Automotive MCU Articles

ARM Cortex R52: A Mainstream Computing Platform for Automotive Embedded Control

2026-07-11 by boardor

As major automotive MCUs transition to the ARM series, the R52 core is increasingly appearing in various roadmaps, both domestically and internationally. Most manufacturers are introducing R52/R52+ cores in their product lines below 40nm.Indeed, visualization will greatly facilitate the next step in complex application MCU software design.“The Cortex-R52 is the most advanced processor in the … Read more

Lanshan Electronics Obtains Arm Technology License, Seizing Opportunities in the Smart Automotive Market

2026-06-10 by boardor

Chongqing Lanshan Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Lanshan Electronics”), a supplier of automotive-grade MCUs and power chips, recently announced that it has signed a multi-year Arm® Total Access technology licensing subscription agreement with Arm Technology (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Arm Technology”). This collaboration will further deepen the cooperation between … Read more

Can It Turn the Tide? NXP’s First Global 16nm FinFET Process Automotive MCU with Integrated MRAM – S32K5 Series

2026-02-12 by boardor

This is the 315th issue shared by the platform.NXP, a Dutch chip company and one of the giants in the automotive semiconductor field, derives more than half of its revenue from automotive business.However, impacted by the U.S. tariffs on imported cars, the company’s revenue in the second quarter of 2025 fell by 6% year-on-year, and … Read more

MCU Micro Classroom | LED Matrix Headlight Application Solution Based on Zhongke Core Automotive MCU

2026-02-09 by boardor

MCUMicro Classroom LED Matrix Headlight Application Solution Based on Zhongke Core Automotive MCU Issue 59 2025.08.26 1. Product OverviewLED technology enables smaller form factors, higher power levels, longer lifespans, and lower power consumption, thus meeting the demands of advanced automotive lighting applications.Figure 1 Hardware Diagram of LED Matrix Headlight for CKS32F407 The CKS32 series 32-bit … Read more

Accelerating Independent Innovation in Automotive MCUs: Three Major Manufacturers Showcase RISC-V New Products

2026-02-06 by boardor

According to a report from Electronic Enthusiasts Network (by Zhang Ying), the recent news of Xiaopeng Motors entering the RISC-V intelligent driving chip market has attracted industry attention, as Xiaopeng announced a recruitment demand for RISC-V architecture IP design engineers on its official website.Industry insiders believe that RISC-V, as a reduced instruction set architecture, with … Read more

Starting with ‘Core’: Fudan Microelectronics Launches FM33FT0xxA Series Targeting the Automotive Market

2026-01-09 by boardor

Click the above “Fudan Micro MCU Enthusiasts Community” to follow for more information With the country’s strong push for the electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing of automobiles, known as the “new four modernizations,” the application of semiconductors in automobiles is becoming increasingly common and widespread. According to data from IC Insights, the localization rate of … Read more

Performance on Par with International Giants: Unisoc’s Automotive MCU Widely Adopted by OEMs

2025-12-03 by boardor

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (Author: Wu Zipeng), automotive-grade real-time MCUs are crucial components in the development of smart connected vehicles. Within the automotive electronic control unit (ECU), they are responsible for coordinating and managing the computation and processing of various information inside the vehicle, covering applications in powertrains, body control systems, as well … Read more

Zhongwei Semiconductor BAT32A237: Arm Cortex-M0+ Automotive Grade MCU

2025-11-21 by boardor

This is the BAT32A237 from Zhongwei Semiconductor (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.: Company and Product: The BAT32A237 from Zhongwei Semiconductor (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is an automotive-grade 32-bit general-purpose MCU. Product Features Core and Frequency: Based on the Arm Cortex® – M0+ core, operating at a frequency of 48MHz. Memory: Equipped with 128KB Flash, 12KB SRAM, and 1.5KB … Read more

Continuously Leading: Unisoc’s R52+ Core-Based Automotive MCU Achieves Highest Functional Safety Certification

2025-10-25 by boardor

Recently, Unisoc’s next-generation THA6 series MCU has passed the evaluation by the internationally recognized certification body SGS regarding functional safety development processes and functional safety product design, obtaining two qualifications: the ASIL D level functional safety process certification compliant with ISO 26262 standards and the functional safety ASIL D Ready product certification, making it the … Read more

Daily Chip | Jihai Semiconductor Automotive General MCU G32A1465/1445

2025-10-17 by boardor

G32A1465/1445 Automotive General MCU Function Description and Application Areas The G32A1445/1465 is a new generation automotive general MCU, designed to meet the expanding demands of automotive electronics. It utilizes a 40nm process technology and is equipped with a Cortex-M4F core, integrating a rich set of communication interfaces and analog peripherals. It complies with AEC-Q100 Grade … Read more