Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). For example, in the 1980s, Volvo offered a station wagon with a turbo-V4 engine that was faster off the line than Chevrolet Corvette with…
Renesas’ new PMIC increases reliability and reduces design time
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, recently introduced the RAA215300 PMIC (power-management IC) optimized to complement Renesas’ RZ/V2L and RZ/G2L microprocessors (MPUs). It’s also designed for AI-enabled applications. The new high-performance PMIC offers a wide range of features including nine channels, a built-in charger, and a real-time clock. The high integration…