Micros
Emulation platform helps Infineon verify its microcontroller family
To meet stringent verification requirements for both the hardware and software components of its automotive chip platforms, Infineon Technologies is using the Veloce emulation platform from Mentor Graphics.
Advanced security for endpoint devices in the IIoT
Renesas has announced that it has expanded its RX65N/RX651 series. The new microcontrollers meet all the security requirements of endpoint devices in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems. Furthermore, they enable simple firmware updates and cost effective HMI solutions.
Duo deliver first advanced MEMS silicon micro-speakers
Global semiconductor company serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, STMicroelectronics and USound, an audio company, have delivered the first silicon micro-speakers resulting from their technology collaboration announced last year. Engineering samples are now with lead customers, and trade demonstrations will take place during CES 2018, in Las Vegas.
Startup enables development of MCUs for mobile electronics
Semiconductor IP start-up that provides design solutions to improve the functionality, power efficiency and performance of its customers’ semiconductor chips, eVaderis, has successfully demonstrated a fully functioning design platform through an ultra low power microcontroller (MCU) in Beyond Semiconductor’s BA2X product line. The software, system and memory IP developed by eVaderis make Beyond Semiconductor’s new MCU ...
Software tool makes MCU programming more user-friendly
STMicroelectronics’ STM32CubeProgrammer (STM32CUBEPROG) software tool delivers device-programming and firmware upgrade for STM32 microcontrollers in a unified, multi-platform, and user-configurable environment. Ready to run on Windows, Linux, or MacOS operating systems, the STM32CubeProgrammer can programme the STM32 microcontroller’s on-chip Flash/RAM or external memories using various file formats.
Toolchain helps developers make the most of IIoT MCUs
Supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, IAR Systems, has announced tool support for the expanded RX65N/RX651 Group microcontroller (MCU) lineup, recently made available by Renesas Electronics. By using the latest version of IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas RX, developers get everything they need to maximise the performance of the new RX65N/RX651 MCUs and bring innovative industrial connected applications to market...
Radiation-tolerant MCUs decrease time to market
A new microcontroller (MCU) has been announced by Microchip that combines specified radiation performance with the low-cost development associated with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices. The AtmegaS64M1 meets the needs of NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications which require faster development and reduced costs.
How to design a silicon quantum computer chip
Research teams all over the world are exploring different ways to design a working computing chip that can integrate quantum interactions. Now, UNSW engineers believe they have cracked the problem, reimagining the silicon microprocessors we know to create a complete design for a quantum computer chip that can be manufactured using mostly standard industry processes and components.
Low power SoC is Bluetooth 5 certified
Offering ultra-low-power wireless connectivity for a broad range of applications, the ON Semiconductor RSL10, Bluetooth 5-certified SoC supports Bluetooth low energy technology as well as 2.4GHz proprietary or custom protocol stacks. It is available from Mouser Electronics.
The future lies within industrial solution enhancements for Renesas
At the SPS Drives show in Nuremberg which took place last month, Renesas Electronics announced the availability of the new RZ/N1 microprocessor (MPU) Solution Kit designed to support various industrial network applications including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), intelligent network switches, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O solutions.