Microcontrollers

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2L2 microcontroller (MCU) group with ultra-low power consumption and the industry’s first support for the new UCB-C Revision 2.4 standard. Based on a 48-MHz Arm Cortex M23 processor, the new MCUs offer a rich feature set that makes them ideal for portable devices and PC peripherals such as gaming mice and…

Innatera announced the launch of Pulsar, its first commercially available microcontroller to bring brain-like intelligence into edge devices. Born from more than a decade of pioneering research, Pulsar delivers up to 100X lower latency and 500X lower energy consumption than conventional AI processors. With this breakthrough, Innatera brings a new class of ultra-efficient, brain-inspired intelligence directly to…

Infineon Technologies AG introduces PSOC 4100T Plus, an Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller (MCU) with Multi-Sense. The new microcontroller offers a rich blend of analog and digital capabilities, featuring 128K Flash, 32K SRAM, and Infineon’s high-performance Multi-Sense technology, which includes CAPSENSE, inductive sensing, and liquid level sensing. PSOC 4100T Plus also boasts enhanced reliability and is equipped…

Microchip Technology has released the PIC16F17576 microcontroller (MCU) product family with integrated low-power peripherals and the ability to precisely measure volatile analog signals.   PIC16F17576 MCUs feature a new low-power comparator and voltage reference combination that can operate while the MCU core is in sleep mode, allowing for continuous analog measurement while consuming less than 3.0 µA of…

Crypto Quantique has announced a new lightweight root-of-trust (RoT) IP block to enable security feature implementation in resource-constrained microcontrollers and IoT devices. Called QRoot Lite, the implementation complies with the Measurement & Attestation Root of Trust (MARS) specification developed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) as a lightweight, hardware security IP block for measurement, storage,…

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduces the RA0E2 microcontroller Group based on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor. These new devices deliver 2.8mA current consumption in active mode and 0.89mA in sleep mode, with power dropping to 0.25µA in Software Standby mode. The integrated high-speed on-chip oscillator enables fast wake-up capabilities, allowing the MCUs to remain in low-power mode…

TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas HVC 5x embedded motor controller family with the HVC 5481G for automotive applications. The new HVC 5481G functions as a programmable gate driver system-on-chip (SoC) designed to control an external power bridge with 6 N-channel FETs for driving actuators, fans, and pumps. Samples of the HVC 5481G are currently…

Texas Instruments introduced the world’s smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) for the MSPM0C1104 MCU enables designers to optimize board space in applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics, without compromising performance. With over…

NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP CoreRide platform for zonal and electrification system solutions in software-defined vehicle architectures. The S32K5 family utilizes Arm Cortex CPU cores operating at speeds up to 800 MHz, providing…

Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of microcontroller units (MCUs) targeting math-intensive applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, AI/ML, and medical sectors. The new devices operate at 200 MHz and incorporate high-speed analog peripherals to reduce external component requirements. The PIC32A MCUs include integrated analog capabilities with 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) operating at up to…

Infineon Technologies AG announced that its PSOC 4 microcontroller (MCU) family now features Multi-Sense capabilities. Infineon expands its leading capacitive sensing technology CAPSENSE with a new, proprietary inductive sensing technology, as well as a non-invasive and non-contact liquid sensing solution. With PSOC 4, developers now have endless possibilities to develop new HMI and sensing solutions.…

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad…

Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for enhanced communication capability. The new MCUs now joining the cost-efficient series include the STM32C051, with up to 64KByte of Flash for applications that need more storage than STM32C031 MCUs can…

Infineon Technologies AG has launched PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33-based microcontrollers (MCUs). With the support of system design tools and software in ModusToolbox, this comprehensive solution allows developers to create high-performance, highly efficient, and secured motor control and power conversion systems with ease. PSOC Control C3 features Entry and Main Line…

STMicroelectronics is making embedded artificial intelligence (AI) truly here-to-help with a new microcontroller series integrating, for the first time, accelerated machine learning (ML) capabilities. This enables cost-sensitive, power-conscious consumer and industrial products to provide high-performance features leveraging computer vision, audio processing, sound analysis, and other algorithms, until now beyond the capabilities of small embedded systems.…

STMicroelectronics has extended the STSPIN32 series of integrated motor drivers, adding eight new products to tackle cost-sensitive yet performance-hungry applications including power tools, home appliances, and industrial automation. ST’s STSPIN32 drivers combine a general-purpose STM32 microcontroller (MCU) with a feature-rich three-phase gate driver to simplify design, save PCB area, and accelerate time to market. The…

Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of the AURIX TC4Dx microcontroller (MCU), the first member of the latest AURIX TC4x family. Based on 28nm technology, the AURIX TC4Dx offers increased performance and high-speed connectivity. It combines power and performance enhancements with the latest trends in virtualization, Artificial Intelligence, functional safety, cybersecurity, and networking functions paving…

Infineon Technologies AG introduces the Automotive PSoC Multitouch GEN8XL (IAAT818X), a new generation of touch controllers. Designed for OLED and micro-LED displays up to 24 inches, the touch controller delivers performance and frame rates that meet today’s demands. It ensures a seamless user experience on various touch-based interfaces, such as touchscreens, touchpads, and sliders, while…

MIKROE has launched Click Shield for FRDM-MCXN947, a versatile expansion device for the NXP development board. The shield provides three mikroBUS sockets, enabling designers to prototype and develop using multiple Click boards. MIKROE releases one new Click board nearly every day: currently, there are over 1700 compact add-on boards to choose from across categories such…

Flex has introduced a range of new products and partnerships aimed at addressing the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The company announced customizable compute reference designs incorporating JetCool’s SmartPlate direct-to-chip liquid cooling solution, capable of cooling over 1,500W per socket. In collaboration with JetCool, Flex is set to deliver liquid-cooled solutions…