I2C & I3C Protocol Study Notes — Part 1

I2C & I3C Protocol Study Notes -- Part 1

Recently, I have started to relearn the common interface protocols used in my work, and I would like to share them for everyone’s reference~ I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a serial communication protocol developed by Philips (now NXP) in the 1980s, primarily used for short-distance, low-bandwidth communication on a board, such as the connection between sensors, … Read more

MIPI Alliance Releases I3C Basic v1.2 Utility and Control Bus Interface for Mobile, IoT, and Data Center Applications

MIPI Alliance Releases I3C Basic v1.2 Utility and Control Bus Interface for Mobile, IoT, and Data Center Applications

The ever-growing ecosystem of developers and companies embraces the flexibility and design advantages of I3C and I3C Basic.MIPI Alliance is an international organization dedicated to developing interface specifications for the mobile and mobile-related industries. The organization announced the launch of MIPI I3C Basic v1.2 on August 6, 2025, which is a scalable utility and control … Read more

Is I2C Being Replaced?

Is I2C Being Replaced?

Follow and star our public account for exciting content Source: This article is translated from Chip Interfaces ApS. The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus, invented by Philips Semiconductor (now NXP Semiconductors) in 1980, made significant strides in simplifying communication in embedded systems. It is a simple two-wire interface for synchronous, multi-master/multi-slave, single-ended serial communication. Forty-five years … Read more

Embedded Sharing #31: 10 Times Faster than I2C! Have You Used I3C on RK3576?

Embedded Sharing #31: 10 Times Faster than I2C! Have You Used I3C on RK3576?

Cover Image During the pandemic, due to a significant reduction in vehicles, the polluted air in Kathmandu, Nepal, began to clear, allowing views of Mount Everest. Main Content Recently, it was discovered that the RK3576 actually has an I3C interface. While we are still figuring out I2C, I3C has already emerged, so let’s quickly take … Read more

Industry Information Dispatch: Is I2C Being Replaced?

(Source: Chip Interfaces ApS)Invented by Philips Semiconductors (now NXP Semiconductors) in 1980, the I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus made significant strides in simplifying communication in embedded systems. It is a simple two-wire interface used for synchronous, multi-master/multi-slave, single-ended serial communication.Forty-five years later, it is still widely used to connect low-speed peripheral integrated circuits (ICs), processors, and … Read more

How IoT Edge Sensor Nodes Are Evolving: Insights from Microchip Technology Experts on Next-Generation Embedded Design

How IoT Edge Sensor Nodes Are Evolving: Insights from Microchip Technology Experts on Next-Generation Embedded Design

In fields such as smart homes and industrial automation, IoT edge sensor nodes are quietly undergoing a technological revolution. As the demand for connected devices surges, what challenges will traditional embedded systems face? Mr. Greg Robinson, Vice President of the MCU Business Unit at Microchip, provides an in-depth analysis of industry trends and presents innovative … Read more