STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 22, 2012 Featuring 32-bit embedded ARM® Cortex(TM)-M0 processor, 32-bit STM32 F0 series comes in 3 package options with memory densities from 16-64 KB Flash and 4-8 KB SRAM. Integrated hardware consumer electronics control module allows connections to multimedia devices without burdening MCU's CPU, memory, and peripherals. Other features include hardware RAM-parity checking, and advanced timing capabilities in addition to SPI, I²C port, and programmable analog and digital noise filtering.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 04, 2012 Targeting motor control applications, TMS320F2803x and TMS320F2806x Piccolo(TM) MCUs contain C-programmable, integrated control law accelerator (CLA) co-processor via C-compiler. CLA is 32-bit floating-point math accelerator designed to work independently of TMS320C28x(TM) CPU core to offload complex, high-speed control algorithms, freeing CPU to handle I/O and feedback loop metrics. Also, CLA also provides direct access to on-chip peripherals for parallel execution of algorithms.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Apr 30, 2012 ATA5580 transponder includes open immobilizer protocol stack with built-in AES-128 hardware cryptographic unit, low-frequency immobilizer interface for power supply and bi-directional communication, and an LF antenna. Device is intended to be over-molded in simple mechanical keys which usually accompany full featured remote keyless entry key fobs. ATA5580 allows car manufacturers to switch from cryptographic systems to AES without mechanical redesigns.

Energy Micro AS    Oslo N-0405  Norway
Apr 09, 2012 Housed in BGA48 packaging measuring 4 x 4 x 1 mm, EFM32 Gecko Microcontrollers are based on ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3 processor and require 150 µA/MHz when active. Devices run at clock speeds up to 32 MHz and provide up to 32 KB of flash memory and 4 KB of RAM. LESENSE function block enables monitoring of up to 16 capacitive, inductive, or resistive sensors independently of processor core. Applications include wireless sensor nodes, home automation systems, and portable health/fitness products.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 03, 2012 As IEEE802.15.4-certified platform, STM32W enables development of SEP 2.0-compliant smart grid applications with its memory capacity of up to 256 KB and code density made possible by ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3 processor core. MCU supports ZigBee® SEP 2.0, and use of IPv6-based Stack promotes interoperability between manufacturers and their PHY implementations. Along with certified IEEE 802.15.4 radio implemented on-chip, features include two 16-bit timers, encryption accelerator, and 12-bit ADC.

Energy Micro AS    Oslo N-0405  Norway
Mar 30, 2012 Equipped with ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3 EFM32G890F128 microcontroller, EFM32G-DK3550 Gecko Development Kit includes full SEGGER J-Trace and J-Link support, minimizing need for additional debugging tools. Board offers full color 320 x 240 resistive touch TFT display, supporting switches, joystick, and LEDs. With Simplicity Studio suite, all relevant system data can be read out and presented on host computer as real-time graphs of current consumption and related object code.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 12, 2012 Based on ARM® Cortex(TM)-M0 embedded processor core running at 48 MHz, STM32 F0 Series provides up to 7 timers, suited for controlling heaters or motors. Series also integrates hardware support for consumer electronics control (CEC) included in HDMI interface. CEC kernel can be independently clocked by low-speed 32 kHz external clock or internal 8 MHz clock. Additional on-chip features include analog block comprising c12-bit 1 MS/sec ADC, 12-bit DAC, and 2 programmable I/O analog comparators.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Jan 31, 2012 Consuming 1.4 µA in standby mode, 16-bit MSP430F673x/F672x Series guarantees no interruption of operation through backup-capable MCU supporting RTC operation and power management from main power supply and up to 2 auxiliary supplies. ICs integrate 24-bit sigma-delta with programmable gain amplifier and less than 0.1% accuracy across 2400:1 dynamic range. Enabling segment and blinking control and dual display memory, 320-segment LCD driver can run in 8-MUX mode to support multiple LCD devices.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Jan 16, 2012 Targeted for medical devices and based on TI's MSP430 low-power MCU core, AFE4110 features 16-bit processing power, built-in LCD driver, low power usage, and operates on single 1.5 V battery. Device includes 16 kB ROM, 512-B RAM, 4- x 12-segment LCD driver with charge pump, and high-accuracy oscillator. Oscillator eliminates need for external crystal in most applications. AFE4110 is designed for digital thermometers, pedometers, thermostats and portable single-alkaline battery devices.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Dec 14, 2011 With standby power down to 1.8 µA and wake-up in 3 µsec, MSP430F563x and MSP430F663x series deliver memory (256 kB flash, 18 kB RAM) and display capacity needed to enable precision measurement and connectivity in portable measurement, home automation, and industrial applications. Included 12-bit ADC and DAC converters provide high-resolution sensor measurements and enable 2-way, real-world interface options. Integrated 160-segment LCD controller is also standard.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Nov 22, 2011 Offered in 5 x 7 mm QFN package, ATA5505 operates from 100-150 kHz and consists of AVR® MCU with RFID reader block and 16 KB in-system self-programmable Flash. Solution enables building of complete reader with few external components and antenna coil. By executing instructions in one clock cycle, MCU achieves throughputs approaching 1 MIPS per MHz. Applications include low-frequency Amplitude Shift Keying RFID readers and programmers for access control and industrial automation.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 08, 2011 Compatible with third-party IDEs, STM32F4 Discovery Kit provides everything developers need for designing using STM32F4 ARM® Cortex(TM)-M4 MCU. Components include board featuring STM32F407VGT6 MCU and circuitry to accelerate development of applications. Board includes MEMS motion sensor for functions such as movement and gesture detection, MEMS digital microphone plus audio DAC with class-D speaker driver, pushbuttons, indicator LEDs, and USB micro-A/B connector for USB OTG connectivity.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Nov 07, 2011 Based on Cortex(TM)-M4 processor, Model SAM4S16 operates at max speed of 120 MHz with 128 KB SRAM. Device provides full peripheral set, including full-speed USB, high-speed SDIO/SD/MMC, UARTs, TWIs, SPI, I2S, and 12-bit ADC/DAC. External bus interface supports PSRAM, LCD modules, NOR Flash, and NAND Flash. With Atmel QTouch® technology, microcontroller enables touch button, slider, and wheel functionality targeting industrial markets.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Nov 04, 2011 Suited for home automation, metering, and industrial applications, AVR® XMEGA® MCUs integrate all features required to run segment in LCD. Integrated LCD controller supports up to 4 x 40 and 4 x 25 segments on 100-pin and 64-pin devices, respectively. picoPower® technology minimizes power consumption, while SWAP mode enables internal re-routing of LCD signals. For designs that do not require all LCD segments, up to 16 segment pins can be used as general-purpose I/O pins.

element14 India Private Limited    Hosur Main Road   India
Nov 04, 2011 With features commonly used in networking, industrial controls, and HMI designs, DK-LM3S9D96 development kit provides out-of-the-box platform for building embedded systems based on 32-bit Stellaris® ARM® Cortex(TM) M3-based MCU. CAN-enabled board comes with External Peripheral Interface (EPI) with Audio I2S (Integrated Interchip sound). For communications, board supports USB, serial IO, and Ethernet features. Kit also includes 3.5 in. TFT LCD, supporting graphics libraries, and software.

ROHM Semiconductor USA LLC    San Diego, CA 92121
Oct 19, 2011 Enabling measurement of temperature, humidity, or carbon monoxide in small battery-operated devices, 8-bit ML610Q4xx Series features RC-type ADC that provides ±1.0°C accurate temperature measurement using only passive components. Versions are available with FLASH memory or masked ROM to store program that controls display, user interface, communication ports, and measurements. In-circuit programmable FLASH allows on-chip, non-volatile data storage and ability to make program changes in field.

Advanced Power Technology    Bend, OR 97702
Oct 13, 2011 Catering to miniaturization needs of embedded systems, SmartFusion® cSoC Series is available in CS288 288-ball chip scale package measuring 11 x 11 x 1.05 mm. Devices feature 100 MHz ARM® Cortex-M3(TM) 32-bit microcontroller sub-system with up to 500 K gates of FPGA. Available in commercial and industrial temperature grades as well as leaded and lead-free packages, SmartFusion® cSoCs provide 135 user IOs, 10/100 Ethernet, and external memory controller with I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 06, 2011 Offered in 5 x 7 mm QFN38 package, ATA5790N AVR® MCU includes LF immobilizer and 3D LF receiver. There is 16k Flash - 14k for application software, 2k for immobilizer - and 2k EEPROM. When combined with companion device, ATA5830 RF transmitter, MCU suits high-volume uni- and bi-directional car key fobs for passive entry and start systems. Along with protocol stack, AES-128 cryptographic engine maximizes security via accelerated authentication. Listening mode draws less than 4.5 µA.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Oct 03, 2011 Based on ARM® Cortex(TM)-M4 core, STM32 F4 Series offers single-cycle DSP instruction support, 192 KB of SRAM, embedded flash memory from 512 KB to 1 MB, and advanced peripherals for imaging, connectivity, and encryption. Seven-layer multi-AHB bus matrix and multi-DMA controllers allow concurrent execution and data transfers. MCUs additionally provide up to 15 communication interfaces, up to 17 timers, two 12-bit DACs, and three 12-bit ADCs reaching 2.4 or 7.2 MSPS in interleaved mode.

Atmel Corporation    San Jose, CA 95131
Sep 20, 2011 Based on 32-bit AVR microcontroller, 1386-node maXTouch mXT1386 touch frame rates of 180 Hz and smart processing of capacitive touch image to accurately regenerate and report user interaction. SNR of 80:1 enables device to work with fingertip touch or stylus as small as 1 mm. Offering first touch latency as low as 20 msec with optimized edge detection, mXT1386 is suited for tablets, notebooks, and PCs supporting up to 15.6 in. touchscreens.