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NXP Adds to AI Automotive Portfolio With Audio Processing DSP Chips

NXP Adds to AI Automotive Portfolio With Audio Processing DSP Chips

The chip family promises to deliver a significant upgrade to automotive infotainment systems.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Duane Benson
Nuvoton’s New MCU Balances Low Power Consumption and Speed

Nuvoton’s New MCU Balances Low Power Consumption and Speed

While the MCU can run at speeds of up to 72 MHz, its processing architecture and ReRAM technology keep power consumption low.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip's 12 new Bluetooth Low Energy devices may help designers of all experience levels to incorporate short-range, low-power wireless capabilities into their products.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
From Audio to Automotive, 3 New Processors Push Performance Boundaries

From Audio to Automotive, 3 New Processors Push Performance Boundaries

In this roundup, we spotlight new processors from Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, and WCH that meet embedded computing requirements across industries.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

The low-power Arm Cortex M0+ microcontroller provides 8-bit prices with 32-bit performance.


News May 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

Diodes Incorporated AP33772 USB Type-C™ PD Sink Controller is engineered to meet USB Power Delivery specification revision 3.0 version 1.2. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers | New Product Brief

Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers | New Product Brief

Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) set a new standard in secure, user-friendly automation with Industrial IoT capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ADAS-Focused Partnerships and Solutions Blossom

ADAS-Focused Partnerships and Solutions Blossom

In this roundup, we spotlight a few companies that have announced industry partnerships and products targeted at ADAS and the software-defined vehicle.


News May 18, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

This article explains dynamic and static power consumption in a CMOS inverter circuit.


Mindgrove Brings First Indigenously-Designed RISC-V MCU to India

Mindgrove Brings First Indigenously-Designed RISC-V MCU to India

The new RISC-V-based SoC is the first microprocessor owned, designed, and marketed entirely from India to the open market.


News May 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
An Explanation of Undervoltage Lockout

An Explanation of Undervoltage Lockout

Learn how undervoltage lockout (UVLO) can protect semiconductor devices and electronic systems from potentially hazardous operation.


Infineon Debuts New MCU for Automotive Battery Management

Infineon Debuts New MCU for Automotive Battery Management

The new MCU is a highly integrated embedded system that monitors and manages automotive 12 V, lead-acid batteries.


News May 07, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Microchip’s New 32-bit MCUs Include Built-In Hardware Security Module

Microchip’s New 32-bit MCUs Include Built-In Hardware Security Module

New IoT security legislation is coming down the pipe. Microchip has released a mixed-range family of MCUs that keep data security and functional safety at the forefront.


News May 02, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jeff Child
Microchip Eases USB Integration With New 8-bit MCU Family

Microchip Eases USB Integration With New 8-bit MCU Family

Microchip made an important addition to its family of USB MCUs with the new security-conscious AVR DU family.


News Apr 17, 2024 by Duane Benson
Cars, Control, and Communication: A Product Roundup From Embedded World

Cars, Control, and Communication: A Product Roundup From Embedded World

Embedded World 2024 lived up to its promise of delivering exciting semiconductor news. Here are four bits that caught our eye for automotive, RISC-V, Bluetooth LE, and AI applications.


News Apr 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
Efficient Discrete Logic Implementation Using MCU Complex Logic Blocks

Efficient Discrete Logic Implementation Using MCU Complex Logic Blocks

Learn how the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral in the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers allows developers to implement complex discrete logic functions in hardware to reduce the Bill of Materials and develop custom application-specific logic.


Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 MCUs are high-performance graphics processors featuring the powerful Arm® Cortex®-M85 core with Helium technology, optimized for computationally intensive AI/ML tasks. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


NXP Launches Scalable Wireless MCU Series at Embedded World

NXP Launches Scalable Wireless MCU Series at Embedded World

With support for a bevy of wireless standards, the latest NXP MCUs, unveiled at Embedded World 2024, ease the transition to a connected world.


News Apr 09, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Renesas Rolls Out Entry-Level MCU With ‘Best-in-Class’ Power Consumption

Renesas Rolls Out Entry-Level MCU With ‘Best-in-Class’ Power Consumption

At Embedded World today, Renesas lifted the curtain on a new family of entry-level MCUs filling out its RA series. We spoke to Renesas' Masashi Ueda to learn more.


News Apr 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz