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Crocus Technology develops its first secure microcontroller based on novel Magnetic Logic Unit
Crocus Technology announces today the development of CT32MLU, the first in a category of SIM and secure element microcontrollers for mobile payments, access control, tag reading and other critical applications needing enhanced security and faster performance. Nano-SIM format CT32MLU is based on Crocus’ disruptive technology Magnetic Logic Unit that will bring important new advantages to next-generation smartcard designs.
Cortus Releases the World’s Smallest 32-bit Microcontroller IP Core
Cortus releases the world’s smallest 32-bit microcontroller IP core – the APS1. The launch of the silicon efficient, low cost APS1 completes Cortus’ 2012 processor roadmap. The APS1 is ideal for simpler embedded applications with limited code and data memory requirements. It offers a cost-effective way to replace many existing 8 bit cores by offering improved power consumption and simpler software development.
Fujitsu Add 93 Devices to FM3 family of 32-bit Microcontrollers Based on ARM Cortex-M3 Technology
Fujitsu Semiconductor America today added 93 new versatile devices to its rapidly expanding FM3 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core. The Basic Group has a total of 72 products that include the MB9B520M/320M/120M Series. The controllers operate at 72MHz and have been designed for inverter control, making them ideal choices for household appliances, office automation equipment, and industrial equipment.
ARM Launches Cortex-A50 Series, the World’s Most Energy-Efficient 64-bit Processors
ARM announced the new ARM Cortex-A50 processor series based upon the ARMv8 architecture, extending ARM’s leadership in performance and low power. The series initially includes the Cortex-A53 and Cortex-A57 processors and introduces a new, energy-efficient 64-bit processing technology, as well as extending existing 32-bit processing.
TI's MSP430FR59xx Wolverine-based microcontrollers
Texas Instruments have today released samples of the first of the world's lowest power microcontrollers based on its revolutionary Wolverine technology platform. TI's new FRAM-based MSP430FR59xx microcontrollers enable developers to add flexibility, performance and battery life to a variety of applications, including wireless sensing, energy harvesting, Smart Grid, industrial, consumer, building automation and security.
STMicroelectronics First to Market with New Generation of High-Performance Dual-Interface Chip-Card Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics leads next generation of secure dual-interface chip-card microcontrollers combining advanced computing power with the new ST31 series. The ST31 Series is the first chip-card microcontroller to combine the latest ARM SecurCore SC000 processor that delivers outstanding computing performance and energy efficiency, support for contact or contactless operation, and support for MIFARE, MIFARE DESFire and Calypso transport-card standa...
INSIDE Secure simplifies migration of data to secure memory with drop-in device
INSIDE Secure has unveiled the dual-mode VaultIC 420i secure microcontroller, a drop-in replacement for serial EEPROMs. INSIDE’s new device gives manufacturers a unique way to add strong, FIPS-140-2 level III targeted security to existing electronics products quickly, easily and cost-effectively, preventing fraud, counterfeiting, cloning and theft.
Microchip Expands Low-Cost dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers
Microchip today unveiled a new addition to the 16-bit PIC MCU and dsPIC Digital Signal Controller portfolios with the cost-effective dsPIC33FJ32MC104 family which offers up to 32 KB Flash, 16 MIPS of performance, and small pin outs for cost-sensitive motor control, consumer, medical and industrial applications.
Renesas expands portfolio with RL78/G14 microcontroller family
Renesas has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the low-power RL78/G14 MCU family in order to simplify systems development and decrease time-to-market. Designed to deliver performance and power-efficiency while incorporating advanced on-chip peripherals, the RL78/G14 MCUs are ideal for a number of applications including low-power consumer and wireless systems, household appliances, home healthcare, HVAC equipment and industrial automation sys...
Microchip Expands 70 MIPS dsPIC33E DSCs and PIC24E MCUs
Microchip Technology today announced new additions to the 70 MIPS dsPIC33E and PIC24E product families, building on Microchip’s motor control and general-purpose device series that include integrated Op Amps and a Charge Time Measurement Unit for temperature sensing or mTouch capacitive touch sensing.