Billed as an all-new control and compute concept for connected, electric and autonomous cars, the NXP S32 platform is a fully-scalable automotive computing architecture. Soon to be adopted by both premium and volume automotive brands, it offers a unified architecture of microcontrollers/microprocessors (MCU/MPU) and an identical software environment across application platforms. The NXP S32 architecture addresses […]
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MCU with 3D and 2.5D graphics engine supports hybrid instrument cluster
The newest series in Cypress Semiconductors‘ series Traveo automotive microcontroller (MCU) family features more memory to support a hybrid instrument cluster with 3D graphics and up to six traditional gauges, as well as a head-up display. The highly integrated, single-chip devices in the S6J32xEK series include an advanced 3D and 2.5D graphics engine and provide scalability […]
1 Mp CMOS imaging sensors include distortion correction, multi-color overlays, NTSC and Ethernet interfaces
ON Semiconductor announced two new highly integrated 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensors. The new parts provide a complete solution with the image sensor and processing functionality integrated within a low power system-on-chip (SoC) that simplifies and speeds adoption in applications such as rear and surround view cameras. PCB real estate savings of greater than 30% can be […]
USB Type-C reference design simplifies design of lithium ion battery packs
Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive reference design to simplify the development of USB Type-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs used to power smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones and other portable devices. The reference design includes everything developers need to create dual-role port (DRP) applications with USB Type-C power delivery (PD), accelerating the development of new USB Type-C […]
Microcontrollers vs. Microprocessors: What’s the difference?
Microcontrollers (MCUs) tend to be less expensive than, simpler to set-up, and simpler to operate than microprocessors (MPUs). An MCU can be viewed as a single-chip computer, whereas an MPU has surrounding chips that support various functions like memory, interfaces, and I/O. The MCU vs. MPU question may seem simple, but there are some prominent […]
RF SoCs integrate RF signal chain for 5G, radar apps
Xilinx, Inc. announced delivery of its Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC family that integrates the RF signal chain into an SoC for 5G wireless, cable Remote-PHY, and radar. Based on 16nm UltraScale+ MPSoC architecture, the All Programmable RFSoCs monolithically integrate RF data converters for up to 50-75 percent system power and footprint reduction, and soft-decision Forward Error […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com – September
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4G LTE quad-core SoC includes WorldMode Cat4 modem, dual cameras, 18:9 display support
MediaTek Inc. introduced its MT6739 chipset today at India Mobile Congress 2017, the first mobile conference of its kind in the region. The high-speed quad-core System on Chip (SoC) is built for India’srapidly growing 4G market. The MT6739 features an advanced WorldMode LTE Cat.4 modem, dual camera photography and 18:9 display support to bring latest 4G LTE functions and […]
Embedded controllers support secure boot of computer
The MEC17XX and MEC14XX families of embedded controllers with enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI), the host interface supported by the latest PC computing chip sets, are now available from Microchip Technology Inc. Both families support the eSPI bus technology that is required for new, upcoming computing applications. The MEC17XX family is based on an ARM […]
Vehicle communications controller ships with embedded firmware
Nebula Systems has released the NC1701, a dedicated vehicle communications chip solution capable of extracting OEM data from any vehicle. It can be embedded into any telematic device and has been designed from the ground up with a focus on telematic applications.NC1701 is a standalone microcontroller that can be incorporated into telematic hardware designs, either […]