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Customisable MCU has ARM7 core

Customisable microcontroller combines ARM7-based CPU with up to 450,000 equivalent ASIC gates in a metal programmable block for custom logic netlist conversion.

News from Atmel Corporation (26 June 2007)

Microcontroller gets more memory

Secure microcontroller upgrades existing AT90SC6404RT device with additional ROM.

News from Atmel Corporation (26 June 2007)

16bit controllers save space with fewer pins

Low-pin-count 16bit MCUs and digital signal controllers feature peripheral pin select capability, which allows designers to remap digital I/O.

News from Microchip Technology (25 June 2007)

MCU drops into 8051 slots for nonvolatile upgrade

8051-based microcontroller incorporates 8Kbyte of nonvolatile FRAM and can be mounted in industry standard 44-pin QFP sockets for easy device migration.

News from Ramtron International (22 June 2007)

Microcontrollers add USB option

With minimal external components the eCOG1X USB device can act as a USB2.0 full-speed (12Mbit/s) device in host, peripheral or On The Go (OTG) modes.

News from Cyan Technology (20 June 2007)

Digital signal controller takes charge under water

User application article Canadian students integrate TI digital signal controller technology into Sonia, their entry for the 10th International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (19 June 2007)

Benchmarks show benefit of MCU makeover

Upgraded Flash microcontroller delivers 25% greater system performance at a more competitive price.

News from STMicroelectronics (19 June 2007)

Hafnium-based dielectric to enhance 45nm process

High-k dielectrics offer the compatibility, reliability and scalability to continue delivery of high-volume, high-performance and low-power devices through 45 and 32nm process nodes.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 June 2007)

Adding intelligence to lighting designs

Online lighting applications design centre provides a wide range of technical tools and resources that designers can use to add intelligence to lighting designs.

News from Microchip Technology (14 June 2007)

Microcontrollers expand 16bit applications

Microcontroller additions target car audio, home audio and similar consumer products as well as industrial applications.

News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 June 2007)

Microcontrollers exhibit core benefits

32bit Flash microcontrollers are based on ARM Cortex-M3 core for embedded applications requiring a combination of high performance, low power and low cost.

News from STMicroelectronics (12 June 2007)

ARM MCU range adds networking options

Microcontrollers offer choice of Ethernet and CAN networking capabilities for real-time applications.

News from Luminary Micro (11 June 2007)

Thai LSI expansion targets TV demand

To respond to the rapidly expanding demand of full high-definition LCD TVs, starting this summer, Oki will expand production from 10 million to 15 million per month.

News from Oki Electric (11 June 2007)

Acquisition expands German distribution share

Nu Horizons Electronics has acquired Munich based distributor Dacom-Sud Electronic Vertriebs.

News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (11 June 2007)

Software accord to improve IP services

Texas Instruments is working with Network Physics to deliver optimised end-user experiences for VoIP and IPTV services.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 June 2007)

MCUs are ideal for battery-powered equipment

Flash microcontrollers target battery chargers, sensor end points and low-end motor control applications. Brochure available

News from Rapid Electronics ( 6 June 2007)

Digital controllers run floating point maths

The industry's first floating point digital signal controllers provide 300MFLOPS performance at 150MHz at costs typically associated with fixed point processors.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 5 June 2007)

Chipset and boards cut media centre costs

A novel range of media PC solutions enables flawless playback of high definition (HD) video content across the widest range of PCs in the industry.

News from Broadcom Corp ( 5 June 2007)

Small claims for Ethernet-enabled MCU

Embedded Ethernet MCU integrates a high performance 8bit microcontroller with 512Kbyte Flash memory, TCP/IP and 10/100M Fast Ethernet MAC/PHY in an 8 x 8mm 80-pin TFBGA package.