You’ve likely heard about SSD1306 or SSD1315 organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. These monochrome screens are typically in a similar price range as character displays, providing a more aesthetic appeal. More significantly, they provide a truly graphical interface for an embedded device. The OLED displays are available in ready-to-use breakout boards that can easily push…
New motor-drive reference designs include STSPIN32 and production-ready PCB
STMicroelectronics has released two reference designs that simplify building complete industrial or home-appliance motor drives for compressors with the STSPIN32 motor-control system-in-package (SiP). Each integrates the motor controller with a three-phase inverter to power the motor, and an offline converter and auxiliary circuitry. A production-ready PCB design and motor-control firmware are also included. The STEVAL-CTM011V1 targets general…
Microchip Technology releases AVR-IoT Cellular Mini Development Board
IoT network developers are looking for an easy path to implement a secure cellular connection in their design applications but are faced with design complexities and high deployment costs. To offer a solution for network designers who need the ultimate in location flexibility, low-power consumption, and deployment simplicity, Microchip Technology announced the AVR-IoT Cellular Mini…
Renesas develops circuit technologies with faster read and write performance
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, recently announced that it has developed circuit technologies for an embedded spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random-access memory (STT-MRAM, hereinafter MRAM) test chip with fast read and write operations fabricated — using a 22-nm process. The test chip includes a 32-megabit (Mbit) embedded MRAM memory cell array and…
STMicroelectronics and Sensory Inc. to partner on embedded speech-recognition technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sensory Inc., a provider of embedded speech-recognition technology and an ST Authorized Partner, are collaborating on a new project. The partnership will enable the STM32 microcontroller (MCU) user community to develop and prototype intuitive voice-based user interfaces for a wide range…
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…
Renesas to demonstrate first working silicon based on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it will present the first live demonstration of a microcontroller (MCU) based on the recently announced Arm Cortex-M85 processor. The demonstration will take place in the Renesas booth – Hall 1, Stand 234 (1-234) at the Embedded World 2022 Exhibition and Conference in Nuremburg…
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…
STMicroelectronics adds to its low-power, operational amplifier line
The STMicroelectronics‘ TSV772 dual-operational amplifier (op amp) combines high accuracy, low power consumption, and the option of an extremely small 2.0 x 2.0mm DFN8 package. Extending ST’s high-performance 5V op-amp family, the TSV772 has rail-to-rail inputs and outputs, 20MHz gain-bandwidth (GBW), and is unity-gain stable. With a slew rate of 13V/µs, 7nV/√Hz input noise density,…
How to program an OLED display with Arduino
Sensors are used to convert a physical quantity, such as light intensity or temperature, into an electrical one. There are several types of sensors that can easily be used with an Arduino board, which is an advantage. For example, any analog or digital sensor easily interfaces with Arduino as the board offers both analog and…
Data sensing acquisition and notification framework using moisture sensor
India is an agricultural country & farming is a basic occupation in our country. Since today farmers are watering the plants everyday but this is the project whichhelps the farmers & in farming field for watering without any problem because here there is watering system is made. In this system the thirsty plant gives message to the farmer that it needs water and then we can water the plants. Nowadays, people have nursery at their home and some people have hobby of gardening. So at these places also this watering system is very useful for people. Many plants need more water & some plants need less water depending on the level of moisture in the soil.People use this system in their daily life & this system is called botanical system.
New tools available to support Infineon’s SEMPER NOR Flash devices
Infineon Technologies has announced additional development tools to support its award-winning family of SEMPER NOR Flash devices. With the SEMPER Solutions Hub — a one-stop portal with all the building blocks needed to integrate SEMPER NOR Flash into an application — developers can quickly design safety-critical and inherently secured automotive, industrial and communications systems. Infineon’s SEMPER NOR…
Infineon producing new CO2 sensors that reduce energy costs
The requirements for good air quality are on the rise, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in rising demand for sensors that measure the CO2 concentration in the air. Regulations in Asia, Europe, and North America also play a critical role in this regard. In California, for example, every ventilation systems in…
Infineon to showcase IoT and automotive electronic solutions at CES 2022
Infineon Technologies announced that at CES 2022, it will “Reimagine Innovation” by showcasing the company’s wide portfolio of IoT, power, security, and automotive solutions. Infineon’s exhibits of new, innovative electronics solutions will be shown in the Ballroom San Polo 3405 and 3406 , located at The Venetian Hotel, Level 3, Foyer East. Infineon is also participating…
Infineon expands wireless portfolio to support Matter with multi-protocol solutions
Infineon Technologies has announced the launch of the new AIROC Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 family to help companies quickly bring low-power, high-performing Matter products to market. The powerful combination of complementary Bluetooth LE and 802.15.4 protocols enhances the performance of smart home products with seamless interoperability, enabling end-to-end encrypted communication between individual devices in a Matter…
Renesas develops write technologies for embedded STT-MRAM
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the development of two technologies that reduce the energy and voltage application time for the write operation of spin-transfer torquemram magnetic random-access memory (STT-MRAM, hereinafter MRAM). On a 20-megabit (Mbit) test chip with embedded MRAM memory cell array in a 16 nm FinFET logic…
STMicroelectronics offers microcontroller for biometric system-on-card and dCVV solutions
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is facilitating advanced security for contact and contactless payment cards, ID cards, and transport ticketing with its latest-generation ST31 secure microcontroller. The ST31N600, based on ST’s 40nm eSTM technology, integrates circuitry for energy harvesting and additional connectivity used by biometric and dynamic card verification…
ATtiny85 microcontroller tutorials, Part 3: Building LED blinking application using ATtiny85
In the previous tutorial, we learned we need the following hardware and software tools to build any application using ATtiny85. Arduino IDE software USB SPI AVR programmer PROGISP software So let us build the first LED blinking, “hello world” application for the ATtiny85 microcontroller. Open Arduino IDE. Open LED blinking example from file->example->basic->blink Modify the…
Microchip adds to its safety-certified family of maXTouch touchscreen controllers
Networked and connected home appliances enable users and manufacturers to communicate with them via the internet. For example, the user of a kitchen oven might look up a new recipe online or a manufacturer might perform remote diagnostics or over-the-air firmware updates. Displays and touch sensors are essential for enabling this functionality in modern appliances.…
New STPOWER MOSFETs minimize switching power losses
The new super-junction STPOWER MDmesh K6 series enhances several key parameters to minimize system-power losses. It’s suited to lighting applications based on flyback topology, such as LED drivers, HID lamps, adapters, and power supplies for flat-panel displays. With the 800V STPOWER MDmesh K6 series, STMicroelectronics is setting the benchmark for this super-junction technology, combining best-in-class performance…