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The “Core” Revolution in Smart Gas Meters! Yintong, together with Hangshun’s HK32 MCU, unlocks the pinnacle of metering technology.
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2025.12.23
At “ Dual Carbon ” Driven by both the goals of smart city development and the need for intelligent urbanization, the gas meter industry is accelerating its transformation from traditional mechanical measurement toward smart sensing and remote control. Faced with increasingly fierce market competition and ever-evolving user demands, the performance and cost control of core components have become critical factors for companies seeking to break through the current challenges. In this context, Yintong Technology, a leading domestic provider of smart gas meter solutions, has partnered with a local high-performance... MCU Leading enterprise Hangshun Chip has reached a deep-level collaboration, and Hangshun will... HK32MCU The series of chips are fully integrated into the Yintong smart gas meter solution, in order to... “ Strong alliance ” This momentum will enable a market breakthrough and inject fresh vitality into the gas metering industry.
1. Yintong partners with Hangshun. HK32MCU Jointly build competitive barriers and achieve new market breakthroughs.
The rapid expansion of the smart gas meter market has not only created vast room for growth but has also intensified competition among enterprises. From a policy perspective, local governments are imposing increasingly stringent requirements on gas meters in terms of intelligence, safety, and data-interoperability capabilities. From a market standpoint, downstream gas companies are not only focused on product stability but also have higher expectations regarding cost optimization and customized services. Previously, many gas meter companies faced significant challenges—such as long supply cycles, large cost fluctuations, and delayed technological responses—due to their heavy reliance on imported core chips, which have constrained their pace of market expansion.
As a leading enterprise with years of deep expertise in the gas metering sector, Yintong Technology has consistently taken technological innovation as its core competitive edge, accumulating extensive experience in areas such as meter structure design, data transmission protocols, and energy consumption optimization. Meanwhile, Hangshun Chips, with its... MCU Deep and meticulous cultivation in the field has created... HK32MCU A series of products, with “ High performance, high reliability, and cost-effectiveness ” This collaboration is renowned for perfectly aligning with the core requirements of smart gas meters. This partnership between the two parties goes beyond a mere component replacement—it represents deep, end-to-end collaboration spanning from solution design and chip customization all the way to mass production and implementation. By integrating Yintong’s strengths in industry applications with Hangshun’s expertise in chip technology, the two companies have jointly broken the market monopoly held by imported chips, providing Yintong with crucial support in bidding competitions and regional market expansion, thereby driving a steady increase in its market share.
II. Hangshun HK32MCU : Hardcore “ Core ” Strength empowers the Yintong market.
If SilverLink’s solution is the smart gas meter, then... “ Skeleton ” Then, Hangshun. HK32MCU It's what drives its efficient operation. “ Heart ” Hangshun HK32MCU SilverLink’s market empowerment is reflected in three core dimensions—cost control, performance enhancement, and supply assurance—comprehensively strengthening the market competitiveness of SilverLink’s solutions.
On the cost side, Hangshun HK32MCU Leveraging its advantages in the local supply chain, SilverPass has effectively reduced chip procurement costs. Meanwhile, its highly integrated design has minimized the number of external components required, further driving down the overall material costs of the solution and giving SilverPass greater confidence in delivering cost-effective products. In terms of performance, HK32MCU Featuring outstanding computational processing capabilities and low power consumption, this chip not only precisely performs core tasks such as gas flow measurement, data storage, and transmission, but also significantly extends the battery life of gas meters, thereby addressing the pain point of frequent battery replacements for users. On the supply assurance front, Hangshun Chips boasts a stable production capacity layout and rapid technological responsiveness, enabling it to flexibly adjust its supply schedule according to Yintong’s order demands and thus avoiding reliance on imported chips. “ Chokehold ” This risk provides a solid guarantee for Yintong’s large-scale mass production and market delivery.
III. Overview of the Plan: With “ Core ” For the nucleus, build a full-scenario intelligent metering system.
Yintong equipped with Hangshun HK32MCU Smart gas meter solution, powered by Hangshun. HK32MCU Series MCU For the core control unit, we have integrated a flow acquisition module, a communication module, a secure encryption module, a display module, and a valve control module, thereby building a comprehensive system that combines... “ Precise measurement, remote control, safe and reliable, data intelligence ” An all-in-one, full-scenario solution.
The scheme’s workflow is clear and efficient: the flow collection module captures gas flow data in real time and transmits it to... HK32MCU Perform computational processing; MCU The metering data is synchronously stored in local flash memory and then uploaded to the gas company’s cloud platform via a communication module. Through the cloud platform, the gas company can perform remote meter reading, billing settlement, valve control management, and other operations. In the event of safety hazards such as gas leaks or abnormal overdrafts, MCU The system will immediately trigger the alarm mechanism and, in conjunction with the valve control module, shut off the gas valve to ensure user safety. In addition, the solution supports encrypted data transmission, using national cryptographic algorithms to guarantee the authenticity and security of metering data and eliminate any risk of data tampering.
IV. Core Advantages of the Solution: Four Key Highlights, Leading the Smart Gas Meter Market
Compared to traditional solutions and similar competitors, Yintong and Hangshun... HK32MCU The jointly developed solution stands out thanks to its four core advantages and has become the preferred collaboration option for gas companies.
1. Ultra-low power consumption, worry-free battery life.
Hangshun HK32MCU By adopting advanced low-power technology and leveraging Yintong’s optimized power-management algorithm, the gas meter’s standby power consumption has been reduced to the microampere level. According to actual measurements, gas meters equipped with this solution can achieve ultra-long battery life using standard lithium batteries—far exceeding the industry average—and significantly reducing both the operational and maintenance costs for gas companies as well as the hassle for users.
2. Precise measurement, reliable data
HK32MCU High-precision AD The conversion function can precisely process the weak signals transmitted by the flow acquisition module, ensuring that the measurement error of gas flow is kept within... ±1% Within this range, it complies with national Class I metrological standards. Meanwhile, the chip’s built-in high-reliability flash memory enables permanent storage of metering data; even in the event of a power outage, the data will not be lost, providing an authoritative basis for billing and settlement.
3. Secure encryption, multi-layered protection
The solution builds a multi-layered security protection system—from hardware to software: At the hardware level, HK32MCU Equipped with an independent secure encryption engine, Yintong has developed firmware programs specifically tailored for gas meter application scenarios, featuring anti-attack and anti-tampering capabilities. These programs effectively guard against risks such as gas theft and data falsification, thereby safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of both gas companies and users.
4. Flexible adaptation, rapid implementation.
Hangshun HK32MCU By adopting pin packages and instruction sets that are compatible with mainstream imported chips, SilverPass can upgrade its solutions without making significant adjustments to the existing hardware architecture, thereby reducing R&D costs and shortening the development cycle. Meanwhile, the teams from both sides provide end-to-end services—from chip selection and solution debugging to mass-production support—ensuring that the solutions can quickly adapt to the needs of gas companies in different regions and be rapidly implemented.
From market breakthroughs to technology empowerment, from solution innovation to the highlighting of competitive advantages—Yintong and Hangshun HK32MCU This collaboration is not only a complementary exchange of resources between enterprises, but also a vivid example of local tech companies joining forces to break down industry barriers and drive industrial upgrading. Looking ahead, as the cooperation between the two sides continues to deepen, we believe that even more smart gas meter solutions tailored to market needs will be launched, making greater contributions to smart city development and efficient energy management.
Hangshun Chip’s main product portfolio includes over 300 models across 29 major families of 32-bit MCUs—ranging from industrial, commercial, and automotive-grade to general-purpose, application-specific, and custom-designed—based on cores such as ARM Cortex-M0, M3, M4, and RISC-V. Below is a selection of specific product families:
HK32F005 family (the world’s smallest 32-bit MCU with an area of just 1 mm²—disrupting the lax practices of industry veteran TI)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 32 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for a variety of application scenarios, such as smart homes, consumer electronics, wearable devices, and more.
The HK32L010 family—low-power powerhouse, offering exceptional cost-effectiveness and high stability, truly standing head and shoulders above the rest in the MCU world!
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for ultra-low-power applications such as simple wearable devices and environmental monitoring sensor terminals.
HK32F407/405/417/415 family (thanks to innovative manufacturing processes and outstanding performance, it’s truly a performance monster in the fields of industrial control and smart applications).
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M4F kernel, with a main frequency of up to 168 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 1 MB, and maximum SRAM is 256 KB.
Segmented Markets: Applicable to scenarios including industrial automation, high-end medical devices, industrial control, power equipment, energy storage, photovoltaic inverters, charging guns, battery management systems (BMS), display screens, access control and intercom systems, cooking appliances, floor-scrubbing robots, floor-washing machines, printers, stage lighting, and more.
The HK32F103A family—boasting a high-performance 120MHz main frequency and exceptional precision—truly deserves the title of “king of cost-effectiveness in the MCU world,” empowering the era of IoT.
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M3 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 120 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 512 KB, and maximum SRAM is 97 KB.
Segmented Markets: Applicable to scenarios including industrial automation, high-end medical devices, industrial control, power equipment, energy storage, photovoltaic inverters, charging guns, battery management systems (BMS), display screens, access control and intercom systems, cooking appliances, floor-scrubbing robots, floor-washing machines, printers, stage lighting, and more.
HK32F04AA/030A family (a performance powerhouse with abundant peripheral resources and high cost-effectiveness—truly a versatile all-rounder in the MCU world)
Kernel And clock frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 core, with a maximum clock frequency of 96 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 128 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented markets: Applicable to fields such as IoT, smart home, industrial, medical, and home appliances.
HK32C030 Family (Setting a New Benchmark for MCUs with its High-Performance Core, Rich Peripheral Resources, and Cost-Effectiveness)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Niche market: Suitable for consumer electronics such as coffee makers, smart locks, LED control and dimming, and more.
HK32F0301MC family (a performance monster with abundant peripherals, truly a legend in terms of cost-effectiveness)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 16 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for a variety of application scenarios, such as smart homes, industrial control, consumer electronics, and more.
HK32F0301MA family (super-powered peripherals, blazing performance, and excellent cost-effectiveness—truly a masterclass in the MCU world)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 32 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for a variety of application scenarios, such as smart homes, industrial control, consumer electronics, and more.
HK32L08X family (ultra-low-power monster with rich peripherals, truly the king of ultra-low power for IoT and metering applications)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 128 KB, and maximum SRAM is 20 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for ultra-low-power applications such as metering devices, environmental monitoring sensor nodes, industrial ranging, in-vehicle multimedia systems, and handheld medical devices—examples include water meters and gas meters.
HK32A040 family (automotive-grade quality, high performance, and rich peripherals—truly the king of cost-effectiveness for body domain and cockpit domain MCUs)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 96 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 128 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for automotive electronic control systems such as the body domain and cabin domain.
HK32AUTO39A family (a high-reliability, ultra-large-storage performance monster—truly the all-around king in the automotive-grade MCU world)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M3 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 120 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 512 KB, and maximum SRAM is 96 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for automotive electronic control systems such as the body domain and cabin domain.
HK32R78 family (high integration, low power consumption, high performance—truly a powerhouse in the home appliance MCU arena)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented Market: Suitable for home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, range hoods, coffee makers, smart locks, LED control and dimming systems, and more.
HK32C005 Family (backed by functional safety certification, a high-performance, cost-effective powerhouse—the king of smart control in the consumer market)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented markets: Applicable to fields such as IoT, smart home, industrial, medical, and home appliances.
HK32C105 Family (outstanding cost-performance ratio, highly compatible with multiple packages, IEC60730 certified, a performance powerhouse for the home appliance market)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented markets: Applicable to fields such as IoT, smart home, industrial, medical, and home appliances.
The HK32C207 family—combining functional safety with powerful performance, making it a true game-changer in the field of intelligent control.
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 10 KB.
Segmented markets: Applicable to fields such as IoT, smart home, industrial, medical, and home appliances.
HK32M050 family (high integration, low power consumption, flexible packaging—performance powerhouse in the motor control field)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 16 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for motor control applications such as water pumps, power tools, fan applications, high-speed motors, and electric mobility.
HK32M060 Family (High Integration, High Precision, High Performance, and a Self-Developed Motor Acceleration Unit for More Efficient Motor Control)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 64 KB, and maximum SRAM is 8 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for motor control applications such as water pumps, power tools, fan applications, high-speed motors, and electric mobility.
HK32M070 Family (a monster of high precision, high efficiency, and cost performance—the ultimate powerhouse in motor control performance)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 64 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 32 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Segmented market: Suitable for motor control applications such as water pumps, power tools, fan applications, high-speed motors, and electric mobility.
HK32EC021 Family (Low Power, High Integration, Intelligent Control—A Monster in E-cigarette Control Performance)
Kernel and Main Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M0 kernel, with a maximum main frequency of 48 MHz.
Storage capacity: Maximum Flash memory is 32 KB, and maximum SRAM is 4 KB.
Niche market: Suitable for the e-cigarette market.
HK16P053 Family (Less than 0.018 per chip! Ahsen’s Dark Horse MCU—Reaching the Pinnacle of the World)
Kernel and clock frequency: 8-bit microcontroller with a maximum clock frequency of 16 MHz.
Storage capacity: Flash is 1 KB, and SRAM is 64 × 8 bits.
Segmented market: Suitable for applications including small home appliances, toys, smoke detectors, infrared remote controls, sensors, electronic tags, consumer electronics, and more.
HK16P071 Family (Legendary Rebirth, Dark Horse Returns, New Pinnacle of MCUs)
Kernel and clock frequency: 8-bit microcontroller with a maximum clock frequency of 16 MHz.
Storage capacity: Flash is 2 KB, and SRAM is 128 x 8 bits.
Segmented Markets: Suitable for applications including wearable devices, consumer electronics, sensors, IoT, small home appliances, toys, infrared remote controls, LED beads, electronic scales, and more.
HK24Cxx EEPROM (Storing New Legends—Hangshun EEPROM Sets Off an Industry Boom)
Capacity: Full coverage from 2K to 512K.
Operating voltage and temperature: 1.8–5.5V, -40–85℃.
Segmented market: Suitable for critical data storage in power-off protection data control devices, diagnostic instruments, consumer electronics, and electronic tag data storage, among others.
HK25Qxx NOR Flash (Reliable storage, ultimate performance—Hangshun NOR Flash sets the industry benchmark)
Capacity: Full coverage from 1M to 128M.
Operating voltage and temperature: 2.3–5.5V, -40–85℃.
Segmented Markets: Applicable to wearable devices, PC motherboards, set-top boxes, routers, sensor nodes, electronic cigarettes, smart speakers, smart door locks, 5G base stations, and more.
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