STMicroelectronics’ STM32WBA52 microcontrollers (MCUs) combine Bluetooth® LE 5.3 connectivity with ultra-low-power modes, advanced security, and a broad selection of peripherals familiar to STM32 developers. Its arrival eases the next step for IoT device developers seeking to add wireless, cut power, strengthen cyber-protection, and boost processing in the edge. The STM32WBA wireless MCU platform includes ST-patented leading-edge technology. Targeted […]
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Embedded workbench supports STM32 MCU series
STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series promises to make 32-bit capabilities accessible to all developers at a low price. Now, IAR, an ST Authorized Partner, announces its support for this latest addition to the popular STM32 microcontrollers. The powerful IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm has powerful capacities for building an optimized and compact code, and extensive debugging and […]
RFID upgrade pushes “ancient” pneumatic-tube system into the 21st century: Part 2
Adding simple RFID tags to hospitals’ widely used pneumatic-tube systems has dramatically improved performance without needing a system rebuild. Wireless solves the problem — and does more Modern electronic technology has reinvigorated the pneumatic tube system to do more and do better without requiring more tube pathways. This can apply to upgrading an existing installed […]
Single chip onboards home devices through Matter protocol
NXP Semiconductors announced the EdgeLock SE051H, a secure element designed for Matter, adding to the industry’s broadest portfolio of Matter devices. The EdgeLock SE051H is a single-chip solution with integrated NFC designed to simplify the secure and seamless onboarding of Matter devices and enable new smart home user experiences, such as suggested automation, installation videos, […]
RFID upgrade pushes “ancient” pneumatic-tube system into the 21st century: Part 1
The addition of simple RFID tags to hospitals’ widely used pneumatic tube system has dramatically improved performance without needing a system rebuild. Although email and the web have greatly diminished the need for physical mail in many situations, it’s important to remember that there are many real-world scenarios where a tangible, physical object must be […]
SoC motor controllers incorporate 4 x 500 mA outputs
TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio with the first members of the new HVC 5x family of programmable system-on-chip (SOC) motor controllers for driving small stepper, brushed (BDC) and brushless (BLDC) motors in automotive and industrial applications. The new HVC 5x family represents an application-specific evolution of the popular HVC 4x […]
Small processor board power handheld and DIN-rail computing
Congatec will be presenting its comprehensive COM-HPC ecosystem at embedded world 2023 (hall 3 / booth 241). The portfolio now ranges from high-performance COM-HPC server-on-modules to ultra-compact and brand-new COM-HPC client-on-modules that are hardly larger than a credit card. Together with the accompanying tailored cooling solutions, carrier boards, and design-in services, Congatec now provides […]
SoM powered by AM62x suited for embedded industrial products
Variscite announced the launch of the VAR-SOM-AM62, powered by the Texas Instruments AM62x. Starting from only $33, the module provides an ideal solution for embedded industrial products that require high performance and low power. The VAR-SOM-AM62 runs on 1.4 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 with 400MHz Cortex-M4F and an additional 333 MHz PRU real-time co-processors. It offers […]
eFPGA development tool suite supports all major HDL languages
QuickLogic Corporation has released a new version of its Aurora eFPGA development tool suite. The Aurora 2.1 Development Tool Suite is based on a fully open-source implementation for scalability, longevity, and full code transparency. It supports all major HDLs including Verilog, System Verilog, and VHDL. The new version is based on open-source synthesis (Yosys), Versatile […]
Wi-Fi module reduces battery usage 2-8x for IoT device applications
InnoPhase IoT, Eoxys, and Nuvoton announce a market-ready solution targeting intelligent and secure IoT devices for smart home, industrial, and medical automation applications. Eoxys’ Xeno +™ Nano ML module integrates InnoPhase IoT’s Talaria TWO™ ultra-low power Wi-Fi and BLE5.0 solution with Nuvoton’s NuMicro® M2354 secure IoT MCU. It accelerates customers’ deployment of IoT sensor products by leveraging intelligent computing with […]
