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Empowering Smarter, More Efficient Edge Computing


In edge computing applications, performance, efficiency and reliability are critical. Our edge computing solutions address these requirements with ultra-low power consumption and a wide range of performance options. Our comprehensive portfolio, which includes 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs, 64-bit MPUs and FPGAs, provides the flexibility you need for your specific application.

We also support Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) at the edge with software tools that simplify model development and deployment across our devices. With our industry-leading support and embedded expertise, we enable you to develop efficient, intelligent edge systems.

Find Solutions Based on Your Computing Requirements


We provide a comprehensive portfolio of processing solutions ranging from 8-bit to 64-bit architectures and powerful development tools for creating scalable and efficient designs for a broad spectrum of applications.

Microcontrollers (MCUs)

8-bit MCUs

  • PIC® MCUs with a proprietary RISC architecture, designed for simplicity, speed and power efficiency
  • AVR® MCUs with a proprietary RISC architecture, designed for high-performance per-clock cycle, simplified code development and industry-leading energy efficiency

16-bit

  • PIC24 MCUs with a modified Harvard architecture

32-bit MCUs

  • PIC32C and SAM MCUs with Arm® Cortex® cores
  • PIC32M MCUs with a MIPS32® core

DSCs

  • dsPIC® DSCs with an integrated MCU core with digital signal processing capabilities

Wireless MCUs

  • PIC32CX-BZ Arm Cortex-M4F-based modules and SoCs with Bluetooth® LE and 802.15.4
  • PIC32MZ-W1 MIPS32 M-Class MCU modules and SoCs with robust Wi-Fi® connectivity

Microprocessors (MPUs)

32-bit

  • SAMA5 MPUs with an Arm Cortex-A5 core
  • SAMA7 MPUs with an Arm Cortex-A7 core
  • SAM9 MPUs with an ARM926EJ-S™ core

64-bit

  • PIC64GX MPUs with a quad-core RISC-V® processor
  • PIC64HX MPUs with a 10-core RISC-V processor
  • PIC64-HPSC radiation-hardened MPUs with a 10-core RISC-V processor

 

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

FPGAs

  • PolarFire® FPGAs with 500K Logic Elements (LEs)
  • IGLOO® 2 FPGAs with 150K LEs
  • ProASIC® 3 FPGAs with 35K LEs

SoC FPGAs

  • PolarFire SoC FPGAs with an embedded quad-core RISC-V processor + 460K LEs
  • SmartFusion® 2 FPGAs with an embedded Arm Cortex-M3 processor + 150K LEs

Radiation-Tolerant FPGAs

  • RT PolarFire SoC FPGAs with an embedded quad-core RISC-V processor + 460K LE
  • RT PolarFire FPGAs with 500K LEs
  • RTG4™ FPGAs with 150K LEs
  • RTAX FPGAs with 500K ASIC gates

Artificial Intelligence at the Edge


Running ML models, including deep learning, on edge devices enables local data processing, which reduces latency and improves privacy by minimizing cloud dependence. As a key subset of AI, ML supports real-time decision-making and allows systems to adapt intelligently. Deep learning, with its ability to extract complex patterns from data, further enhances these capabilities so edge-based solutions can deliver the speed, reliability and advanced insight that edge computing applications require.

System-Level Edge Compute Solutions


We offer a comprehensive catalog of semiconductor solutions, including MCUs, MPUs, analog and power management ICs, memory products, wireless connectivity and embedded security devices, along with development tools and reference designs to support a wide range of embedded applications.

Security


Our extensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions supports a variety of security use cases to meet the specific requirements of your design.  

Linux® Support


Our Linux-based edge computing solutions are engineered for real-time responsiveness to enable low-latency processing where timing is critical. Combined with robust security features and reliable performance, our platforms are optimized for applications that demand fast and deterministic operation at the edge.

Design Resources


Reference Designs

Jumpstart your design by using one of our complete and validated reference designs.

Development Tools

Our award-winning development tools are built to be intuitive and seamless with the goal of making your design experience effortless.

MPLAB® Discover

Utilize our MPLAB® Discover content search platform to fast-track the development of your embedded design.

Design Services

Our network of trusted embedded design service partners can accelerate your time to market.