Freescale Extends Controller Continuum with First RS08-Based 8-Bit Microcontroller; 6-Pin MCU Offers Freedom of Choice and Incr
May 22 2006 - 8:00AM
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Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is offering
engineers easy entry to its expansive microcontroller portfolio
with an ultra-low-end, sub-50-cent 8-bit device small enough to fit
in the head of an electric toothbrush. The first product to be
built on the recently announced RS08 core, a simplified version of
Freescale's high-performance, low-power HCS08 architecture, the
MC9RS08KA family is designed for applications with extreme space
and price constraints. It is ideal for traditional
electro-mechanical designs and portable applications ranging from
motor control to use-and-toss health care products. The MC9RS08KA
family offers a robust support environment and a pin-compatible
route into the MC9S08QG when designers need to add new
functionality. Shared peripherals and a common set of development
tools help make it easy for engineers to leverage their design
investment upstream. "Freescale is positioned to compete
aggressively in the ultra-low-end 8-bit market," said Fred Zieber,
founder and president of Pathfinder Research. "This product signals
to the market Freescale's dedication to offering a breadth of MCU
products suited for any and all customer needs." The 6-pin KA
family extends the low end of Freescale's Controller Continuum (See
Freescale unveils microcontroller roadmap that blurs traditional
bit boundaries, March 13, 2006,
http://www.freescale.com/files/pr/controllercontinuum.html). By
providing up to 2K flash and 63B random access memory (RAM),
Freescale's KA family offers more functionality and application
options than ultra-low-end, 6-pin devices available in the market
today. Additionally, the KA family includes reprogrammable flash
across voltage ranges and performs up to 10 MHz at 1.8 volts. The
product features a voltage regulator that minimizes voltage
variation to logic and keeps voltage supply (Vdd) lower, reducing
overall power consumption. The KA family is supported by the same
Freescale development tools that allow designers and programmers
using other Freescale 8-bit products to work efficiently and
economically. CodeWarrior(R) Development Studio for HC(S)08/RS08
Microcontrollers v5.1 is designed to accelerate application
development with a built-in project wizard that helps create
working projects in as few as seven clicks. "The tiny KA is proof
that small devices can be packed with possibilities," said Mike
McCourt, vice president and general manager of Freescale's
Microcontroller Division. "This move to the ultra-low-end combined
with Freescale's tools and support demonstrates that we have
listened closely to our customer base and are providing them the
fastest, easiest and most accessible solutions in the market."
MC9RS08KA features -- Up to 2 KB third-generation flash with
extremely fast byte-writable programming -- 1.8-volt to 5.5-volt
supply -- Integrated clock source (ICS) up to 10 MHz internal bus
operation with 2 percent deviation over full temperature and
voltage range -- 8-bit modulo timer with 8-bit prescalar -- Analog
comparator with full rail-to-rail supply operation that can operate
in STOP mode -- Real-time interrupt trigger with 3-bit prescalar --
Four bidirectional input/output (I/O) lines -- Computer operating
properly (COP) feature -- 3/5-channel keyboard interrupt (KBI) --
Low voltage detect (LVD) with reset, stop or wakeup -- Auto wakeup
-- Background debugging system -- 6-pin DFN, 8-pin plastic dual
in-line package (PDIP) and 8-pin narrow-body small outline
integrated circuit (NB-SOIC) For more information about the
MC9RS08KA features and available services and support, visit:
www.freescale.com/files/pr/rs08ka.html. For MC9RS08KA graphics, go
to http://www.freescale.com/files/pr/graphicslibrary.html. Pricing
and Availability The MC9RS08KA is available in production samples
now. Suggested resale pricing for 10,000-piece quantities starts at
43 cents (USD). The DEMO9RS08KA2 demonstration board is available
now for the suggested resale price of $50 (USD). CodeWarrior v5.1,
Special Edition is available as a no-cost download now at
www.freescale.com/8bit. For more information about the RS08 core,
go to www.freescale.com/files/pr/rs08fam.html. About Freescale
Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B)
is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded
semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking
and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in
July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The
company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and
development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30
countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the
world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8
billion (USD). www.freescale.com. Freescale Technology Forum The
Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) is fast becoming the embedded
semiconductor industry's premier developer conference. A global
program, FTF events feature visionary keynote speakers, in-depth
technical training, and interactive demonstrations from Freescale
and leading hardware, software and tools providers. For detailed
information about FTF events around the world, please go to
www.freescale.com/ftf. -0- *T Reader Inquiry Response Freescale
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respective owners. The RS08 products incorporate SuperFlash(R)
technology licensed from SST. (C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
2006.
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