Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of microcontroller units (MCUs) targeting math-intensive applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical sectors. The new devices operate at 200 MHz and incorporate high-speed analog peripherals to reduce external component requirements. The PIC32A MCUs include integrated analog capabilities with 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) operating at up to […]
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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 […]
PCIe Gen 4.0 switches support packet switching and multi-host connectivity
Microchip Technology announces sample availability of the new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches in variants to support packet switching and multi-host applications. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB) and is fully […]
FPGA platform adds 4K60 vision support for edge computing
Microchip Technology has released PolarFire FPGA and SoC solution stacks for smart robotics and medical imaging. These new releases build upon Microchip’s smart embedded vision, industrial edge, and intelligent edge communications stacks already available. The solution stacks include firmware and IP cores for AI-assisted 4K60 computer vision, a diverse set of ready-to-use sensor and camera interfaces, and integrated hardware for high-speed […]
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 […]
VCSOs achieve -166 dBc phase noise at 10 kHz offset
Microchip Technology has introduced the 101765 family of Voltage-Controlled SAW Oscillators (VCSOs) for aerospace and defense applications. These oscillators operate at 320 MHz and 400 MHz, providing low-phase noise performance for radar and test and measurement systems. The 101765-320-A VCSO achieves phase noise performance of -166 dBc at 10 kHz offset and a -182 dBc […]
SSD controller targets power efficiency in data centers
Microchip Technology has introduced the Flashtec NVMe 5016 Solid State Drive (SSD) controller to address the increasing demand for powerful, efficient, and reliable data centers driven by the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services. The 16-channel, PCIe Gen 5 NVM Express (NVMe) controller is designed to provide enhanced bandwidth, security, and flexibility. The […]
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 […]
Low-power, radiation-tolerant microcontroller targets space applications
Microchip Technology has announced the SAMD21RT, a radiation-tolerant (RT) Arm Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a 64-pin ceramic and plastic package with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM. Designed for space-constrained applications where size and weight are important, the SAMD21RT is available in a small 10 mm × 10 mm footprint. Running at […]
Power converters available in single- and triple-outputs for design configurability
Microchip Technology announces a new family of Radiation-Tolerant (RT) LE50-28 isolated DC-DC 50W power converters available in nine variants with single- and triple-outputs ranging from 3.3V to 28V. The off-the-shelf LE50-28 family of power converters is designed to meet MIL-STD-461. The power converters have a companion EMI filter and offer customers ease of design to scale and […]
