With mainstream consumer demand for high-quality audio experiences growing, consumers expect Bluetooth audio devices to create an immersive and uninterrupted listening experience. However, Bluetooth audio designs are often limited by the bit depth and frequency rate of existing codecs, which are the communication and compression technology used to send audio over the air. Now designers of audio […]
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SyncE and IEEE 1588 timing for 5G wireless apps
Microsemi Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., today announced its newest network synchronization integrated circuit (IC) product family for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588 timing and line card applications. Targeted for upcoming 5G wireless equipment and network infrastructure, the new SyncE, IEEE 1588 timing chips product family provides advanced phase measurement and adjustment capabilities which simplify next-generation […]
Power line communication modem streamlines deployment of smart energy equipment
With the uptick in smart grid infrastructure adoption globally, utilities are seeking ways to improve reliability and performance of smart meters to address multiple markets. To meet utilities’ growing needs, equipment manufacturers dedicate extensive resources developing different versions of products based on existing and emerging industry-standard Power Line Communication (PLC) protocols. Microchip Technology Inc. today introduced […]
MCUs incorporate chip-level security, arm TrustZone technology
With the booming growth of Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints, security is sometimes an afterthought for many designers, increasing the risk of exposing intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information. To address the growing need for security, the new SAM L10 and SAM L11 MCU families are now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The new MCU […]
Software-defined radio powers the IoT
ADCs with SDR help reduce design efforts and let designers focus on implementing more fashionable features. Ryan Liu | Microchip Technology Inc. Software-defined radio (SDR) technology finds its way into everything from multi-carrier multi-standby smartphones to innovative multi-mode mobile internet electronics. When enabled by SDR, a configurable transceiver works flexibly with software-defined carrier frequencies, easing […]
Microcontroller Top Talks in January on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around microcontrollers. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. AC current measuring – I require to measure AC current by using a current transformer to a microcontroller. What techniques are there available? Read […]
Single-wire EEPROM helps authenticate electronics
A single-wire, two-pin Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device with a 2.7V to 4.5V operational voltage range is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The AT21CS11 is designed to identify and authenticate remote items, such as cartridges or cables, where space for electronic components is limited. Each AT21CS11 contains both a preprogrammed unique serial […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com – September
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a similar challenge? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the microcontroller forums.) Button key navigation menu data value – I am struggling to get the updated values from the navigation […]
Embedded controllers support secure boot of computer
The MEC17XX and MEC14XX families of embedded controllers with enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI), the host interface supported by the latest PC computing chip sets, are now available from Microchip Technology Inc. Both families support the eSPI bus technology that is required for new, upcoming computing applications. The MEC17XX family is based on an ARM […]
Firmware development framework for PIC32 MCUs available for free download
MPLAB Harmony 2.0, the fully featured firmware development framework for PIC32 microcontrollers, is now available as a free download from Microchip Technology Inc. The significant update to the award-winning software platform enables customers to create smaller and more efficient code equaling faster and more cost-effective devices. In addition to better quality code, the update has added […]