Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). For example, in the 1980s, Volvo offered a station wagon with a turbo-V4 engine that was faster off the line than Chevrolet Corvette with […]
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Maxim captures LEAP Award in Embedded Computing
Executing AI inferences at less than 1/100th the energy of other embedded solutions to dramatically improve run-time for battery-powered AI applications, helped earn Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 low-power, neural network, accelerated MCU a LEAP Award in Embedded Computing. More than 100 entries were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products […]
ultra-low power MCUs optimized for space-constrained IoT applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new Group within its 32-bit RA Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The RA2E2 Group, based on the latest Arm Cortex-M23 core, offers a unique combination of extremely low power consumption, a set of excellent peripherals targeted at IoT endpoint applications, and space-saving packaging options including a tiny 16-pin WLCSP (Wafer Level […]
SDK supports NXP MCUs
MikroElektronika has announced that its multi-architectural software development kit, mikroSDK 2.0, now supports 147 MCUs from NXP. mikroSDK is a collection of open-source software libraries with unified API and software development tools that makes application code portable and reusable on many different platforms and architectures, with virtually no code changes. The addition of NXP’s Kinetis family […]
MCUs deliver 3.95CoreMark/MHz performance for calculation-intensive IoT tasks
The new group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) in Renesas’ RA family, the RA6E1 MCUs, are based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core. They are the industry’s first Entry-Line MCUs to deliver 200 MHz performance. The new devices also provide low power consumption specifications, along with a rich list of peripheral features. Renesas’ RA Family MCUs are […]
Low-power MCUs incorporate capacitive touch IP
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the ultra-low power, 32-bit RX140 group of microcontrollers (MCUs), the latest addition to its entry-level RX100 Series. Built around Renesas’ powerful RXv2 CPU core, the RX140 MCUs deliver outstanding performance, with the operation of up to 48 MHz with a CoreMark score of 204, equivalent to approximately twice the processing performance […]
Mission computer sports 6th gen Intel atom MCU for deterministic ethernet networking
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced a new ultra-rugged miniature mission computer that combines a low-power, quad-core 6th gen Intel Atom x6400E Series (Elkhart Lake) processor with support for real-time 802.1-based Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) network connectivity. The ultra-small form factor (USFF) Parvus DuraCOR 313 mission computer is one of the industry’s first solutions for deploying a MIL-grade […]
Economical MCUs dissipate only 60µA / MHz, execute from flash at 100 MHz
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA Family of microcontrollers (MCUs) with a new Group based on the latest Arm Cortex-M33 core. The new 100-MHz RA4E1 Group has best-in-class power consumption balanced with high performance and optimized feature integration. It enables fast design cycles and easy upgrades to other RA Family devices. […]
Global alliance formed to promote open hardware support for women and underrepresented individuals
RISC-V International, a global open hardware standards organization, today announced the launch of the Open Hardware Diversity Alliance. The global Alliance, created by CHIPS Alliance, OpenPOWER Foundation,RISC-V, and Western Digital, will develop and provide learning and networking programs, mentorship opportunities and inclusive environments across the expansive ecosystem of open hardware. The Alliance will be focused […]
MCUs integrate cap touch sensing, serial sound interface
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX671 group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), adding a new high-performance, high-functionality single-chip solution with touch sensing and voice recognition capabilities for the contactless operation to the popular RX Family. Part of Renesas’ mainstream RX600 Series, the RX671 MCUs are built around an RXv3 CPU core operating at 120 MHz and […]
