Micros
ARM-based MCUs help cut design costs
Designed for motor control and industrial automation applications, the Cypress Semiconductor 32-bit S6E2H-Series microcontrollers offer highly integrated hardware-based features, provides superior performance needed for Industry 4.0 applications, and delivers the scalability to minimise design costs and accelerate time-to-market. They are in stock at Mouser Electronics.
MCUs for multiple motor control
The MK4 group is the second offering in Toshiba’s TXZ family of high speed, low power consumption microcontrollers that incorporate the ARM Cortex-M core. The new range of microcontrollers allow a single-chip, with a low pin-count (32- to 64-pins), to control multiple motors.
Access boost high-performance embedded design
The new STM32F7 microcontroller lines and added accessories offer options to the development ecosystem. STMicroelectronics is easing access to high-performance embedded design based on the ARM Cortex-M7 core.
LCD drivers enhance healthcare monitoring devices
A range of low-power 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) has been announced by Renesas Electronics. The RL78/L1A Group microcontrollers have LCD drivers that are ideal for battery-powered sensing devices used in healthcare applications such as blood glucose monitors, lactate analysers, cholesterol analysers, and other devices equipped with biochemical sensors.
Microcontroller and Accelerometer aid oral hygiene
STMicroelectronics revealed its contributions to an intelligent toothbrush system from Oral-B. ST's motion-sensing and control chip inside the toothbrush help develop healthier brushing habits. Brushing incorrectly can negatively affect oral health. To help people brush like their dental professional recommends and avoid these common oral-health issues, the Oral-B GENIUS intelligent toothbrush system combines revolutionary Position Dete...
Wireless microcontroller features dual-band connectivity
The CC1350 SimpleLink ultra-low-power, dual-band wireless microcontroller from Texas Instruments (TI) is now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics. Part of TI's CC13xx and CC26xx families of devices, the CC1350 is designed for low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) and features dual-band connectivity that expands the functionality of a sub-1 GHz network with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) implementations such as beaconing, over-the-air update...
Raspberry Pi 3 starter kit hits distributor's shelves
The official Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now being shipped by RS Components (RS). The new bundle of products offers budding developers and makers an ideal start to exploring, programming and experimenting with any Raspberry Pi project within just a few minutes, in the classroom, in the lab or at home.
Low-power module targets wearables applications
The highly anticipated Intel Curie module, a complete low-power solution designed for use in wearable devices and consumer and industrial edge solutions is available at Mouser Electronics. Powered by the Intel Quark SE system-on-chip (SoC), the Intel Curie module is extremely power efficient and offers features that are ideal for "always-on" applications such as social media, sports, and fitness activities.
IoT a target for power-efficient processors
The i.MX 7 series processors from NXP Semiconductors is now available at Mouser Electronics. This new generation of power-efficient and feature-rich applications processor is based on NXP’s i.MX platform. The processors incorporate both the ARM Cortex-A7 and the ARM Cortex-M4 cores. These technologies, together with the companion NXP PF3000 PMIC unleash the potential for innovative, secure and power-efficient end-products for wearable compu...
Ultra-low power dual-band wireless MCU
A low power dual-band wireless microcontroller (MCU) from Texas Instrument (TI), supporting Sub-1GHz and Bluetooth low energy connectivity on a single chip, has gone into mass production.