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Powerful new features added to software framework
STMicroelectronics has added new features to the TouchGFX software framework for STM32 MCUs, streamlining creation of attention-grabbing user interfaces for domestic appliances, home automation, industrial controls, medical devices, and wearables. The latest version introduces TouchGFX Generator to make setting up a project and configuring related peripherals easier than ever.
A deeper look at the C2000 MCU
This application report from Texas Instruments is intended to provide a deeper look into the components that differentiate the C2000 Microcontroller Unit (MCU) as it pertains to Real-Time Control Systems. The focus is on features that Texas Instruments (TI) believes have measurable impact to overall system performance as well as increased bandwidth to the MCU.
Surface mount accelerometers provide enhanced performance
Silicon Designs has announced the global market launch of its Model 1522 series, an industry-exclusive family of enhanced temperature performance, low cost, general purpose analog surface mount accelerometers. Units are now in active production and are available for immediate customer shipment.
High-performance multi-band wireless MCU
The CC1352R device from Texas Instruments is a multiprotocol and multi-band Sub-1 GHz and 2.4-GHz wireless microcontroller (MCU) targeting Thread, Zigbee , Bluetooth 5 Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4g, IPv6-enabled smart objects (6LoWPAN), proprietary systems, including the SimpleLink TI 15.4-Stack (Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz).
Launchpad SensorTag kit brings multi-band wireless connectivity
Texas Instruments has introduced the new TI LaunchPad SensorTag kit. It offers integrated environmental and motion sensors, multi-band wireless connectivity and easy-to-use software to help you prototype your next connected application.
Ultra-low-power MCU for sensing applications
MSP430FR247x microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments are part of the MSP430 MCU value line portfolio of ultra-low-power low-cost devices for sensing and measurement applications. MSP430FR247x MCUs integrate a 12-bit SAR ADC and one comparator.
Ultra-low power capacitive touch MCU for sensing applications
The MSP430FR25x2 from Texas Instruments, is a family of ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs) for capacitive touch sensing that feature CapTIvate touch technology for cost-sensitive applications featuring one to 16 capacitive buttons or proximity sensing. The MSP430FR25x2 MCUs offer value and performance for industrial applications exposed to electromagnetic disturbances, oil, water, and grease.
Powerful 32-bit floating-point MCU for closed loop control
The Delfino TMS320F28377D-EP is a powerful 32-bit floating-point microcontroller unit (MCU) designed for advanced closed-loop control applications such as industrial drives and servo motor control; solar inverters and converters; digital power; transportation; and power line communications.
Software to elevate user interfaces and reduce memory in MCUs
STMicroelectronics has updated the TouchGFX user-interface software framework for STM32 MCUs, adding features that enable smoother and more dynamic user interfaces and lower demand on the memory and CPU. TouchGFX is a free tool in the STM32 ecosystem. Comprising two parts - TouchGFX Designer PC tool for designing and configuring rich user interfaces, and TouchGFX Engine software that runs on the end-device to secure high UI performance - the...
Wireless MCU in mechanical shock and vibration environments
In this video, Texas Instruments will talk about how its technology can take an external crystal and integrate it into its wireless microcontrollers.