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Backdoor in Espressif Bluetooth microcontroller – update
Researchers in Spain have uncovered hidden commands in a popular microcontroller used in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. The team at Tarlogic Innovation in Madrid recently presented their findings on the ESP32 integrated Bluetooth microcontroller from Espressif, a Chinese chip designer....
Raspberry Pi Adds 2MB Stacked Flash for 20 Cents
Raspberry Pi is gearing up to release a new version of its RP2350 microcontroller, which will feature up to 2MB of flash memory integrated into the same package as the RP2354 for an additional 20¢. This upgrade aims to enhance the capabilities...
Microgate picks Vicor to power ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope adaptive optics
Microgate, in collaboration with the European Southern Observatory (ESO), is working on constructing the adaptive mirror for the latest generation of Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs). Vicor has been chosen to provide the DC-DC converter power modules to support the adaptive optics used...
Infineon expands XMC7000 microcontroller with six new protocols
Infineon Technologies and RT-Labs have collaborated to enhance the capabilities of the triple core XMC7000 industrial microcontroller by integrating six Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into its firmware. This development opens up a world of possibilities for various industrial applications, including servo drives,...
Industry groups push for EU Chips Act 2.0
Two semiconductor industry groups, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) and the European arm of the US SEMI trade association, have come together to advocate for a second version of the European Chips Act. In a recent round table with members of...
Cost effective EMI test receivers with expandable features
Rohde & Schwarz unveiled two versatile EMI test receivers, the EPL1001 and the EPL1007, at EMV2025. The EPL1001 operates up to 1 GHz, while the EPL1007 extends the range up to 7.125 GHz. These test receivers offer engineers a flexible and cost-effective...
Raspberry Pi adds 2MB flash to RP2354
Raspberry Pi is gearing up to release an updated version of its RP2350 microcontroller, which will feature up to 2MB of flash memory integrated into the same package as the RP2354. This new development aims to enhance the capabilities of the current...
FAMES Open Call for 10nm, 7nm FD-SOI
Europe’s leading technology pilot line is inviting projects for the next generation of 10nm and 7nm designs on fully depleted silicon on insulator (FD-SOI) technology. FD-SOI is a domain where Europe excels, offering ultra-low power capability for digital, analog, and RF designs....
Entry-level safety-critical MCUs reduce expenses and simplify operations
Microchip Technology has introduced the AVR® SD family of microcontrollers (MCUs) with a focus on meeting stringent safety requirements while minimizing design costs and complexity. These MCUs feature built-in functional safety mechanisms that are specifically designed to support applications requiring rigorous safety...
Switcher ICs for High-Efficiency Power Supplies: 175W Delivery
Power Integrations recently unveiled the TinySwitch™-5 ICs, designed to enhance the efficiency of power supplies by increasing the output power to 175 W. These switcher ICs are capable of achieving an impressive efficiency of up to 92 percent through basic diode rectification...
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