 1.6 to 3.63-V range

IQD Frequency Products has launched new tight stability and variable supply voltage crystal clock oscillator which operates with a supply voltage range from 1.6 V to 3.63 V. The IQXO-951 25TS series … [Read More...] about Crystal clock oscillator operates over 1.6 to 3.63-V range

MCUs simplify and accelerate automotive software development

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the S32K3 microcontroller (MCU) family, the newest addition to its S32K product line. The S32K1 family, released in 2017, marked an important turning point in … [Read More...] about MCUs simplify and accelerate automotive software development

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