Cortex-M3 processor firm Energy Micro is to introduce Cortex-M0 product called Zero Gecko.
The M0 based microcontroller line of 20 products be pin compatible with, and a "close-to-zero-effort migration path" to, the companion M3 based products, and appear in Q4 this year.
"Energy Micro is currently working with lead customers on product specification refinement," said the firm. "It will target battery-backed applications in sectors such as energy metering, building automation, security and portable medical equipment."