MCU vs. MPU for Edge Computing: Choosing the Right Fit for Your IoT and Low-Power Applications
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
8:00am PST | 11:00am EST | 17:00 CET
Are you struggling to choose between microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs) for your edge computing and IoT projects?
Join this webinar where we will dive into the key differences between MCUs and MPUs, focusing on why PSOC™ Edge MCUs, paired with the Zephyr® OS, are ideal for low-power, connected IoT applications. You’ll gain insights into scenarios where MCUs excel in energy-efficient designs and learn how PSOC™ Edge MCUs tackle the challenges of constrained IoT environments with their advanced functionality and exceptional energy efficiency.
The session will also provide a detailed overview of the PSOC™ Edge MCU family, highlighting their unique hardware features like programmable analog, digital blocks, and communication modules, which simplify IoT edge device development. Additionally, we’ll explore the Zephyr® OS, an open-source RTOS tailored for IoT edge devices, and witness a live demonstration of its POSIX-compatible features in action with PSOC™ Edge MCUs, showcasing their capabilities for low-power, real-time applications.