Texas Instruments brings you the latest in embedded systems

Here, you’ll find a selection of the latest news, products, and articles from Texas Instruments focused on the embedded industry.
Texas Instruments brings you the latest in embedded systems Texas Instruments brings you the latest in embedded systems

What’s new in 5V MCUs?

Despite the move to lower supply voltages in general-purpose system designs, 5V circuitry continues to be a popular design approach due to the physics of signal-to-noise and the ubiquity of 5V sensors. However, selecting a 5V MCU doesn’t mean that you need to compromise on modern MCU benefits like performance, low-power consumption, or security.

For a product overview, click the link.

MSPM0H3216

MSPM0H321x microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP highly-integrated 5V power supply and 32-bit MCU family based on the enhanced Arm Cortex-M0+ core platform operating at up to 32MHz frequency. These cost-optimized MCUs offer high-performance analog peripheral integration, support extended temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, and operate with supply voltages from 4.5V.

Learn more about 32MHz Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCU with 5V supply, 64KB flash, 8KB SRAM and 12-bit ADC with TI.

Johnson Controls and TI: Advancing security in buildings

Imagine a world where buildings have greater access to reliable security and safety, enabling you to remotely control your door lock for a visitor or receive an alert if the front door of your business opens while you’re away. To make this possible, connectivity is essential to detect intrusion or prevent unexpected incidents.

Understand more about advancing security in buildings by reading the case study here.

AM62x Power Consumption

This application note discusses the power consumption for common benchmarks and system application usage scenarios for the AM62x Sitara™ processors. The metrics contained in this document serve to provide users with a better understanding of AM62x active power and low power metrics: making it easier to determine a suitable configuration to meet a given power budget.

Read the full note here.

An engineer’s guide to humanoids & mobile robots

From autonomous mobile robots in warehouses to humanoid robots in factories and service settings, these machines are transforming the way we work and live. As designs grow more complex, TI is helping engineers bring next-generation robots to life faster—with advanced semiconductors and system-level expertise. Explore key design insights grouped by subsystem to jump-start your development.

Want to know more? Read the articles here.

Power Stage Implementations for Humanoid Robots

While similar to other robots currently in factory and service roles, humanoid robots are designed to mimic human movement with a high number of degrees of freedom (DOF) and fast response time (in milliseconds) to the surrounding environment. This creates a challenge for robotic system engineers as they solve key power-related design challenges in the many motors throughout these robots.

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Streamlining CRA Compliance: End-to-End Vulnerability Management for Embedded Linux with Torizon

As the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reshapes cybersecurity expectations across the EU, device makers face new obligations to monitor, triage, and address software vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle of their products.

To find out more, access the on-demand webinar here.

MSPM0C1104

MSPM0C110x microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP highly-integrated ultra-low-power 32-bit MCU family based on the enhanced Arm Cortex-M0+ core platform operating at up to 24MHz frequency. These cost-optimized MCUs offer high-performance analog peripheral integration, support extended temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, and operate with supply voltages from 1.62V to 3.6V.

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TQ System on modules (SOMs) for TI Processors

The TQMa67xx is an advanced system on module (SOM) based on the TI AM67 family of processors. This SOM can be used to reduce development time for image processing applications.

Watch the video here.

Watch this on-demand webinar to see how Texas Instruments (TI), PHYTEC, and IBV combine forces to bring hard real-time performance to Linux using the TI AM64 platform.

This on-demand webinar demonstrates how IBV’s industrial protocol integration — including EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, and EtherNet/IP — enables deterministic, real-time communication in industrial and automation environments. Watch it here.

TQ System on modules (SOMs) for TI Processors

The TQMa67xx is an advanced system on module (SOM) based on the TI AM67 family of processors. This SOM can be used to reduce development time for image processing applications.

Here, Thomas Mauer from TI”s industrial marketing team visits with TQ-Group to discuss their system on modules (SOMs) and how they simplify designs for TI processors.

MSPM0G3507

MSPM0G350x microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP highly integrated, ultra-low-power 32-bit MCU family based on the enhanced Arm Cortex-M0+ 32-bit core platform operating at up to 80-MHz frequency. These cost-optimized MCUs offer high-performance analog peripheral integration, support extended temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, and operate with supply voltages ranging from 1.62 V to 3.6 V.

Find out more here.

Think big with the world’s smallest microcontroller

The demand for smaller products with enhanced functionality challenges design engineers to pack more features into compact spaces while still reducing cost. TI created the world’s smallest microcontroller, empowering engineers to meet these challenges.

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TI Developer Zone

The MSPM0 Academy is a great starting point for all developers to learn about the MSPM0 MCU Platform which provides affordable solutions for all applications. MSPM0 Academy delivers easy-to-use training modules that span a wide range of topics and launchpads in the MSPM0 MCU portfolio.

Learn more by clicking here.

MSPM0C1103

MSPM0C110x microcontrollers (MCUs) are part of the MSP highly-integrated ultra-low-power 32-bit MCU family based on the enhanced Arm Cortex-M0+ core platform operating at up to 24MHz frequency. These cost-optimized MCUs offer high-performance analog peripheral integration, support extended temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, and operate with supply voltages from 1.62V to 3.6V.

Find out more here.

Arm Cortex-M0+ MCUs

Our comprehensive portfolio of Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCUs deliver the sensing and processing features you need

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Reduce System Design Time and Cost with Flexible RS-485 Transceivers

RS-485 has been the most used wired communications interface in industrial applications for more than two decades now. Balanced differential signaling of RS-485 allows for rejection of common mode noise and facilitates communications over long distances in noisy industrial environments.

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Solving key wireless connectivity cybersecurity challenges with low-power wireless MCUs

With wireless connectivity innovations, the ability to connect devices has now expanded to everyday electronics, bringing intelligence to homes and vehicles. More intelligence means more functionality and features: the ability to remotely monitor and control a device, augmented abilities with cloud computing, and faster software updates.

Read the technical article here.

Johnson Controls and TI: Advancing security in buildings

Imagine a world where buildings have greater access to reliable security and safety, enabling you to remotely control your door lock for a visitor or receive an alert if the front door of your business opens while you’re away. To make this possible, connectivity is essential to detect intrusion or prevent unexpected incidents.

Read the case study summary here.

Wi-Fi® 6

Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology. It offers several improvements over its predecessors, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), such as better performance in congested environments, lower latency, and higher power efficiency.

Want to know more about Wi-Fi® 6? Click here.

Reimagine IoT with scalable, secure connections

The demand to transfer more and more data in a secure and reliable way is increasing. Listen to Marian Kost, our vice president of connectivity technology as he discusses how innovations in our products and standards as well as open source software is enabling more connectivity in applications like smart buildings, grid, medical system, cars and more.

To find out more, click here.

Simplifying IoT with TI Wi-Fi® 6

Introducing the CC33xx family of Wi-Fi® devices, designed with affordability and reliability in mind to help you connect more IoT applications. These latest devices support the latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi , with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.3. TI is your trusted partner for your next IoT industrial design with more than 20 years of experience in developing Wi-Fi products.

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Current Sensing in Humanoid Robots

The precise measurement of motor currents is important for enabling safe and efficient operation of humanoid robots. These measurements are used by the control algorithms of actuators in the robot’s joints to enable precise movement and dynamic performance. Maintaining a high level of precision is crucial during complex tasks that require fine motor control and responsive behavior.

Want to know more, click here.

Designing Functionally Safe and AI Enabled Robotics Systems with TI Processors

Robotic systems are becoming increasingly complex, requiring advanced processing platforms capable of operating intelligently, safely, and in real time. Whether deployed in AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), collaborative industrial robots, or humanoid platforms, robotics applications of today demand a combination of high-performance compute, deterministic real-time control, functional safety, edge AI acceleration, and secure execution.

Read more here.

CC1310

The CC1310 device is a cost-effective, ultra-low-power, Sub-1 GHz RF device from Texas Instruments™ that is part of the SimpleLink microcontroller (MCU) platform. The platform consists of Wi-Fi®Bluetooth® low energy, Sub-1 GHz, Ethernet, Zigbee®, Thread, and host MCUs.

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CC2745P10-Q1

The SimpleLink™ CC274xR-Q1 and CC274xP-Q1 devices are AEC-Q100 complaint wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) supporting Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 for automotive applications. These devices are optimized for low-power wireless communication in applications such as car access including passive entry passive start (PEPS), phone as a key (PaaK), and remote keyless entry (RKE).

To learn more, click here.

Arm® Cortex ®-M0+ MCUs subsystems

Accelerate your development with our broad selection of MSPM0 subsystems, integrating our application building blocks to simplify your software efforts. You can easily adapt each subsystem to meet your specific end-equipment needs using our step-by-step instructions, design insights, software, and suggestions for feature enhancements.

Read more here.

Advancing your journey toward embedded software development

Our approach to software focuses on speed, interoperability and scalability, helping you get to market faster. Whether you are developing the latest software for automotive, robotics, or healthcare, we have the expert codewriting tools, repositories and support you need. And as always, we also remain committed to protocols such as Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Profinet, and EtherCAT and open-source projects such as Linux kernel, Yocto and Zephyr.

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Software-defined future: Why prioritizing software is essential

At any point in the day, you’ll interact with hundreds if not thousands of smart embedded devices. From customizing home appliances to enhancing safe driving and smooth operation of automation in factories, these embedded technologies propel you forward with everything from comfort to productivity to making energy more sustainable.

Read the full article here.

Precision labs series: Microcontrollers (MCUs)

TI Precision Labs: MCUs is and online classroom for all engineers needing to work with microcontrollers (MCUs). The on-demand curriculum pairs theory and applied lab exercises to deepen the technical expertise of experienced engineers and accelerate the development of those early in their career.

To watch the tutorials here.

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.

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IWRL6432AOPEVM

The xWRL6432AOPEVM is an easy-to-use, low cost FR4-based evaluation board for the xWRL6432AOP mmWave sensing device, with standalone operation and direct connectivity to the DCA1000EVM for raw ADC capture and signal processing development.

For more information, click here.

Software development

Accelerate software development with our open source, driver and middleware platforms and examples. With an open source and mainline software mindset, our developers help improve software quality that drives innovation.

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EDGE-AI-STUDIO

Edge AI Studio is a collection of graphical and command line tools designed to accelerate edge AI development on TI processors and microcontrollers. 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.

Interested in Edge AI Studio? Click here for more information.

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.

Find out more by clicking here.

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.

Read more here.

Mobile robot

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.

Find out more here.

F29H859TU-Q1

Automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB.

The F29H85x, F29P58x, and F29P32x are members 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 GaN and SiC technologies.

Want to know more about automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB? Click here.

F29H850TU

C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB.

The F29H85x, F29P58x, and F29P32x are members 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 GaN and SiC technologies.

To understand more, click here.

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 timecritical tasks in harsh environments.

You can view the full application brief here.

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