Recent #Microcontroller news in the semiconductor industry

about 2 months ago

➀ A microcontroller is an integrated circuit with a CPU, memory, and I/O peripherals, designed for specific control tasks in devices like appliances and industrial systems;

➁ Categorized into 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit architectures, they vary in processing power for applications ranging from consumer electronics to automotive and medical systems;

➂ The article addresses FAQs on programming, selection criteria, and differences between microcontrollers and microprocessors.

MicrochipMicrocontrollerRaspberry Pi
3 months ago

➀ Nuvoton Technology launched the NuMicro MG51 series of 8-bit microcontrollers based on a 1T-8051 core, operating up to 24 MHz;

➁ The microcontrollers feature 2.4V–5.5V voltage range, industrial-grade temperature tolerance (-40°C to +105°C), and robust noise immunity with 7 kV ESD protection;

➂ Integrated security features include flash lock bits, SPROM for secure code execution, and unique identification (UID/UCID), targeting industrial automation, smart appliances, and energy optimization applications.

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5 months ago

➀ Innatera launched Pulsar, the world’s first neuromorphic microcontroller, using brain-inspired Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and combining a RISC-V CPU with hardware accelerators for mixed AI processing;

➁ The chip achieves ultra-low power consumption (e.g., 600 µW for radar-based detection) and reduces latency by 100x while enabling on-device sensor data processing for wearables, IoT, and automotive applications;

➂ Pulsar supports standalone intelligent sensor modules, eliminates cloud dependency, enhances data privacy, and allows on-device adaptive learning for edge systems.

InnateraMicrocontrollerNeuromorphic Computing
7 months ago

➀ This article highlights a job opening for a Hardware Engineer specializing in Motor Controllers at Viridian Ingni Propulsion located in Chennai.

➁ The role involves full ownership of hardware development for motor controllers, including system architecture design, schematic creation, PCB layout review, and overseeing manufacturing processes.

➂ The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in hardware development, expertise in power electronics, and familiarity with real-time microcontroller-based embedded systems.

ChennaiMicrocontrollerautomotivepower electronics
7 months ago

Microchip has introduced a 32 logic elements programmable array into a microcontroller. The CLB (configurable logic block) can simulate various logic gates, buffers, flip-flops, and multiplexers. It improves response time and power consumption. The PIC16F13145 family offers various configurations with 8 to 20 pins and different memory options. The family also includes ADC, DAC, comparators, timers, and communication interfaces. Development support is provided through the Curiosity Nano development board and MPLAB X IDE.

ADCMCUMicrochipMicrocontrollerdevelopmentelectronics
7 months ago

➀ This article provides a comprehensive guide on building the world's smallest AI-powered spy camera.

➁ Readers will learn about Digital Visual Interface (DVI), interfacing a camera with a microcontroller, and designing a multi-stream live-streaming camera.

➂ The article also highlights the integration of AI algorithms for image processing and object detection to enhance the camera's capabilities.

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7 months ago

➀ The article discusses a reference design for a wireless M-Bus communication module developed by Texas Instruments (TI). This design uses the CC1310 and CC1350 wireless MCUs and is compatible with the Open Metering System (OMS) v3.0.1 specification.

➁ The design supports various metering applications, including heat cost allocators, gas and water meters, and energy meters. It also supports unidirectional and bidirectional RF communication in S-, T-, and C-modes within the 868 MHz band.

➂ The reference design offers a single-chip solution with excellent RF performance and ultra-low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered sub-meters and other metering devices.

EDAIoTMicrocontrollerTIWirelesssemiconductor
7 months ago

➀ This article introduces a ROS-based robot body controller reference design developed by Renesas Electronics Corporation. It provides engineers with a reliable solution for controlling multiple servos in robotic applications.

➁ The design features an RA6M5 microcontroller unit (MCU) with an Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, enabling real-time control and efficient communication with connected devices.

➂ The reference design supports various communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi-based Pub/Sub, allowing seamless integration with ROS nodes, making it suitable for applications in logistics, defense, healthcare, and agriculture.

AutomationMicrocontrollerPower ManagementRenesasrobotics
8 months ago

➀ Espressif宣布其ESP32-C6 RISC-V MCU获得PSA Level 2认证;

➁ 该认证符合即将实施的法规,包括欧盟的网络安全韧性法案、美国网络安全改进法案、欧盟无线电设备指令和英国产品安全和电信基础设施制度;

➂ ESP32-C6的安全特性包括物理内存保护、内存隔离和权限管理、板载私钥生成、安全启动、闪存加密、AES、SHA、RSA和ECC的硬件加速器以及安全的JTAG模式。

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8 months ago

➀ The article discusses a radar sensor reference design that uses Infineon's BGT60LTR11AIP 60GHz radar sensor and an XMC1302 microcontroller with an Arm Cortex-M0.

➁ The design supports SPI mode, which allows for flexible adjustment of radar settings such as detection threshold, hold time, and operating frequency.

➂ The reference board can be used for rapid prototyping and system integration in various applications like laptops, tablets, TVs, and speakers.

InfineonMicrocontrollerRadar
9 months ago

➀ PLS's UDE 2025 introduces a new home screen and improved workspace access for users;

➁ The execution sequence chart now allows for function name searches;

➂ Time axis program flow tracing now includes keyboard shortcuts;

➃ Added support for real-time operating system and Autosar software timing analysis;

➄ UDE 2025 supports multi-core debugging for Tongxin Micro’s THA6;

➅ PLS is promoting the tool for use with various MCUs from Infineon, Renesas, NXP, and ST;

➆ Enhanced trace support for the Bosch GTM and parallel processing units in certain MCUs.

MCUMicrocontroller
9 months ago

➀ This tutorial demonstrates how to implement AI-powered gesture recognition using the Edge Impulse platform and the IndusBoard Coin microcontroller.

➁ It includes a step-by-step guide on setting up the development environment, collecting sensor data, training a machine learning model, and deploying it on the IndusBoard Coin.

➂ The project aims to enable AI tasks on compact devices with limited resources, such as smartwatches and phones.

AIIndusBoard CoinMicrocontrollermachine learning
10 months ago
➀ Alif Semiconductor has launched the second generation of its Ensemble product family, integrating Arm's Ethos-U85 neural processing unit (NPU) and Alif's memory and power management. This enables real-time, on-device processing of generative AI workloads without cloud dependence. ➁ The Ensemble devices support transformer networks, which improve endpoint use cases by processing new sequences in parallel for contextual understanding. ➂ The second generation adds features for improved AI/ML performance and support for embedded vision and audio applications.
AIMicrocontroller
10 months ago
➀ Hacker Aedan Cullen gains access to the OTP secret by glitching the RISC-V cores of the RP2350; ➁ The RP2350 was introduced as a successor to the RP2040 with added security features; ➂ The hacking challenge was to uncover a secret hidden in the RP2350's OTP memory.
HackingMicrocontrollerRISC-VRP2350Raspberry Pisecurity
11 months ago
➀ The article presents a reference design for a glucometer using NXP Semiconductor's Flexis MM microcontroller family; ➁ It highlights the use of advanced microcontroller technology for precise glucose measurement; ➂ The design includes features like ultra-low-power operation, operational amplifiers, and analog-to-digital converters.
MedicalMicrocontroller
11 months ago
➀ The article introduces a flow meter reference design based on the MC9S08GW64 microcontroller from NXP. It highlights the design's versatility, efficiency, and its suitability for gas and fluid metering applications. The design is known for its low power consumption, long battery life, and support for automated meter reading (AMR). ➁ It describes the design's features, such as real-time flow sensing, data accumulation, and wireless communication via ZigBee, which streamline the development process. ➂ The design is suitable for both consumer and industrial metering systems and is optimized to operate for over a decade on a single battery.
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