MCU

u-blox incorporates newest Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth chips in two new compact modules

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Socs, Nordic Semiconductor, Communication, Health, Internet of things, Internet, MCU, Bluetooth Low Energy, Life, Radio, PCB, Machine learning, PSA, Printed circuit board

The modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor.

Key Points: 
  • The modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor.
  • They both support Bluetooth LE 5.4 and Thread/Matter technologies in a compact, power-efficient, and secure format.
  • With more than twice the processing power of previous Bluetooth LE modules, ALMA-B1 can even replace general-purpose MCUs in a compact solution.
  • u-blox (SIX:UBXN) provides semiconductor chips, modules, and IoT services that reliably locate and connect every thing.

GigaDevice Showcases Cutting-Edge Industry Solutions at Embedded World 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
DFU, GD32, Logic, Azure, GigaDevice, OTA, DSP, SOC, Hall, BLDC, Internet of things, SPI, Embedded, GUI, Voice recognition, MCU, LDO, AI, Bluetooth Low Energy, Power management, PWM, Synaptic, AWS, High-pass filter, Sensory, Flash, Wi-Fi 6, Sensor, Booth, FPU, QT, Octal, Ecosystem, HMI, FPGA, Video game

NUREMBERG, Germany, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GigaDevice , a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash Memory , 32-bit Microcontrollers (MCUs) , Sensors , and Power Management technologies , is poised to showcase its comprehensive product lineup at the Embedded World 2024 event held in Nuremberg, Germany from April 9th to 11th.

Key Points: 
  • NUREMBERG, Germany, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GigaDevice , a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash Memory , 32-bit Microcontrollers (MCUs) , Sensors , and Power Management technologies , is poised to showcase its comprehensive product lineup at the Embedded World 2024 event held in Nuremberg, Germany from April 9th to 11th.
  • They offer a comprehensive software and hardware security solution to meet the industrial markets’ demand for high reliability and security applications.
  • We are thrilled to highlight our GD32 collaborative efforts with industry partners, such as QT , Embedded Wizard , and Sensory .
  • Come and visit GigaDevice at Hall 5-129 in person, and join our conference presentations:

Microchip Brings Enhanced Code Protection and up to 15W of Power Delivery to its USB Microcontroller Portfolio

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
AVR, MPLAB, RWW, BOM, MCU, Microchip Technology, IDE, Autonomous peripheral operation, MCHP, MCC, Configurator, USB, DU, Video game

To help easily incorporate this functionality into embedded systems, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched the AVR® DU family of microcontrollers (MCUs).

Key Points: 
  • To help easily incorporate this functionality into embedded systems, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched the AVR® DU family of microcontrollers (MCUs).
  • As the next generation of Microchip 8-bit MCUs to integrate USB connectivity, the AVR DU family is designed to provide enhanced security features and higher power delivery than previous iterations.
  • “USB is the standard communication protocol and power delivery method for electronic devices,” said Greg Robinson, corporate vice president of Microchip’s 8-bit MCU business unit.
  • MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) contains a software stack that supports hardware features for the AVR DU MCU’s USB module.

GigaDevice Launches GD32F5 Series Cortex®-M33 Core MCUs for High-Performance Applications

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The GD32F5 series high-performance MCUs offer significantly expanded storage space, excellent processing efficiency, and a wide array of interface options.

Key Points: 
  • The GD32F5 series high-performance MCUs offer significantly expanded storage space, excellent processing efficiency, and a wide array of interface options.
  • The GD32F5 series high-performance MCUs adopt the Arm® Cortex® -M33 core with a maximum operating frequency of 200MHz and a working performance of up to 3.31 CoreMark®/MHz.
  • The GD32F5 series high-performance MCUs are equipped with up to 7.5MB on-chip Flash and 1MB SRAM.
  • GigaDevice provides the new high-performance GD32F5 series MCU with free development environment GD32 IDE, debugging and download tool GD-LINK, and the programming tool GD32 All-In-One Programmer.

DigiKey and NXP Unveil MCX MCU Design Contest at Embedded World 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Swag, MCX, Acceleration, MCU, MacBook Pro, NXP, Digi-Key, AirPods Pro, Auction

NUREMBERG, Germany, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce its teaming up with NXP® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world. Using NXP’s new FRDM development boards, contest participants are invited to submit design ideas and projects for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a grand prize package containing a 14-inch MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 and AirPods Pro.

Key Points: 
  • NUREMBERG, Germany, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to announce its teaming up with NXP ® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world.
  • “We are excited to launch this design content with NXP and look forward to the acceleration of ideas from developers using NXP’s FRDM development platform featuring the new MCX MCU portfolio ,” said David Sandys, senior director of technical marketing for DigiKey.
  • The contest opens on April 8, 2024, and all design ideas must be submitted by May 20, 2024.
  • To enter, participants must select a FRDM board featuring NXP’s new MCX N and MCX A series microcontrollers.

Mobilicom Launches New Cybersecure Mesh Networking Solution for Long-Range Uncrewed Platforms

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Intelligence, UGV, MCU, USV, ICE, SDR, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Robotics, NDAA, Surveying

This ruggedized unit, which boasts a stronger amplifier than prior generation products, works together with Mobilicom’s MCU mesh networking aerial products to deliver high-performance cybersecure mobile mesh  wireless IP networking, high-definition video and data for mid-sized long-range uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Key Points: 
  • This ruggedized unit, which boasts a stronger amplifier than prior generation products, works together with Mobilicom’s MCU mesh networking aerial products to deliver high-performance cybersecure mobile mesh  wireless IP networking, high-definition video and data for mid-sized long-range uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
  • MCU-300 expands the coverage distance up to 100 miles while fortifying stability, resilience, and durability.
  • The MCU-300, like the rest of the MCU product line, is U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant.
  • Our field proven MCU product family has been integrated into uncrewed ground, aerial and maritime platforms by numerous manufacturers, building our well-established track record of success across a wide range of use cases,” stated Mobilicom CEO and Founder Oren Elkayam.

Think Silicon to Showcase its Latest Ultra-Low-Power 3D Graphics and AI in One IP Architecture at Embedded World 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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ATHENS, Greece and SAN JOSE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Think Silicon, the leading provider of ultra-low-power GPU and AI IP for embedded systems, will showcase its latest graphics and AI solutions for edge computing devices in Hall 4, Booth 476 at Embedded World 2024 taking place in Nuremberg, Germany from April 9-11.

Key Points: 
  • ATHENS, Greece and SAN JOSE, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Think Silicon, the leading provider of ultra-low-power GPU and AI IP for embedded systems, will showcase its latest graphics and AI solutions for edge computing devices in Hall 4, Booth 476 at Embedded World 2024 taking place in Nuremberg, Germany from April 9-11.
  • Think Silicon’s NEOX® | GA100 is a GPGPU solution for the MCU market based on RISC-V, offering the unique combination of performing both 3D graphics and ΑΙ in one IP architecture.
  • The processor can be programmed using graphics and AI libraries independently or together.
  • Think Silicon’s experts will be available for meetings and demonstrations of the NEMA® and NEOX® product series at Embedded World.

STMicroelectronics helps Panasonic Cycle Technology bring AI to e-assisted bikes for affordable safety boost

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Panasonic Cycle Technology, Panasonic, NN, Static pressure, Electronics, Tokyo Big Sight, MCU, Transport, AI, Software, Life, STM, Safety, Ecosystem, Hertz, STM32, STMicroelectronics, Timo, TPMS, Medical device

ST’s edge AI solutions provide a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that leverages an advanced AI function to improve rider safety and convenience.

Key Points: 
  • ST’s edge AI solutions provide a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that leverages an advanced AI function to improve rider safety and convenience.
  • ST's edge AI development tool, STM32Cube.AI, enabled Panasonic to implement this edge AI function while fitting into STM32F3 embedded memory space.
  • This new function simplifies tire air-pressure maintenance, which enhances rider safety and prolongs the life of tires and other cycle components.
  • ST offers a comprehensive edge AI ecosystem for spreading edge AI to devices used in a wide range of scenarios.

Microchip Technology Expands Its Serial SRAM Portfolio to Larger Densities and Increased Speeds

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
SRAM, SPI, MB, MCU, Microchip Technology, MCHP, RAM, SDI, SQI, Integrated circuit, Computer data storage

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address a common customer need for bigger and faster SRAM, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has expanded its Serial SRAM product line to include larger densities of up to 4 Mb and increased Serial Peripheral Interface/Serial Quad I/O™ Interface (SPI/SQI™) speed to 143 MHz.

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address a common customer need for bigger and faster SRAM, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has expanded its Serial SRAM product line to include larger densities of up to 4 Mb and increased Serial Peripheral Interface/Serial Quad I/O™ Interface (SPI/SQI™) speed to 143 MHz.
  • This reduces the need for a more expensive, high-pin-count MCU and can help minimize the overall board footprint.
  • The 2 Mb and 4 Mb serial SRAM devices are available starting at $1.60 each in 10,000-unit quantities.
  • For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com .

Ambiq Apollo510 Delivers 30x Power Efficiency Improvement to Unleash Endpoint AI

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambiq, a technology leader in exceptionally energy-efficient semiconductors for IoT devices, is introducing the new Apollo510, the first member of the Apollo5 SoC family, which is uniquely positioned to kickstart the age of truly ubiquitous, practical, and meaningful AI.

Key Points: 
  • The Apollo510 achieves up to 10x better latency while reducing energy consumption by around 2x, compared to Ambiq's previous power efficiency leader, the Apollo4.
  • With more than 30x energy improvement, the Apollo510 is capable of running a vast majority of today's endpoint AI calculations, including low-power sensor monitoring, always-on voice commands, telco-quality audio enhancement, and more.
  • Apollo510 contains everything needed for driving intelligent systems: ultra-efficient compute, expansive on-chip memories, high-bandwidth interfaces to off-chip memories, and security.
  • IoT endpoint device manufacturers can expect unrivaled power efficiency to develop more capable devices that process AI/ML functions better than before.