Anyone working in information technology must have heard of embedded systems and microcontrollers. It is well known that these two terms are closely related to hardware systems. However, if you ask what embedded systems are and what microcontrollers are, and what the differences between them are, I believe most people cannot explain clearly. Today, I … Read more
Source: 21ic Electronics Network Original Author: Wang Xiaoqi MCU, DSP, and PLC are important concepts in the field of digital electronics technology, widely used in various fields. This article will provide a detailed comparison and analysis of their definitions, working principles, application areas, advantages, and disadvantages. Definition MCU (Microcontroller Unit) is an electronic product that … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Industry Alliance Currently, there are two types of civilizations in the world: one is the carbon-based civilization formed by human society, and the other is the silicon-based civilization composed of various chips—because almost all chips are made from single crystal silicon, the total number of chip systems far exceeds the number of humans … Read more
Since STMicroelectronics (ST) launched the first STM32 Cortex-M core MCU in 2007, over 16 years, the cumulative shipment of the STM32 series has exceeded 11 billion units, including mainstream, ultra-low power, high-performance, wireless MCUs, and five major series of MPUs. ST’s ranking in the global general-purpose MCU market has jumped from 3rd place in 2017 … Read more
A Favored MCU – ESP32 ESP32 integrates 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dual-mode, using TSMC’s ultra-low power 40nm process, suitable for various IoT application scenarios. 32-bit MCU & 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi & Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE Xtensa 32-bit LX6 single/dual-core processor, computing capability up to 600 MIPS 448 KB ROM 520 KB SRAM 16 KB RTC SRAM … Read more
There are various interfaces for LCDs, with detailed classifications. The main focus is on the driving and control methods of the LCD. Currently, the connection methods for color LCDs on mobile phones generally include: MCU mode, RGB mode, SPI mode, VSYNC mode, MDDI mode, and DSI mode. MCU mode is also referred to as MPU … Read more
In today’s digital world, we often hear terms like CPU, SoC, and MCU, which are all important components in the fields of computer science and electronic engineering. However, there are clear distinctions among these three. This article will delve into the definitions, functions, and application areas of CPU (Central Processing Unit), SoC (System on Chip), … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new technological concept; its history can be traced back to the 1950s. Since entering the 21st century, AI has made breakthrough progress in areas such as image recognition, speech recognition, natural language processing, robotics, and autonomous driving, benefitting from rapid increases in computing power and the swift development of … Read more
In embedded development, we often encounter some professional terms, such as CPU、 MPU、 MCU and SOC, and the frequency of these terms is very high, often appearing as knowledge points in interviews. Let’s take a look at their characteristics and differences. CPU CPU is the abbreviation for Central Processing Unit， and it is the core … Read more
As automotive electronic control systems gradually develop towards centralization, the complexity of software is constantly increasing. Chips, as the core carrier of electrification and intelligence in vehicles, are becoming increasingly important. For autonomous driving systems, the implementation of technology relies on the real-time processing of a large amount of sensor data, requiring deep learning and … Read more