Evaluation Platform aids in 8051 MCU development.
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VersaKit-30xx facilitates system prototyping and design development with VRS51L3074 SoC, which features 8 KB FRAM, 40 MHz 8051-core, DSP extensions, and set of communication interfaces. Along with set of probe points and header footprints, RS-232 transceiver, and 2 DB9 connectors, development board includes 8 user-programmable LEDs, 2 tact switches for manual reset/interrupt triggering, and JTAG access for in-circuit programming/emulation and non-intrusive debugging of VRS51L3074.
Original Press Release:
New Evaluation and Development System Supports Ramtron's FRAM-Enhanced 8051 MCU
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - May 31, 2006 - Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) and integrated semiconductor products, today introduced the VersaKit-30xx, a complete and comprehensive evaluation platform that supports the VRS51L3074, Ramtron's new, fully integrated, high performance Versa 8051 microcontroller with 8KB of FRAM memory.
The VersaKit-30xx facilitates system prototyping and design development with the VRS51L3074 - a fast and flexible, FRAM-enhanced system-on-chip with a 40 MHz 8051-core, DSP extensions, a JTAG program/debug interface and a robust set of enhanced communication interfaces. The kit ships complete with:
o Development board that supports the VRS51L3074
o Versa-JTAG programming/debugging interface
o DB25 Parallel Cable
o Programming/in-circuit debugging software, C compiler and assembler
o Demo programs
o Power supply
The development board includes: A comprehensive set of probe points and header footprints for easy access to chip peripherals and I/Os; an RS-232 transceiver and two DB9 connectors for UART access; eight user-programmable LEDs; two tact switches for manual reset/interrupt triggering; ample prototyping space; and JTAG access for in-circuit programming/emulation and non-intrusive debugging of the VRS51L3074. For evaluation of Ramtron's FRAM memory devices, the board also features an FM31256 Processor Companion, an FM25CL64 (Serial SPI FRAM) and an FM24CL64 (Serial I²C FRAM).
Ramtron programming and debugging software is provided free with the VersaKit-30xx. Downloads and updates are posted at www.ramtron.com/doc/Products/microcontroller/supporttools.asp
For more product inquiries, please email mcuinfo@ramtron.com.
Pricing and availability
The VersaKit-30xx is available for US $99.
About Ramtron
Ramtron International Corporation, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets specialized semiconductor memory, microcontroller and integrated semiconductor solutions used in a wide range of product applications and markets worldwide. Additionally, Ramtron works with various leading-edge licensees and manufacturers to bring its technology to market.
Company Name: Ramtron International Corporation
Address 1: 1850 Ramtron Drive
Address 2:
City: Colorado Springs
State: CO
Zip: 80921
Country: USA
Phone: 514-871-2447 x 208
URL: www.ramtron.com
Contact Name: Catherine Cohen
Organization:
Title: Media Relations
E-mail: catherine.cohen@ramtron.com
