Correction, March 14: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the cost of the microcontroller. It costs 20 cents per unit. First published on March 14, 2025 at 10:13 a.m. PT.

Microcontroller unit (MCU) demand for home appliances has started picking up, with prices rising as well, according to MCU suppliers in China and Taiwan. Tuesday 21 November 2023.