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IDE enables ZigBee IoT applications
An IDE, developed by Beyond Semiconductor, has been released by NXP Semiconductors. Developed for use with the JN516x range of wireless MCUs for IoT applications, the BeyondStudio IDE simplifies the development of software, improving code density, reducing development time and improving code quality.
DSP family delivers 800 MMACs at less than 100mW
The first DSPs in Analog Devices’ (ADI) new power-efficient high-performance ADSP-BF70x Blackfin family are on sale at RS Components. The devices, based on ADI’s new Blackfin+ core, support 16-bit and 32-bit fixed-point processing and offer many efficiency improvements. With 800 MMACS of processing power at less than 100mW, this advanced core delivers double the performance or half the power of competing devices.
STM32 MCUs now available in small memory sizes
Offering additional choices for designers, the STM32F446 MCUs from STMicroelectronics combine enhanced ARM Cortex-M4 processing performance and compact 256 or 512KB on-chip Flash options with 128KB RAM, efficient memory-extension interfaces and extended connectivity and communication capabilities.
MCUs' diagnostic features establish a 'safe island'
To reduce the time and effort OEMs spend taking their products through certification, Texas Instruments has introduced the Hercules TMS570LS12x/11x and RM46x MCUs.
MCU's unique configurability enhances security
The ever-growing smartcard market is perpetually facing the challenge of protecting asset confidentiality and data integrity against hackers and pirates. The market demands a perpetual renewal of secured platforms from fabless IC suppliers for smartcards, always offering more numerous and more upgraded security features.
IAR enhances development toolchain for TI FRAM-based MCUs
Adding new features and support for the latest MSP430 FRAM-based MCUs, IAR Systems has released a new version of its development toolchain, IAR Embedded Workbench for the MSP430 core from Texas Instruments. Support for several new FRAM MCUs has been added, including the RF430FRL15x sensor transponders that are a part of TI’s Security + Communications series.
Dynamic voltage scaling cuts MCU power consumption
Farnell element14 has stock availability of STMicroelectronics‘ STM32 L0.The combination of an ARM Cortex-M0+ core and STM32 ultra-low-power features, makes the STM32 L0 an ideal solution for applications operating on battery or supplied by energy harvesting. The device’s dynamic voltage scaling further reduces the device's power consumption, by on-the-fly adaptation of the digital supply voltage to the operating speed.
MCU enables high-speed arithmetic processing
Expanding its TX04 series of MCUs, Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the ARM Cortex–M4F core-based TMPM440F10XBG. The device is suited for applications including precision equipment, portable devices and security cameras with motion sensors, single-lens reflex cameras and amusement machines.
MCUs target automotive, industrial applications
The Freescale Semiconductor Kinetis EA Series Microcontrollers is now available at Mouser Electronics. The microcontroller is based on a 48MHz ARM Cortex‑M0+ core with a single‑cycle 32x32‑bit multiplier, and is automotive AEC‑Q100 grade 1 qualified. Up to 128KBytes of Flash, 16KBytes of SRAM, and 256Bytes of EEPROM are available.
Simplifying your embedded development project
Design starts with the very first choice made; now software tools can help engineers make that an informed choice. By Greg Hodgson, MCU Marketing Director, Silicon Labs.