Microchip Technology has added the dsPIC33AK512MPS512 and dsPIC33AK512MC510 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families to its dsPIC33A DSC product line. The devices enable the implementation of computation-intensive control algorithms for improved energy efficiency in motor control, AI server power supplies, energy storage systems, and complex sensor signal processing with Machine Learning (ML)-based inferencing. The dsPIC33AK512MPS family delivers precise, […]
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Embedded add-on board check water quality
A compact add-on board from MIKROE enables the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water to be measured, providing an accurate indicator of water quality. A new addition to the 1800-strong mikroBUS-enabled Click board family, TDS Click features the CD4060B oscillator from Texas Instruments, supported by the LMV324 op-amp, MCP3221 ADC from Microchip, and dual-voltage regulation using LP2985AIM5-3.0 and ADM8829. TDS Click features a multi-stage signal conditioning circuit that amplifies, rectifies, and filters […]
Cortex-M23 based MCU offers 2.6μs wake-up time and 12KB SRAM with ECC
GigaDevice launched the GD32C231 series of entry-level microcontrollers, expanding its Arm Cortex-M23 core product lineup. The GD32C231 series targets applications including small home appliances, BMS (Battery Management Systems), small-screen display devices, handheld consumer products, industrial auxiliary controls, and automotive aftermarket systems. The GD32C231 series MCUs are built on Arm’s Cortex-M23 core architecture, offering up to […]
Board-mounted tactile switches focus on durability
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the KSC PF Series sealed tactile switches for surface-mount technology (SMT). These compact, IP67-rated momentary action switches deliver enhanced environmental protection through a unique extended cage design that simplifies the potting process and improves long-term durability in harsh environments. Engineered to support rugged applications across industrial, transportation, medical, aerospace, and […]
Type 4 NFC tag features dual NFC and I2C interfaces with ISO/IEC 14443-4 compliance
NXP Semiconductors has announced the NTAG X DNA, a Type 4 secure connected NFC tag designed for product authentication and Digital Product Passport applications. The device features 16KB of memory and operates according to ISO/IEC 14443-4 standards, supporting both NFC and I2C communication interfaces. The NTAG X DNA incorporates secure, unique NFC authentication and operates […]
FPGAs devices integrate quad-core 64-bit RISC-V processing capability
Microchip Technology is releasing PolarFire Core Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System on Chips (SoCs). The new devices are a derivative of the base PolarFire families and reduce customer costs by up to 30 percent by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers. Offering the same industry-leading, low-power consumption, and proven security and dependability of classic PolarFire technology, […]
RISC-V based neuromorphic processor operates at sub-milliwatt power
Innatera announced the launch of Pulsar, its first commercially available microcontroller to bring brain-like intelligence into edge devices. Born from more than a decade of pioneering research, Pulsar delivers up to 100X lower latency and 500X lower energy consumption than conventional AI processors. With this breakthrough, Innatera brings a new class of ultra-efficient, brain-inspired intelligence directly to […]
Modular development system combines MCU, actuators, and sensors
STMicroelectronics has released an IO-Link development kit that simplifies building actuators and sensors by providing all necessary hardware and software, including an actuator board containing an intelligent power switch. By including the actuator hardware, ST’s P-NUCLEO-IOD5A1 kit goes further to help users leverage IO-Link’s powerful bidirectional point-to-point connectivity in all types of device nodes. Widely […]
MPU features dual-layer PCB compatibility and 2D graphics engine for HMI systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) in the RTOS-based RZ/A series that meets the growing demands of advanced human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The new RZ/A3M MPU comes with large SDRAM, SRAM, and RTOS support to facilitate the seamless execution of complex tasks and real-time graphical displays. The RZ/A3M drives video and camera […]
Edge computing hardware integrates with existing development toolchain for AI applications
ACT Expo New Eagle introduced the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform, a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit (VPU) from John Deere. The new platform marks the first high-performance compute target in the Raptor hardware lineup, significantly expanding the capabilities of New Eagle’s embedded control ecosystem. New Eagle will demonstrate the Raptor […]
