Every year there is a stampede in the popular industry press to predict that this will be the year that 8-bit microcontroller sales will finally stop growing. Recently, the wide availability of ...

Technology races forward, and it's putting a lot of pressure on embedded-system developers. Competing in markets with increasingly complex applications, developers often face performance shortfalls ...

Eight-bit microcontrollers-called that because they operate on data eight bits at a time-continue to dominate the microcontroller market, although 32-bit controllers are showing faster market growth.

SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd. today announced the introduction of a new 8-bit flash microcontroller with USB 2.0 Full-Speed interface function and built-in DC-DC converter (step-up/step-down circuit) ...

The year Intel rolled out its first 8-bit microprocessor, Apollo 17 landed on the Moon. The Volkswagen Beetle became the best-selling car in history, surpassing the Ford Model T. And “The Godfather” ...

The global 8-bit microcontroller market is witnessing steady expansion, primarily fueled by the rising adoption in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial automation. With a market ...

New MCUs Feature On-Chip 12-bit ADC, Op Amps, High-Performance 16-bit PWMs and High-Speed Comparators Available in 28- and 40-pin packages, the MCUs' intelligent analog integration paired with Core ...

According to research firm Gartner (IT), Microchip (MCHP) reclaimed the top position in terms of revenue in the 8-bit microcontroller segment in 2014. The company also grew its market share in 8-bit, ...

Leading microcontroller and touch solutions provider Atmel Corporation ATML recently announced the launch of its new ATtiny102/104 microcontroller unit (MCU) -- the highest performing, low power, ...

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 ...