Wireless evaluation kit aids system prototyping

Atmel has announced the availability of the Zigbee RF4CE wireless evaluation kit designed for Zigbee Pro and Zigbee RF4CE application development and prototyping.

News from Electronicstalk, 5 May 2011

Capacitive touch controllers give tactile feedback

Atmel has integrated haptics capability to its Qtouch capacitive touch controllers to support buttons, sliders and wheels (BSWs), with the aim of giving customers a richer experience.

News from Electronicstalk, 22 April 2011

Atmel Maxtouch powers smartphone touch screen

Microcontroller and touch solution provider Atmel has announced that Fujitsu has selected the Atmel Maxtouch solution to power the touch screen for Docomo's Regza phone T-01C.

News from Electronicstalk, 29 March 2011

Cryptographic authentication device for automation

Atmel has launched a cryptographic authentication device for industrial, consumer, energy metering, home automation, computing and medical applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 4 March 2011

Atmel launches development tools for AVR MCU users

Atmel has launched a fully integrated platform of development tools for its community of more than 100,000 users of 8- and 32-bit AVR embedded microcontrollers (MCUs).

News from Electronicstalk, 3 March 2011

Atmel offers chipsets for 15in touchscreens

Atmel has announced that it is shipping production quantities of the Atmel Maxtouch mXT1386 and mXT616 chipsets for large touchscreens up to 15in.

News from Electronicstalk, 7 December 2010

Industrial control MCUs have floating point unit

At Electronica 2010, Atmel announced the first 32-bit AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) with a floating point unit (FPU) for industrial control applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 10 November 2010

Tool simplifies integration of touch technology

Atmel has launched Atmel Qtouch Studio 4.3, a touch design software tool engineered to support the complete touch design flow.

News from Electronicstalk, 9 September 2010

Small flash AVR MCUs target consumer electronics

Said to be the world's smallest flash AVR microcontroller packages, Atmel's MCUs target applications in the consumer electronics, lighting and industrial control markets.

News from Electronicstalk, 17 May 2010

Atmel MCU devices target wireless applications

Atmel has announced a range of AVR wireless microcontroller (MCU) devices targeting wireless applications such as Zigbee and IPv6/6LoWPAN.

News from Electronicstalk, 10 December 2009

• Microcontroller targets smart card readers

• Development kit for Cryptoauthentication devices

• Atmel Picopower controller targets low-power apps

• Maxtouch controllers support 250Hz refresh rate

• Atmel develops industrial microcontrollers

• Atmel releases radiation-hardened Sparc processor

• AT32UC3L MCU features low-power technology

• Atmel launches SAM3U Flash microcontroller

• Atmel launches kit for Cryptoauthentication IC

• Atmel develops cryptographic authentication ICs

• ATtiny10 'gives six-fold performance increase'

• Atmel microcontroller is CAP7L customisable

• UWB Evaluation Kit for AT91CAP9A applications

• Atmel offers development kit for microcontroller

• Atmel releases advanced touch-library

• Atmel announces ATA6833/4 driver ICs

• Atmel releases battery management devices

• Atmel releases false-trigger proof touch chip

• Microcontrollers connect with automotive networks

• Tiny power manager integrates four LDOs

• IC cuts car access system costs

• Development kit secures contactless RFID

• Microcontrollers optimise USB charging

• Flash microcontrollers promise true 1.6V operation

• Microcontrollers are made for saving power

• ARM9-based MCUs come with up to 512Kbyte of Flash

• Microcontroller accelerates USB applications

• SoC specialist helps customise MCUs

• Fraunhofer helps with customisable MCU designs

• SBCs handle high voltages

• Microcontroller meets ePassport requirements

• Diodes reduce next-generation DVD drive costs

• Half-bridge driver runs from any automotive supply

• Driver chip power three different laser diodes

• Secure MCU offers flexible Flash alternative

• Microcontroller gets more memory

• Atmel sheds unwanted fab

• Frequency-agile transceiver meets WiMAX demands

• Low-power processor licence boosts systems on chip

• Kit is quick start for RFID applications

• Low frequency transponder chip has global appeal

• Microcontrollers boast twice the Flash

• ROM-based USB MCUs save on volumes

• RF chipset boosts cordless handset range

• Alliance focuses on mobile standards

• Multichip module saves room for space memory

• PWM driver promises smooth DC motor control

• Microcontrollers save battery power

• 5uA standby power consumption

• MCUs transmit tyre pressure data

• Chipset cuts GPS system costs

• Driver takes charge of auto DC motors

• Single-chip receiver tracks weak GPS signals

• Kits offer easier route to dimmer design

• Support package puts latest CE on ARM-based MCU

• Flash microcontroller is an ACE

• Laser diode driver handles multiple standards

• Speedy ADC doesn't compromise on performance

• Flash MCUs offer full USB coverage

• Crypto-controller takes charge of SIM cards

• Flash microcontroller meets USB specs

• Tiny Flash MCUs promise frugal performance

• Smart MCU aims for point-of-sale control