Make the move to 32-bit MCUs with the MIPS32 industry-standard architecture
Today's increasingly sophisticated microcontroller (MCU) systems have performance and functionality requirements that exceed the capabilities of 8- and 16-bit processors. 32-bit processor cores address the technical challenges faced when designing these advanced systems.
With a broad array of processor cores and a comprehensive, diverse library of proven analog IP blocks gained through its recent acquisition of analog IP leader Chipidea, MIPS Technologies has the largest offering of both processor and peripheral IP from a single supplier-providing customers with a total system solution for 32-bit MCU applications.
Brief Introduction to MIPS32 M4K Core Shadow Registers for Microcontroller Applications
The RISC architecture brings many advantages to the microcontroller space, including the fact that compared to CISC architectures it is much friendlier to compilers and very economical in silicon area. Learn about general purpose register (GPR) shadow register support for the RISC architecture that can greatly reduce interrupt response overhead and offer a highly responsive, deterministic solution for 32-bit microcontrollers.
Addressing Design Challenges in 32-bit MCUs for Automotive and Industrial Applications
32-bit processors are capable of addressing the higher levels of performance and increased software support required by the next generation of microcontrollers. The challenge facing the developer is to determine which microcontroller architecture best meets the design specification, minimizes system cost and provides the tools needed to reduce risk and time-to-market.
Using the MIPS32 M4K Processor Core SRAM Interface in Microcontroller Applications
The MIPS32® M4K® core SRAM interface is a standard feature that provides a high speed, easy to use and highly-configurable memory interface into the M4K core. With no additional overhead in protocol or signals, chip designers can extract maximum performance out of the M4K core with a minimum of external logic. Ultimately, this translates into a higher performing MCU system at minimum cost—a critical combination for 32-bit microcontrollers.
