Micros
congatec lays the foundation for modular micro server designs
congatec has launched the COM Express Type 7 quick starter set as the fundamental basis for OEMs' modular micro-server designs. The quick starter set simplifies the evaluation of the first server-on-modules designed in accordance to PICMG's COM Express Type 7 standard, poised to be globally deployed in cloud, edge and fog server applications.
MCUs enable graphics in 2017 Toyota Camry Instrument Cluster
Cypress Semiconductor has announced that automotive supplier DENSO has selected Cypress’ Traveo automotive microcontroller (MCU) family and FL-S Serial NOR Flash memory family to drive the advanced graphics in its instrument cluster for the 2017 Toyota Camry.
Industrial-strength MCUs tackle complex IoT applications
With the introduction of industrial-strength microcontrollers (MCUs) delivering higher performance, more features and lower power, Silicon Labs has expanded its energy-friendly EFM32 Gecko portfolio. The new EFM32GG11 Giant Gecko MCU family offers a wide feature set for the low-power MCU market, targeting smart metering, asset tracking, industrial/building automation, wearables and personal medical applications.
Flash programming support for microcontrollers
In-circuit-programming support for Renesas RL78 microcontrollers has been announced by SEGGER. Production and service teams, which need to handle RL78-based devices, can now use the fast flash programmers created by SEGGER. RL78 support has been added to the widely-used Flasher PRO and Flasher Portable PLUS. These Flasher units now also include support for RL78 devices without any additional licensing required.
Packaged MEMS microphones offer 70dB signal-to-noise ratio
Addressing the needs for high performance, low noise MEMS microphones, Infineon Technologies is entering the packaged silicon microphone market. The analogue and digital microphones are based on Infineon’s dual backplate MEMS technology and feature a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). This is combined with a low distortion level of ten percent at a 135dB sound pressure level (SPL). In a 4x3x1.2mm MEMS package, the microphones are suited...
Driver IC drives up to two stepper motors or four DC motors
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new quad DMOS full-bridge driver IC capable of driving up to two stepper motors or four DC motors. Each full-bridge output is rated up to 1.6 A and 40 V. Allegro’s A5990 includes fixed off-time pulse-width modulation (PWM) current regulators, along with 2- bit nonlinear DACs (digital-to-analog converters) that allow stepper motors to be controlled in full, half, and quarter steps, and DC motors i...
Applications processors meet industrial display needs
The AM571x Sitara applications processors from Texas Instruments (TI) are available at Mouser Electronics. These ARM Cortex-based devices achieve high levels of processing and are designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded applications, including industrial communications, human-machine interface (HMI), and automation and control.
Industrial MCUs boast greater control performance
The XMC1400 industrial series microcontrollers from Infineon Technologies are in stock at Mouser Electronics. Members of Infineon’s XMC1000 family of microcontrollers, the XMC1400 series devices offer greater control performance and additional connectivity tailored to applications such as LED lighting, digital power conversion, motor control, industrial automation, and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
PCOM-B700G offers server-grade performance in COM EXPRESS 3.0
Portwell has announced the release of the PCOM-B700G, a COM Express 3.0 Type 7 Basic Module (125mm x 95mm) based on the Intel Xeon processor D-1500 product family (codenamed Broadwell-DE). PCOM-B700G is designed according to the new COM Express Type 7 standard. The module optimises value models and service levels by running network applications securely and reliably on virtualisation-optimised platforms.
Deployment of Low-Layer Software for All STM32 MCUs
STMicroelectronics has completed the introduction of its free Low-Layer Application Programming Interface (LL API) software to the STM32Cube software packages for all STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs). The LL APIs enable expert developers to work within the convenient and easy-to-use STMCube environment, and optimise their code down to the register level using ST-validated software for faster time to market.