8-bit MCU

Open Source 100,000 RPM Ultra-Compact PCBA Brushless Motor Drive Solution with Integrated Pre-driver Op-Amp LDO and Ultra-Simplified BOM!

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Open Source 100,000 RPM Ultra-Compact PCBA Brushless Motor Drive Solution with Integrated Pre-driver Op-Amp LDO and Ultra-Simplified BOM!

Imagine if we were tasked with designing a <span>24V powered 100,000 RPM brushless sensorless</span> small fan drive project, how should we design it? Today, let’s get straight to the <span>hardware</span> design selection. <span>In traditional</span> solutions, we would look for a <span>general-purpose</span> MCU with advanced timers, AD acquisition, DMA, etc. The rest would be conventional design, … Read more

Anfu Lai Embedded Weekly Report Issue 354: 2025.04.23–2025.06.08

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Anfu Lai Embedded Weekly Report Issue 354: 2025.04.23--2025.06.08

Note: Thank you all for your attention, and we will continue to summarize the exciting content from last month. 136-channel, 250Ksps, 16-bit ADC synchronous data acquisition card All materials are fully open source, including PCB design files. The 250 kHz, 36-channel synchronous sampling ADC card is designed specifically for SEMGrid systems and other applications requiring … Read more

Exploring the GD32C231 MCU: A Look at the Cortex®-M23

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Exploring the GD32C231 MCU: A Look at the Cortex®-M23

Today I checked the news and saw that ST has been breached? Then I noticed the new product from GD32. I took a quick look and felt that the Cortex®-M23 was somewhat unfamiliar, so I gathered some information to write about it before going to sleep. GD32C231-MCU.png On June 5, 2025, GigaDevice (stock code 603986), … Read more

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