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 […]
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800 MHz Arm Cortex MCU supports ASIL-D safety applications
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP CoreRide platform for zonal and electrification system solutions in software-defined vehicle architectures. The S32K5 family utilizes Arm Cortex CPU cores operating at speeds up to 800 MHz, providing […]
MCUs feature 200 MHz processing with 40 Msps ADC integration
Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of microcontroller units (MCUs) targeting math-intensive applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical sectors. The new devices operate at 200 MHz and incorporate high-speed analog peripherals to reduce external component requirements. The PIC32A MCUs include integrated analog capabilities with 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) operating at up to […]
Multi-core MCUs feature AES-256 and RSA-4096 security
Synaptics Incorporated has expanded its AI-Native platform with a new series of microcontroller units designed for edge computing applications. The SR-Series MCUs implement three operational tiers: a 100 GOPS performance tier, an efficiency tier, and an ultra-low-power always-on tier. The hardware architecture is based on an Arm Cortex-M55 core operating at speeds up to 400 […]
Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad […]
MCUs offer 256 KB flash memory in 64-pin package configurations
Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for enhanced communication capability. The new MCUs now joining the cost-efficient series include the STM32C051, with up to 64KByte of Flash for applications that need more storage than STM32C031 MCUs can […]
Development tool eases Microchip MCU programming
MIKROE has announced that the latest 7.1 release of the company’s NECTO Studio IDE (integrated development environment) is even easier for users of Microchip MCUs to work within, benefitting from the time-to-market advantages that the NECTO ecosystem delivers. Following close collaboration between Microchip and MIKROE, NECTO 7.1 now includes full programmer and debugger support for the following tools: MPLAB […]
C3 MCUs integrate crypto accelerator and PSA Level 2 security features
Infineon Technologies AG has launched PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33-based microcontrollers (MCUs). With the support of system design tools and software in ModusToolbox, this comprehensive solution allows developers to create high-performance, highly efficient, and secured motor control and power conversion systems with ease. PSOC Control C3 features Entry and Main Line […]
MCU features neural-ART accelerator for edge processing
STMicroelectronics is making embedded artificial intelligence (AI) truly here-to-help with a new microcontroller series integrating, for the first time, accelerated machine learning (ML) capabilities. This enables cost-sensitive, power-conscious consumer and industrial products to provide high-performance features leveraging computer vision, audio processing, sound analysis, and other algorithms, until now beyond the capabilities of small embedded systems. […]
Long-range wireless MCU features -132 dBm sensitivity at 300 bps
STMicroelectronics has announced the general availability of STM32WL33 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), integrating its latest-generation sub-GHz long-range radio, Arm Cortex-M0+ core, tailored peripherals for smart-metering applications, and power-saving enhancements. The new MCUs greatly simplify the design of wireless solutions, reduce time-to-market, and prolong battery life. These new IoT-focused devices are used in smart utility meters, alarm […]
