Texas Instruments today announced its comprehensive ultra-low power FRAM microcontroller (MCU) platform with all the necessary hardware and software tools, and support for developers to reduce energy budgets, minimize product size and enable a battery-free world. TI’s new MSP430FR59x/69x FRAM MCU families with EnergyTrace++™ real-time power profiler and debugger range from 32 to 128 KB […]
Microchip Expands XLP Low-Power PIC Microcontroller Portfolio
Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced from the Sensors Expo in Rosemont, IL the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC24F “GB2” family. This new family features an integrated hardware crypto engine, a Random Number Generator (RNG) and One-Time-Programmable (OTP) key storage […]
Microchip Releases the RN4020 Bluetooth Smart Module
Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced from the Sensors Expo its first Bluetooth® 4.1 Low Energy module. The RN4020 builds on the Company’s deep Bluetooth Classic experience and carries both worldwide regulatory certifications and is Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certified. The integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) […]
New 32-Bit Microcontrollers for the Next Wave of IoT Applications
Atmel, a corporation in the microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions industry, today announced the company has launched Atmel | SMART, the new brand of ARM®-based microcontrollers and has expanded its SMART portfolio with new SmartConnect SAM W23 modules, enabling Wi-Fi connectivity and the best of high performance and low power technology for Internet of Things […]
ElectroCraft PRO Series Integrated Motor Drive Controllers
ElectroCraft is pleased to announce the release of a new range of motion control products, the PRO Series Integrated Motor Drive Controllers. The range includes brushless motor drives, stepper motor variants and linear actuators, all incorporating a fully- integrated drive with our PRO Series advanced control and sequencing functionality. Each includes high-performance closed-loop control, a […]
MICROMO Launches Powerful New E-Commerce Offering
Micromo launches Motion System Selector. It’s an extremely powerful, interactive parametric search tool that helps OEMs and design engineers quickly and easily specify and analyze hundreds of thousands of different micro motor systems and purchase with the click of a mouse. With 24/7 access, users can instantly find their ideal solution from our on-site inventory […]
Lenze Americas Appoints National Distribution Manager
Lenze Americas, a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announces the appointment of Jane Watson as national distribution manager for Lenze Americas. Watson is responsible for leading the company’s overall distribution strategy – her key responsibilities include driving growth through corporate relationships at preferred partners, branch engagement programs, regional business […]
TI introduces fastest Hercules microcontroller
Adding to its portfolio of SafeTI design components, today Texas Instruments Incorporated introduces its latest 32-bit dual-core lockstep Hercules RM57Lx and TMS570LCx microcontrollers (MCUs) for developers’ functional safety applications. Unique to the Hercules MCU platform, these two new floating-point devices offer a 50 percent increase in computational performance over any of TI’s current ARM® Cortex™-R […]
Mitsubishi Introduces All-in-One Motor Controller
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., announces the release of the MMP-T32 motor controller. Integrating low voltage circuit breakers and thermal overload relays, the MMP-T32 motor controller protects the motor branch circuits from overload or phase loss during short-circuit conditions. As a single, comprehensive unit, the MMP-T32 provides more secure wiring and motor protection than a standard […]
Bodine Electric 2014 Distributor Training Conference
Representatives of Bodines distributor network from across the USA and England recently attended the Bodine Electric Company 2014 Distributor Training Conference in Dubuque, Iowa and at their main plant in Peosta, IA. Developed to help distributors increase their understanding of Bodine gearmotors, motors, and controls, the training conference reflected Bodine Electrics ongoing commitment to providing […]