STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the second generation of its STM32 MPUs (microprocessors) with a new architecture built upon the same ecosystem and raising performance and security for applications at the industrial and IoT edge. “The new STM32MP2 Series devices further our investment in application…
New Renesas industrial microprocessor supports EtherCAT communication protocol
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a new industrial microprocessor (MPU) that supports the EtherCAT communication protocol — achieving high-speed, accurate real-time control for industrial systems. The RZ/T2L MPU inherits the hardware architecture of its higher-end product, the RZ/T2M, and provides optimized solutions for the fast-growing EtherCAT communication market. The new…
Ready Partner Network now extends across all Renesas’ MCUs and MPUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is expanding its Renesas Ready Partner Network to include commercial-grade, performance-optimized building blocks for its RZ Family of microprocessors (MPUs). The MPUs feature 106 new partners and 160 building block solutions. The trusted technology partnership program has grown in the last three years to more than…
Microchip releases advanced microprocessors for smart meters
The design complexity of smart meters continues to evolve as different communications solutions are integrated into the framework and as regulatory compliance requirements are mandated. To meet the growing demand for a feature-rich yet simple design solution for developing smart meters, Microchip Technology has announced the PIC32CXMT family of 32-bit microprocessors with a new MPL460…
Renesas expands its AI-capable RZ/V Series of microprocessors
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its AI-capable RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs), with a new device that enables AI processing of image data from multiple cameras — offering a new level of highly accurate image recognition for vision AI applications. Equipped with two 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 cores, the new…
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…
Renesas expands its line of Arm CPU, core–based microprocessor units
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the RZ/Five general-purpose microprocessor units (MPUs) built around a 64-bit RISC-V CPU core. The RZ/Five employs the Andes AX45MP, based on the RISC-V CPU instruction set architecture (ISA). The new MPUs augment Renesas’ previously available Arm CPU core–based MPUs, expanding customer options and providing…
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…
8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs, are more bits better?
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…