TI has released TI-RTOS, a real-time operating system (RTOS) for its microcontroller platform. This new RTOS helps developers by eliminating the need to write complex system software, such as file system, schedulers, drivers, and protocol stacks. TI-RTOS is provided with full C source code and requires no upfront or run-time license fees.
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Maxim recently introduces their MAX32590 secure microcontroller, a 32-bit ARM926EJ-S -based microcontroller that was specially designed for applications required high security. MAX32590, a member of Maxim's DeepCover security products, integrates various security function such as secure Boot Loader; AES, DES and SHA accelerators; RSA, DSA and ECDSA supports; Secure RNG; Dynamic Fault Detection shielding and Memory Encryption. MAX32590 secure microcontroller is targeted to broad range of applications such as: Electronic Commerce, ATM Keyboards and PIN Pads, Card Readers, Secure Data Storage and Access Control System.
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Zilog has announced the availability of their new ZGATE Embedded Security solution, offering deeper protection for embedded devices against cyber threats and attacks. ZGATE incorporates existing eZ80F91 microcontroller (a member of eZ80Acclaim MCUs) and Zilog's TCP/IP stack with a unique embedded firewall, creating an additional security layer for the end products. ZGATE is a joint technology product; utilizing Icon Labs’ Floodgate Packet Filter, an embedded firewall solution.
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Atmel has announced the release of ATA664151 and ATA664251, two new LIN (Local Interconnect Networking) devices specially designed for automotive applications, such as lighting control and switch scan. ATA664151 is a LIN SBC (System Basis Chip) with many feature such as LIN Transceiver, 8-channel High Voltage Switch Interface, 16-bit SPI, Watchdog and 5V Regulator. The ATA664251 is a system-in-package solution with an ATA664151 (LIN SBC) subsystem integrated with an ATtiny167 microcontroller (8-bit AVR ). To accelerate development time Atmel offer ATAK42001-V1 Evaluation Kit for ATA664151 and ATAK43001-V1 Evaluation Kit for ATA664251.
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