Guess dsPICs have a tough time. High-end 8-bit MCUs like
PIC18F, AVR AtMega and Silicon LAbs C8051Fxxx may have
a tough-time as well if Philips continues this strategy.


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September 26, 2005


Philips Offers fastest ARM7-based microcontrollers to date with
aggressive power management and Fast I/O capability Options
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New high performance ARM7 LPC210x microcontrollers priced below USD $1.50
EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS, Sep 26, 2005 - Royal Philips Electronics
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced three new additions to its
popular LPC2000 microcontroller (MCU) family. Built on 0.16μm flash
process, with 128-bit wide access, the trio (LPC2101, LPC2102, and
LPC2103) operate up to 70HMz, 63 MIPs, making them the fastest Flash
ARM7TDMI-S-based microcontrollers on the market. In addition, the new
LPC210x members feature Fast I/O capability allowing bit-toggling
operation of 17.5MHz, more than 4 times faster than other competing
ARM microcontrollers. At the same time, these MCUs incorporate
innovative power management features that allow deep power down
current consumption, with the real-time clock running, to be less than
10μA.
"We see great growth potential in the 32-bit MCU market. To speed up
the migration from the vast 8-bit market, we have to address the three
P's with respect to the current 8-bit users ― Performance, Power, and
Price," said Joe Yu, director of strategic marketing, microcontroller
product line, Philips Semiconductors. "With the new LPC210x, customers
now have the performance of a 32-bit microcontroller that can never be
matched by 8-bit microcontrollers while paying for prices they are
accustomed in finding in the 8-bit products." For example, performing
multiply-and-accumulate (MAC) in digital filtering applications, the
LPC210x's build-in 32-bit MAC can be 4 times faster than 16-bit MCUs
clocked at the same frequency.
On-board communication peripherals for the LPC210x series include two
16C550-compatible UARTs with hardware handshaking, two Fast I2C-bus
(400 kbps) interfaces, two SPI/SSP interfaces, four timers with PWM
and a 10-bit ADC. The 70MHz zero-wait-state flash enables these MCUs
to perform at speeds comparable to operation from SRAM memory, fully
utilizing the device's capability.
The LPC210x has ARM EmbeddedICE and RealMonitor to assist debugging
via JTAG. All existing ARM or other third-party emulation tools can be
used for development.
The LPC210x can be programmed via commercial programmers or through
ISP via a UART port. Flash security feature protects user content from
being read out thus protecting customer's intellectual property. JTAG
can also be disabled to prevent external access.
Applications such as protocol conversion, ZigBee, industrial control,
security access control, handheld products, consumer electronics, and
medical equipment can all benefit from these product features and the
performance these devices offer.
Tools and Support
Based on the ARM7 core, the LPC2000 family has comprehensive tools and
development support environments from traditional 8-bit and 32-bit
partners including Keil, IAR, Nohau, Hitex, Ashling, and ARM Inc.
Development kits from IAR and Keil, including compilers and
development boards, start at USD $99 and $149, respectively.
Pricing and Availability
LPC2101 (8KB flash, 2KB SRAM), LPC2102 (16KB flash, 4KB SRAM), and
LPC2103 (32KB flash, 8KB SRAM) will be available starting November
2005. The per unit Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price in quantities
of 10,000 are USD $1.47, $1.85, and $2.20 respectively.
Packages are available in 7mm x 7mm TQFP-48 and PLCC-44. These new
devices are specified at an operating temperature range of -40°C to
+85°C.
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