Electronic Design

Expanded Microcontroller Family with Intelligent Analog Integration

Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its 8-bit PIC16F178X enhanced Mid-Range core microcontroller (MCU) family with increased Flash memory densities, intelligent analog and digital peripherals, such ...
Machine Design

Microcontroller includes precision 16-bit ADC and 10 Msps 12-bit ADC

A new family of microcontrollers (MCUs) —the PIC24FJ128GC010 -- is an analog system on chip that integrates an on-chip precision 16-bit ADC and 10 Msps 12-bit ADC, plus a DAC and dual operational ...
EDN

Low-voltage analog switches simplify system design

Nexperia has unveiled a series of four- and eight-channel analog switches. The NMUX1308 and NMUX1309 monitor and protect 1.8-V electronic systems with control pins that operate independently of their ...
Electronic Design

The 8-Bit MCU’s Analog Evolution and New Role in Electronics

Three common applications where a new class of 8-bit MCUs with advanced analog filtering capabilities support modern systems. As embedded designs have evolved, the 8-bit MCU has evolved from simple ...
EDN

Mixed signals, on a power budget: Intelligent low-power analog in MCUs

It goes without saying that battery-powered devices are sensitive to power draw, especially during periods of inactivity. One such use case is in sensor nodes or portable sensors—these devices ...