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MCU improves response time to critical system events
With a new family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), Microchip has announced an expansion to the PIC18 product line. The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-based applications without the complexity of added software.
Safety certification packages for industrial automation
Renesas Electronics Europe has announced the availability of certification packages for the Renesas Synergy S7G2, S5D9, and S3A7 microcontroller (MCU) Groups. The certification packages offer seamless integration into safety applications and reduce system development time by up to six months while minimising risk for the customer’s system certification process.
Crossover processors offer best of micro/MCU worlds
The i.MX RT crossover processors from NXP Semiconductors are available at Mouser Electronics. Combining the high performance of a processor with the real-time functionality and ease-of-use of a microcontroller, the i.MX RT series supports a wide range of applications, including industrial and home automation, Internet of Things (IoT) gateways, robotics, motor control, and audio subsystems.
Enhanced micros deliver advanced IIoT security
Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced the expansion of its RX65N/RX651 group of microcontroller (MCU) lineup that addresses advanced security needs for connected devices operating in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems. The expanded lineup features MCUs with integrated Trusted Secure IP, and enhanced, trusted flash functionality and human-machine interface (HMI) for ind...
Bringing graphics to automotive displays with MCUs
Altia and Cypress Semiconductor has announced the Altia HMI code generation support for the Cypress Traveo Automotive Microcontroller (MCU) family. The combination provides automotive manufacturers with a cost efficient platform to deliver sophisticated graphics with advanced functionality for instrument clusters, HUDs and HVAC displays.
Functional safety toolchain offers static and runtime analysis
Supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, IAR Systems, has launched a new version of the functional safety edition of the complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas' RX family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new version integrates IAR Systems’ add-on tools C-STAT and C-RUN for powerful static and runtime analysis. In addition, support for the Renesas RXv2 CPU core is now available.
25 functions for 25 cents
The MSP430 range from Texas Instruments is the company’s lowest cost ultra-low power microcontrollers (MCUs) for sensing applications. Developers can now implement simple sensing solutions through a variety of integrated mixed signal features. Additions to the family include two new entry level devices and a new TI LaunchPad development kit for quick and easy evaluation.
Enhancing analogue and digital functions
Get an overview with Texas Instruments of how to enhance simple functions with low cost and ultra low power MSP430 value line sensing microcontrollers.
MPUs support digital encoder interface for AC servo applications
Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced a new solution package for its RZ/T1 Group of microprocessors (MPUs) supporting HIPERFACE DSL digital encoder interface for AC servo applications. The support of HIPERFACE DSL for RZ/T1 reduces the customer’s system bill-of-materials (BOM) cost and enables faster time-to-market.
Software updated to include over 300 device models and schematics
The MPLAB Mindi analogue simulation software from Microchip has been updated to include more models and features. The MPLAB Mindi analogue simulator is a circuit simulation tool that now supports more than 300 Microchip analogue products, with SIMetrix’s enhanced SPICE (Simulation Programme with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) and SIMPLIS Technologies’ SIMPLIS (SIMulation of Piecewise LInear Systems) simulation environment...