Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Boasts Low-Cost Development
Developing radiation-hardened systems for space applications has a history of long lead times and high costs to achieve the highest level of reliability for multi-year missions in a harsh environment. Today, NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications require faster development and reduced costs. To meet these needs, a new microcontroller (MCU) that combines specified radiation…
Low-Voltage 64-Megabit Memory Device Improves Battery Device Power Consumption
Microchip Technology Inc released the SST26WF064C, a low-voltage 64 megabit device that combines Dual Transfer Rate (DTR) with proprietary SuperFlash NOR Flash technology, making it ideal for wireless and battery-powered applications. DTR gives customers the ability to output data on both edges of the clock, which reduces overall data access time and power consumption. SuperFlash technology also…
Low Power Microcontrollers Feature Large Memory In Small Packages
PIC32MM “GPM” microcontrollers (MCUs) are available from Microchip Technology Inc. The eXtreme Low Power (XLP) devices feature large memory in small packages, providing ample battery life for space-constrained applications. With the inclusion of several connectivity options, Core Independent Peripherals and feature-rich development boards, the “GPM” MCUs are well suited for digital audio applications, gaming/entertainment devices, Internet…
Microchip Now Comes With Apple HomeKit Support
Microchip’s Wi-Fi® SDK with Apple HomeKit Support Now Available Fully-Certified Software Development Kit Leverages Hardware-Based Calculations to Create Fast, Low-Power Solutions Providing an Optimized Customer Experience A fully-certified Wi-Fi® Software Development Kit (SDK) with Apple HomeKit support is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP). This SDK enables MFi licensees to create fast, low-power…
CEC1702 Hardware Cryptography-Enabled Microcontroller
Microchip Technology Inc. introduced the CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller. The CEC1702 addresses the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual growth of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The CEC1702 is a full-featured ARM® Cortex®-M4-based microcontroller with a complete hardware cryptography-enabled solution in a single package. This low-power but powerful, programmable…