Microchip's first standalone, analog front end (AFE) device for smart, low frequency (125 kHz typical) sense-and-response applications, such as hands-free access to vehicles or homes, low frequency sensor commands in tyre pressure monitoring systems and other wireless authentication applications, has been released.
As a standalone device, the new MCP2030 AFE can be used alongside any of Microchip's PIC microcontrollers in a range of low-cost passive access, intelligent transponder and smart sensing applications.
With a high level of adjustable input sensitivity (3 mVpp typical), modulation depth sensitivity options as low as 8%, and three input channels for reliable 3-axes reception, the MCP2030 offers advanced performance with regards to range, antenna orientation and environmental 'noise'. Each channel of the AFE function is dynamically tunable via the device's SPI interface eliminating expensive hand-tuning. The device also offers an intelligent wake-up filter that extends battery life.
Microchip offers the Passive-Keyless-Entry Reference Design Kit to support wireless authentication application development. The kit features Microchip's PIC16F639 microcontroller, which is an integrated device that includes the MCP2030 AFE, alongside the other components required for a passive-keyless-entry design.
The MCP2030 is offered in 14-pin TSSOP, SOIC, and PDIP packages.
Analysis of switch-mode power supply: inductor violations Altron Arrow
Editor's Choice Power Electronics / Power Management
Common switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design errors are discussed, and their appropriate rectification is specified, with details on complications that arise with the power stage design of DC-DC switching regulators.
Read more...Microsoft Windows IoT on ARM Altron Arrow
Computer/Embedded Technology
This expansion means that the Windows IoT ecosystem can now harness the power of ARM processors, known for their energy efficiency and versatility.
Read more...Microchip introduces ECC608 TrustMANAGER Altron Arrow
Circuit & System Protection
To increase security on IoT products and facilitate easier setup and management, Microchip Technology has added the ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM, Software as a Service (SaaS) to its Trust Platform portfolio of devices, services and tools.
Read more...SolidRun unveils new SoM Altron Arrow
AI & ML
SolidRun and Hailo has unveiled a game-changer for engineers and AI product developers with the launch of their market-ready SoM, which packs the cutting-edge capabilities of the Hailo-15H SoC.
Read more...An evolutionary step in customisable logic Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
Microchip Technology is offering a tailored hardware solution with the launch of its PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers, which are outfitted with a new Configurable Logic Block module.
Read more...MCU for battery-powered applications Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
Included in ST’s family of devices is the STM32U031, an ultra-low-power MCU featuring an ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit core running at up to 56 MHz.
Read more...LoRaWAN-certified sub-GHz module Altron Arrow
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The STM32WL5M from ST Microelectronics is the company’s first LoRaWAN-certified module which incorporates two cores, one of them being a wireless stack to optimise the creation of sub-GHz applications.
Read more...Dual-port USB-C power delivery solution Altron Arrow
Power Electronics / Power Management
Infineon’s CYPD7272-68LQXQ is the tray packing option of the company’s dual-port USB-C power delivery solution and features an integrated dual-port USB-C PD + DC-DC controller.
printer friendly version