In embedded hardware design, system stability depends heavily on how sensing, processing, and output control are synchronized. When these functions are split across multiple ICs, signal delay increases, debugging becomes harder, and power consumption often rises. Many embedded systems need a compact controller that can continuously read inputs, process logic, and update outputs in a predictable cycle. A Microcontroller Unit (MCU) solves this by integrating processing, memory, and peripheral control into one device built for embedded control systems.
| Image | Part Number / Manufacturer | Description / Specs | MOQ | Datasheet | RFQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | M2S090TS-EVAL-KIT Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | KIT EVAL SMARTFUSION2 SOC FPGA | 1 | |||
 | EK-10CL025U256 Manufacturer: Intel Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | CYCLONE 10 EVALUATION KIT | 1 | |||
 | 410-376 Manufacturer: Digilent, Inc. Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | CMOD S7: BREADBOARDABLE SPARTAN7 | 1 | |||
 | EK-U1-KCU105-G Manufacturer: AMD Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | KIT EVAL ULTRASCALE FPGA KCU105 | 1 | |||
 | EK-10M08E144 Manufacturer: Intel Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | KIT EVALUATION MAX 10 FPGA | 1 | |||
 | EK-V7-VC707-G Manufacturer: AMD Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | KIT EVAL VIRTEX7 VC707 | 1 | |||
 | SNOR20M16V3 Manufacturer: Alorium Technology, LLC Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | SNO ARDUINO - COMPAT FPGA MODULE | 1 | |||
 | 410-328-35 Manufacturer: Digilent, Inc. Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BOARD CMOD A7-35T FPGA 48DIP | 1 | |||
 | SLG46140V-DIP Manufacturer: Renesas Electronics Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | 20-PIN DIP PROTO BOARD SLG46140 | 1 | |||
 | LCMXO3LF-6900C-S-EVN Manufacturer: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | STARTER KIT MACHXO3LF | 1 | |||
| 410-282 Manufacturer: Digilent, Inc. Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BOARD CMOD S6 FPGA 48DIP | 1 | ||||
 | LCMXO3L-DSI-EVN Manufacturer: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BOARD EVAL FOR MACHXO3L | 1 | |||
| EK-S6-SP605-G Manufacturer: AMD Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | KIT EVAL SPARTAN 6 SP605 | 1 | ||||
 | 102991314 Manufacturer: Seeed Technology Co., Ltd Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | SIPEED TANG NANO FPGA BOARD POWE | 1 | |||
 | SLG46621V-DIP Manufacturer: Renesas Electronics Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | 20-PIN DIP PROTO BOARD SLG46621 | 1 | |||
| 410-047-C2 Manufacturer: Digilent, Inc. Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | CMODC2 C-MOD | 1 | ||||
 | ICE5LP4K-B-EVN Manufacturer: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BOARD EVAL FOR ICE5 | 1 | |||
 | LCMXO2-7000HE-B-EVN Manufacturer: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BOARD BREAKOUT MACHX02 | 1 | |||
 | ICE40UL1K-B-EVN Manufacturer: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | BREAKOUT BOARD IC FPGA ULTRA | 1 | |||
| 102110202 Manufacturer: Seeed Technology Co., Ltd Category: CPLD) Evaluation Boards RoHSREACH | SIPEED TANG PRIMER FPGA EVAL BRD | 1 |
Many field systems still use MCUs selected during original product design. These devices are tightly linked to firmware, PCB layout, peripheral setup, and timing behavior. When an MCU reaches end-of-life, replacement is rarely simple. Differences in register layout, memory structure, clock behavior, or peripherals may require firmware updates and system revalidation.
This is common in industrial, automotive, and medical equipment where systems operate for ten years or more. Maintenance teams often require the exact MCU to avoid redesign or recertification. Delays in sourcing compatible MCUs can increase downtime and service cost.
Maketronics supports global engineering and procurement teams with reliable sourcing of both active and obsolete Microcontroller Units (MCUs).
MCUs integrate processing, memory, and peripherals into a single device, enabling predictable control, reduced hardware complexity, and improved system reliability.
By reducing external components and wiring, MCUs minimize failure points and ensure consistent timing and system stability.
Yes. Many MCUs include sleep modes, clock scaling, and peripheral shutdown features that help reduce energy consumption in battery-powered and always-on systems.
Obsolete MCUs may require firmware modification, system revalidation, or hardware redesign due to differences in architecture, timing behavior, and peripheral implementation.
