low power consumption

Introducing the High-Performance 32-bit Low-End MCU GD32C231 from GigaDevice

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Introducing the High-Performance 32-bit Low-End MCU GD32C231 from GigaDevice

Recently, GigaDevice officially launched its new entry-level MCU—the GD32C231 series. As a leading player in the domestic MCU field, GigaDevice is targeting the 32-bit “low-end” market with a succinct summary:“Affordable yet fully equipped, performance maximized”.. What Makes It “High-Performance”? First, let’s look at the core parameters: the GD32C231 is equipped with theArm Cortex-M23 core, with … Read more

Overview of HeartIt: Low-Power Smoking Detection Using Smartwatches

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Overview of HeartIt: Low-Power Smoking Detection Using Smartwatches

Citation Information Ma J, Xing TZ, Xi W et al. HeartIt: Low-power smoking detection with a smartwatch on either wrist. JOURNAL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 40(2): 552−571, Mar. 2025. DOI: 10.1007/s11390-024-2981-3 Long press to scan the QR code to read the full text The World Health Organization reports that over 8 million people die … Read more

FPGA: A Key Player in the Edge AI Market Beyond GPUs

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FPGA: A Key Player in the Edge AI Market Beyond GPUs

As AI computing power continues to decentralize, intelligent devices at the edge are experiencing explosive growth. From industrial inspection and AR glasses to portable medical devices, an increasing number of application scenarios demand real-time, low-power, and compact AI inference capabilities. In response to this trend, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are becoming an important computing … Read more

MCUs Reach New Heights

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MCUs Reach New Heights

With the rapid development of AI, robotics, and automobiles, the demand for MCUs has reached unprecedented heights. To seize the initiative in this increasingly competitive market, major manufacturers are fully engaging in a “race to the bottom” that has sparked a fierce competition in technology and cost. What exciting highlights are there in this “race … Read more

AI Glasses Lead the Way for New Multimodal Applications with High-Performance and Low-Power Edge SoC Chips

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AI Glasses Lead the Way for New Multimodal Applications with High-Performance and Low-Power Edge SoC Chips

AI glasses are paving the way for new multimodal applications, utilizing edge SoC chips that combine high performance with low power consumption. This advancement is crucial for the development of smart wearable devices that require efficient processing capabilities while maintaining battery life.

Espressif ESP32-S3: The ‘Super Chip’ Opening a New Era of Smart IoT

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Espressif ESP32-S3: The 'Super Chip' Opening a New Era of Smart IoT

A high-performance chip that injects strong power into your smart devices, leading to infinite possibilities for the future. In today’s global wave of the Internet of Things (IoT), every device yearns for a smart “brain” and efficient “communication capabilities.” Espressif Technology, as a leader in wireless communication and artificial intelligence IoT processor chips, is bringing … Read more

Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry

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Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry

Wuxi Microcalculus Partners with Fudan Micro MCU to Provide Mature Solutions for the Temperature Recorder Industry In the temperature recorder industry, precise, reliable, and intelligent recording devices are crucial for various fields, from ensuring the quality of pharmaceuticals in cold chain logistics to maintaining the freshness of food during storage and transportation, and ensuring stable … Read more

Introduction to Proximity Unlocking Solutions Based on Low Energy Bluetooth (BLE) Technology

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Introduction to Proximity Unlocking Solutions Based on Low Energy Bluetooth (BLE) Technology

From early mechanical keys to RF remote keys, and then to Near Field Communication (NFC), wireless unlocking technology has continuously evolved towards greater convenience and intelligence. However, traditional solutions have significant limitations: key activation often leads to forgetting to carry keys; NFC requires active contact with the device, which does not achieve true “unconscious” operation. … Read more

Dissecting the Zigbee Door Magnet Sensor

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Dissecting the Zigbee Door Magnet Sensor

In 2019, I purchased the “Xiaomi Mijia Smart Home Kit,” which I truly started using in early 2020. At one point, I noticed on the app: “Door Magnet Sensor” — “Battery” — “Battery Low”; so I quickly bought a battery to replace it, but the app still indicated low battery; however, in the “Device Consumables” … Read more

Factors Determining Low Power Consumption in MCUs

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Factors Determining Low Power Consumption in MCUs

Follow+Star Public Number, don’t miss out on exciting content Author | strongerHuang WeChat Official Account | Embedded ColumnMany IoT terminal products are powered by batteries, which have certain power consumption requirements, and some products have extremely stringent low power consumption requirements.Today, we will discuss some factors that affect the low power consumption of MCUs. Sources … Read more