Atmel launched four new series of ARM Cortex-M7 based microcontrollers (MCU) with broad memory and connectivity options ideal for the automotive, IoT and industrial markets. They exploit advanced memory architectures with up to 384 KB of multi-port SRAM memory, of which 256 KB can be configured as tightly coupled memory delivering zero wait state access at 300 MHz. All devices come with high-speed USB OTG and on-chip high-speed USB PHY and Flash memory densities of 512 KB, 1 MB and 2 MB. The SAM E70 and the SAM S70 are ideal for connectivity and general-purpose industrial applications, while the automotive-grade SAM V70 and SAM V71 are ideal for in-vehicle infotainment, audio amplifiers, telematics and head unit control.
General-purpose evaluation board Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
Based on the 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 S32K3 MCU in a 172 HDQFP package, the S32K3X4EVB-T172 offers dual cores configured in lockstep mode, ASIL D safety hardware, and HSE security engine.
Read more...Zero drift current shunt monitors Altron Arrow
Power Electronics / Power Management
The NCS21671 and NCV21671 from onsemi are a series of voltage output current sense amplifiers offered in gains of 25, 50, 100, and 200 V/V.
Read more...Analysis of switch-mode power supply: inductor violations Altron Arrow
Editor's Choice Power Electronics / Power Management
Common switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design errors are discussed, and their appropriate rectification is specified, with details on complications that arise with the power stage design of DC-DC switching regulators.
Read more...Microsoft Windows IoT on ARM Altron Arrow
Computer/Embedded Technology
This expansion means that the Windows IoT ecosystem can now harness the power of ARM processors, known for their energy efficiency and versatility.
Read more...The 8-bit survival syndrome – Part 2
DSP, Micros & Memory
Just like the 4-bit pre-microcontroller, the 8-bit MCU has been finding ways to stick around. Their features and speeds have been improving, offering competitive reasons to work with them.
Read more...Microchip introduces ECC608 TrustMANAGER Altron Arrow
Circuit & System Protection
To increase security on IoT products and facilitate easier setup and management, Microchip Technology has added the ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM, Software as a Service (SaaS) to its Trust Platform portfolio of devices, services and tools.