Nick Florous, PhD

New MCUs Enhance Performance, Efficiency, and Security for Smart Home Appliances As the fields of home appliances and building automation evolve, demand for microcontrollers (MCUs) that seamlessly integrate energy efficiency, computing performance, and enhanced security is rising. Renesas Electronics has introduced the RX260 and RX261 MCU families, which strike the best balance between efficiency and performance. - Advanced Architecture for Enhanced Performance The RX260 and RX261 MCUs are built around a 32-bit RXv3 CPU core that operates at up to 64 MHz. The core is equipped with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities, including 32-bit multiply-accumulate instructions, 16-bit multiply-subtract instructions, and a 32-bit floating-point unit (FPU) compliant with the IEEE-754 standard. The architecture uses a CISC Harvard model with a five-stage pipeline to improve instruction execution efficiency, while also supporting ultra-compact code through variable-length instructions. In addition, a built-in memory protection unit (MPU) ensures secure memory access. - Memory and Performance The MCUs offer impressive memory specifications, with up to 512 KB of on-chip flash and 128 KB of SRAM, as well as 8 KB of data flash supporting up to 1,000,000 program/erase cycles. The architecture achieves a performance score of 355 CoreMark at full speed, which Renesas claims is 2.5 times better than 64-bit solutions. The RX260 and RX261 also integrate a range of security features, including the Renesas Security IP (RSIP-E11A) module, which provides hardware-based cryptographic functions such as AES128/256 symmetric encryption, ECC public key cryptography, true random number generator, and secure hash algorithms such as SHA224 and SHA256. -Excellent Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is a highlight of the RX261/RX260 MCUs, with typical standby current consumption as low as 1.01 µA. They can operate from a single supply voltage of 1.6 V to 5.5 V and are equipped with a low-power timer that takes only 6.3 µs to recover from standby. In high-speed operation mode, the system consumes only 84 µA/MHz. -Extensive Communication Functionality The communication functionality of the RX260/261 MCUs is very extensive, supporting up to 11 channels, including USB 2.0 full-speed OTG, CAN FD compatibility, and various serial communication interfaces. In addition, the RX260/261 family also features a 12-bit ADC with a conversion time of 0.5 µs, 24 external channels, a dual-channel DAC, a dual-channel comparator, and a built-in capacitive touch sensing unit. The RX261/RX260 group marks a shift in the role of the MCU from a simple controller to a central coordinator in an intelligent system. As more devices adopt similar capabilities, we can expect automation architectures to shift from centralized to mesh configurations that distribute intelligence and decision making throughout a building. #Microcontrollers #SmartHome #IoT #Innovation #Automation #MCUs

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Learn more how PCIe technology work with Ethernet for the need of faster transmission speed and smoother data quality via PCI-SIG blog written by iPasslabs CEO, Eric Shen. By the way, iPasslabs team keeps devoting to PCIe technology and Ethernet as known as experts, we are here to provide customers worldwide the best and advanced solutions for the product development. #AI #ML #CXL #Networking #HPC #Edgecomputing #server #datacenter

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Looking to gain a full understanding of the #MIPI DSI, CSI-2 and D-PHY specifications and operations? NXP Semiconductors' Ali Osman Ors and John Phillippe did a deep dive into that very subject at the recent embedded world Conference. Download the presentation: https://hubs.ly/Q02DsVft0 #ew24

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2023's Top 10 IC Design House Revenue Rankings are here! Nvidia drives industry growth with a whopping 105% increase thanks to AI surge. Meanwhile, 7 companies see declines. What's next for the market? Discover how each is strategizing with insights from TrendForce...

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New Processes and Priorities Pose New SubFab Challenges - https://ow.ly/wiAx50SCJrV #semiconductordigest #semiconductors #semiconductor #semiconductorindustry #semiconductorwebsite #semiconductormagazine

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Hybrid couplers play a critical role in RF systems, enabling efficient signal distribution, isolation, and power splitting. But what exactly do they do, and how can they optimize your RF infrastructure? Our latest blog breaks down the fundamentals of hybrid couplers and their practical applications in real-world RF systems. Check out our FAQ to get answers to common questions about hybrid couplers and how they can benefit your RF network: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q5L1d0 #RFSolutions #HybridCouplers #SignalDistribution #MCA #Technology #Telecommunications #ExpertAdvice #FAQ #DAS #ERCES #ERRCS

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Electronica 2024: New Reference for Microwave Measurements The SPECTRAN V6 XPR series of real-time spectrum analysers from Aaronia AG set new standards - with measurements up to 140GHz being supporting, while still offering the advantages associated with low-cost USB instrumentation. They have a real-time bandwidth reaching 490MHz and a 3THz/s sweep speed. By using them, it is possible for high-frequency, rapidly changing signals to be reliably analysed and evaluated in detail. Units are available that have a 10dB noise figure (NF) at 77GHz, making them suitabe for automotive radar measurements in the automotive sector. Thanks to their waveguide connection, it will be possible in the future for users to connect their own amplifier and splitter systems. Aaronia A3.516 www.aaronia.com Markus Tunger Yanju Brueck Aaditya Khimji

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Explore the power of #RFmeasurement with Keysight Technologies' comprehensive suite of integrated instruments. From RF power sensors to Vector Network Analyzers, unlock precise and efficient testing across diverse industries. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3WBOqNK #TechnicalResources

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Explore the power of #RFmeasurement with Keysight Technologies' comprehensive suite of integrated instruments. From RF power sensors to Vector Network Analyzers, unlock precise and efficient testing across diverse industries. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3WBOqNK #TechnicalResources

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Bottom line: Collaboration and a clear ecosystem are crucial for #chiplet integration. Read the full article to learn what’s happening in the chiplet world! 📖 https://lnkd.in/e6twMDMU Follow Start With WCPGW 🔔 #Semiconductors #Chiplets #TechInnovation #HighPerformanceComputing #Electronics #TechTrends #Engineering #TechNews #startwithwcpgw #Wcpgw

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Curious how our FPGAs and SoCs tackle thermal constraints, power consumption, lifecycle protection and security needs? Hear Martin Kellermann's presentation at the FPGA Conference on intelligent and reliable industrial designs to learn how: https://mchp.us/3wuqPWk. #FPGA #SoC #Industrial

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Coherent Reveals High-Efficiency Lasers for Silicon Photonics Transceivers Read More https://lnkd.in/guatUnv5 Coherent Corp. #efficiency #continuous #wave #distributed #feedback #lasers #silicon #transceiver #module #modulators #bandwidth #data #insights #industry #photonics #news

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Rohde & Schwarz further strengthens its oscilloscope portfolio by introducing the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering.  www.rohde-schwarz.comZone triggering used to trigger on a specific RF chirp length in the time domain and when the chirp exceeds a certain power level in the frequency domain. With this new approach, the MXO series can offer the world’s fastest zone trigger update rate of up to 600.000 waveforms per second and less than 1.45 us blind time between trigger events. It is up to 10 000 faster than competitive zone triggering offerings. Thanks to the new ASIC-based zone triggering, MXO oscilloscopes can precisely isolate events where traditional triggering does not provide the needed flexibility. Rohde & Schwarz has developed the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering, implemented in the new MXO series oscilloscopes. This new functionality enhances the oscilloscopes’ ability to precisely isolate events that are difficult or impossible to detect

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Want to know how data travels at lightning speeds across vast distances? 🤔Coherent optical engines are the unsung heroes of our digital world! Learn how these complex systems harness the power of light to transmit and receive network data at incredible speeds. Paul Momtahan, Director, Solution Marketing, Infinera breaks down the complex world of coherent optical engines in his latest article in EE World Online. Check out his article here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dJSD9i #OpticalNetworking  #OpticalEngine  #PluggableOptics

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