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PolarFire FPGAs: Cutting Power Use for Edge Computing

Introduction Microchip’s new low-density PolarFire® devices aim to address key challenges in edge computing systems by significantly reducing static power consumption while maintaining leading performance. The additions of the MPF050T FPGA and MPFS025T FPGA SoC aim to exceed alternatives in the market in terms of performance per watt. These new devices could enable more robust […]

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Secure Authentication IC: Microchip Expands Portfolio

Microchip Technology is expanding its portfolio of secure authentication IC to address the growing need for embedded security across many industries. As connected devices proliferate and the threat of counterfeiting increases, implementing trusted authentication through cryptographic solutions is becoming critical. Microchip’s latest product introductions aim to lower the barrier to entry for architects seeking to

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Enabling the Future of High-Speed AI: An In-Depth Analysis of Microchip’s 800G Active Electrical Cable Solution

Introduction As generative artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques rapidly increase networking demands within hyperscale data centers, the capabilities and scalability of high-speed interconnect solutions must correspondingly progress. By expanding its META-DX2C 800G retimer offering to include a comprehensive hardware reference design and Common Management Imarmnterface Specification (CMIS) software support package, Microchip Technology is streamlining

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10BASE-T1S Ethernet: Simplified OEM Design for Auto Devices

Introduction Cars these days are surrounded by technology. They come loaded with all sorts of electronic gadgets and sensors. This project wants to help the big car companies, called original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), build cars that can easily share information between all of these onboard gizmos. The plan is to develop newer Ethernet technology that

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What is a TVS diode? Working principle and parameters of TVS diode

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diode is a component specially used for protecting circuits. It can absorb excessive voltage pulses in an instant to prevent the protected system from being damaged. This article will introduce the working principle, parameters, application, selection and precautions of TVS diodes in detail. What is a TVS diode? TVS diode

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Microchip Introduces Low Pin Count MCU Family with I3C Support

Microchip Introduces Low Pin Count MCU Family with I3C Support Microchip has recently unveiled the PIC18-Q20 microcontroller family and the floating the world’s first low pin count MCU line for supporting the I3C standard. As for the new product line, it reveals Microchip’s efforts to create small and low-cost low-power MV-MCUs for embedded applications, necessary

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Choosing the Right PCB Fabrication Process for Your Project: Factors to Consider

Printed circuit boards are found in almost all electronic devices today. These boards comprise electronic components interconnected by a web of pathways enabling functionality and performance. The choice of PCB fabrication process is very important, as it can determine the quality of the product, its efficiency, reliability, and the cost involved. Select the best PCB

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A Comprehensive Guide to Embedded Microprocessors: Everything You Need to Know

Embedded microprocessors are small computer chips that we found in nearly all electronic devices. From the laptop to the PC, mobile phone, washing machine, microwaves or any heavy industrial machine, these microprocessors are implemented to perform dedicated functions. They contain the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer and are capable of executing millions of

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Common PCBA Issues

Ensuring a perfect PCBA development requires meticulous planning, designing and manufacturing processes. To ensure avoidance of any mistakes or errors in PCBA manufacturing, it is essential to know some common issues that can cause error in the overall assembly. This article revolves around some common issues encountered during PCB assembly design along with recommendations to

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How to Choose a Microcontroller: 5 Steps to Finding the Ideal Match

Electronics engineering is a rather tricky beast. No matter how similar it may be to something else you’ve worked on, each project is a little different from the last. And this means the individual parts you’ll use during development (especially microcontrollers!) will likely differ as well. Selecting the appropriate microcontroller for the job is easier

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