Today, let’s take a break from the hustle and simply write a bit. In ECU design, the selection of power supply chips is an unavoidable topic, so let’s discuss the characteristics of PMICs and SBCs and summarize them briefly. PMIC, short for Power Management Integrated Circuits, sounds very professional: power management. Its core task is … Read more
In modern AI data centers and edge computing environments, high power density and integration are mandatory requirements. To meet the demand for efficient power management solutions, Microchip Technology has launched the MCPF1412 power module, a highly integrated Point of Load (POL) buck converter featuring I2C and PMBus® interfaces, compact size, system telemetry, and protection functions, … Read more
The following is a hardware comparison and selection guide for mainstream ESP32 development boards, covering core parameters, expansion capabilities, power consumption design, and applicable scenarios to help you accurately match project requirements: 1. Comparison of Core Parameters of Mainstream ESP32 Development Boards Development Board Model Core Chip Flash/PSRAM Wireless Features Key Interfaces Power Consumption Features … Read more
Introduction: From “Lighting Tool” to “IoT Dominator” “In 2016, a Chinese chip emerged, priced at only 1/3 of Arduino, yet 5 times more powerful – it is called ESP32, and today, 1 in every 3 IoT devices globally uses it.” Today, we will discuss how this “budget-friendly” chip has revolutionized hardware development, even causing concern … Read more
[Image] Follow us for the latest technology news! [Image]1. Introduction In a computer system, the function of the CPU is to execute programs, which can be summarized as the processes we learn in textbooks: fetching instructions, decoding, and executing. So the question arises, what should the CPU do when there are no programs to execute? … Read more
Renesas Electronics Shifts Focus to AI, Halts SiC Business Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics has recently announced a major strategic adjustment. According to reports from Nikkei News and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the company will terminate its mass production plans for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors and fully transition to three core areas: edge AI, AIoT, … Read more
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) is the core component of the automotive electronic system, primarily used to receive sensor signals, process data, and control actuator actions. It contains various electronic components, which can be categorized into the following functional modules: 1. Core Processing Module Microcontroller (MCU) Function: The “brain” of the ECU, responsible for computation, logic … Read more
Xinchip Technology and analog IC design company Richtek have jointly launched the “SD210” reference design aimed at smart cockpits. This reference design is based on Xinchip’s X9 series smart cockpit SoC chips and incorporates Richtek’s SoC PMIC RTQ2209 and other products, fully meeting diverse power supply requirements and aiding in the realization of high-performance, miniaturized … Read more
ver0.2 Introduction In previous articles, we briefly introduced the Power Control Framework (PCF) and understood the main functions of its core components, which revolve around two key concepts: “power domains” and “power modes”. Building on this foundation, this article will further explore the concept of granular “domains” controlled by the SCP for various agents. Modern … Read more
