STMicroelectronics Unveils 1.1, 2.1 Mbyte ARM9 Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in microcontrollers, has increased the on-chip Flash capacity of its STR91xFA ARM966E-S based MCU family by introducing 1.1 Mbyte and 2.1 Mbyte variants, delivering higher memory density than any other ARM9, or ARM7-TDMI, based standard MCU currently available. The new devices are pin- and function compatible with existing 288 Kbyte and 544 Kbyte versions in LQFP-80, LQFP-128 and BGA-144 packages, allowing engineers to scale designs easily without incurring expensive changes to their circuit boards.
Texas Instruments Rolls Out XIO2213A PCI Express to 1394b Controller
Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its broad, high-performance 1394 (Firewire[TM]) portfolio with a flexible PCI Express (PCIe) to 1394b open host controller. The packet throughput exceeds 87 MB/s, making the XIO2213A the fastest 1394b controller on the market today. The device's unique architecture creates a one-chip solution for 1394b for ExpressCards, PC add-in cards and motherboards or docking stations.
Freescale PowerQUICC Processor Powers Sony XDCAM HD422 Disc System
Freescale Semiconductor is providing PowerQUICC® communications processors for Sony's XDCAM(tm) HD422 Series professional disc system, delivering enhanced camcorder and recorder functionality needed for high definition (HD) broadcasts. Based on high performance Power Architecture(tm) cores and Freescale's heritage of network technology leadership, PowerQUICC processors support demanding audio-visual market requirements such as precise video control and high speed network application processing.
ZeroG Wireless, Microchip Team on Wi-Fi for PIC Microcontrollers
ZeroG Wireless, an innovator in low-power embedded Wi-Fi design, announced that it is collaborating with Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, to co-develop Wi-Fi solutions for users of Microchip's PIC® microcontrollers. ZeroG Wi-Fi chips are architected to meet the needs of embedded system designers, enabling simple and cost-effective design-in of Wi-Fi connectivity with a wide variety of processors.
Micrium Ports uC/OS-II RTOS, uC/TCP-IP Stack to Blackfin Processors
As part of its commitment to supporting all major microprocessor platforms, Micrium, a leading provider of high quality embedded software components, announced that its uC/OS-II(TM) real time operating system (RTOS) and uC/TCP-IP(TM) network stack have been ported to Analog Devices' Blackfin family of microprocessors. The company's uC/Probe(TM) monitoring tool is also fully compatible with Blackfin processors.
Intel Introduces Centrino Atom Processors for MID, Embedded Computing
Intel Corporation introduced five new Intel® Atom(tm) processors and Intel Centrino® Atom(tm) processor technology for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and embedded computing solutions. The technology package includes the Intel® Atom(tm) processor (formerly codenamed "Silverthorne") plus a single-chip with integrated graphics called the Intel® System Controller Hub that enables PC-like capabilities, an uncompromised Internet experience and long battery life in smaller devices that can fit in your pocket. Manufacturers around the world are planning to ship Intel-based MIDs beginning this summer.
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