8-bit MCU

The ‘Invisible Bridge’ of IoT Device Communication – An Introduction to Serial Transparent Transmission

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The 'Invisible Bridge' of IoT Device Communication - An Introduction to Serial Transparent Transmission

In the era of the Internet of Things, communication between smart devices has become particularly important. Whether it is smart homes, industrial automation, or remote monitoring, efficient and stable data transmission between devices is key. Serial transparent transmission technology acts like an “invisible bridge,” silently supporting communication between these devices. Today, we will discuss serial … Read more

GigaDevice GD32 Enters the ‘Low-End’ MCU Market

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GigaDevice GD32 Enters the 'Low-End' MCU Market

As market demands continue to evolve, 8-bit MCUs are gradually being replaced by ‘low-end’ 32-bit MCUs, prompting major MCU manufacturers to enter the 32-bit ‘low-end’ MCU space. On June 5, GigaDevice officially announced the launch of the value-oriented GD32C231 series entry-level microcontrollers. GD32C231 Series MCUs: The Ultimate Cost-Performance Choice The GD32C231 series MCUs significantly enhance … Read more

Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry

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Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry

Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry In the temperature recorder industry, precise, reliable, and intelligent recording devices are crucial for various fields, from ensuring the quality of pharmaceuticals in cold chain logistics to maintaining the freshness of food during storage and transportation, and ensuring stable … Read more

An Analysis of Smart Car Chip Types: MCU, SoC, CIS, ISP

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An Analysis of Smart Car Chip Types: MCU, SoC, CIS, ISP

In smart cars, there are various types of chips, includingcontrol chips, computing chips, sensor chips, communication chips, storage chips, security chips, power chips, driver chips, power management chips, and other types of chips. Among them, computing and control chips are the core of smart cars, mainly divided into functional chips (MCU) and main control chips … Read more

Integrated Circuits | Haisuxin: Building Domestic ‘Strong Chips’ with MCU as the Core

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Integrated Circuits | Haisuxin: Building Domestic 'Strong Chips' with MCU as the Core

The company Haisuxin (Wuxi) Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Haisuxin”) is a high-tech company specializing in the design, production, and sales of integrated circuits. Complete Production Line Meeting Different IC Design Needs Founded in 2019, Haisuxin was established by a professional team with over 20 years of experience in the domestic integrated circuit … Read more

NXP Awarded for Outstanding Secure MCU Solutions

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NXP Awarded for Outstanding Secure MCU Solutions

Recently, NXP Semiconductors Shanghai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “NXP”) was awarded the “Outstanding Secure MCU Solution” award for its LPC55S69 general-purpose microcontroller at the “2021 China MCU Outstanding Products and Solutions Selection” held by China Electronics News. With the exponential growth of network devices and the extension of intelligence, the “device-to-device” communication in … Read more

The Intricate Relationships Between MCU, ARM, DSP, FPGA, and Embedded Systems

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The Intricate Relationships Between MCU, ARM, DSP, FPGA, and Embedded Systems

First, the term “embedded” is a concept that lacks a precise definition, with various books offering their own interpretations. However, the main idea is similar: compared to general-purpose systems like PCs, embedded systems are specialized systems with a streamlined structure, retaining only the necessary components in both hardware and software while discarding the unnecessary parts. … Read more

Zephyr Enthusiasts Monthly Issue 5 – 202505

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Zephyr Enthusiasts Monthly Issue 5 - 202505

This issue records the latest news and shareable content about Zephyr, published in the last week of each month. This magazine is open source (GitHub: lgl88911/Zephyr_Fans_Monthly[1]), and contributions, issue submissions, or recommendations for Zephyr content are welcome. Project Data Excluding merges, 355 authors pushed 1,676 commits to the main branch and 1,771 commits to all … Read more

Ultra-Low Power Consumption – Atmel SAM L22 Evaluation Board

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Ultra-Low Power Consumption - Atmel SAM L22 Evaluation Board

The Atmel SAM L22 Xplained Pro evaluation board is an assessment of the ultra-low power MCU SAML22. The Atmel SAM L22 is based on the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ microcontroller and features a segmented LCD controller added to the foundation of the SAM L21. This article will provide usage instructions for important aspects of the Atmel SAML22 … Read more

Generating Keil Projects Using RASC

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Generating Keil Projects Using RASC

Chapter 5: Generating Keil Projects Using RASC 5.1 Creating a New Project 5.1.1 Selecting the Workspace Directory Manually create a folder named “Workspace_Keil” and set this folder as our workspace, where all our Keil projects will be stored. It is important to note that to avoid compilation errors, this workspace folder must be located in … Read more