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Freescale Semiconductor
Release date: September 17, 2007
Freescale Unleashes 10 ColdFireŽ Microcontrollers For Low-End 32-Bit Embedded Systems
Highly integrated MCUs backed by complimentary development tools enable cost-effective connectivity and ultra-low-power applications
AUSTIN, Texas - Sept. 17, 2007 - Addressing the need for flexible connectivity and energy efficiency in the embedded world, Freescale Semiconductor has added 10 highly integrated microcontrollers (MCUs) to the company's extensive 32-bit ColdFireŽ portfolio. These latest ColdFire MCU additions provide developers with a broad range of cost-effective, low-power connectivity options, coupled with comprehensive software tools.
The expanded ColdFire MCU lineup includes extensions to the MCF5223x Ethernet MCU family, the MCF5221x USB MCU family and the MCF51QE ultra-low-power MCU family. Target applications for these families include security control panels, barcode scanners, medical pumps/monitors, environmental monitoring and remote data collection.
These latest ColdFire MCUs are part of the Freescale Controller Continuum, the industry's only roadmap for compatible 8- and 32-bit architectures. Pin, tool and peripheral compatibility with other ColdFire MCUs provides an easy migration path to higher performance and integration.
"Our expanded ColdFire portfolio and easy-to-use software tools address customer demand for comprehensive platform solutions designed to drive down the cost and complexity of 32-bit embedded applications," said Mike McCourt, vice president and general manager of Freescale's Microcontroller Division. "By offering a wide range of connectivity and ultra-low-power MCU options backed by complimentary enablement software, we're helping our customers streamline the development process and be more competitive in their industrial markets."
ColdFire Ethernet microcontrollers - MCF5223x family Freescale has added four Ethernet-enabled devices to the MCF5223x family, giving developers more performance options. These Ethernet MCUs feature an on-chip Ethernet controller with a 10/100 Ethernet PHY. The family's high level of integration gives developers more design flexibility at a competitive performance level. By embedding the Ethernet PHY on chip, designers can lower system cost, save board space and reduce the number of components in their design.
Freescale is supporting the Ethernet MCU family with comprehensive software solutions, including a complimentary RFC-compliant TCP/IP stack that supports a wide range of protocols. The complimentary stack interfaces directly to CodeWarriorŽ Development Studio to provide a full-featured software solution and a solid platform for application development.
ColdFire USB microcontrollers - MCF5221x family Freescale has added four USB-enabled devices to the MCF5221x family, giving designers more memory and performance options. The on-chip USB On-The-Go (OTG) module featured throughout the device family gives designers the option of using the module in USB device or host modes. The MCF5221x family also integrates USB transceivers on chip, eliminating the need for an external component and simplifying system design.
The USB MCUs feature optimized peripherals to enable low power consumption without compromising performance. The MCF5221x family has a six micro-amp current draw in standby mode and 10 micro-amp current draw in low-power run mode.
Freescale is supporting the USB MCU family with comprehensive software solutions, including a complimentary USB stack that enables USB host and device modes of operation. The USB stack also supports several HID, CDC to UART, and host mass storage projects. The complimentary stack interfaces directly to CodeWarrior Development Studio, providing a productive, comprehensive development environment for designing embedded applications.
ColdFire ultra-low-power microcontrollers - MCF51QE family Freescale has added two 32-bit devices to the recently announced Flexis QE family, providing developers with more memory options. Based on the V1 ColdFire core, the two MCF51QE32 devices provide ultra-low-power solutions for power-sensitive applications, such as battery-powered systems and portable devices. Offering 370 nA of current in the lowest power stop mode, these latest QE devices are designed to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation and address the growing market for energy-efficient "green" products.
These latest MCF51QE32 devices are pin-for-pin compatible with the rest of the Flexis QE devices, providing an easy migration path to higher memory densities. CodeWarrior Development Studio supports Flexis QE devices, giving designers an easy-to-use design environment for Flexis QE MCUs.
Development tools Freescale offers full-featured evaluation and cost-effective demonstration kits for the MCF5221x, MCF5223x and MCF51QE families. These kits are designed to help developers quickly learn about the MCUs and jumpstart application development. The development systems contain an interactive DVD with software examples, walk-throughs, training material and application notes to speed learning and development. Complimentary versions of CodeWarrior Development Studio also are included on the DVD. The MCF5223x and MCF5221x development kits provide access to the complimentary Ethernet or USB stacks respectively. MCF52232 / MCF52236 family key features
Complimentary Ethernet stack Supports ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, BOOTP and TFTP RFC compliant V2 ColdFire core delivering 46 Dhrystone (2.1 MIPS) at 50 MHz 32 KB SRAM; up to 256 KB flash 10/100 Ethernet MAC with integrated Ethernet PHY 8-channel 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with simultaneous sampling Serial Interfaces: 3x UARTs, 1x queued SPI, 2x I2C Real-time clock (RTC) with 32kHz oscillator Up to 56 general-purpose I/O
MCF52213 / MCF52212 family features Complimentary USB stack Support for USB device, USB host and USB OTG modes Human Interface Device (HID) projects: keyboard, mouse, joystick, generic Communications Device Class (CDC) to UART project Host Mass Storage project V2 ColdFire core delivering 46 Dhrystone (2.1 MIPS) at 50 MHz Up to 8 KB SRAM; up to 128 KB flash USB 2.0 full-speed OTG with integrated transceiver 8-channel 12-bit A-to-D converter with simultaneous sampling Serial Interfaces: 3x UARTs, 1x queued SPI, 2x I2C Real time clock (RTC) with 32 kHz oscillator Up to 56 general-purpose I/O MCF51QE32 family features Ultra-low-power specifications Run mode (50 MHz CPU): 27 mA Low-power run mode (32 kHz CPU): 50 uA Stop 2 current draw (lowest power mode): 370 nA Wake-up time: 6 us V1 ColdFire core delivering 46 Dhrystone (2.1 MIPS) at 50 MHz 1.8-3.6V operating range Up to 8 KB SRAM; up to 32 KB flash 12-bit 20-channel A-to-D converter Serial Interfaces: 2x SCI, 2x I2C, 2x SPI Up to 54 general-purpose I/O Internal clock source Voltage regulator with fast start up and low regulation voltage Low-power 32 kHz oscillator Optimized clock tree and clock gating techniques
Pricing and availability MCF5221x, MCF5223x and MCF51QE32 family devices are available in two temperature ranges (0 to 70 degrees Celsius and -40 to+85 degrees Celsius) for a total of 10 distinct device offerings. The products are available at the suggested following resale prices (USD) in 10,000-piece quantities: MCF52236 with Ethernet and 256 KB flash priced from $5.39 MCF52232 with Ethernet and 128 KB flash priced from $4.94 MCF52213 with USB On-The-Go and 128 KB of flash priced from $3.74 MCF52212 with USB On-the-Go and 64 KB of flash priced from $2.84 MCF51QE32 with ultra-low power and 32 KB of flash priced from $1.94
Development tools with a suggested resale value of under $100 USD support all of these products. The M52233DEMO, M52210DEMO and the QE128DEMO demonstration boards are available now at a suggested retail price of $99. The M52235EVB, M52211EVB evaluation systems are available now at a suggested retail price of $299. The EVBQE128 evaluation system is available now at a suggested retail price of $325.
About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2006 sales of $6.4 billion (USD). www.freescale.com
Company Information: Name: Freescale Semiconductor Address: 6501 WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE WEST City: AUSTIN State: TX ZIP: 78735-8598 Country: USA Phone: 512-895-2000 http://www.freescale.com
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