Aimed at manufacturers of mPOS terminals, ATM keyboards, EMV card readers, contact/contactless pin pads and other mobile payment devices, Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX32560 DeepCover secure microcontroller (MCU).
Designers of mobile payment devices currently have to use multiple external ICs for memory expansion, contactless interface and amplifier, ISO7816 PHY, magnetic stripe interface, and battery switch functions. With the new MAX32560 DeepCover secure ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller, these functions have been integrated into a single chip, eliminating the need for up to six external chips.
The MAX32560 embeds all the security features required to address stringent PCI-PTS requirements, including active tamper protection, scrambling keypad for PIN handling, and a secure cryptographic engine. It integrates a number of analog interfaces to reduce the PCB footprint, including a full EMV contactless reader interface, two EMV smart card interfaces, a DSP-based high performance magnetic stripe reader, 2-channel ADC, and a DAC.
The MAX32560 offers 1 MB of embedded Flash memory, 384 KB of SRAM, and 8 KB of secure NVSRAM. The memory can be further expanded through external fast serial Flash memories via a flexible QuadSPI controller with XiP, and can quickly read and decrypt code or data using an on-the-fly AES engine. For communication interfaces, the MAX32560 provides a USB device port, three SPI controllers, two UARTs and two I²C controllers. It is available in a 9 x 9 mm BGA144 package and operates across the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Programmable logic redefined
DSP, Micros & Memory
Microchip’s CLB-based PIC MCUs combine programmable logic and embedded control in a single device to help reduce latency, cost, and design complexity.
Read more...Compact MCU for IoT endpoints iCorp Technologies
DSP, Micros & Memory
Quectel’s FCM266D combines single-band 2,4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth LE 5.4 in an ultra-compact LCC package measuring just 20 x 18 x 2,4 mm.
Read more...Industrial-grade ESP32-S3 controller
DSP, Micros & Memory
Erqos Technologies has introduced the EQSP32CE, a CE-certified, industrial-grade ESP32-S3 controller designed for developers who want the flexibility of the ESP32 ecosystem in hardware that can be deployed directly into real-world automation.
Read more...Advanced sensing powers modern drones Future Electronics
DSP, Micros & Memory
Allegro MicroSystems has a portfolio of sensors, motor drivers, and power management devices specifically designed to enhance drone efficiency, reliability, and control.
Read more...Addressing latency and signal integrity challenges Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
Strengthening Microchip Technology’s data centre solutions portfolio, its XpressConnect retimers support high-bandwidth architectures, while helping reduce integration complexity.
Read more...Powering smart sensor networks CST Electronics
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
NeoCortec’s NeoMesh wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack is ideally suited for powering smart sensor networks where each device is required to send and receive small packets of data infrequently, but with high reliability.
Read more...ESP32-S31 for advanced IoT iCorp Technologies
DSP, Micros & Memory
At the heart of the device is a dual-core 32-bit RISC-V MCU operating at up to 320 MHz, delivering 6,86 CoreMark/MHz performance with MMU support for efficient memory management.
Read more...Cortex-M33 performance for cost-sensitive designs Future Electronics
DSP, Micros & Memory
The STM32C5 series from STMicroelectronics introduces a new generation of entry-level microcontrollers engineered to deliver enhanced processing capability, modern security, and cost-effective scalability for connected embedded applications.
Read more...Memory shortage 2026: Engineering implications for South Africa
DSP, Micros & Memory
[Sponsored] Addressing this challenge requires system-level thinking and adoption with McKinsey Electronics providing the engineering and sourcing framework required to maintain system resilience despite ongoing global constraints.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version