Microchip Technology has introduced full-stack edge AI solutions built around its microcontrollers and microprocessors to support real-time inferencing in industrial, automotive, data center and IoT applications. The platform integrates deployable pre-trained models, application code and development tools including MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB Harmony and the MPLAB ML Development Suite, enabling AI functions such as arc […]
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Low-power MCUs support 5 V operation and advanced peripherals
The PIC32CM PL10 MCUs from Microchip Technology are Arm® Cortex®-M0+–based microcontrollers featuring 5V operation, Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), integrated touch support and a 12-bit ADC for mixed-signal and human-machine interface applications. The devices support operation from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, include Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO) for interfacing with mixed-voltage systems and offer pin-to-pin compatibility with […]
42 V I2C power monitors target portable device telemetry
Microchip Technology has introduced the PAC1711 and PAC1811 digital power monitors for battery-operated and energy-constrained systems that need continuous power measurement with minimal measurement overhead. Microchip states the devices consume about half the power of comparable solutions under typical operating conditions at a 1024 samples-per-second rate, while providing alert functions to reduce how often a […]
RCP endpoints aim to simplify distributed nodes in SDV architectures
Microchip Technology has introduced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices, which incorporate Remote Control Protocol (RCP) to extend Ethernet connectivity to the outermost edge of in-vehicle networks. The devices are intended to support automotive manufacturers moving toward zonal architectures and software-defined vehicle platforms, where the number of distributed sensors and actuators continues to increase. […]
Platform supports Bluetooth 6.0 and 802.15.4 protocols simultaneously
Microchip Technology has released the PIC32-BZ6 MCU, a single-chip wireless platform that supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Matter, and proprietary protocols. The device consolidates multiprotocol connectivity, analog peripherals, touch sensing, and graphics functions on a single chip to reduce component count for connected device applications. The MCU includes 2 MB flash memory and 512 KB […]
Non-transparent bridging isolates multiple host domains in switches
Microchip Technology introduced its Switchtec Gen 6 PCIe switches, manufactured using a 3 nm process. The switches support PCIe 6.0 specifications with up to 160 lanes for AI system connectivity and feature a hardware root of trust with post-quantum safe cryptography compliant with Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0. PCIe 6.0 delivers 64 GT/s per […]
Four-channel thermocouple IC delivers ±1.5 °C accuracy
Microchip Technology has introduced the MCP9604, a four-channel I2C thermocouple conditioning integrated circuit designed for precision temperature measurement in production-line applications. The device addresses thermal measurement requirements in chemical and food processing, manufacturing process control, medical and HVAC equipment, and refrigerated or cryogenic environments. The MCP9604 provides ± 1.5°C accuracy through a single-chip solution that […]
Modules integrate atomic clocks and oscillators
Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO) Modules that integrate the company’s renowned embedded atomic clock and oscillator technologies, including the Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC), Miniature Atomic Clock (MAC), and Oven-Controlled Quartz Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs). The GNSSDO modules process reference signals from GNSS or an alternative clock source and discipline the on-board oscillator to […]
Accelerators enable Gen 4 and Gen 5 PCIe connectivity with direct host-to-NVMe data flows
Microchip Technology has launched the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 series of NVMe RAID storage accelerators. The new family is a feature-rich, secure, RAID-enabled, high-performance Software-Defined Storage (SDS) solution for NVMe deployments. The accelerators are especially suited for modern AI data center environments where accelerating access to NVMe storage is critical for supporting demanding workloads and maximizing overall system performance. […]
Digital signal controllers integrate double precision floating-point unit
Microchip Technology has added the dsPIC33AK512MPS512 and dsPIC33AK512MC510 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families to its dsPIC33A DSC product line. The devices enable the implementation of computation-intensive control algorithms for improved energy efficiency in motor control, AI server power supplies, energy storage systems, and complex sensor signal processing with Machine Learning (ML)-based inferencing. The dsPIC33AK512MPS family delivers precise, […]
