In the emerging world of the Internet of Things (IoT), the tiny MCU is becoming the mighty MCU. But why and how does a device that has been around for decades figure into the ultra-low-power, connected, and still-unrealized world of the Internet of Things? And why is IoT connectivity any different from the connectivity we […]
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First ARM Cortex-A9 mbed microprocessor board
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is simplifying embedded design for engineers and developers in the Maker space and working on emerging applications via the recently-launched ARM mbed IoT Device platform. Leveraging its RZ/A1 microprocessor, Renesas has developed the world’s first ARM Cortex-A9 processor-based mbed microprocessor board, which will enable quicker […]
WiFi module targets IoT apps
Atmel Corporation, a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced the company has launched the industry’s first fully integrated FCC-certified Wi-Fi module with a standalone MCU and hardware security from a single source. The SmartConnect SAM W25 module includes Atmel’s recently announced 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi WINC1500, along with an Atmel […]
ARM uC excels at low power consumption
Atmel Corporation, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced the company has reached a new low-power standard for ARM® Cortex®-M0+ -based MCUs with power consumption down to 40 µA/MHz in active mode and 200nA in sleep mode. In addition to ultra-low power, the new platform features full-speed USB host and device, […]
Samsung Electronics starts mass production of industry’s first 8-Gigabit DDR4 based on 20 nanometer process technology
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in memory technology, announced that it is mass producing the industry’s most advanced 8-gigabit (Gb) DDR4 memory and 32-gigabyte (GB) module, both of which will be manufactured based on a new 20-nanometer (nm) process technology, for use in enterprise servers. With its new 8Gb DDR4, Samsung now offers […]
Digitally enhanced power analog controllers from Microchip offer digital power supply flexibility with easy analog control loops
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced its latest Digitally Enhanced Power Analog (DEPA) controllers—the MCP19118 and MCP19119 (MCP19118/9). They provide simple yet effective analog PWM control for DC-DC synchronous buck converters up to 40V, with the configurability of a digital MCU. And they are the industry’s first […]
NFC chip with embedded flash offers increased RF performance in a small package
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced its new near field communication (NFC) chip, the S3FWRN5, which features high radio frequency (RF) performance and small package size. The S3FWRN5’s RF performance doubles the range in both reader and card emulation modes, when compared to that of its predecessor, the […]
Microchip introduces world’s first development platform with 2D multi-touch and 3D gestures
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with the introduction of the 3DTouchPad, a PC peripheral and world’s first Development Platform for 2D multi-touch and 3D gestures. Watch a short video: http://www.microchip.com/get/5NB2 The 3DTouchPad reinvents input sensing […]
ARM Cortex-A5-based MPUs optimized for 720p video playback
Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, announced the company has expanded its Atmel® | SMART portfolio with the SAMA5D4, a new series of high-performance microprocessors (MPUs) based on the ARM®Cortex®-A5 processor. The SAMA5D4 offers OEMs seamless technology for Internet of Things (IoT), consumer and industrial applications including control […]
Atmel expands world-class wireless portfolio with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi SoCs and modules
Atmel Corporation, a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced the company has expanded its leading SmartConnect wireless portfolio with two new turn-key system-on-chips (SoCs) and four new modules featuring these SoCs. Atmel’s WILC1000 and WINC1500 SoCs extend its already broad portfolio of wireless connectivity options with the latest 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi capability, […]
