Bel Power Selects Microchip MCP6291 Op Amp, PIC12F675 PIC Microcontroller
Microchip Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, announced that Bel Power Inc. has selected its MCP6291 low-power, high-bandwidth operational amplifier (op amp) and PIC12F675 microcontroller (MCU) for its next-generation Power over Ethernet (PoE) half-brick DC-to-DC converter. The op amp is part of the current-sensing circuit in the converter; while the 8-bit PIC® MCU provides system monitoring, fault detection and correction, and automated functions. Bel Power selected Microchip because of its broad product portfolio, excellent development tools and superior technical support.
Renesas Rolls Out Ten New H8SX Microcontrollers
Renesas Technology America, Inc. introduced ten new microcontrollers (MCUs) in the H8SX family that provide a faster analog-to-digital (A/D) converter and a more precise digital-to-analog (D/A) converter. The new 32-bit, 50MHz devices give embedded systems better analog signal-processing capabilities for interfacing to TFT displays, sensors, scanners, and other types of input/output elements found in PCs, digital consumer products, office automation (OA) and industrial equipment. The new CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) MCUs are members of the H8SX/1645, H8SX/1635, H8SX/1665, and H8SX/1655 product groups.
Evatronix Introduces T8051 ISA-Compliant IP Core
The silicon Intellectual Property (IP) provider, Evatronix SA, announced the T8051 IP Core - the world's smallest microcontroller that implements Intel[tm] 8051 Instruction Set Architecture. Thanks to this considerable size reduction and efficient management of available resources the design has one of the best performance-to-size ratios on the market.
EEMBC Reveals Benchmark Scores for Freescale i.MX31 with ARM Compiler
The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) announced the publication of new certified benchmark scores for the ARM processor-based Freescale i.MX31 multimedia applications processor. Tested with the ARM® RealView® RVCT 3.1 build 559 compiler, the new results supersede a previous set of certified scores using a GCC version 3.43 compiler and limited –O2 optimizations.
Silicon Labs Unveils C8051F50x Automotive Communications Controllers
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced the industry's smallest automotive communications controller. The C8051F50x family of mixed-signal MCUs is the first to integrate an ultra high-performance internal precision oscillator to support both CAN and LIN communication networks without an external crystal or resonator. Silicon Labs' highly-integrated, mixed-signal MCUs are ideal for applications where end-product size is critical such as window lifters, seat positioning and steering angle sensing.
Renesas Optimizes SH77650 SoC Device for In-Vehicle Image Recognition
Renesas Technology America, Inc. announced the SH77650, a single-chip SoC product optimized for image-recognition processing functions. The new device enables the production of more affordable vehicle information terminals, particularly the next-generation car navigation systems and peripheral devices that can help increase driving safety. In addition to automotive applications, the SH77650 is also suitable for security equipment for business and industrial applications.
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