In this video, you'll get an overview of Atmel's SAM4L low-power microcontrollers (MCU), based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core. SAM4L MCUs operate at 90uA/MHz and achieve an efficiency rating of 28 CoreMark/mA. The devices feature an array of power-saving technologies, including Atmel's proprietary picoPower technology. You'll see a demo using the SAM4L-EK evaluation kit.

Atmel Corporation revealed it is shipping production quantities of the Atmel SAMA5D3 series, its highest performance, low-power microprocessor units based on the ARM Cortex-A5 core. The new SAMA5D3 series is designed for embedded applications in the industrial space, including factory and building automation, smart grid, medical and handheld terminals, along with consumer applications such as smart watches, outdoor GPS, DECT phones.

Solution Showcase in Human-Machine Interface applications, such as POS Terminal, Kiosk, Digital Menu Display and Train/Flight Schedule Display, for Atmel's ARM926-based SAM9 microcontrollers.

Moisture tolerance of Atmel's QT600 capacitive sensors, demonstrated by physically pouring tap water on the kit.

Atmel and Wasion Group have today announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop smart electricity meters and data concentrators utilizing highly integrated power line communication solutions developed by Atmel. According to market research firm Pike Research, 17.9 million smart meters have been deployed since Q2 2012, with China as the largest driver.

Atmel has revealed today that it has expanded its ARM Cortex-M4 based Flash family to include the SAM4E series, which features advanced connectivity peripherals, a floating point unit, advanced analog capabilities, and higher processing power. This rich mix of features make the SAM4E devices ideal for the industrial automation, home and building control, machine-to-machine communications, automotive aftermarket and energy management applications.

Atmel Corporation today announced the Atmel mXT540S, expanding its maXTouch S family of touch controllers further supporting the trend of designing larger screens into hand-held devices of various types.

Atmel Corporation and Celeno Communications today announced that they are developing integrated solutions for high-performance Wi-Fi Direct remote controls intended for next-generation set-top box and video gateway platforms. Leveraging Celeno’s Wi-Fi chipset, the joint solution enables wireless designers to bring their products to market faster, while saving overall system costs and power consumption.

Atmel Corporation today announced that leading mobile computing provider ASUS has selected the recently launched Atmel XSense touch sensor for a next-generation tablet scheduled to be released to the market in Q1 2013.

Atmel Corporation today announced that Atmel Corporation and Corning Incorporated are demonstrating Atmel XSense flexible sensor functionality on thin IT-sized and curved Corning Gorilla Glass form factors. These respective innovations will be showcased during the CES Unveiled and Digital Experience events. This work potentially enables innovative and cost-effective capacitive touch modules. Atmel’s XSense flexible touch sensors will usher ...

This introduction video is a demonstration of Mr. Abot, the Atmel robot.

Atmel Corporation today announced that Atmel has achieved certification for the UL 60730-1, a standard for automatic electrical controls for household and similar use, for the AT42QT1244/5 and AT42QT1481 capacitive touchcontrollers.

Atmel has today revealed that Samsung has selected Atmel’s AVR UC3L microcontroller with patented ultra-low power picoPower technology as its sensor hub management solution for the recently launched Galaxy Note II. Powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, Samsung’s Galaxy Note II runs on Android’s 4.1 operating system (also known as Jelly Bean), and offers a 5.5-inch, high-definition super AMOLED display with 1,280 x 720 resolution.

Atmel have today announced the company’s maXTouch controllers have been designed into more than 30 Windows 8 touch-enabled products ranging from tablets to Ultrabooks and notebook PCs. As a co-engineering collaborator with Microsoft, Atmel has helped develop high-performance touchscreen specifications for Windows 8 including first-touch latency, finger separation and support for up to 10 simultaneous touches including edge gestures.

Atmel has today announced it has become the newest member of the G3-PLC Alliance, an international organization whose goal is to promote the G3-PLC Communications standard that ensures interoperability of new smart grid ecosystems. Members are selected and approved by the G3-PLC committee.

Atmel Corporation, today announced the availability of a new LIN family for automotive switch scan applications and in-vehicle ambient lighting control. The new devices, Atmel’s ATA664151 and ATA664251, include a broad range of on-chip functionalities that competing solutions can achieve only by combining multiple devices.

Atmel Corporation today announced the Atmel ATmegaRFR2 AVR family of devices, its next-generation ultra-low power single-chip wireless solution for the 2.4GHz industrial, scientific, medical band (ISM) applications worldwide.

Atmel today further simplified the software design process for embedded MCU designers with the introduction of Atmel Gallery, an app store for development tools and embedded software that evolves Atmel Studio 6 into a comprehensive integrated development platform. Atmel is the first company to bring the convenience of an app store to the embedded MCU community.

Atmel Corporation today announced Atmel’s maXTouch mXT224S controller is powering the touchscreen in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S III ‘Mini’ smartphone.

Atmel Corporation today unveiled a range of microcontroller-based solutions that integrate touch and sensor hub functionality to enable superior user experience for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks and convertible PCs. The new solutions build on Atmel’s leading maXTouch controllers and incorporate the company’s patented maXFusion sensor fusion technology to address the growing motion sensor market...