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Category: Digital Control/Embedded Computing
Design News Staff -- Design News, September 21, 2008
Microchip Technology Inc.
32-Bit Microcontrollers
Microchip Technology Inc.'s PIC32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers builds on the success of the company's 8- and 16-bit portfolios, offering users a migration path that bridges the three product families. The company has announced seven members of the new product family. They operate up to 80 MHz and offer a variety of Flash (32 to 512 Kbytes), RAM (8 to 32 Kbytes), DMA and package (64- or 100-pin TQFP) combinations. All family members include a complement of integrated communications peripherals.
Texas Instruments
eZ430-RF2500 Wireless MCU Development Tool
Texas Instruments' eZ430-RF2500 wireless MCU development tool includes all hardware and software in a USB stick form factor and is aimed at designers developing a stand-alone wireless project. The $49 kit includes a USB emulator, two target boards, a battery expansion board and all necessary software to program the eZ430-RF2500. With TI's proprietary low-power RF network stack included, developers are said to be able to create wireless networks right out of the box.
Microchip Technology Inc.
PIC18F87J50 USB Microcontroller
Microchip Technology Inc.'s PIC18F87J50 USB Microcontroller is an 8-bit family that consists of eight high-performance devices with integrated and certified Full-Speed USB 2.0 and a 12 Mbps transceiver onboard. The USB MCUs provide 12 MIPS performance with ample i/o and a selection of analog and digital peripherals for embedded systems designers requiring Full-Speed USB connectivity for their designs.
Open Kernel Labs
Secure HyperCell Technology
Open Kernel Labs' Secure HyperCell technology with OKL4 encapsulates and isolates individual applications, device drivers, critical services or complete operating systems, preventing any interaction unless specifically authorized. HyperCell technology can be used to contain the damage from security compromises and prevent damage from spreading to other parts of a system. OKL4 helps make devices enterprise-safe by encapsulating critical components into individual secure cells.
Microchip Technology Inc.
Integrated LCD Module Microcontrollers
Microchip Technology Inc.'s PIC18F85J90 is an 8-bit MCU family that has an integrated liquid crystal display (LCD) module that enables designers to cost-effectively add LCDs to their applications. The onboard module enables a software-programmable contrast controller that can boost the LCD voltage, dim the display or compensate for environmental elements. Applications include human interfaces requiring embedded control, such as thermostats, utility meters and medical instrumentation.
Microchip Technology Inc.
PIC18F4XK20/2XK20 8-Bit Microcontroller
Microchip Technology Inc.'s PIC18F4XK20/2XK20 8-bit microcontrollers are designed for low power consumption, low cost and high-performance operation. To control power consumption, these 28-, 40- and 44-pin MCUs provide nanoWatt Technology features that include power-managed modes, an operating voltage range of 1.8 to 3.6V and efficient on-chip peripherals. Additionally, speeds of 16 MIPS (64 MHz) can be achieved at 3V operation from the internal oscillator, offering high performance while maintaining low power consumption.
ITW activetouch
ActiveMetal Keypads
ITW ActiveTouch ActiveMetal Keypads provide a rugged user interface by sensing through a thick metal substrate. The units are targeted at security, access control and ATM pin pads, among other applications. The 3 x 4 and 4 x 4 inch key patterns are designed to mount on an electrical box or panel. A 16-pin dual row header on the back serves as the electrical interface, which outputs data in RS232, Matrix or Wiegand formats. Two sealed, customer-defined LED light sources and a buzzer provide feedback to the user.
Texas Instruments
Multimedia Applications Platform
Targeted at high computing needs and game-quality graphics, Texas Instruments' OMAP35x™ devices are the first broad-market applications processors with the powerful ARM Cortex-A8 core, OpenGL 2.0 graphics engine and TMS320c64x+ DSP. Together, the technologies provide a combination of general purpose, multimedia and graphics processing, enabling designers to create applications with rich user interfaces, photo-realistic graphics and the ability to connect to devices on the Internet.
Microchip Technology Inc.
mTouch™ Software Development Kit
Microchip Technology Inc.'s mTouch™ Sensing Solution Software Development Kit provides engineers with an easy method for adding a touch-sensing user interface to applications using the company's PIC microcontrollers. The free kit is available for download from the Microchip Touch Sensing Design Center and provides full access to source code so designers can customize their algorithms and integrate them into their applications.
