Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) with two new Groups based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core with Arm TrustZone technology. The new 100-MHz RA4E2 Group and 200-MHz RA6E2 Group are optimized to provide best-in-class power efficiency without compromising performance. With 128 Kbyte and 256 Kbyte flash options and […]
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Connected MCU helps deliver faster, more secure NFC authentication
NXP Semiconductors has announced the PN7642, a single-chip solution that integrates a customizable MCU, an NFC reader, and SESIP-Level 2 security to help deliver faster, more secure NFC transactions for physical access solutions, consumables authentication, secure identity verification, and other NFC use cases. NFC technology has become foundational to secure authentication, whether it’s verifying that […]
Ulta-low power automotive-grade wireless MCU includes BLE connectivity
onsemi announced an ultra-low power automotive-grade wireless microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. The NCV-RSL15 is ideal for vehicle manufacturers who are increasingly favoring wireless connectivity to reduce the cost and weight of excess cabling as the number of sensors and in-vehicle communication grows. The new microcontroller also addresses heightened security concerns resulting from more sensors […]
Bluetooth module packs sensing, analog, digital, and wireless into one package
The new STM32 Bluetooth wireless module from STMicroelectronics lets designers access the advantages of ST’s dual-core STM32WB microcontrollers (MCUs), especially in projects intended for low-to-medium production volumes. The module simplifies development and accelerates time to market, combining Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 certification and worldwide radio-equipment approvals with the STM32Cube ecosystem support. The all-in-one STM32WB1MMC module alleviates […]
Toolset expanded to enable access to open-source communities
NXP Semiconductors introduced the new MCUXpresso toolset, featuring new tools and resources that empower developers with enhanced scalability, usability, and portability, making it easier and faster to develop complex embedded applications. The new MCUXpresso toolset expands on existing features with new IDE offerings, including a custom-built MCUXpresso extension for Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code), […]
Microcontroller combines Bluetooth, low power, and security
STMicroelectronics’ STM32WBA52 microcontrollers (MCUs) combine Bluetooth® LE 5.3 connectivity with ultra-low-power modes, advanced security, and a broad selection of peripherals familiar to STM32 developers. Its arrival eases the next step for IoT device developers seeking to add wireless, cut power, strengthen cyber-protection, and boost processing in the edge. The STM32WBA wireless MCU platform includes ST-patented leading-edge technology. Targeted […]
Embedded workbench supports STM32 MCU series
STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series promises to make 32-bit capabilities accessible to all developers at a low price. Now, IAR, an ST Authorized Partner, announces its support for this latest addition to the popular STM32 microcontrollers. The powerful IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm has powerful capacities for building an optimized and compact code, and extensive debugging and […]
Cloud-based service provides AI development tools for MCUs
STMicroelectronics is continuing to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware and software decision-making. The STM32Cube.AI Developer Cloud opens access to an extensive suite of online development tools […]
Low-power 8-bit MCU keeps system size small and end system costs down
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) in the low-power RL78 Family, with small package sizes that target 8-bit MCU applications. The versatile RL78/G15 packs many peripheral functions and 4-8KB of code flash memory in package sizes ranging from 8 to 20 pins, with the smallest 8-pin device measuring only 3 x 3 […]
32-bit microcontroller family is low-cost alternative in 8-bit applications
STMicroelectronics is again broadening access to its STM32 microcontroller (MCU) family by introducing the most affordable series yet: the STM32C0. STM32 MCUs are used in billions of smart industrial, medical, and consumer products worldwide. With thousands of existing STM32 part numbers, product designers can select the features and performance they need at a price to suit […]
