Tips on coding, designing, and embedding with microcontrollers

8-bits and counting: 8-bit MCUs are still going strong

Microcontroller units (MCUs) never stop evolving; a more functional, featured MCU follows every model. Embedded systems have grown with continually growing MCU technology, yet there are many … [Read More...]

Fiber-optic transmitters boost output power for telecom apps up to 35 MHz

TT Electronics is launching the OPF350A and OPF352A evolved fibre optic transmitter solutions based on 850nm LED technology. Engineered for field-proven reliability and consistent high-output … [Read More...]

Software development environment handles SAM MCUs

Microchip Technology Inc. announced a unified software framework with the release of MPLAB Harmony version 3.0 (v3), extending support for SAM MCUs for the first time. The powerful development … [Read More...]

Image sensor model provides real-time inputs to NVIDIA DRIVE

ON Semiconductor announced that it is leveraging its image sensor modeling technology to provide real-time data to the NVIDIA DRIVE Constellation simulation platform. The open, cloud-based platform … [Read More...]

SPD hub handles DDR5-based DIMMs

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. introduced the industry's first integrated Serial Presence Detect (SPD), temperature sensor and control plane hub component (referred to as "SPD Hub") developed for … [Read More...]

Machine Learning Inference library optimized for IoT neural net apps

Synopsys announced availability of the new embARC Machine Learning Inference software library to facilitate development of power-efficient neural network system-on-chip (SoC) designs incorporating … [Read More...]

WiFi/Bluetooth module cuts power use, provides 78Mbps data rate

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that it collaborated with Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to develop the Type 1LV (CYW43012) solution that is the lowest power, small form factor Wi-Fi and … [Read More...]

SSD controller ASIC speeds development of SATA SSDs

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation released the SM2271, a new SSD controller ASIC with a turnkey firmware stack which enables customers to accelerate the development of high-performance enterprise … [Read More...]

Camera/sensor interface cards speeds development on NVIDIA platforms

D3 Engineering today announced its new DesignCore sensor interface card for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Developer Kit. The new card allows engineers to quickly connect multiple cameras or sensors … [Read More...]

Hardware/software combo reduces complexity of IEC 61508 SIL3

Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced “RX Functional Safety”, a new solution for industrial applications that reduces the complexity of IEC 61508 SIL3 certification, an international standard … [Read More...]

Dual, single-core digital signal processors optimized for big-memory apps

System developers designing high-end embedded control applications need flexible options to provide scalability as projects increase in complexity. To meet these needs, Microchip Technology Inc. … [Read More...]

Catalyst AL Low-power CPU module for embedded applications

Eurotech expands its portfolio of embedded boards and modules with the new Catalyst AL small form factor module for low-power applications in rugged and fanless embedded systems. Powered by the … [Read More...]

General-purpose 16-bit MCUs come equipped with safety functions

ROHM Group company LAPIS Semiconductor recently announced the availability of the ML62Q1300/1500/1700 Group of general-purpose microcontrollers featuring an original 16-bit CPU core ideal for consumer … [Read More...]

AI online resource assists developers in building intelligence into design

Newark, the Development Distributor, announced the launch of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) online resource on the Newark website. The new pages cover a variety of topics ranging from basic … [Read More...]

SAR 16-bit ADCs are AEC-Q100-qualified for harsh environments

To address applications that demand higher-speed and higher-resolution analog-to-digital conversion, Microchip Technology Inc. announced 12 new Successive Approximation Register (SAR) … [Read More...]