32-bit MCU

The ‘Chip Empire’ and ‘Open Source Uprising’: Can RISC-V Help China Break the MCU Ecological Monopoly?

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The 'Chip Empire' and 'Open Source Uprising': Can RISC-V Help China Break the MCU Ecological Monopoly?

A chip the size of a fingernail is becoming the focal point of major power technological competition and global industrial transformation. Microcontrollers (MCUs) are no longer just simple control units; they have evolved into the digital infrastructure of the intelligent era. Currently, the global MCU market is undergoing a profound transformation. On one side, international … Read more

Control Modules of New Energy Vehicles: VCU, MCU, BMS…

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Control Modules of New Energy Vehicles: VCU, MCU, BMS...

The control system of new energy vehicles operates through the collaboration of core modules such as VCU, MCU, and BMS, achieving efficient power output, battery safety assurance, vehicle status monitoring, and intelligent driving assistance. Its working principles encompass key technologies such as inverter control, state estimation, and thermal management, ensuring the vehicle operates in an … Read more

Integration of MCU Transmission with Beidou-3 Short Message Data Transmission Terminal

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Integration of MCU Transmission with Beidou-3 Short Message Data Transmission Terminal

The Beidou-3 short message data transmission terminal interfaces with the MCU-X type automation equipment for signal transmission. The MCU automation collection device supports multi-channel signal transmission, primarily supporting RS485, 4G LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD, Bluetooth BLE5.0, Ethernet, Lora, and WiFi communication methods, with optional Lora, NB-IOT, Ethernet port, bridge, data transmission radio, and Beidou terminal transmission. The Beidou-3 … Read more

The Complete Process from Powering Up to Running an MCU

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The Complete Process from Powering Up to Running an MCU

For embedded developers, the MCU acts like a tireless little steward, responsible for directing electronic devices to complete various tasks. But have you ever thought about how this “little steward” is awakened from a completely “asleep” state to gradually enter a working state the moment you power on the device? The startup process behind this … Read more

Hangshun Achieves 1mm² MCU with 3D Heterogeneous Integration!

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Hangshun Achieves 1mm² MCU with 3D Heterogeneous Integration!

At the Shenzhen International Electronics Show and Embedded Exhibition that opened this week, the local MCU company “Hangshun” showcased the mass-produced1mm² M0 core HK32F005 chip, which is even smaller thanTexas Instruments (TI)’s so-called“world’s smallest MCU” released in June this year, which has a size of 1.38mm². This ultra-small MCU has shocked many industry players! How … Read more

Why Most MCUs Use XIP to Execute Code?

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Why Most MCUs Use XIP to Execute Code?

Click the above“Embedded Intelligence Bureau”, select“Top/Star” Embedded intelligence, delivered first-handHello everyone, I am the intelligence guy~Today I will share with you the technology and knowledge of XIP: 1. What is XIP XIP, short for eXecute In Place, translates to “Execute In Place” or “Execute On Chip”. It is a design feature of computer systems that … Read more

Choosing Between SPI Flash and eFlash MCUs: A Comprehensive Guide

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Choosing Between SPI Flash and eFlash MCUs: A Comprehensive Guide

This is a fundamental choice that affects system architecture, performance, cost, and reliability. To better understand the core differences, we can use a metaphor: eFlash MCU is like a laptop with a massive built-in solid-state drive (SSD). All data and the operating system are directly integrated on the motherboard, providing extremely fast access, ready to … Read more

Xinch Semiconductor: Cumulative Shipments of Smart Cockpit and High-Performance MCU Chips Exceed 8 Million

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Xinch Semiconductor: Cumulative Shipments of Smart Cockpit and High-Performance MCU Chips Exceed 8 Million

On August 29, domestic automotive chip manufacturer Xinch Semiconductor announced that as of now, the cumulative shipments of its entire product line, including smart cockpit and high-performance automotive MCU (Microcontroller Unit) chips, have exceeded 8 million units, covering over 100 mainstream models including the Zeekr T1, Li Auto i8, Dongfeng Nissan, and Wuling. Image source: … Read more

Understanding AI SoC Chips

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Understanding AI SoC Chips

What is SoC? As the “brain” of fields such as smartphones, automotive electronics, artificial intelligence, and industrial control, SoC (System on Chip) is a highly integrated solution that combines computing cores, storage systems, communication interfaces, and various peripherals into a single chip. The SoC architecture mainly includes four major components:1. Core CORE2. Memory MEM3. Peripheral … Read more

Menu Display Framework and Ideas on MCU (with Open Source Project)

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Menu Display Framework and Ideas on MCU (with Open Source Project)

Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss out on exciting content Source | Rooftop Sparrow Studio As the performance of MCUs continues to improve, using MCUs for GUI has become increasingly popular. Today, I will share a menu framework created for monochrome screens.Open source address: https://github.com/wujique/stm32f407/tree/sw_arch 1. Overview The menu referred to here is designed for … Read more