GigaDevice has launched the GD32M531 series 32-bit MCUs built on an Arm Cortex-M33 core running at up to 180 MHz, with integrated hardware accelerators for trigonometric functions and SVPWM to support field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms across dual motors plus PFC. The devices include 256KB Flash, 64KB Data-Flash, 32KB SRAM (both with ECC), two enhanced AD-Timers […]
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Hardware accelerator cuts inference energy by 120x in new MCUs
Texas Instruments has introduced two new MCU families at Embedded World 2026. The MSPM0G5187 and the AM13Ex both integrate TI’s TinyEngine NPU, a dedicated hardware accelerator that runs deep learning inference with up to 90x lower latency and more than 120x lower energy per inference compared to MCUs without an accelerator. The MSPM0G5187 is an […]
Next-gen MCUs target factories, homes, and connected infrastructure
The STM32C5 microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics are entry-level MCUs built on an Arm Cortex-M33 core and manufactured using a 40 nm process, offering up to 1 MB Flash memory and integrated security features including AES encryption, hashing and memory protection. The devices support applications such as smart thermostats, electronic locks, industrial sensors, robotic actuators and wearable […]
600 MHz Cortex-M7, RISC-V, and Cortex-M33 MCUs target robotics, automotive, and edge AI
GigaDevice is demonstrating four application areas at Embedded World 2026 (Hall 5, Stand 5-129) built around its GD32 MCU families, Flash memory, and analog products. For humanoid robotics and industrial automation, the company is showing EtherCAT servo drive devices using the GD32H75E, a 600 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 MCU with 3,840 KB flash, 1,024 KB SRAM, […]
28 nm automotive MCU targets ASIL D chassis and BMS applications
Renesas brings its new RH850/U2C 32-bit automotive MCU to Embedded World 2026 next week, with live demos at Hall 1, Stand 234. Built on a 28nm process, the RH850/U2C runs four CPU cores at up to 320 MHz and includes up to 8 MB of on-chip flash. It slots in as the low-end addition to […]
Radar, microphones, and MCUs address connected device security needs
Infineon takes the floor at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, March 10 – 12 (Hall 4A, Booth 138) with live demonstrations spanning microcontrollers, sensors, automotive, and robotics. On the MCU side, engineers will see PSOC and AURIX devices running edge AI and robotics workloads with deterministic real-time control, alongside the TRAVEO SDV Zonal Demo, which […]
Edge AI applications include arc fault detection and condition monitoring
Microchip Technology has introduced full-stack edge AI solutions built around its microcontrollers and microprocessors to support real-time inferencing in industrial, automotive, data center and IoT applications. The platform integrates deployable pre-trained models, application code and development tools including MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB Harmony and the MPLAB ML Development Suite, enabling AI functions such as arc […]
Low-power MCUs support 5 V operation and advanced peripherals
The PIC32CM PL10 MCUs from Microchip Technology are Arm® Cortex®-M0+–based microcontrollers featuring 5V operation, Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), integrated touch support and a 12-bit ADC for mixed-signal and human-machine interface applications. The devices support operation from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, include Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO) for interfacing with mixed-voltage systems and offer pin-to-pin compatibility with […]
Entry-level AI MCU enables low-power edge inference on one chip
The NuMicro M55M1 AI MCU from Nuvoton Technology, developed in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, integrates an Arm Cortex-M55 core with an Arm Ethos-U55 micro-NPU to deliver about 110 GOP/s for edge AI inference. The device includes up to 1.5 MB SRAM and 2 MB Flash with optional HyperRAM and HyperFlash expansion, enabling […]
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 MCUs target IoT
Renesas introduced the RA6W1 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless MCU (datasheet) and announced the RA6W2 variant integrating Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE for always-connected IoT designs in smart home, industrial, medical, and consumer devices. Based on an Arm Cortex-M33 at 160 MHz with 704 KB SRAM, the devices support 2.4/5 GHz operation and low-power modes down to 200 nA–4 […]
