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March 13, 2025March 12, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Microchip PIC32A is a 32-bit MCU family with high-performance analog peripherals supporting up to 40 Msps

Microchip Technology PIC32A is a new family of 32-bit microcontrollers clocked at up to 200 MHz with high-speed analog peripherals that include up to 40 Msps 12-bit ADCs, high-speed 5 ns comparators and 100 MHz operational amplifiers for smart edge sensing. The PIC32A microcontrollers also feature up to 16KB RAM with ECC, up to 128KB flash, various I/O, and security and safety features that make them suitable for general-purpose applications across automotive, industrial, consumer, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and medical markets. Microchip PIC32A specifications: MCU core – 32-bit CPU @ up to 200 MHz with 64-bit FPU, instructions optimized for speed and program code size Memory – Up to 16KB RAM with ECC Storage – Up to 128KB flash with 64x 128-bit OTP area Peripherals 4x PWM generators with up to 2.5ns resolution 3x 4-wire SPI 2x I2C 3x UART; automated UART handling support for LIN 2.2, Digital […]

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Debashis Das - 4 Comments

u-blox ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module delivers global centimeter-level accuracy at a 90% lower cost (TCO)

Previously u-blox announced the release of the X20 series of all-band GNSS modules, but at the time, the company did not disclose detailed specifications for the module. Recently, they have launched the ZED-X20P all-band GNSS module designed to deliver centimeter-level global positioning at a significantly lower cost, up to 90% less than traditional solutions when considering the total cost of ownership. The module supports L1, L2, L5, and L6 bands across four GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou), along with SBAS, QZSS, and NavIC. Additionally, the module is compatible with PPP-RTK, network RTK, and global PPP correction services, along with u-blox’s PointPerfect and Galileo’s free High Accuracy Service (HAS), ensuring precise and flexible positioning. It also features secure boot, signed firmware, encrypted communication, and anti-jamming capabilities, for critical applications. The ZED-X20P maintains the ZED form factor, making the footprint compatible with the ZED-F9P chip for easier upgrades. u-blox says […]

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025 by Tomisin Olujinmi - No Comments

STMicro releases Teseo VI quad-band GNSS receivers for automotive and robotics applications

STMicro has launched the Teseo VI family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers for high-volume precise positioning applications. These quad-band GNSS receivers support multiple constellations and frequency bands, enabling high-accuracy positioning for various automotive and robotics applications. The Teseo VI quad-band GNSS receivers are described as the first chips in the market to “integrate multi-constellation and quad-band signal processing in a single die.” The single-chip design allows for compact products and accelerates time to market. The new Teseo VI GNSS family includes the Teseo VI STA8600A, Teseo VI+ STA8610A, and the Teseo APP2 STA9200MA. All variants integrate dual independent Arm Cortex-M7 cores with ST’s proprietary phase change memory (PCM) technology, eliminating the need for external memory. They are targeted at applications in advanced driving systems, autonomous vehicles, asset tracking, smart agriculture, and robot deliveries. Other quad-band GNSS modules include the Quectel LG290P and u-blox X20. Teseo VI STA8600A, VI+ […]

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

Imagination DXTP GPU promises 20% higher power efficiency compared to DXT GPU for mobile devices and laptops

Imagination has announced the DXTP GPU for mobile and power-constrained devices with up to 20% greater power efficiency than its predecessor, the D-Series DXT GPU for longer battery life for AI applications or complex games. The company says the GPU is suitable for gaming, user interfaces, graphics-rich applications, computer vision, generative AI, and other AI applications designed to run on smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, or non-safety automotive products. Imagination DXTP highlights: Two off-the-shelf configurations: DXTP-48-1536 48 GPixel/s 1.5 TFLOPS FP32 (1536 FLOPs/Clock) 3 TFLOPS FP16 6 TOPS INT8 48 ppc Bilinear 3D Textured Up to 96 ppc 2D Dual Rate Mode DXTP-64-2048 64 GPixel/s 2 TFLOPS FP32 (2048 FLOPs/Clock) 4 TFLOPS FP16 8 TOPS INT8 64 ppc Bilinear 3D Textured Up to 128 ppc 2D Dual Rate Mode Bus Interface – AXI, ACE-Lite Compression PVRIC5 Lossless and Lossy Framebuffer Compression ETC and ASTC LDR and HDR Support Microarchitecture improvement – […]

February 23, 2025 by Debashis Das - 2 Comments

New Microchip maXTouch M1 automotive touchscreen controllers support curved displays, physical Knob-on-Display technology

Microchip maXTouch M1 Curved Automotive Displays Knob on Display Technology

Microchip Technology’s ATMXT3072M1 and ATMXT2496M1 add to the existing maXTouch M1 automotive touchscreen controllers and are designed for large, curved, free-form displays, including ones using OLED and microLED technologies. These controllers support up to 112 reconfigurable touch channels (or 162 in ultra-wide mode), enabling touch functionality for displays up to 20-inch (16:9 format) or 34-inch (7:1 format) in size. Additionally, they use smart mutual touch acquisition to enhance signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) by +15 dB, ensuring reliable touch detection in high-capacitive environments. The controllers also feature integrated Knob-on-Display (KoD) technology for physical control knobs on touchscreens and low-latency haptic feedback for enhanced user interaction. The controls meet ASIL-A and B safety standards and support OTA firmware updates with SHA-512 authentication for cybersecurity compliance (ISO 21434:2021). All these features make these MCUs suitable for user-friendly infotainment and dashboard systems. Microchip ATMXT3072M1 and ATMXT2496M1 specifications Touchscreen channels ATMXT3072M1 – 112 fully configurable sensor […]

February 4, 2025February 6, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

Chipsee introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch industrial panel PCs powered by Raspberry Pi CM5

Chipsee has introduced three new panel PCs powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), namely the EPC-CM5-070, PPC-CM5-070, and PPC-CM5-101, designed for automation, manufacturing, and industrial applications. The EPC-CM5-070 is a compact 7-inch open frame embedded panel PC with armored glass, the PPC-CM5-070 is also a 7-inch panel PC but with VESA/panel mounting and a rugged metal enclosure, and the PPC-CM5-101 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and support for an extended temperature range. Chipsee EPC-CM5-070 – A 7-inch open frame panel PC Specifications: SoM – Raspberry Pi CM5 with Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 SoC, 4GB or 8GB RAM, 32GB eMMC flash Storage MicroSD card slot M.2 M-Key 2230/2242 (PCIe Gen2 x1) socket for NVMe SSD Display – 7-inch display with 1024×600 resolution, 5-point capacitive touchscreen, 500 NIT brightness Video Output – HDMI port Audio 3.5mm audio out jack Internal 2W Speaker Buzzer Camera – Optional support Networking Gigabit […]

January 28, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Infineon PSOC Control C3x real-time Cortex-M33 MCUs are designed for motor control and HVAC systems

infineon PSOC Control C3 MCU for for Motor Control and Power Conversion

Infineon recently launched the PSOC Control C3x family of Arm Cortex-M33 MCUs for real-time control applications in motor control and power conversion systems. The family includes 18 MCUs categorized into two lines, the Entry Line (C3P2, C3M3) and the Main Line (C3P5, C3M5). These MCUs can be used for various applications including home appliances, industrial drives, robots, light electric vehicles (LEVs), solar systems, and HVAC systems. The Entry Line operates at up to 100 MHz and supports a 12-bit SAR ADC with a sampling rate of up to 6 Msps, making it suitable for basic motor control and power conversion tasks. In contrast, the Main Line offers higher performance with up to 180 MHz operation, a faster 12-bit SAR ADC up to 12 Msps, and 4-channel High-Resolution PWM (HRPWM) for precise control. It also supports Wide Bandgap (WBG) switches for high-frequency power systems. Other features of this MCU include DSPs, FPUs, […]

January 22, 2025 by Debashis Das - No Comments

u-blox RUBY-W2 is a family of Wi-Fi 7 automotive-grade modules for infotainment and telematics applications

RUBY W2 series Automotive Wi Fi 7 modules

u-blox has recently released the RUBY-W2 series (RUBY-W273-05A and RUBY-W295-05A) of automotive Wi-Fi 7 modules designed for advanced infotainment and telematics applications. These modules support tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.4, with up to Gbps (PHY) of throughput, supporting simultaneous use cases for in-car hotspots, Apple CarPlay, and multi-client video streaming. Key features of this module include Multi-Link Operation (MLO) with Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) and High Band Simultaneous (HBS) modes, 2×2 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth LE Audio, long-range Bluetooth, security with WPA2/3, and secure boot. The modules are based on Qualcomm’s QCA6787AQ or QCA6797AQ automotive chipsets and connect to the host via PCIe for Wi-Fi and UART/PCM for Bluetooth. RUBY-W2 specifications: Chipset Qualcomm QCA6787AQ for RUBY-W273 Qualcomm QCA6797AQ for RUBY-W295) Wireless Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) RUBY-W273 – Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) (2.4 GHz + 5/6 GHz) RUBY-W295 – High Band Simultaneous (HBS), any two bands (2.4, 5, or 6 […]