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Automobile Hands-Off Detection, Part 3: Torque solutions
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Software tool suite speeds NXP S32K3 MCU development efforts
LDRA announced LDRA tool suite support for NXP’s S32K3 family of automotive and industrial microcontrollers, Targeted at automotive body electronics, battery management systems, and emerging zonal and … [Read More...] about Software tool suite speeds NXP S32K3 MCU development efforts
Development platform handles NXP S32K3 MCUs
IAR Systems presented the latest addition to its extensive list of microcontrollers (MCUs) supported by IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm. Now available is support for NXP’s S32K3 MCU family. S32K3 MCUs … [Read More...] about Development platform handles NXP S32K3 MCUs
MCUs for ADAS – what’s the difference?
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Automotive-qualified GNSS module is IMU-software combo
To support the positioning market with state-of-the-art GNSS chipset and modules, STMicroelectronics has introduced the Teseo-VIC3DA, the latest member of the Teseo module … [Read More...] about Automotive-qualified GNSS module is IMU-software combo
Wireless MCUs support latest BLE 5.3 Spec
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that it is developing new microcontrollers (MCUs) that will support the recently released Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) Specification. The new devices will be … [Read More...] about Wireless MCUs support latest BLE 5.3 Spec
MCU specification considerations for robotics
Robotics platforms have unique needs where microcontroller (MCU) performance is concerned. MCUs that have been optimized for use in robots often incorporate multiple functions, including built-in … [Read More...] about MCU specification considerations for robotics
ISO 26262 functional safety packages accelerate development of DSC, MCU ASIL B/C safety level designs
Safety is a primary concern in automotive applications to ensure reliable operation and end users’ wellbeing. Microchip Technology Inc. is offering newly certified functional safety packages to enable … [Read More...] about ISO 26262 functional safety packages accelerate development of DSC, MCU ASIL B/C safety level designs
Nuances of low power MCUs for wireless sensors and wearables
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8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs…are more bits better?
Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). For … [Read More...] about 8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs…are more bits better?
Maxim captures LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
Executing AI inferences at less than 1/100th the energy of other embedded solutions to dramatically improve run-time for battery-powered AI applications, helped earn Maxim Integrated's MAX78000 … [Read More...] about Maxim captures LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
ultra-low power MCUs optimized for space-constrained IoT applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new Group within its 32-bit RA Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The RA2E2 Group, based on the latest Arm Cortex-M23 core, offers a unique combination of … [Read More...] about ultra-low power MCUs optimized for space-constrained IoT applications
SDK supports NXP MCUs
MikroElektronika has announced that its multi-architectural software development kit, mikroSDK 2.0, now supports 147 MCUs from NXP. mikroSDK is a collection of open-source software libraries with … [Read More...] about SDK supports NXP MCUs
MCUs deliver 3.95CoreMark/MHz performance for calculation-intensive IoT tasks
The new group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) in Renesas' RA family, the RA6E1 MCUs, are based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core. They are the industry’s first Entry-Line MCUs to deliver 200 MHz … [Read More...] about MCUs deliver 3.95CoreMark/MHz performance for calculation-intensive IoT tasks
Low-power MCUs incorporate capacitive touch IP
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the ultra-low power, 32-bit RX140 group of microcontrollers (MCUs), the latest addition to its entry-level RX100 Series. Built around Renesas’ powerful RXv2 … [Read More...] about Low-power MCUs incorporate capacitive touch IP
Mission computer sports 6th gen Intel atom MCU for deterministic ethernet networking
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced a new ultra-rugged miniature mission computer that combines a low-power, quad-core 6th gen Intel Atom x6400E Series (Elkhart Lake) processor with … [Read More...] about Mission computer sports 6th gen Intel atom MCU for deterministic ethernet networking
