Nuvoton ARM Cortex-M4 MCUs Supported by FlashRunner

SMH Technologies increased again its portfolio by supporting the recent Nuvoton ARM Cortex-M4 MCUs devices.

The NuMicro Family Cortex-M4 based MCUs are based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 core architecture, featuring Floating Point Unit (FPU) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) extensions. The family offers core frequencies up to 200 MHz, with advanced features such as hardware crypto engines, Ethernet interfaces, and multiple high-speed communication peripherals.  The M4 family includes several subfamilies, each optimized for specific applications, ensuring a comprehensive solution for developers, and designed to meet the diverse needs of modern applications, ranging from IoT devices to industrial control systems.

FlashRunner’s ISP Technology supports the Nuvoton® M4 series through the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface, providing a reliable and efficient solution for programming and testing during the manufacturing process. This integration ensures fast, stable, and low-cycle time flashing, crucial for high-volume production environments. The FlashRunner ISP’s compatibility with the Nuvoton® M4 series enhances production line performance, reducing operational costs and time-to-market for new products.

The image below presents all the devices supported by FlashRunner belonging to this family:

The M4 family could be applied in:

– IoT Gateways and Devices: Robust connectivity and high processing power make the M4 series perfect for IoT applications, ensuring reliable data transmission and processing.

– Gaming Accessories: High-speed interfaces and powerful processing capabilities make this series suitable for gaming peripherals and accessories.

– Industrial Control: The series supports industrial control applications with features like CAN FD, high-speed ADCs, and extended temperature ranges.

– Consumer Electronics: From label printers to fingerprint modules, the M4 series provides the performance and versatility needed for a wide array of consumer products.

Looking ahead, the Nuvoton® M4 series architecture of microcontrollers will be widely spread in the market because of their performances and the range applications they could be applied in.