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Renesas Electronics Announces New 32-Bit RX63T MCUs for Single Motor and Inverter Control Applications
Renesas Electronic today announced the release of the RX63T the latest member of the broad RX series of microcontrollers (MCUs). The RX63T features special inverter control timers and analog functions required for today’s inverter control applications. The new MCUs help to reduce system costs and power consumption in applications like air conditioners, washing machines, solar inverter solutions and lighting control.
Renesas Electronics Announces New Ultimate-Low-Power RL78 Microcontrollers with Built-in LCD Controller
Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RL78/L12 Group of ultimate-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) with on-chip liquid crystal display (LCD) controller that reduce current consumption by approximately 30 percent compared to earlier Renesas products.
Energy Micro introduces first energy friendly ARM Cortex-M4 products
Energy Micro today announced that it will extend its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers with the addition of products based on the ARM Cortex-M4F core. The addition of 60 new EFM32 Wonder Gecko devices brings the total number of variants within the Gecko range to over 240 – the industry’s most comprehensive range of pin- and code-compatible devices for low-energy embedded applications.
Cortus announces Processor IP Roadmap for Embedded System on Chip (SoC) Applications
Cortus S.A. announces its plan to launch three new microcontroller IP cores as part of its processor roadmap. The new cores share common technology with the highly efficient APS3 core but address complementary market segments. The three new cores will be released over the coming six months.
Fujitsu Enhances the FM3 Family of 32-bit ARM-Based Microcontrollers with the Release of 210 New Products
Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe today launched the fourth wave of products in its FM3 family of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M3 processor core. Fujitsu is releasing 210 new products. Incremental sampling started January 31. The new products expand all four product groups that comprise the FM3 family – the High-Performance, Basic, Low Power, and Ultra-Low-Leak groups.
Transonics Offer Customers Free Device Programming
Transonics plc. the London based leading supplier of electronic components and logistics solutions, are now offering their customers free programming of all devices purchased from their distribution channel. Programming will take place at Transonics subsidiary company Lewmax, an internationally renowned provider of device programming and other value added services including laser ablation and device marking. All devices are programmed with silic...
TI’s MSP430 MCUs provide flexible solution for next generation single-phase metering and energy monitoring applications
Offering developers more flexibility in electricity metering and energy monitoring applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced the MSP430F673x/F672x family of ultra-low-power 16-bit microcontrollers. TI’s new devices guarantee no interruption of operation through a backup capable microcontroller supporting real-time clock (RTC) operation and power management from the main power supply and up to two separate auxiliary supplies.
TI ultra-low power MCU with integrated LCD cuts system cost of consumer medical devices
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced its lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated LCD controller. Based on TI’s MSP430 ultra-low power MCU core, the AFE4110 delivers an industry-leading combination of 16-bit processing power, built-in LCD driver, low power and low cost, while operating on a single 1.5-V battery.
Atmel’s Next-Generation maXTouch S Series Touchscreen Controllers Enable a New Class of Mobile Products
Atmel® Corporation today announced the availability of its new maXTouch S Series family of touchscreen controllers, the next generation of the company’s breakthrough unlimited touch technology. The new device family is ideal for the design of innovative and intuitive touchscreen interfaces of up to 17” diagonal for products including smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers and other applications.
Microchip expands XLP PIC MCU portfolio with industry’s lowest active current for 16-bit MCUs & new low-power sleep modes
Microchip announces the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC24F ‘GA3’ family, which features the industry’s lowest active current for 16-bit Flash MCUs, as well as several flexible new low-power sleep modes. The PIC24F ‘GA3’ devices feature 150 microamperes/MHz active current, as well as six DMA channels, which allow a routine to be executed with less power consumption and increased throughput.