Designers and programmers face several obstacles when an 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) no longer meets the performance needs of their application and a change in architecture is required. At the top of ...

The rise in popularity of 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) devices across the embedded community comes as no surprise. These function-rich devices suit an array of different applications, which explains ...

According to Isuppli's 2004 microcontroller-unit-market forecast, 8-bit devices account for more than 40% of sales. However, the assumption behind the migration from legacy 8- and 16-bit applications ...

Modern embedded designs require a wide range of capabilities, including low power support, high performance/throughput, function-rich peripherals, different ...

F85x/6x MCUs Offer Exceptional Analog Integration in Small Package, Supported by New Program of Complimentary Keil Tools for 8-Bit Design Today's embedded developers seek economical mixed-signal MCU ...

The venerable 8-bit microcontroller just keeps chugging along. Despite the performance advantages of its 16- and 32-bit siblings, 8-bit micros still accounted for a substantial percentage of the ...

Will Strauss, president of Forward Concepts, said Freescale's move is part of a larger trend among microcontroller and DSP vendors to protect investments in software development by offering compatible ...

The entry period for the 8-Bit design contest presented by WeLoveFine and IGN has been extended to June 8th! For details on how to enter, head over to the WeLoveFine contest page now. If you missed ...

8-bit designs may have been a technological necessity back in the day, but now they have a nostalgic charm. This 8-bit landscape, by reddit user Esrahaddon, can actually animate a retro city on your ...

The gaming industry is becoming hugely decentralized. Today, play-to-earn (P2E) games are spearheading new developments. They have introduced digital identities, in-game assets and are giving players ...