GigaDevice has unveiled the GD25NE series of dual-power supply SPI NOR Flash, designed specifically for 1.2 V system-on-chip (SoC) applications. The GD25NE series strengthens GigaDevice’s strategic dual-power supply Flash roadmap, providing seamless compatibility with next-generation 1.2 V SoCs and eliminating the need for an external booster circuit. With its higher performance and lower power consumption, the […]
Wearables
1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
Texas Instruments introduced the world’s smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) for the MSPM0C1104 MCU enables designers to optimize board space in applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics, without compromising performance. With over […]
Factory-keyed MCUs support security compliance
STMicroelectronics has introduced new STM32U3 microcontrollers designed with power-saving innovations for smart connected technology deployment in remote locations. These MCUs are developed for IoT devices that must operate for extended periods without maintenance while using limited energy from sources such as coin cells or ambient solar or thermoelectric power. The STM32U3 series incorporates near-threshold chip […]
Compact 3.78 × 3.46 mm package houses 512 KB RAM MCU for space-constrained designs
STMicroelectronics has announced the next generation of its STM32 power-efficient short-range wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that simplify connecting consumer and industrial devices to the IoT. The new STM32WBA6 series is used in connected, smart devices like wearable healthcare and wellness monitors, animal collars, electronic locks, remote weather sensors, and more. The new MCUs can handle richer functionality […]
SGP.32-compliant module targets IoT applications
G+D and Murata announce a connectivity module implementing the GSMA SGP.32 Remote SIM Provisioning specification for integrated SIM technology. The module combines Murata’s Type 2GD Cat.M1/NB-IoT connectivity module, which supports ETSI/3GPP Release 17 standard, with G+D’s SGP.32-compliant SIM operating system. The module serves applications across multiple sectors, including point-of-sale systems, asset tracking devices, healthcare equipment, […]
Expansion shield adds triple socket support to MCU development board
MIKROE has launched Click Shield for FRDM-MCXN947, a versatile expansion device for the NXP development board. The shield provides three mikroBUS sockets, enabling designers to prototype and develop using multiple Click boards. MIKROE releases one new Click board nearly every day: currently, there are over 1700 compact add-on boards to choose from across categories such […]
EEPROM targets IoT and wearable device storage needs
STMicroelectronics’ Page EEPROM combines the power efficiency and durability of an EEPROM with the capacity and speed of a Flash memory, creating a hybrid memory for applications that face extreme size and power constraints. The new memories address growing demand for storage in embedded applications, needed to support increasingly sophisticated features and run data-hungry edge-AI […]
Co-processor targets compact, portable AI devices
BrainChip Holdings Ltd has introduced the Akida Pico, a power-efficient acceleration co-processor. This new product enables the creation of compact, energy-efficient, portable, and intelligent devices for wearable and sensor-integrated AI applications in consumer, healthcare, IoT, defense, and wake-up sectors. Akida Pico accelerates specific neural network models to create an energy-efficient, digital architecture. It enables secure […]
32.768 kHz oscillator fits inside consumer devices
Innovation has turned science fiction into reality. Today you can monitor stress, fitness, and sleep quality with a ring you slip on your finger. A handheld game controller opens doors to expansive virtual worlds. You can hold advanced computing capabilities in the palm of your hand. More things are becoming smarter, mobile, and interconnected. But […]
Next-gen wireless chips set to meet upcoming cyber-protection standards
STMicroelectronics has revealed the next generation of its short-range wireless microcontrollers. These innovative, all-in-one components enable wearables and smart objects including smart home devices, health monitors, and smart appliances to become ever more miniaturized, easy to use, secure, and affordable. Short-range wireless technologies like Bluetooth LE, Zigbee and Thread (popular in smart meters and smart […]
