The STM32MP21 microprocessors from STMicroelectronics combine a 1.5GHz Arm Cortex-A35 with a 300MHz Cortex-M33 to support Linux-based processing alongside real-time control in edge applications. Integrated features such as MIPI CSI-2 with ISP, dual Gigabit Ethernet with TSN and DDR3L, DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory support target machine vision, industrial automation and smart infrastructure designs, while a […]
Microprocessor
MCUs and MPUs, which does your project really need?
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 […]
MPU supports PCIe 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2, and dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched the 64-bit RZ/G3E microprocessor, a general-purpose device for Human Machine Interface applications. The MPU combines a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 running at up to 1.8GHz with a Neural Processing Unit for edge computing with AI inference and local processing. The device supports Full HD graphics and connectivity for HMI systems in industrial […]
MPU features dual-layer PCB compatibility and 2D graphics engine for HMI systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) in the RTOS-based RZ/A series that meets the growing demands of advanced human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The new RZ/A3M MPU comes with large SDRAM, SRAM, and RTOS support to facilitate the seamless execution of complex tasks and real-time graphical displays. The RZ/A3M drives video and camera […]
MPU achieves 10 TOPS/W efficiency with DRP-AI3 accelerator
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RZ/V Series with the RZ/V2N microprocessor designed for vision AI implementations. The RZ/V2N incorporates the DRP (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor)-AI3 accelerator that delivers 10 TOPS/W power efficiency and AI inference performance up to 15 TOPS through pruning technology. The RZ/V2N features a 15 mm square package, reducing mounting area requirements by […]
MPUs add graphics, audio, GbE, and time-sensitive networking
Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core running up to 1 GHz and offered in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and System-on-Chip (SoC). The SAMA7D65 MPU series is designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 […]
1.2 GHz processor streamlines multi-axis robot control systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched the RZ/T2H, the highest-performance microprocessor (MPU) offered by Renesas for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to 9 axes. It supports a variety of network communications including Industrial Ethernet on a single […]
Edge computing MPU features post-quantum security
Microchip Technology has announced the PIC64HX family of microprocessors (MPUs). Unlike traditional MPUs, the PIC64HX is purpose-built to address the unique demands of intelligent edge designs. The latest in Microchip’s 64-bit portfolio, the PIC64HX is a high-performance, multicore 64-bit RISC-V MPU capable of advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) processing and designed with integrated Time-Sensitive […]
Radiation and fault-tolerant MPUs support AI and ML in space missions
Microchip Technology has launched the first devices in its planned family of PIC64 High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (PIC64-HPSC) microprocessors (MPUs) to support the diverse and growing global space market’s expanding computational needs, including more autonomous applications. The radiation- and fault-tolerant PIC64-HPSC MPUs, delivered to NASA and the broader defense and commercial aerospace industry, integrate widely adopted […]
MPU chip designed meet cost, performance, and energy needs of IoT
Nuvoton has announced the launch of its NuMicro MA35D0 series, a microprocessor designed for industrial edge device applications. This MPU offers extensive connectivity and security features, making it suitable for smart infrastructure, manufacturing automation, and new energy systems that require control and networking. The MA35D0 series is based on dual power-efficient 64/32-bit Arm Cortex-A35 cores (Armv8-A […]
