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MCU Bits and Bytes: sizes, types, and uses

May 26, 2022 By Jeff Shepard

Bits are the 1s and 0s that form the basis of digital information. A group of 8 bits is a byte and forms the basis of digital computing. Bits and bytes are used for storing and processing information as well as other functions in a digital IC. This FAQ begins with a brief review of […]

Filed Under: 16-bit, 32-bit, 8-bit, FAQ, Featured, microcontroller, Products Tagged With: FAQ

32-bit MCUs achieve CAVP certification for Comprehensive Suite of Cryptographic Algorithms

May 24, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that the security engine of its RA Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers (MCUs) has been certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Algorithm Verification Program (CAVP). The drivers to utilize the certified SCE9 Protected Mode are included in the RA Family Flexible Software Package (FSP) v3.6.0 […]

Filed Under: 32-bit, microcontroller, Products Tagged With: renesaselectronicscorporation

Low-power, edge computing, multi-sensor module is built around Raspberry Pi RP2040

May 17, 2022 By Redding Traiger

Sfera Labs has extended its widely-deployed family of Exo Sense Raspberry Pi-based technologies with the launch of Exo Sense RP, a small form factor, low-power edge-computing multi-sensor module built around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller unit (MCU). Ideal for installation in space-constrained, indoor environments, the Exo Sense RP module combines the performance and versatility of […]

Filed Under: microcontroller, Products, Sensor modules, Tools Tagged With: sferalabs

MCUs designed for sensing, multi-voltage analog applications

April 28, 2022 By Redding Traiger

With smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and 5G wireless connectivity dominating the landscape of embedded design in 2022, Microchip’s 8-bit PIC and AVR microcontroller (MCU) families are gaining market share. Over the past 50 years, the market for 8-bit MCUs has grown steadily and Microchip currently sells one device for every human in the western hemisphere each […]

Filed Under: 5G, Automotive, Connectivity, Embedded, microcontroller, Products, Software, Tools, Wireless Tagged With: microchip

Virtualization platform targets automotive ECU apps

April 26, 2022 By Redding Traiger

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an integrated automotive ECU Virtualization Platform that enables designers to integrate multiple applications into a single ECU (Electronic Control Unit) that are safely and securely separated from each other to avoid interference. The solution enables customers to adopt new electrical-electronic (E/E) architectures using MCU-based zone ECUs supporting multiple logical ECUs on […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Development Kits, microcontroller, Products, Security, Software, Tools Tagged With: renesaselectronicscorporation

Azure RTOS runs on STM32 MCUs

April 20, 2022 By Redding Traiger

STMicroelectronics has extended support for Microsoft Azure RTOS in the STM32Cube development environment, covering additional high performance, mainstream, ultra-low-power, and wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) from the STM32 family. Users can leverage the qualities of Azure RTOS the convenience of STM32Cube, and the flexibility of the STM32 family to optimize MCU properties now choosing from over 700 MCUs in […]

Filed Under: microcontroller, Products, RTOS, Software, Tools, Wireless Tagged With: STMicroelectronics

In-circuit flash programmers add device lifecycle management, trustzone partitioning features

April 19, 2022 By Redding Traiger

SEGGER, in cooperation with Renesas, has further expanded the features offered by SEGGER’s professional line of Flasher in-circuit programmers. In addition to high-speed programming of Renesas RA4 and RA6 microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M33 cores, SEGGER has now added Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) and Trustzone partitioning during mass production. For owners of a current Flasher, installing these […]

Filed Under: Applications, Embedded, microcontroller, Products, Software, Tools Tagged With: renesas, segger

Security platform runs on STM32U5 MCUs

April 13, 2022 By Redding Traiger

NXM announced the release of its NXM Autonomous Security platform for the STMicroelectronics series of ultra-low-power (ULP) STM32U5 microcontrollers (MCUs). NXM provides a unique software solution that eliminates the complexity of implementing best-in-class Zero-Trust 2.0 / Zero-Touch 2.0 cybersecurity solutions, enabling device manufacturers to dramatically reduce the time and cost of creating next-generation IoT devices […]

Filed Under: Consumer Electronics, Development Kits, Industrial, IoT, microcontroller, Products, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Tools Tagged With: nxmlabsinc

Software lets ADAS platform run on SoCs

March 16, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Ambarella, Inc. and Helm.ai, a developer of next-generation AI software, today announced a new perception software release for the Ambarella CVflow AI SoC architecture that makes Helm.ai’s high-end advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) software available to the strong ecosystem of customers and partners built around the Ambarella platform. This new integration allows both companies to rapidly […]

Filed Under: Applications, Artificial intelligence, Automotive, microcontroller Tagged With: ambarellainc

element14 launched Raspberry Pi music or audio-themed design challenge

March 16, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+

In celebration of Pi Day, element14.com, an Avnet community, launched the Raspberry Pi Pi-Fest Design Challenge. This design challenge will put Raspberry Pi Pico at the center stage as community members will use the device, coupled with any other Raspberry Pi products of their choice, to create a music or audio-themed project. Fifty sponsored challengers will […]

Filed Under: microcontroller Tagged With: element14

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