Once, there was a clear distinction between microprocessors (MPUs) and microcontrollers (MCUs), as they served entirely different functions. However, with the increasing richness and performance of modules integrated into MCUs, this boundary has gradually begun to dissolve. In recent years, many manufacturers have introduced MCU products that combine the functionalities of both MCUs and MPUs. … Read more
MCU is a small computer that uses a single integrated circuit, containing one or more CPUs (processing cores), memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. These microchips are an affordable and popular product responsible for data acquisition, sensing, and control in the physical world. MCUs can be applied in various systems, from automotive engine control and implanted … Read more
Last week, ST announced that the new STM32 will soon adopt 18nm FD-SOI process embedded phase change memory (ePCM), and will start providing samples to some customers in the second half of 2024. This means that ST is the first to break the 20nm barrier for MCUs. Regarding the process, many engineers have questions: Why … Read more
The Golden Age of Domestic MCUs in China The Golden Age of China Domestic MCU Table of Contents Global and China MCU Market Trends Six Major Application Markets for MCUs Six Directions for Future MCU Design Five Driving Forces for the Development of Domestic MCUs Top 10 Domestic MCU Listed Companies Top 10 Domestic MCU … Read more
Differences MCU (Microcontroller Unit) and MPU (Microprocessor Unit) are two different types of embedded processors, and there are several key differences between them: 1. Purpose 👉MCU: MCUs are typically used in embedded systems that need to perform specific control tasks such as sensor data acquisition, automatic control, and control of embedded devices. They focus on … Read more
Welcome FPGA engineers to join the official WeChat technical group. Clickthe blue textto follow us at FPGA Home – the best and largest pure FPGA engineering community in China. Cover image: Intel FPGA products, source: networkThis article discusses four common design concepts and techniques for FPGA/CPLD: ping-pong operation, serial-parallel conversion, pipeline operation, and data interface … Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape,computing power has become an important driving force for social progress and industrial upgrades. In this vast ocean of computing,CPU, GPU, ASIC, and FPGA are the four core forces, each playing an irreplaceable role. Let’s dive into the secrets of these four computing units. 1. CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit), … Read more
Welcome FPGA engineers to join the official WeChat technology group. Clickthe blue textto follow us at FPGA Home – the largest and best pure engineering community for FPGA in China. Currently, there is an ADC connected to the FPGA, and the first step to achieve high-speed data reading on the FPGA is to ensure reliable … Read more
FPGA is a “universal” chip that can be purchased and then designed. FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is an integrated circuit with programmable features that is pre-designed on a silicon chip. It can be configured into a specified circuit structure according to the designer’s needs, allowing customers not to rely on ASIC chips designed and manufactured … Read more
▲Click on the above Leiphone to follow For FPGA to be applied in edge AI computing, high cost and development difficulty are two issues. Written by | Bao Yonggang A new wave of AI has placed higher demands on chips, but there is still no strict and recognized standard for AI chips. Therefore, CPUs, GPUs, … Read more