Nuvoton Released NuMicro MA35D0 Microprocessor Series
The new series integrates application processing and real-time control in a single package to reduce industrial board size.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Nuvoton has introduced three new NuMicro MA35D0 microprocessors that combine dual-core Arm Cortex-A35 processors with a Cortex-M4 core. The company also announced the accompanying Chili Pro Linux development platform for these devices.
Why it matters
By integrating DDR SDRAM and heterogenous cores into a single package, the series aims to lower PCB complexity and footprint in industrial equipment. This architectural choice addresses the industry trend of consolidating control and compute logic to save space.
The MA35D0 devices feature dual Cortex-A35 cores clocked at 650MHz and a Cortex-M4 core at 180MHz, including up to 512MB of integrated DDR SDRAM. This replaces the need for discrete memory chips often required in previous-generation microprocessor designs.
The players
Nuvoton
A semiconductor company specializing in microcontrollers, microprocessors, and audio ICs for industrial and consumer markets.
The details
The MA35D0 architecture utilizes a heterogeneous multi-core design to split workloads between application processing and real-time control. The Cortex-A35 — an efficient 64-bit processor core designed for power-constrained applications — handles general compute tasks, while the Cortex-M4 — a microcontroller core optimized for deterministic real-time tasks — manages local hardware interrupts. By stacking the memory within the package, the design shrinks the physical surface area of the printed circuit board.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Nuvoton introduced the NuMicro MA35D0 series.
The Tech Race
This release sits within the competitive market for system-on-chip solutions targeting industrial control, where vendors race to consolidate memory and compute onto a single die. It follows the industry trend of utilizing the Arm Cortex-A35 to provide 64-bit performance in compact, power-efficient embedded systems.
Engineers designing industrial hardware can begin testing designs using the new Chili Pro Linux development platform. The hardware transition will eventually impact commercial industrial gear by allowing for smaller device form factors and reduced power consumption.
The takeaway
Nuvoton is prioritizing board-level efficiency by embedding high-speed memory directly with the processing cores. Developers should watch for future benchmark data from the Chili Pro platform to see how this hardware handles real-time Linux workloads.
Further reading
Explore more developments in high-performance computing components in our Semiconductors section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronics For You - Official Site ElectronicsForU.com.
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