Microchip Introduces New Low Power PIC32 Family With Core Independent Peripherals

For applications demanding low power and longer battery life in automation, remote controls and wearable devices, the new Microchip PIC32MM MCU family has sleep modes down to 500 nA. Applications with space constraints will benefit also from the small 4x4mm package options. The PIC32MM devices include core independent peripherals, designed to offload the CPU for lower power and flexible system design, such as Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) and Multiple-output Capture Compare PWMs (MCCPs) which help enable sensorless BLDC motor control applications.

MSC Technologies has launched the MSC C6C-SLU Type 6 COM Express module family, which is based on the latest 6th Generation Intel Core U Series processors, a complete low-power chipset in one multi-chip package with integrated graphics controller. An efficient and compact solution for embedded systems, including home automation applications.

Silicon Labs recently introduced a fully integrated, pre-certified Bluetooth Smart module solution that provides a speedy path to low-power wireless connectivity. The BGM111 modules are preloaded with the Bluegiga Bluetooth 4.1-compliant software stack and profiles and are field-upgradable using device firmware upgrades to Bluetooth 4.2 and beyond.

In 2014, the Wi-Fi Alliance celebrates 15 years. Interoperability, ease of use and innovation lies at the heart of one of technology’s greatest success stories. In the roadmap for the next 2 years are new frequency bands, WiGig supporting multiple-gigabit data rates in 60 GHz, and new 802.11ah and 802.11af standards for operation below 1 GHz to support longer-range, very-low-power connectivity.