eetimes.com, Mar. 17, 2020 –
Microchip Technology Inc. has launched a range of IoT solutions for rapid prototyping by using cloud connectivity for all integrated microcontroller solutions.
IoT design is characterized by pairing the appropriate microcontroller solutions with the ideal connection protocol for your application. Microchip Technology Inc. announced a line-up of full-stack, embedded development solutions that provide any number of such combinations. The line ranges from the smallest PIC and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) for sensors and actuators, to 32-bit MCU gateway and microprocessor (MPU) solutions for edge computing. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or 5G narrowband technologies, all while maintaining a security foundation with support from its Trust Platform for the CryptoAuthentication family.
IoT design
Usually, the first step is to choose the ideal development kit for your prototype. Trying to build a cloud-connected IoT system from scratch can be a daunting task. It can be costly and time-consuming and requires expertise in many different engineering disciplines. Today's developers face more challenges than ever in design decisions: longer development time, higher security threats.
IoT sensor networks and intelligent devices will be woven into virtually every aspect of our environment: our homes, physical objects, transportation and communication systems, clothing and the human body, enabling us to connect and exchange data. There are potential opportunities in the IoT, but it's going to be hard to take advantage of them all unless workflows are simplified, and components are more modular.