Microcontroller specifications have changed little over the last few decades, but the expansion of languages and supporting software has opened up many choices.…
Microcontroller specifications have changed little over the last few decades, but the expansion of languages and supporting software has opened up many choices. Learn about several new languages available for microcontrollers in this guide.
Catch up on what Microchip released at CES this year and which trends they're focusing on for 2019.
Catch up on what Microchip released at CES this year and which trends they're focusing on for 2019.
The recent software acquisitions from leading MCU suppliers show how the hardware and software worlds are converging and…
The recent software acquisitions from leading MCU suppliers show how the hardware and software worlds are converging and colliding in the rapidly changing IoT design landscape.
Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and…
Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and other small, portable applications.
Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC)…
Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications of up to 300 W.
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final…
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final products. To mitigate cost increases, Microchip has just released a free touch library for use with most PIC, AVR, and SAM microcontrollers.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.
Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.
What's the difference between SiP, SoC, SoM, and CoM?
What's the difference between SiP, SoC, SoM, and CoM?
A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on…
A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on methods to introduce high level security in IoT microcontrollers, coming up with a list of seven properties they believe are essential for protecting devices and could be easily implemented by any manufacturer.
ON Semiconductor offers their new hot swap smart fuse which is an electronically resettable and programmable in-line fuse…
ON Semiconductor offers their new hot swap smart fuse which is an electronically resettable and programmable in-line fuse for high-current applications.
In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.
In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation…
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation platform for young inventors.
Among the robots and self-driving cars at CES 2018, a bit of old technology made a surprising appearance: the Vortex86 Series CPU.
Among the robots and self-driving cars at CES 2018, a bit of old technology made a surprising appearance: the Vortex86 Series CPU.
Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and…
Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and increased reliability for space and aerospace applications.
Computational biology turned sequencing into a routine laboratory process, and today computer technology helps analyze a…
Computational biology turned sequencing into a routine laboratory process, and today computer technology helps analyze a wide variety of molecular biology information.
The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS…
The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS software is a timely move.
In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more…
In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.
Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the…
Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.
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