Bluetooth communication is quite interesting! In simple terms, it allows microcontrollers to chat with mobile phones and communicate with tablets. Beginners often find this quite challenging, but really… it’s just a serial port! Today, we will start from the basics and break down these seemingly advanced technologies. Basic Concepts – Don’t Be Intimidated by Terminology … Read more
Hello everyone. Let’s assume User A is a smart home developer who needs to choose a low-power processor for home monitoring devices; User B is a gaming smartphone designer who seeks ultra-fast response and high computing power. Their needs are completely different, and thus the conclusion on whether to choose the quad-core Cortex-A55 or A73 … Read more
In the face of intensifying global competition in the microcontroller (MCU) market, Texas Instruments (TI) has made a significant move at the start of the year—launching the new MSPM0C1104 MCU, marking the first shot in MCU innovation for 2025. Its M0 core architecture once again demonstrates robust vitality. This chip, officially defined as “the world’s … Read more
On March 12, Texas Instruments (TI) unveiled the world’s smallest microcontroller (MCU), the MSPM0C1104, at the Embedded World exhibition in Germany. It measures just 1.38mm², which is 38% smaller than the current smallest MCU on the market, with a unit price of approximately $0.16. The MSPM0C1104 is based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ core and features … Read more
Today, I want to talk to you about a major event in the automotive industry! Just yesterday, NXP launched a “revolutionary” chip, the S32K5, which completely changed my perception of automotive OTA upgrades! The write speed is 15 times faster than flash memory! OTA upgrades can be completed in just a few seconds, faster than … Read more
Abstract Currently, robotics education in China is primarily theoretical, with limited practical opportunities. It is necessary to provide economical and practical experimental devices to guide students in engaging with artificial intelligence algorithms and robot control. This intelligent car uses the AT-SAMD21G18A chip as its core, utilizing four photoresistors to collect light intensity information, and selects … Read more
Family-oriented Science popularization education service platform Science popularization What is a computer Also known as a computer, it is a modern electronic computing machine used for high-speed calculations, capable of performing numerical and logical computations, and has memory storage capabilities. It is a modern intelligent electronic device composed of hardware and software systems that can … Read more
On March 13, Texas Instruments (TI) announced at Embedded World 2025 the release of what it claims to be the “world’s smallest microcontroller (MCU)”, with an area of only 1.38 square millimeters and a price of approximately $0.16. This MCU, named MSPM0C1104, features an Arm Cortex-M0+ core, 16KB of memory, a 12-bit SAR ADC with … Read more
(Source: Semiconductor Industry Observation) Previously, we discussed how local MCUs are challenging traditional giants in the market. However, at the recent Embedded Conference held in Germany, these MCUs launched leading products that showcased outstanding performance, leaving attendees in awe. TI Releases the World’s Smallest MCU Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the world’s smallest MCU, further … Read more
Introduction The study of ARM embedded systems and microcontrollers is closely related, and it is essential to accumulate learning experiences and knowledge during the process of learning microcontrollers. How can one gradually become a senior embedded engineer in this process? This article will introduce how to accumulate the skills necessary to become a senior embedded … Read more