Micros
MCUs provide 32-bit performance at 8-bit prices
At embedded world 2014, Infineon has announced volume production of its XMC1000 microcontrollers that offer 32-bit performance at 8-bit prices. Utilising the ARM Cortex-M0 processor, the MCUs are consistently optimised in line with their target applications: sensor and actuator applications, LED lighting, simple motor drives and digital power conversion.
Rochester re-introduces Intel’s powerful automotive MCU
Rochester Electronics is officially licensed by Intel to continue manufacturing the 80C196KC 16-bit microcontroller. The powerful 80C196KC is a high performance member of the MCS 96 microcontroller family, which utilises the CHMOS III process that provides a high performance processor along with low power consumption.
32-bit general-purpose MCU enables the IoT
Based on the RXv2 CPU core announced in November 2013, the RX64M microcontrollers have been announced by Renesas. The company's first product in the flagship RX 32-bit MCUs to be fabricated in a 40nm process, the MCUs offer system designers a path to quickly and efficiently develop high-performance, low-power industrial equipment that supports a wide range of communications functions.
MCUs combine CWG with rich analogue peripherals
Announced at embedded World 2014, the PIC12(L)F157X family signals an expansion of Microchip's 8-bit PIC MCU portfolio. The MCU family features multiple 16-bit PWMs with an assortment of analogue peripherals and serial communications in an 8-pin package.
MCU designed for high speed, computational intensive tasks
Designed for high speed, computational intensive tasks, the FT900 MCU has been released by FTDI Chip. The 32-bit MCU can run at clock speeds up to 100MHz and can be used in combination with the company's FT800 EVE chip.
High-speed MCUs join Mouser porftolio
Mouser is stocking Freescale Semiconductor's 32-bit Kinetis 72MHz K-Series microcontrollers. The K10/20/30/40/5x 72MHz microcontrollers (MCUs) are low-power 32-bit microcontrollers featuring high precision analogue, connectivity, and scalability. The MCUs are a high speed addition to the Freescale Kinetis family of ARM Cortex-M4 MCUs.
32-bit multicore SoC debugger set for Embedded World show
PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme is exhibiting the Universal Debug Engine (UDE) 4.2 at embedded world 2014 (Feb 25-27) in Nuremberg. The UDE 4.2 features enhanced control and test methods for multicore targets, optimised visualisation options during system level testing as well as dedicated support for a wide range of the latest 32-bit multicore SoCs from various manufacturers.
Silicon Labs present IoT solutions at Embedded World
At Embedded World 2014 in Nuremburg, Germany, February 25-27, Silicon Labs will exhibit a variety of semiconductor, software and systems solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Visitors to Booth 4A-118 will see the company's latest ARM based MCUs, ZigBee and sub-GHz wireless connectivity solutions and high-accuracy sensors as well as the company's next-generation embedded development platform.
NFC simplifies Smart home wireless energy harvesting
At the 2014 International CES, NXP has demonstrated a wireless smart lighting network offering easy installation in the home. With an energy harvesting switch (featuring no battery and no wires) from EnOcean, the demonstration network uses the NXP JN5161 wireless microcontroller and implements the ZigBee Green Power feature.
Rochester re-introduces the 80960 by Intel 32-bit microprocessor
The 80960MC 32-bit microprocessor was originally manufactured by Intel as an enhanced version of the i960 series and enjoyed great commercial success in a host of embedded applications. With 512-byte instruction cache, a built-in interrupt controller, an integrated floating-point unit and a memory management unit, the 80960MC is a versatile and high-demand chip which Rochester is excited to support with full authorization from Intel.