Embedded System Product News
Microchip Introduces SAM-L10 and SAM-L11 Microcontrollers with TrustZone and picoPower
Remember Atmel, Sam? This is an Arm Cortex-M23. M23?
Embedded System Product News Jun 26, 2018
Microchip PIC32MZ Flash Microcontroller is the World's Fastest 32-bit MCU
This is not an ARM don't read this if you want to be like everybody else. But first, repeat after me: Moooooooo...
Embedded System Product News Nov 18, 2013
Microchip PIC24F KM Webinar
Power, Performance, Pricing, and Personality. God, I love alliteration. Go ahead, take five minutes to learn something new. Looks good on your resume! [External Link]
Embedded System Product News Jul 1, 2013
New Atmel SAMD20 Cortex-M0+ Microcontrollers
One of those things for the internet of things.
Embedded System Product News Jun 17, 2013
Texas Instruments introduces new Tiva ARM Cortex-M4 Microcontrollers
More Serial Interfaces and Bacon than the Competition?
Embedded System Product News Apr 15, 2013
Atmel SAMA5D3 has Lots of Power and Linux Development
Atmel_SAMA5D3 with lots of Power, free Android 4.0, and LOOK - it even plays Minesweeper! Demo board makes a nice Linux trainer, too.
Embedded System Product News Feb 4, 2013
Freescale Kinetis L-Series Based on ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
First M0+ Microcontroller and Lowest M0+ Core. What's that mean?
Embedded System Product News Sep 25, 2012
Microchip Introduces 8-bit PIC16F145X/PIC18F97J94 with Crystal-Free USB LCD and EEPROM
Eric is Great! Give us Chocolate Cake! And Crystal-Free USB!
Embedded System Product News Sep 17, 2012
Silicon Labs C8051F37x/C8051F39x 8-bit Microcontrollers have EEPROM and Really High Resolution Analog
WARNING: This is a dangerously accurate 8051 microcontroller. For Adults Only.
Embedded System Product News Aug 29, 2012
STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32-F3 with FPU
Look, analog processing on a microcontroller! No, don't be frightened, just watch the nice video.
Embedded System Product News Jun 26, 2012
STMicroelectronics STM32F0 Microcontrollers with Cortex-M0 Core
STMicroelectronics STM32F0 family based on the Cortex-M0 core. It's all in the family.
Embedded System Product News Feb 29, 2012
New Silicon Labs Precision32 is LOW power Cortex-M3 and bleeding-Edge Analog
This is the NEW stuff. Let's go dancing in.
Embedded System Product News Feb 28, 2012
Microchip dsPIC33E and PIC24E Now Run at 70 MIPS
Oh, Faster, Faster...
Embedded System Product News Feb 27, 2012
NXP 8051 Microcontroller Replacements from Microchip
Microchip sells the 8051 microcontroller. What? Yes, I'm serious, Microchip sells 8051 microcontrollers. What? Stop it, stop laughing, I'm serious. No, this is not a trick. What?
Embedded System Product News Feb 21, 2012
Texas Instruments Qualifies MSP430 for Automotive
The ultra-low power 16-bit MSP430 is now Automotive qualified. This changes everything.
Embedded System Product News Nov 29, 2011
Microchip PIC12LF1840 is a 14-pin Microcontroller with a Radio
No soap, Radio!
Embedded System Product News Nov 28, 2011
Atmel AVR XMEGA-B1 Microcontroller is Lower Power Innovative LCD
The new Atmel XMEGA B1 microcontrollers have that supports high-precision analog and a low-power LCD with character mapping. Go ahead, be a character
Embedded System Product News Oct 24, 2011
Microchip PIC Microcontrollers Now with Configurable Logic
New PIC Microcontrollers have a Configurable Logic Cell. Configure your PIC so peripherals can talk and interact with each other. Social media for peripherals?
Embedded System Product News Sep 26, 2011
STMicroelectronics STM32 F4 is the Fastest Cortex M4
Sprints along at 168MHz. Low power for a Cortex M4. From the company that owns the Cortex market. Really?
Embedded System Product News Sep 21, 2011
Atmel SAM9 ARM Microcontrollers Support DDR2, LCD, Touchscreen
New Atmel SAM9X25 Microcontrollers have hardware LCD acceleration, touch screen support, DDR2 memory support, and runs along at 400MHz.
Embedded System Product News Jul 27, 2011
Microchip PIC24F32KA Microcontroller has 12-bit ADC, Touchscreen
12-bit ADC, 17x17 HW Multiply, Barrel Shifter, intelligent mTouch capacitive sensing. Can you touch this?
Embedded System Product News Apr 25, 2011
Microchip PIC32 Microcontrollers with Lower Power, Better Flash
More PIC32 microcontrollers with Lower Power, USB, Ethernet, Peripherals, and Pepperoni (PIC four out of five)...
Embedded System Product News Jan 24, 2011
STMicroelectronics STM32F-2 Cortex-M3 is Fast and Powerful
This one runs at 120MHz and has crypto, a camera interface, SDIO, USB, Ethernet, and plenty of the peripherals you love. Just in time for Christmas!
Embedded System Product News Nov 30, 2010
New STMicroelectronics SPEAr1310 Dual Cortex Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST SPEAr1310 Dual-Core Cortex microcontroller with a DDR3 memory interface. Also, five Ethernet ports, three USB 2.0 ports, 600MHz per core, and more. Give me time to catch my breath...
Embedded System Product News Jul 29, 2010
Microchip PIC18F K90 Microcontrollers are Low Power with LCD Drive
12-bit ADC, 20nA sleepy sleepy, lowest run current yet, LCD driver. Stop me if you've heard this one.
Embedded System Product News Jun 1, 2010
New Microchip PIC18F K22 Family has only 20nA Sleep
12-bit ADC, 20nA sleepy sleepy night night, lowest run current yet, capacitive touch sensing. Can't touch this?
Embedded System Product News Jun 1, 2010
STMicroelectronics Now in Volume Production of STM8L Low-Power Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics now making the STM8L low-power 8-bit microcontroller in the 130nm process. 4-Kbyte Flash 3x3mm QFN20 at $0.61/10Ku. Come and get 'em!
Embedded System Product News May 24, 2010
World's Smallest Microcontroller from Atmel
8-pad uDFN package that is teeny, tiny, itty-bitty, itsey-weeny
Embedded System Product News May 14, 2010
New Rabbit 6000 Microcontroller has on-chip WiFi MAC
The new Rabbit 6000 microcontroller runs at 200MHz and has on-chip 802.11a/b/g WiFi MAC which supports WPA2. All the speed of a Rabbit without those little pellets...
Embedded System Product News Mar 4, 2010
Microchip Introduces 16 New Enhanced Mid-Range 8-bit Core Microcontrollers
Microchip has introduced sixteen new 8-bit nanoWatt XLP PIC16 Flash microcontrollers targeted for low power applications. Low priced development tools and all the rest.
Embedded System Product News Mar 2, 2010
New Atmel SAM3S Cortex Microcontrollers Offer High Integration and Very Low Power
Atmel SAM3S microcontrollers draw a mere 1.45mW/MHz and boast lots of peripherals. Sam I Am?
Embedded System Product News Dec 15, 2009
Atmel ATtiny Microcontrollers have 6 Pins, ADC, and LOW Power Consumption
New Atmel ATtiny Microcontrollers have only 6 pins, ADC, 1.0KBytes Flash, and 100nA Sleepy night night.
Embedded System Product News Nov 23, 2009
New Microchip PIC32 Families are Loaded With Everything!
Microchip has introduced three new PIC32 32-bit microcontroller familes with CAN and USB.
Embedded System Product News Nov 18, 2009
ARM Microcontrollers Support Adobe Flash
ARM Microcontrollers now support Adobe Flash applets
Embedded System Product News Oct 5, 2009
New Atmel Cortex M3 runs 96MHz with 480Mbps USB
The Atmel Cortex M3 runs at 96MHz and has a lot of very high speed peripherals, including 480Mbps USB
Embedded System Product News Jun 1, 2009
New Freescale MC56F8006 Digital Signal Controllers boast Low Power
The new Freescale MC56F8006 family of low power Digital Signal Controllers have a low run current and a standby current of less than 1uA.
Embedded System Product News Apr 29, 2009
Microchip Introduces New nanoWatt XLP eXtreme Low Power PIC Microcontrollers
Microchip has introduced several new 8-bit and 16-bit PIC microcontrollers with Deep Sleep currents as low as 20nA
Embedded System Product News Apr 23, 2009
New Texas Instruments C2000 Piccolo Targets Low Cost Applications
Texas Instruments Piccolo™ 32-bit microcontrollers show surprising high performance with very low cost.
Embedded System Product News Sep 8, 2008
Lowest Power MSP430 Microcontrollers from Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments has introduced their lowest power MSP430 microcontroller to date!
Embedded System Product News Jun 9, 2008
New ARM Cortex STM32 Microcontrollers from ST have More of Everything
STMicroelectronics has doubled the size of their STM32 Low Power ARM Cortex Product Family
Embedded System Product News May 28, 2008
New STR91xFA ARM9 from STMicroelectronics With Ethernet Boasts Huge 2.1Mbytes of Flash
STR91xFA ARM9 microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics with Embedded Ethernet boasts a huge 2.1Mbytes of Flash, more than any other ARM-based microcontroller
Embedded System Product News Apr 11, 2008
STMicroelectronics STM8 8-bit Microcontroller is ST7 Upgrade
STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM8, a new low power 8-bit microcontroller. At 24MHz & 3V, the core draws a mere 11mA.
Embedded System Product News Feb 25, 2008
Texas Instruments New MSP430 Family Offers Even Lower Power and 120KBytes Flash
TI's new MSP430F2x family offers a high accuracy ADC, up to 120KBytes of Flash, and 500nA standby current
Embedded System Product News Dec 10, 2007
New Microchip PIC32 Microcontrollers Run at 72MHz
The new Microchip PIC32 is a new 32-bit MCU family based on the MIPS32 M4K architecture, running at 72MHz and up to 512KBytes of Flash
Embedded System Product News Nov 5, 2007
New High Performance PIC18 K Family from Microchip
Microchip Announces New PIC18F4XK20/2XK20 8-bit Microcontroller Family targeting Low-Cost, Low-Power and High-Performance Operation
Embedded System Product News Sep 19, 2007
Ramtron Introduces 8051 Microcontroller with 64 KBytes Flash and 2 KBytes Nonvolatile F-RAM
Ramtron has introduced a 40MHz 8051 with 64KBytes of Flash, and 2 KBytes of non-volatile F-RAM
Embedded System Product News Sep 18, 2007
New ARM Cortex Family from ST Boasts LOW Power
New ARM Cortex STM32 family from STMicroelectronics boasts very low power and flexible peripherals.
Embedded System Product News Jun 11, 2007
Atmel 8-bit AVR has LIN, Voltage Regulor, 16K Flash for Automotive
Atmel has introduced a new 8-bit AVR microcontroller in a multichip module for Automotive applications.
Embedded System Product News Feb 12, 2007
New STR750 ARM7 Low Power Family from STMicroelectronics has 256KBytes Flash & runs at 60MHz
STR750 ARM7 from STMicroelectronics runs at 60MHz, has lots of Flash.
Embedded System Product News Oct 2, 2006
New Zilog ZNEO 16-bit Single-Cycle CISC Microcontroller
New Zilog ZNEO Z16F 16-bit Flash Microcontroller targets high end code efficient applications
Embedded System Product News Sep 27, 2006
New Embedded Ethernet on Microchip PIC18 Microcontrollers
PIC18F97J60 with Embedded Ethernet has 10Base-T MAC and PHY, transmit/receive RAM buffers, and up to 128K Flash.
Embedded System Product News Sep 11, 2006
Microchip Introduces CodeGuard Security Feature for PIC Microcontrollers for Code Protection
CodeGuard Security Allows Segmentation and Privileged Access of Memory Onboard Microchip's dsPIC® DSCs and PIC24H MCUs at No Additional Cost
Embedded System Product News Jul 25, 2006
New ST10 16-bit Flash Microcontrollers with 6.6Mbits Flash from STMicroelectronics
Four new 16-bit Flash Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics have 6.6Mbits of Flash memory, run at 64MHz internally, and operate over -40 to +125C
Embedded System Product News Jul 13, 2006
New Freescale S12XE 16-bit Microcontroller has 1MByte Flash and Plenty of Peripherals
New Freescale S21XE 16-bit Flash microcontrollers have 1MByte of Flash at 50MHz, 5 CAN interfaces, 8 LIN interfaces, 2 SPIs... you get the picture?
Embedded System Product News May 16, 2006
Embedded Ethernet and ARM - Times Two! - from DualCore
DualCore has introduced a dual-ARM, dual embedded ethernet chip that runs at 128MHz
Embedded System Product News Apr 25, 2006
New Atmel Microcontrollers Target Low-Power ZigBee
New AVR Atmel Microcontrollers only draw 650na for low power ZigBee applications
Embedded System Product News Mar 20, 2006
New Freescale RS08 Low-End 8-bit Core
The Freescale RS08 is a simplified version of the HCS08 core. The core on these 6-pin and 8-pin devices is the size of a grain of pepper.
Embedded System Product News Mar 13, 2006
New 48MHz Microchip PIC18 Microcontrollers with USB 2.0
New Microchip PIC18 Microcontrollers With Full-Speed 12Mbps USB 2.0
Embedded System Product News Mar 6, 2006
New ZiLOG ARM9 Microcontroller Product Line
ZiLOG is entering the 32-bit ARM9 marketplace. The ZiLOG ARM9 will run at an impressive 200MHz to target security POS, and more.
Embedded System Product News Feb 24, 2006
New Microchip PIC16F946 Microcontroller drives 168 LCD segments.
With integrated an LCD module capable of driving 168 LCD segments, the PIC16F946 ihas 14 Kbytes Flash program memory, 336 Bytes RAM, and 256 Bytes data EEPROM. It includes an 8 MHz internal oscillator, 2 analog comparators, and 10-bit 8-channel A/D converter It also supports SPI, I2C, and AUSART communication protocols, and offers Brownout Reset, watchdog timer, and programmable low voltage detect, in a 64-pin TQFP package.
Embedded System Product News Nov 8, 2005
New Microchip dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller Family
Microchip has introduced the new Microchip dsPIC33 40MHz Digital Signal Controller Family with a barrel shifter, one-cycle multiply, and performance rivalling conventional 16-bit DSPs.
Embedded System Product News Oct 10, 2005
New Microchip PIC24 16-Bit Microcontroller with 40MIPS Performance
Microchip's new PIC24 Family Offers up to 40MIPS performance with development tool and code compatibility with the Microchip product line
Embedded System Product News Oct 10, 2005
New Rabbit 4000 Microprocessor Announced by Rabbit Semiconductor
Rabbit has introduced the Rabbit 4000 microprocessor, with 500 new instructions and connectivity enhancements. Impresssive, most impressive!
Embedded System Product News Sep 14, 2005
TI MSP430 16-bit Low Power Flash Microcontrollers Get Feature & Product Expansion
Ultra-Low Power MSP430F20xx 16-bit Flash MCUs from Texas Instruments will expand with 50 new devices through end of 2006. New features include 20-bits of addressing and even lower power.
Embedded System Product News Aug 30, 2005
New Microchip PIC18 Family of 40MHz 3V PIC18F Microcontrollers
Microchip has introduced a new family of PIC18F microcontrollers that run out of on-chip Flash at 10MHz
Embedded System Product News Apr 25, 2005
Unicoi Systems Announces VoIP Reference Designs for Freescale DSP and PPC
Unicoi Systems Announces Availability of VoIP Reference Designs for the Freescale (Motorola) 56800E DSP, and the MPC870/5 PowerPC.
Embedded System Product News Apr 13, 2005
New Renesas H8SX 50MHz 32Bit Microcontrollers Announced
Renesas Technology Adds H8SX/1653F and H8SX/1651 50MHz 32Bit Microcontrollers for PC Peripherals, Office Equipment, POS and Smart Card Payment Terminals, and Digital Consumer Electronics Products
Embedded System Product News Mar 8, 2005
Atmel Inroduces 8051 Core with 1-Cycle Instructions and Low Power
Atmel has introduced a family of 20MHz 8051 microcontrollers with single-cycle instructions.
Embedded System Product News Mar 8, 2005
New Microchip PIC18 48MHz Microcontrollers with USB
Microchip has introduced a family of 48MHz PIC18 microcontrollers with USB connectivity.
Embedded System Product News Nov 8, 2004
New MSP430 Family from Texas Instruments runs at 12 RISC MIPS & standby of 1uA
New TI MSP430F2xx Low Power 16-bit microcontroller family has enhancements such as 12 RISC MIPS, less than 1uA Real Time Clock standby, and on-chip oscillator
Embedded System Product News Oct 4, 2004
New Microchip PIC16 and PIC18 Family of LCD Microcontrollers with Flash, EEPROM, and A/D
These PIC18 and PIC16 Microcontrollers have LCD modules capable of driving up to 192 segments. Other features include Flash, EEPROM, and A/D converter.
Embedded System Product News Sep 27, 2004
New Low Power Microchip PIC12 and PIC16 Microcontrollers Include KEELOQ Crypto Technology
Microchip Technology has announced the PIC12F635 and PIC16F636 8-bit microcontrollers with KEELOQ cryptographic technology and low power nanoWatt technology
Embedded System Product News Aug 9, 2004
New Microchip PIC18 Microcontrollers with 64Kbyte Flash and CAN in a 28-pin Package
Microchip has introduced new additions to their PIC18 family that include a 64K Bytes Flash CAN Microcontroller
Embedded System Product News Jul 26, 2004
Microchip Technology Introduces Four New Cost Effective PIC18F Microcontrollers
Microchip has introduced four new PIC18F microcontrollers in 64- and 80- pin packages.
Embedded System Product News Jun 21, 2004
Microchip Technology Introduces Eight PIC18F Flash Microcontrollers with up to 64K of Flash
Microchip Technology Introduces Eight PIC18F Flash Microcontrollers with Higher Density Memory and Power Management in 28- and 40/44-pin Packages
Embedded System Product News Jun 21, 2004
Renesas Technology Introduces 200MHz SH7710 Ethernet Processor
Renesas Technology Introduces 200MHz SH7710 Processor with Two Ethernet Controllers
Embedded System Product News Jun 21, 2004
New Microchip PIC10 - the World's SMALLEST Microcontroller!
Microchip has introduced the 8-bit, 6-PIN PIC10F microcontroller, starting at $0.49 each for 10K quantities.
Embedded System Product News Jun 1, 2004
ZiLOG Introduces New Z8 Encore XP Microcontroller Family with Exteneded Peripherals
On-Chip Temperature Sensor, Trans-Impedance Amplifier, Superior Sigma-Delta A/D Converter and $39.95 Development Tool - Industry Firsts, Claims ZiLOG President Mike Burger
Embedded System Product News Mar 24, 2004
NEC Introduces V850E/RS1 Microcontroller for High-End Automotive Safety Applications
NEC has introduced a new 32-bit microcontroller that is specifically targeted towards Automotive airbag applications.
Embedded System Product News Mar 15, 2004
Fujitsu Microelectronics Introduces Next Generation General Purpose 32-bit RISC Microcontroller
Fujitsu Microelectronics introduces a new 32-bit RISC microcontroller implemented in 0.25µm CMOS technology and operating at 3.3V.
Embedded System Product News Mar 10, 2004
Ten New M32C Microcontrollers Introduced by Renesas
New 32MHz MCUs in the M32C/84, M32C/85 and M32C/86 Groups offer 32MIPS performance, CAN, and up to 512KB + 4KB of on-chip flash memory
Embedded System Product News Jan 26, 2004
Texas Instruments Ships Industry’s First DSP at 1 GHz
World's First 1GHz DSP is on 90 Nanometer Process Technology with 50% Price Reduction for Existing 720 MHz DSPs
Embedded System Product News Jan 19, 2004
Microchip Introduces Motor Control Product Line
Microchip introduces four new PIC18 Flash microcontrollers specifically designed for motor control
Embedded System Product News Jan 5, 2004
Microchip Introduces Four Low Power PIC16F Microcontrollers
8-bit Flash Microcontrollers Offer Low-Cost Enhanced Power Management for Utility Metering, Motor Control, Battery Powered and General Purpose Applications
Embedded System Product News Dec 8, 2003
Microchip Introduces New Low Power 8- & 14-Pin Flash MCUs
Microchip Technology Introduces Three Low Pincount 8- & 14-pin PIC® MCUs That Offer Engineers Superior System-Level Performance
Embedded System Product News Dec 1, 2003
Motorola HCS12 MCUs expands at low and high ends, now 50+ derivatives
Motorola's new 9S12D32 and 9S12DP512 microcontrollers offer pin-compatibility and flash memory up to 512KB with 25 MHz performance, code efficiency and on-chip debugging capability.
Embedded System Product News Nov 10, 2003
Renesas Technology's Introduces SH-Mobile Processor
Renesas has intruduced the SH7310, a high-performance 32-bit RISC/DSP chip targeting mobile phone applications.
Embedded System Product News Oct 6, 2003
Cygnal Releases 100MIP 8051 Microcontroller with 16x16 MAC
Cygnal has realeased the 100MIPS peak C8051F120 microcontroller with a 16x16 Multiply Accumulate Unit (MAC).
Embedded System Product News Sep 8, 2003
New Microchip PIC18 Flash Microcontroller Family with 48K & 64Kbytes of Flash
Microchip is expanding their 16-bit PIC18 Family with up to 64Kbytes of onchip Flash memory
Embedded System Product News Aug 5, 2003
TI Introduces MSP430 Microcontroller Family for Electronic Energy Metering
TI Introduces the the Flash MSP430FE42x ultra low-power Microcontroller Family with features specifically targeting electronic energy meters
Embedded System Product News Jul 31, 2003
Motorola Expands HCS12 Microcontroller Family within the Industrial Market
Motorola introduces new 16-bit HC12 Microcontrollers to Enable Low Voltage Applications at 25MHz
Embedded System Product News Jul 1, 2003
Motorola Extends Low-Power HCS08 Microcontroller Family
Motorola Introduces new Members of their 20MHz HCS08 1.8V Microcontroller Family
Embedded System Product News Jun 2, 2003
Microchip Expands PIC18F Family with 32K of Flash, EEPROM, & an Extensive Range of Peripherals
The new PIC18F6520 and PIC18F8520 microcontrollers have 32K of Flash memory, 2K of RAM, 1K of EEPROM, and a highly extensive range of peripherals.
Embedded System Product News May 19, 2003
8-bit Microcontrollers with LIN-compatible UARTs from Fujitsu
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Launches MB89210 Series of General-Purpose 8-Bit MCUs with LIN-Compatible UART Interface for automotive body-control applications.
Embedded System Product News May 12, 2003
Microchip Introduces Microcontrollers for Short Range Radio Applications
Microchip has introduced complete systems solutions for single conversion super-heterodyne UHF RF receivers
Embedded System Product News Apr 21, 2003
Cygnal Introduces 8051 Microcontroller with Dual 1MSPS 16-bit ADCs
Cygnal introduces ulta-low power 8051 microcontroller with a 16-bit 1 million samples per second A/D converter
Embedded System Product News Apr 21, 2003
Two more Flash 68HC908 Microcontrollers from Motorola with 13-channel A/Ds
Motorola introduces the 68HC908JK8 and 68HC908JL8 microcontrollers with Flash Memory and a 13-channel 8-bit A/D converters
Embedded System Product News Apr 19, 2003
New Microchip PIC16 New Low-Power Microcontrollers with nanoWatt Technology
Microchip has expanded it's PIC family of Flash microcontrollers by introducing seven new Microchip PIC16 microcontrollers.
Embedded System Product News Mar 3, 2003
Fujitsu Introduces new 32-bit Flash Microcontroller with CAN
Fujitsu introduces a 32-bit embedded flash microcontroller with two CAN modules, 768K of Flash, and 32K of RAM.
Embedded System Product News Feb 18, 2003