Microcontroller (MCU)

STMicroelectronics’ new STM32 series redefines entry-level microcontroller performance and value for smart devices everywhere

Mar 06, 2026

STM32C5 with Cortex®-M33 and 40 nm for enhanced speed and Flash density Increased performance with cost efficiency Comprehensive ecosystem to enhance end-device capabilities and accelerate time to market Mar 5, 2026 (Geneva, Switzerland) — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has...

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SEGGER delivers launch-day support for ST’s new STM32C5 microcontrollers

Mar 06, 2026

Monheim am Rhein, Germany — March 5, 2026 — The STM32C5 series is the newest edition to STMicroelectronics’s widely adopted STM32 family of microcontrollers. Arm® Cortex®-M33-based and general purpose in nature, the STM32C5 series is simple, efficient, cost effective, and designed to address the needs of next-generation embedded and Artificial Intelligence of Things applications....

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MCU enables ASIL D safety and control

Mar 05, 2026

Built on a 28-nm process, the Renesas RH850/U2C automotive MCU delivers robust connectivity and security for modern E/E architectures. The post MCU enables ASIL D safety and control appeared first on EDN.

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MCU brings USB-C power to embedded devices

Mar 05, 2026

Infineon’s EZ-PD PMG1-B2 MCU integrates a USB-C PD controller with a 55-V buck-boost controller for charging Li-ion battery packs. The post MCU brings USB-C power to embedded devices appeared first on EDN.

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Texas Instruments TMS1000: When Control Logic Fit on One Chip

Mar 13, 2026

Introduced in 1974, the TMS1000 family combined CPU, ROM, RAM, and I/O on a single die and established the commercial template for the microcontroller.

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HighTec Drives Automotive Software Development on Renesas RH850/U2x MCUs with LLVM-Based Rust and C/C++ Toolchains

Mar 12, 2026

Saarbruecken, Germany, March 9, 2026 – HighTec EDV-Systeme, a leading provider of automotive compiler solutions, closely cooperates with Renesas Electronics Corporation to further broaden its multi-architecture support by making the safety-qualified LLVM-based HighTec Rust and C/C++ compiler toolchain available for Renesas RH850/U2x microcontrollers. Embedded developers working on this high-performance 32-bit...

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Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connected MCU

Mar 10, 2026

Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first AI-native connected MCU with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 802.15.4. It features a Cortex-M52 and Ethos-U55 NPU.

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When AI Comes Home to Roost: Meet the SYN765x Wi-Fi-7 AI-Native Connected MCU

Mar 17, 2026

I think most of us have come to appreciate how incredibly useful AI can be, and it’s getting more efficacious every day. The funny thing is that it’s becoming harder to remember a time before AI (much like younger people being unable to visualize a world without high-definition flat-screen TVs,...

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At Embedded World, Renesas 365 Advances to General Availability Phase

Mar 20, 2026

The Renesas 365 Development platform unifies electronics design from MCU recommendation to validation.

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Microchip Intros Hybrid MCU/MPU SIP for Human-Machine Interfaces

Mar 30, 2026

The automotive-qualified system-in-package brings MPU power to a more accessible MCU-type development environment.

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A New Way to Spray Paint Color

Mar 27, 2026

We’re all familiar with mixing red, yellow, and blue paint in various ratios to instantly make all kinds of colors. This works great for oils or watercolors, but fails when it comes to cans of spray paint. The paint droplets can’t be blended once they are aerosolized. Consequently, although spray...

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Gigadevice Debuts Motor Control MCU and Low-Power NOR Flash Memory

Mar 24, 2026

Gigadevice doubled down on efficiency at Embedded World—unveiling a motor-control MCU that slashes system complexity and a low-voltage NOR flash that cuts power use by a third.

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4 Standout Microcontrollers From Embedded World 2026

Mar 24, 2026

These devices are redefining what an MCU can do in the age of edge AI, advanced connectivity, and software-defined vehicles.

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New at Mouser: Microchip Technologies PIC32CM PL10 Low-Power Arm Cortex -M0+ Based Microcontrollers for Industrial, Smart, and Consumer Applications

Apr 01, 2026

April 1, 2026 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now shipping the new PIC32CM PL10 low-power Arm® Cortex®-M0+ based microcontrollers (MCUs) from Microchip Technologies. The PIC32CM PL10 series offers a balanced combination of performance, power efficiency, and peripherals for industrial, smart building, consumer, and sensor-based applications. The Microchip Technologies PIC32CM...

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Microchip’s SAM9X75D5M hybrid MCU SiP targets automotive HMIs

Apr 01, 2026

Microchip’s AEC-Q100 Grade 2-qualified, SAM9X75D5M System-in-Package (SiP) addresses growing demand for Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in automotive and e-mobility applications. Supporting sophisticated graphics and large display sizes (up to 10 inches ... The post Microchip’s SAM9X75D5M hybrid MCU SiP targets automotive HMIs appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

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Mouser Now Shipping Microchip Technologies PIC32CM PL10 Arm Cortex -M0+ Based Microcontrollers for Industrial, Smart, and Consumer Applications

Apr 01, 2026

March 31, 2026 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now shipping the new PIC32CM PL10 low-power Arm® Cortex®-M0+ based microcontrollers (MCUs) from Microchip Technologies. The PIC32CM PL10 series offers a balanced combination of performance, power efficiency, and peripherals...

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Nuvoton Unveils MCU With Cortex-M33 Core Aimed at Smart Devices

Apr 04, 2026

The NuMicro M3331 series runs at up to 180 MHz and integrates hardware security, CAN FD, and LED control interfaces across packages as small as 4 × 4 mm.

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STMicroelectronics’ new STM32 series redefines entry-level microcontroller performance and value for smart devices everywhere

SEGGER delivers launch-day support for ST’s new STM32C5 microcontrollers

MCU enables ASIL D safety and control

MCU brings USB-C power to embedded devices

Texas Instruments TMS1000: When Control Logic Fit on One Chip

HighTec Drives Automotive Software Development on Renesas RH850/U2x MCUs with LLVM-Based Rust and C/C++ Toolchains

Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connected MCU

When AI Comes Home to Roost: Meet the SYN765x Wi-Fi-7 AI-Native Connected MCU

At Embedded World, Renesas 365 Advances to General Availability Phase

Microchip Intros Hybrid MCU/MPU SIP for Human-Machine Interfaces

A New Way to Spray Paint Color

Gigadevice Debuts Motor Control MCU and Low-Power NOR Flash Memory

4 Standout Microcontrollers From Embedded World 2026

New at Mouser: Microchip Technologies PIC32CM PL10 Low-Power Arm Cortex -M0+ Based Microcontrollers for Industrial, Smart, and Consumer Applications

Microchip’s SAM9X75D5M hybrid MCU SiP targets automotive HMIs

Mouser Now Shipping Microchip Technologies PIC32CM PL10 Arm Cortex -M0+ Based Microcontrollers for Industrial, Smart, and Consumer Applications

Nuvoton Unveils MCU With Cortex-M33 Core Aimed at Smart Devices