Texas Instruments launches MCU families with built-in NPU to expand edge AI use
March 17, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Texas Instruments has introduced two new microcontroller families with built-in neural processing units (NPUs), aiming to bring edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into a wider range of embedded systems. The MSPM0G5187 and AM13Ex devices integrate TI’s TinyEngine NPU, allowing AI workloads to run alongside the main CPU. This setup improves processing speed…














