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TI goes below $0.25/1k for 32-bit
30
Jun
2024
TI continues the aggressive deployment of its portfolio of Cortex-M0+ MCUs, with a mind-blowing $0.161/1k part, the MSPM0C1103SDSGR. With extended temp range (-40 to 125C), 8kB/1kB of Flash/RAM it is a formidable competitor to ST.
Is a 32-bit MCU for a dime coming to a store near you?
In the mid/high range, NXP also continues to expand its MCX series with the N23x, a secure Cortex-M33 running at 150MHz
Infineon
There were 40 discontinued products at Infineon, mostly in the CY9AF family of former Cypress Cortex-M3 MCUs, we should see more of these being discontinued.
There were 40 discontinued products at Infineon, mostly in the CY9AF family of former Cypress Cortex-M3 MCUs, we should see more of these being discontinued.
Microchip
Microchip added 122 products this month, with a focus on the PIC16F131xx and also a new family, the PIC18-Q20.
The PIC18-Q20 family supports multiple voltage domains, and is equipped with I3C modules with 1V operation, capacitive touch sensing and an 8-bit signal routing port to interconnect digital peripherals. Available in small 14- and 20- pin packages, the MCUs are well-suited as a I3C-to-I2C communication bridge or a companion MCU for larger IoT systems to perform housekeeping functions for an extensive range of space-sensitive applications and markets including automotive, industrial control, computing, consumer, medical, wearables, touch sensing and memory management applications.
Microchip added 122 products this month, with a focus on the PIC16F131xx and also a new family, the PIC18-Q20.
The PIC18-Q20 family supports multiple voltage domains, and is equipped with I3C modules with 1V operation, capacitive touch sensing and an 8-bit signal routing port to interconnect digital peripherals. Available in small 14- and 20- pin packages, the MCUs are well-suited as a I3C-to-I2C communication bridge or a companion MCU for larger IoT systems to perform housekeeping functions for an extensive range of space-sensitive applications and markets including automotive, industrial control, computing, consumer, medical, wearables, touch sensing and memory management applications.
Nordic
No change this month.
No change this month.
Nuvoton
No change this month.
No change this month.
NXP
244 products went NRND, including a number of ARM7-based LPC21/22, the Kinetis (Cortex-M4) MK10/20/30/40/50/60, RIP…
NXP is adding the N23x to its MCX portfolio. The Cortex-M33 MCX N series includes intelligent peripherals and on-chip accelerators providing multitasking capabilities and performance efficiency. These secure MCUs include EdgeLock® Secure Enclave, Core Profile offering a secure-by-design approach, secure boot with an immutable root-of-trust and hardware-accelerated cryptography. The N23x runs up to 150 MHz, with 1MB of Flash, 352 KB ECC RAM and SmartDMA. The MCX N23x is the lower end of the MCX N series.
244 products went NRND, including a number of ARM7-based LPC21/22, the Kinetis (Cortex-M4) MK10/20/30/40/50/60, RIP…
NXP is adding the N23x to its MCX portfolio. The Cortex-M33 MCX N series includes intelligent peripherals and on-chip accelerators providing multitasking capabilities and performance efficiency. These secure MCUs include EdgeLock® Secure Enclave, Core Profile offering a secure-by-design approach, secure boot with an immutable root-of-trust and hardware-accelerated cryptography. The N23x runs up to 150 MHz, with 1MB of Flash, 352 KB ECC RAM and SmartDMA. The MCX N23x is the lower end of the MCX N series.
Renesas
No significant changes.
No significant changes.
SiliconLabs
SiLabs continues cleaning up the EFM8 family, retiring 18 more.
SiLabs continues cleaning up the EFM8 family, retiring 18 more.
ST Microelectronics
No significant changes.
No significant changes.
Texas Instruments
TI released 21 parts, mostly in the MSPM0 (Cortex-M0+) family.
Well, they include the new entry level Cortex-M0+-based MSPM0C, smashing the quarter at 1000 part barrier with the MSPM0C1103SDSGR $0.161/1k. The MSPM0C series sports an 24-MHz Cortex-M0+ with 8 or 16 kB of flash and 1 kB SRAM. 8 parts were released, all with an extended temperature range of -40 to 125C.
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TI released 21 parts, mostly in the MSPM0 (Cortex-M0+) family.
Well, they include the new entry level Cortex-M0+-based MSPM0C, smashing the quarter at 1000 part barrier with the MSPM0C1103SDSGR $0.161/1k. The MSPM0C series sports an 24-MHz Cortex-M0+ with 8 or 16 kB of flash and 1 kB SRAM. 8 parts were released, all with an extended temperature range of -40 to 125C.
May pruning
30
May
2024
May was focused on the low end with TI starting to use its cheap low end Cortex-M0+ to serve the automotive market, a very nice idea as this market has traditionally been served with more exotic and expensive architectures. A Welcome change. SiLabs is doing some spring pruning unless we are looking at an unintended website kerfuffle.
Infineon
No change.
No change.
Microchip
Microchip has 87 new products this month, mostly in the PIC16(L)F15/18 families.
Microchip has 87 new products this month, mostly in the PIC16(L)F15/18 families.
Nordic
No change this month.
No change this month.
Nuvoton
No change this month.
No change this month.
NXP
Only minor changes for NXP this month for the i.MX8.
Only minor changes for NXP this month for the i.MX8.
Renesas
Renesas added 92 variants of existing products in the RA2E1 family, mainly new silicon revisions with #UA0 and #UA1 suffixes. The RL78 saw a nice influx of new silicon revisions.
Renesas added 92 variants of existing products in the RA2E1 family, mainly new silicon revisions with #UA0 and #UA1 suffixes. The RL78 saw a nice influx of new silicon revisions.
SiliconLabs
SiLabs is cleaning up the EFM8 family, creating 18 new products in the C8051F5xx family while retiring close to 200. There are 127 left in the 8-bit portfolio.
The EFM32 family went through some pruning too with the Happy Gecko – Cortex-M0+ shedding 28 (8 left), Leopard Gecko – Cortex-M3 shedding 38 with 23 left, and the Wonder Gecko – Cortex-M4 respectively 53 and 7.
Website fluke or cleanup? It would make sense for older Cortex-M3 designs.
SiLabs is cleaning up the EFM8 family, creating 18 new products in the C8051F5xx family while retiring close to 200. There are 127 left in the 8-bit portfolio.
The EFM32 family went through some pruning too with the Happy Gecko – Cortex-M0+ shedding 28 (8 left), Leopard Gecko – Cortex-M3 shedding 38 with 23 left, and the Wonder Gecko – Cortex-M4 respectively 53 and 7.
Website fluke or cleanup? It would make sense for older Cortex-M3 designs.
ST Microelectronics
ST extended their low end portfolio with a 14-pin variant of the existing STM32L011/21.
ST extended their low end portfolio with a 14-pin variant of the existing STM32L011/21.
Texas Instruments
TI released 26 parts, mostly in the MSPM0 (Cortex-M0+) family. Interestingly, TI is now addressing the automotive market with the low end parts. The MSPM0G series sports an 80-MHz Cortex-M0+ with up to 128 kB of flash and 32 kB SRAM. 5 parts were released and priced between $0.41 and $0.73/1k
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TI released 26 parts, mostly in the MSPM0 (Cortex-M0+) family. Interestingly, TI is now addressing the automotive market with the low end parts. The MSPM0G series sports an 80-MHz Cortex-M0+ with up to 128 kB of flash and 32 kB SRAM. 5 parts were released and priced between $0.41 and $0.73/1k
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