> -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Alan B. Pearce > Sent: Tuesday, 3 June 2003 5:45 PM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: [EE]: Zilog Encore series microprocessors > > > >I need a small microcontroller to do some simple manipulation of data on > >two serial ports. The bit rates (57,600bps and 19,200bps) rule out bit > >banging, so two hardware UARTs are pretty essential. Development of the > >code looks straightforward on any architecture given half-decent tools. > > How about a PIC with an I2C or SSP Uart from maxim or elsewhere? You don't > mention how much RAM you expect to need for buffering/processing though. > > Appreciate this does not really answer your query, just an > alternative train > of thought. Or an AVR like the Mega128 with 2 uarts and 128K code space,4K SRAM, 4K EEProm. Regular C, GCC AVR port on Unix, eval copies of Codevision AVR etc. If you want to write in ASM AVR Studio is free. ISP programmer costs under $10 when made yourself see : Regards, Kat. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/2003 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.