Texas Instruments continues to push the boundaries of embedded system design with a broad portfolio spanning mmWave sensing, Edge AI, and real-time microcontroller technology.
In the fourth instalment of this series, we explore the latest hardware evaluation kits, software development tools, and MCU platforms helping engineers accelerate development across industrial automation, power electronics, and autonomous systems.
IWRL6432BOOST
IWRL6432BOOST is an easy-to-use 60GHz mmWave sensor evaluation kit based on IWRL6432 device with on board FR4-based antenna. This board enables access to point-cloud data and power-over-USB interface. The IWRL6432BOOST supports direct connectivity to the DCA1000EVM development kit.
This kit is supported by mmWave tools, demos and software, including the mmWave software development kit (MMWAVE-L-SDK) and Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE) (CCSTUDIO).
IWRL6432AOPEVM
The IWRL6432AOPEVM is an easy-to-use, low cost FR4-based evaluation board for the IWRL6432AOP mmWave sensing device, with standalone operation and direct connectivity to the DCA1000EVM for raw ADC capture and signal processing development. This EVM contains everything required to start developing software for on-chip hardware accelerator and low power ARM Cortex M4F processor.
Software design
With over three decades of embedded development experience, active involvement in the open-source community, and a global network of 250+ partners, we provide the cutting-edge, AI-powered software tools and support to bring your innovative applications to market faster and with greater confidence.
Edge AI Studio
Edge AI Studio is part of the CCStudio development tool ecosystem. Edge AI Studio is a collection of graphical and command line tools designed to accelerate edge AI development on TI processors, microcontrollers, connectivity devices and radar sensors. It supports both AI-accelerated devices such as processors featuring a C7 NPU or microcontrollers featuring a TinyEngine as well as AI-supported devices without a dedicated accelerator.
Whether developing a proof of concept using a model from the TI Model Zoo or leveraging your own model, Edge AI Studio provides the tooling you need.
TMS320F28P65x Real-Time Microcontrollers
The TMS320F28P65x (F28P65x) is a member of the C2000 real-time microcontroller family of scalable, ultra-low latency devices designed for efficiency in power electronics, including but not limited to: high power density, high switching frequencies, and supporting the use of IGBT, GaN, and SiC technologies.
Getting started with C2000 real-time control microcontrollers (MCUs)
This guide is a valuable reference that contains all of the necessary information to get started with C2000 real-time Microcontrollers (MCUs). This guide covers all aspects of development with C2000 devices from hardware to support resources. In addition to key reference documents, each section provides relevant links and resources to further expand on the information covered.
Mobile robot
Design smarter and safer automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots with our sensing, high-speed perception and real-time control products.
The next generation of industrial mobile robots are required to become more intelligent and autonomous, while allowing for safe interaction and collaboration with humans. From accurate sensing to high-speed perception and real-time control, our technologies can help you create the most sophisticated mobile robots for ever-evolving industrial needs, while reducing design efforts by using multiple built-in safety functionalities and system-level safety concepts.
F29H859TU-Q1
The F29H85x, F29P58x, and F29P32x are members of the C2000 real-time microcontroller family of scalable, ultra-low latency MCUs designed for efficiency in power electronics, motor control, and beyond, including but not limited to: high power density, high switching frequencies, and supporting the use of GaN and SiC technologies. The F29 product families feature the next-generation C29 CPU core, leading the industry with 2x performance from the previous-generation C28 CPU core. The C29 core also supports byte-addressing, with data types fully compatible with other popular CPU architectures, including the Arm architecture, enabling a smooth migration for customers looking to go to market quickly.
How MCUs built with innovative C29 cores increase real-time performance in high-voltage systems
Real-time microcontrollers (MCU) play a crucial role in helping high-voltage automotive and energy infrastructure systems meet power efficiency, power density, and safety design requirements. From onboard chargers (OBC) to uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), these devices must deliver fast, deterministic performance for time critical tasks in harsh environments.
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From 60GHz radar sensing to next-generation C29-powered microcontrollers, TI’s latest embedded portfolio reflects a clear direction: faster processing, lower latency, and tighter integration of AI at the Edge. Whether you are prototyping a mobile robot, developing high-density power systems, or exploring mmWave applications for the first time, the tools and hardware covered here provide a strong foundation for bringing demanding designs to market with greater speed and confidence.
