Qualcomm Acquires Arduino, Unveils Hardware and Software Tools
https://www.electronics-lab.com/qualcomm-acquires-arduino-unveils-hardware-and-software-tools/
The acquisition combines Qualcomm’s edge computing and AI hardware with Arduino's accessible development ecosystem; new releases include the Arduino UNO Q dual-processor board and the Arduino App Lab IDE.
STMicroelectronics Debuts PMIC for Automotive Applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-debuts-pmic-for-automotive-applications/
The SPSA068 is an AEC-Q100 qualified power-management IC (PMIC) that integrates a buck voltage regulator, precise voltage reference, and safety features like a watchdog and fault detection.
Capacitive Touch and Segment LCD Control: Renesas Releases MCU for Smart Appliances
https://www.electronics-lab.com/capacitive-touch-and-segment-lcd-control-renesas-releases-mcu-for-smart-appliances/
The new RL78/L23 16-bit MCU is built for smart home appliances and electronics, featuring ultra-low-power consumption, an integrated segment LCD controller, and capacitive touch sensing.
GigaDevice GD32G5 Series MCUs Launched with Arm Cortex-M33 Core for Industrial Applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/gigadevice-gd32g5-series-mcus-launched-with-arm-cortex-m33-core-for-industrial-applications/
GigaDevice has introduced the GD32G5 series high-performance microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core, designed for industrial applications like digital power systems, charging stations, energy storage inverters, servo motors, and optical communication. These MCUs feature exceptional performance with a clock speed of up to 216 MHz, advanced DSP and FPU units, and specialized hardware […]
Renesas RA8E1 and RA8E2 Microcontrollers Features High-Performance Arm Cortex-M85 for Automation and AIoT Applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/renesas-ra8e1-and-ra8e2-microcontrollers-features-high-performance-arm-cortex-m85-for-automation-and-aiot-applications/
Renesas Electronics has introduced the RA8E1 and RA8E2 microcontrollers (MCUs) groups, part of the RA8 Series, which utilize the Arm Cortex-M85 core with Helium and TrustZone technology. These MCUs deliver exceptional performance of up to 6.39 CoreMark/MHz and leverage Arm Helium for a 4X boost in DSP and machine learning (ML) tasks, making them ideal […]
Renesas RX260 and RX261 Microcontrollers Deliver High Efficiency and Advanced Touch Features with Security Functions
https://www.electronics-lab.com/renesas-rx260-and-rx261-microcontrollers-deliver-high-efficiency-and-advanced-touch-features-with-security-functions/
Renesas has recently introduced the RX260 and RX261, 32-bit microcontrollers designed for outstanding power efficiency, advanced touch functions, and robust security. Built on the RXv3 core, they deliver high performance of 355 CoreMark at 64MHz, with ultra-low active current (69μA/MHz) and standby current (1μA). Ideal for various applications, from consumer electronics to industrial and building […]
ILABS’ RP2040 Board Empowers IoT with Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular Support
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ilabs-rp2040-board-empowers-iot-with-wi-fi-ble-and-cellular-support/
ILABS, a leading European embedded electronics specialist, has unveiled the RP2040 Connectivity Board, a feature-rich development board centered around Raspberry Pi’s cost-effective RP2040 microcontroller unit (MCU). This board is designed to offer comprehensive connectivity solutions for IoT applications, incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and even cellular capabilities. The RP2040 Connectivity Board is an all-in-one […]
Microchip’s PIC18-Q20: Microcontroller with native I3C interface compatibility
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchips-pic18-q20-microcontroller-with-native-i3c-interface-compatibility/
Microchip has introduced the PIC18-Q20 microcontroller product line, bringing forth a set of versatile chips available in 14- and 20-pin packages. These microcontrollers not only support multi-voltage I/O but also mark a significant milestone as the first low-pin count microcontroller with an I3C target mode. The I3C target mode is a distinctive capability of these […]
Arduino UNO-like AB32VG1 Development Board based on RISC-V MCU
https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-uno-like-ab32vg1-development-board-based-on-risc-v-mcu/
Recently, there have been several developments in the RISC-V community with its increasing use case in various domains. We have seen this open-source technology grow at an impressive rate, catching the eye of the makers’ community to implement extraordinary projects. To help them, a RISC-V member Chinese chip design manufacturer known for its high-performance Bluetooth […]
Microchip Introduces New AVR DA Microcontroller Family
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microchip-introduces-new-avr-da-microcontroller-family/
The AVR DA family incorporates several new safety features together with integrated Peripheral Touch Controller As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features, higher-performance microcontrollers are required for better real-time control as well as to enable enhanced human machine interface […]