SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

US firm creates ‘world’s smallest’ microcontroller that operates in extreme temperatures

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Texas Instruments has unveiled the MSPM0C1104, claimed to be the world's smallest microcontroller at just 1.38 mm². Costing only 20 cents per unit in bulk, this tiny computer can operate in extreme temperatures from -40°C to 125°C. The microcontroller features a 24 MHz processor, 1KB of SRAM, and 16KB of flash memory. Its small size and low power consumption make it ideal for use in medical wearables and personal electronics, potentially enabling more advanced and compact devices in the future.

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