A Brief History of the Global Chip Industry (Part 3): Computing Chips

A Brief History of the Global Chip Industry (Part 3): Computing Chips

Intel: Microprocessor Chip 01 Intel 4004 Microprocessor Release Date: November 15, 1971 Features: 10-micron process, 2250 transistors, speed 108KHz, size 3mm×4mm, 4-bit processor, 45 instructions, executes 50,000 instructions/second, priced at $200 The 4004 can read and execute instructions and exchange information with other computer components. It can perform 60,000 calculations per second, with a computing … Read more

The Chip That Changed the World

The Chip That Changed the World

The groundbreaking Intel 8008 microprocessor was first produced over 50 years ago. It was Intel’s first 8-bit microprocessor and is the ancestor of the x86 processor series you may be using today. I couldn’t find a good die photo of the 8008, so I opened one and took some detailed photos. This article includes these … Read more

ARM Assembly Language Instructions Guide

ARM Assembly Language Instructions Guide

To learn ARM, one must learn ARM instructions. ARM instructions are the interface provided to us by the CPU, and they are the key to unlocking the Pandora’s box of the CPU. There are many ARM instructions. To help everyone get started quickly, I have compiled some of the most helpful instructions. For the operation … Read more

Differences Between MPU and MCU: How to Choose?

Differences Between MPU and MCU: How to Choose?

Word Count: 2250 Content Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every new application design requires either a microcontroller or a microprocessor. When choosing between the two, several factors need to be considered. Below is an overview and comparison of microprocessors and microcontrollers. When considering whether to choose a microprocessor (MPU) or a microcontroller (MCU), the type of application is … Read more

Building Embedded Micro Systems and IoT Technology Curriculum for AIoT

Building Embedded Micro Systems and IoT Technology Curriculum for AIoT

Project Construction Project Batch: First Batch of 2020 Project Number: 202002142047 Project Type: New Engineering Construction Project Project Implementation Background With the arrival of the 5G era, the Internet of Things is redefining people’s lives and work styles. The “ubiquitous connection” and “ubiquitous computing” based on intelligent IoT have propelled the design and application technology … Read more

Understanding ARM: The Backbone of Mobile Processors

Understanding ARM: The Backbone of Mobile Processors

ARM’s design is the foundation of most mobile device processors worldwide. Major mobile chips, including Qualcomm Snapdragon, Apple A series, Huawei Kirin chips, and Samsung Exynos, are all built on ARM technology. Today, let’s follow the steps of Kewa to learn more about ARM! 1. What is ARM? ARM first refers to a company (the … Read more

Understanding Chips: Categories and Packaging Forms

Understanding Chips: Categories and Packaging Forms

Source: Semika Original Author: Semika Integrated circuits are a collection of electronic components: resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc., all packed into a small chip and connected together to achieve a complex functional goal. They have many functional categories: circuit logic gates, operational amplifiers, timers, voltage regulators, circuit controllers, logic controllers, microprocessors, memory and so on. Integrated … Read more

Choosing Between Arduino and Raspberry Pi for Beginners

Choosing Between Arduino and Raspberry Pi for Beginners

Everyone knows that Arduino and Raspberry Pi are two types of development boards that are quite familiar to electronics and embedded engineers, and they are also boards that many beginners consider. Arduino and Raspberry Pi each have their own positioning, and there is a significant difference in performance. However, recently, Arduino launched the Portenta X8 … Read more

What Is Assembly Language?

What Is Assembly Language?

This tutorial mainly introduces microprocessor programming compatible with Intel and AMD processors running on Microsoft Windows 32-bit and 64-bit systems. The latest version of Microsoft’s Macro Assembler (known as MASM) is used in this tutorial. Most versions of Microsoft Visual Studio (Professional, Enterprise, Express, etc.) include MASM.You can visit (asmirvine.com) for the latest details on … Read more

Hands-On Training in Xiamen/Shenzhen: Creating STM32MP13 Boot Images with Buildroot

Hands-On Training in Xiamen/Shenzhen: Creating STM32MP13 Boot Images with Buildroot

Course Introduction The STM32 MPU microprocessor has launched two series: STM32MP15x and STM32MP13x, with the STM32MP13x being a cost-effective industrial-grade MPU released in 2023. It features a single Cortex-A7 core with a frequency of up to 1000MHz, suitable for industrial applications, medical monitoring, building automation, etc. Enhanced security features make the STM32MP13 applicable for devices … Read more