Tag: Microcontroller

Adafruit just announced Adafruit CH552 QT Py and this board ranks in the top part of my weird tech list. The MCU used in this is a WinChipHead (WCH) CH552 has an E8051 Core. with 16 kilobytes of flash memory but only about 1.25 kilobytes of RAM, and the most weird thing about this it...

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has unveiled the M.2 HAT+, an innovative accessory designed to enhance the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 5. This new add-on allows users to connect M.2 peripherals, such as NVMe drives and AI accelerators, to the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 interface,...

In embedded systems and IoT devices, versatile and powerful microcontrollers are essential. NXP Semiconductors addressed this demand by introducing the MCX A series of MCUs, which are designed to fulfill a wide range of application requirements. This series is part of the MCX Family...

The WeAct STM32G4 is a compact development board that utilizes the STMicro STM32G4 Arm Cortex-M4F mixed-signal microcontroller. This microcontroller operates at a clock speed of 170 MHz and comes equipped with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) instructions, making it suitable for a wide...

New flagship in ultra-low-power consumes less, delivers more at effective cost STMicroelectronics has introduced a new generation of energy-conscious and cost-effective microcontrollers (MCUs) that can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to previous product generations....

The WeAct ESP32H2-N4 is an affordable development board featuring the ESP32-H2 wireless microcontroller, offering Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread connectivity. Priced at just $5.70 plus shipping, it provides a cost-effective solution for IoT (Internet of Things) projects...

The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) integrates a Raspberry Pi Pico W and a 6-axis motion sensor with Blockly, Python, and WPILib for educational robotics development. Designed for tool-free assembly, it enables progression from basic to advanced robotics projects for students and...

The Machdyne FPGA USB dongle, known as Kolibri, is a compact device that combines different technologies to offer versatile functionality. It includes the Lattice iCE40 FPGA, a RP2040 microcontroller, and a 12-pin PMOD connector for additional I/O expansion. The Lattice iCE40 FPGA in...