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PIC and AVR MCUs increase performance in closed-loop control applications
Microchip has announced the introduction of PIC18 Q10 and ATtiny1607 families of 8bit MCUs, featuring multiple intelligent Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that simplify development and enable a quick response time to system events. Advancements in the architecture of PIC and AVR MCUs have optimised these devices for implementing closed-loop control, enabling systems to offload the CPU to manage more tasks and save power.
MCUs offer signal-chain elements for sensing applications
Texas Instruments has announced the addition of MCUs with integrated signal-chain elements and an extended operating temperature range to its MSP430 value line portfolio. MSP430FR2355 ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) MCUs allow developers to reduce printed circuit board (PCB) size and bill-of-materials (BOM) cost while meeting temperature requirements for sensing and measurement in applications such as smoke detectors, sensor transm...
MCU group for the Renesas Synergy software package
Along with the version update v.1.4.0 for the Synergy Software Package (SSP), Renesas has released a group of microcontrollers for the SSP. The S3A1 group is suited for all applications that require a high level of security and IoT device-to-cloud connectivity. The S3A1 MCU Group devices provide a host of analogue and security features to realise a variety of embedded systems and IoT designs at a competitive price point.
XS700 Series SSDs: portable storage for consumers
Toshiba Memory Europe has announced that its XS700 Series of portable solid state drives (SSDs) is now available. A ruggedised, external SSD, the XS700 brings the portable performance that today’s digital lifestyles demand – backed by the technical expertise of the company that invented NAND FLASH memory. Working with large media files such as 4K video and high-resolution images typically requires more speed than a portable hard ...
Microcontrollers target variety of IoT applications
The EFM32GG11 Giant Gecko Series 1 microcontrollers from Silicon Labs are in stock at Mouser Electronics. Part of Silicon Labs’ energy-friendly EFM32 Gecko portfolio, the EFM32GG11 Giant Gecko Series are industrial-strength microcontrollers that deliver higher performance, more features and lower power.
Library implements touch pads with surface gestures
Microchip Technology has announced a 2D Touch Surface library that enables designers to implement touch pads using the company’s 8-bit PIC and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) and 32-bit SAM MCUs. Available free of charge with the purchase of any compatible MCU, the library provides a simplified, low-cost solution for embedded applications. Suitable for implementing small touch pads and screens, the 2D Touch Surface library elimin...
Wet won't worry enhanced MCU touch sensor
Improved robustness of the touch sensor makes the Renesas RX130 microcontroller family, now available from Rutronik, especially suitable for use in wet environments such as kitchens and bathrooms. The newly integrated capacitive touch sensor features improved sensitivity and noise immunity and operates better in wet conditions.
MCU widens capabilities of IoT applications
The MAX32652 ultra-low-power microcontroller from Maxim Integrated are in stock at Mouser Electronics. Offering designers the low-power consumption of an embedded microcontroller with the capabilities of a higher-powered applications processor, the MAX32652 is the latest offering from Maxim's family of DARWIN Generation UP microcontrollers, which combine wearable-grade power technology with large embedded memories and advanced embedded security.
Extend your ETX-based system’s life cycle
ADLINK Technology has demonstrated with the ETX-BT module its support to customers who have designs based on the ETX computer-on-module form factor. ETX is one of the earliest computer-on-module form factors. With the recent discontinuation of the Intel Atom processor N270, many customers are searching for an ETX module replacement to keep their systems up and running.
Bringing analogue signals into the digital world
Reading analogue signals from the real world and then turning them into digital signals that a microcontroller (MCU) can understand is one of the most difficult tasks you will face when developing MCU-based sensor applications.