The basics of microcontroller units (MCUs) and microprocessor units (MPUs) haven’t changed too much. But application requirements have. What was once a simple automotive, industrial, or medical control system may now include edge AI processing, increasingly demanding security requirements, or complex 3D animated human machine interfaces (HMIs). That can change the game when choosing between […]
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Embedded IDE adds in-editor AI for code review
MIKROE has released an updated version of its NECTO multi-architectural IDE that adds integrated AI assistance inside the code editor. The new capability is intended to support embedded developers during implementation and review by enabling context-aware help while working directly with target boards and microcontrollers. Within the editor, the NECTO AI Code Assistant can repair […]
Multiband MCU supports 315, 850, and 950 MHz operation
STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32WL3R, a wireless microcontroller designed for battery-powered remote-control units used in consumer devices and home-automation systems. The device builds on the STM32WL3 sub-GHz platform and integrates a low-power RF transceiver, multiple power-saving modes, and six wake-up pins to support efficient operation in compact handheld designs. Developed with Somfy for use in […]
MCU offers 371 DMIPS performance and advanced hardware accelerators
Nuvoton Technology has released the NuMicro M5531 series of microcontrollers, designed for embedded systems that require high computing performance and advanced signal processing. Based on the Arm Cortex-M55 processor, the devices operate at speeds up to 220 MHz and deliver up to 371 DMIPS of processing capability. The series provides strong noise immunity, verified by […]
280 MHz Cortex-M33 MCU adds high-performance control options
GigaDevice has expanded its GD32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers with the introduction of the GD32F503 and GD32F505 series, built on the Arm Cortex-M33 core. Designed for applications requiring high computational performance and reliability, the new series operates at up to 280 MHz and supports advanced security, configurable memory, and extensive peripheral integration. The MCUs feature […]
Processors gain native execution for quantized AI models
Alif Semiconductor announced that developers can now use the ExecuTorch Runtime, a quantization extension of the popular PyTorch ML framework, for AI applications built to run on its Ensemble E4/E6/E8 series of MCUs and fusion processors. The ExecuTorch extension enables developers of AI models aimed at resource-constrained hardware targets such as MCUs to use the […]
Microcontroller integrates 110 GOPS NPU for edge AI
Nuvoton Technology has released the NuMicro M55M1, a 32-bit microcontroller based on the Arm Cortex-M55 core with integrated neural processing for edge AI applications. The device combines a 220 MHz processor with an Arm Ethos-U55 NPU that delivers 110 GOPS of computing power and a Helium vector processor that provides 15 times the performance of […]
Dual-core microcontrollers target high-performance embedded systems
Two new high-performance microcontroller groups have been introduced to support compute-intensive embedded applications in industrial and IoT systems. The devices, built on a 22-nm low-power process, combine a 1 GHz Cortex-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Cortex-M33 core to provide a mix of processing power and energy efficiency for complex workloads. The new microcontrollers […]
MCUs provide up to 64 KB flash and 16 KB SRAM with multiple package options
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) Group, built on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor, to expand its RA0 Series portfolio. The new devices are designed for low-power operation and integrate capacitive touch functionality, enabling user interfaces in consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial controls that must operate efficiently in battery-powered environments. The RA0L1 MCUs […]
Cross-vendor configurator streamlines MCU design and migration
Embedd.it has introduced a cross-vendor graphical MCU configurator to simplify hardware design and reduce vendor lock-in for electronics manufacturers. The tool enables hardware decoupling by allowing developers to configure microcontrollers across multiple families and vendors within a single interface. This approach supports faster development cycles and increases flexibility in sourcing components. The configurator integrates data […]
