OEMs are experiencing increasing application complexity and the need for AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 functional safety-compliant and secure solutions as the market for electric and autonomous vehicles develops. For automotive developers looking to design scalable applications for future technology while also meeting the latest automotive requirements, Microchip Technology announced a comprehensive ecosystem around AUTOSAR-ready dsPIC33C Digital…
First RISC-V-based system-on-chip FPGA enters mass production
The first SoC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to support the royalty-free RISC-V open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) has entered volume production, marking a major milestone in the evolution of embedded processors. As customers continue to adopt PolarFire SoC FPGAs at a rapid pace, Microchip Technology is announcing the production qualification for the MPFS250T and the previously…
Microchip releases Arm Cortex-M23 microcontroller with key-provisioning solutions
Security threats are growing in complexity and causing product development challenges in the Internet-of-things (IoT), consumer, industrial, medical, and other markets. It’s imperative that these products have strong embedded security while offering low power consumption for longer battery life. Microchip Technology announced the release of the industry’s first microcontroller (MCU) to combine a secure subsystem…
First single-core MPU with MIPI CSI-2 camera interface and audio
The embedded market has a need for higher performing and lower power artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that can be deployed at the edge – where power consumption is often at a premium. AI solutions often require advanced imaging and audio capabilities, which are typically found only on higher-performing multi-core microprocessors that, unfortunately, also consume much…
Microchip adds to its 8-bit PIC and AVR microcontroller family
With smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and 5G wireless connectivity dominating the landscape of embedded design in 2022, Microchip’s 8-bit PIC and AVR microcontroller (MCU) families are gaining market share. Over the past 50 years, the market for 8-bit MCUs has grown steadily and Microchip currently sells one device for every human in the western hemisphere each…
Microchip enables Qi 1.3 wireless charging with authentication
To ensure high-quality, wireless-charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high-security, silicon-authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology is announcing the new, industrial-grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive-grade Trust Anchor TA100. This is combined with…
Microchip launches first automotive-qualified Gen 4 PCIe switches for autonomous-driving systems
High-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions for distributed, heterogenous compute systems are a fundamental element in next-generation autonomous driving applications. To this end, Microchip Technology is announcing the market’s first Gen 4 automotive-qualified PCIe switches. These Switchtec PFX, PSX, and PAX switch solutions provide cutting-edge compute interconnect capabilities for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). “Our automotive-qualified portfolio of Switchtec Gen 4 switches provides…
Microchip launches in-circuit emulator, a new debugging and programming tool
Embedded engineers seeking complete analysis of projects for rapid development require easy-to-use yet powerful emulation hardware. Microchip Technology announced the MPLAB ICE 4 next-generation full in-circuit emulator, debugging and programming development tool for the company’s PIC and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs), dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), and SAM MCUs and microprocessors (MPUs). The MPLAB ICE 4 In-Circuit Emulator is…
Microchip to support Mersen’s SiC Power Stack Reference Design
E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power-management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies while speeding up development time. To keep pace with these requirements, Microchip Technology announced its collaboration with Mersen on a 150 kilovolt-ampere (kVA), three-phase, silicon-carbide Power Stack Reference Design. Mersen is a global provider of power-management solutions for several industrial sectors,…
Microchip expands its gallium-nitride RF power portfolio
Microchip Technology Inc. recently announced a significant expansion of its gallium-nitride (GaN), radio-frequency (RF). power-device portfolio with new MMICs and discrete transistors that cover frequencies up to 20 gigahertz (GHz). The devices combine high power-added efficiency (PAE) and high linearity to deliver new levels of performance in applications — ranging from 5G to electronic warfare, satellite communications, commercial…
Microchip launches advanced, automotive maXTouch touchscreen controller
As the automotive market continues to demand larger touchscreens with more flexibility in size and shape, Microchip Technology has launched a new maXTouch touchscreen controller, which lets automotive designers satisfy various and unique aspect ratios for touch displays in cars. This new offering includes additional functional safety support specifically requested by OEMs. The MXT1296M1T can reconfigure its…
Microchip offers new development tool for its Smart Embedded Vision initiative
Microchip Technology has announced the second development tool offering in its Smart Embedded Vision initiative for designers using its PolarFire RISC-V system-on-chip (SoC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The industry’s lowest-power SoC FPGA in its class, the PolarFire device is the only mid-range device of its kind that simultaneously supports dual 4K video processing and quad core…
Microchip offers first multiport, multigigabit PoE injector for Wi-Fi6 access
To deploy today’s Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) and 5G small cell access nodes, it’s first necessary to access AC power or a switch that can deliver both power and data as required. Microchip Technology Inc. has created a more flexible and cost-effective alternative with the first multiport Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), power-sourcing equipment (PSE) injector —…
Microchip expands its Arm MCU family for space systems
Deep space initiatives including planetary exploration, orbiter missions, and space research require innovative spacecraft system technology providing connectivity and processing. To enable system designers better integration and higher performance while reducing development costs and time to market, COTS technologies and scalable solutions are increasingly used in space applications. Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the qualification…
Microchip offers industry’s first automotive-qualified, single-chip, ultra-wide touchscreen
To better meet the need for safe, intuitive and easy-to-use user interfaces within automotive vehicles, designers are continuing to consolidate the vehicle’s cluster, center stack and co-driver displays into very wide screens. Streamlining and simplifying system development for these ultra-wide screens often seen in electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and premium vehicles, is…
Microchips’ new open-source, power-delivery software enables code integration
USB Type-C with power delivery (PD) and open-source software are two technologies leading the next wave of wired connectivity. With Microchip Technology Inc.’s new power-delivery software framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB-C PD systems. By merging their proprietary code with Microchip’s fully functional PD stack, designers have the ultimate…
Microchip launches space-qualified, COTS-based power converters
As reliance on communication and weather satellites grows, and space research expands in scope and mission, new technology is required to help speed spaceflight system design and production. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the expansion of its SA50-120 power-converter family with nine new units based on its Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technology. This technology provides developers with space-qualified,…
Microchip introduces high-side current sense amplifiers for automotive applications
With the proliferation of automation and connectivity throughout the automotive and industrial markets, the need to accurately measure a dynamic current in the presence of high-frequency noise often plagues modern vehicle and factory applications. To combat electrically noisy environments and address the need for higher accuracy current measurement, Microchip Technology has introduced its high-side current sense…
Microchip unveils first hardware-based audio endpoint solution for AVB
As connected vehicles increasingly rely on Ethernet for network connectivity, smart technology is helping developers to streamline infotainment system development and adapt to manufacturers’ evolving requirements. To this end, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the first hardware-based audio endpoint solution for AVB – the LAN9360, a single chip Ethernet controller with embedded protocols. Microchip’s LAN9360 audio endpoint…
Microchip launches new Ethernet switches for enhanced network connectivity
With the support of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), Ethernet is eliminating the need for separate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks, providing a more ubiquitous approach to synchronization and precision timing for today’s industrial automation systems. However, to accomplish this, the use of multi-chip proprietary solutions has often been required, increasing both complexity…