Motorola Releases First MCore 32-bit Microcontroller with 128K of Flash

Motorola Releases First M*Core 32-bit Microcontroller with 128K bytes of Flash

Company:	Motorola
Category:	New Products
Date:	24-July-2000

Austin, TX (microcontroller.com) - Motorola Semiconductor has introduced the first commercially available M-CORE Flash microcontroller, the MMC2107. The new microcontroller is designed to meet the needs of distribution channel customers designing high-performance, cost- and power-sensitive applications. MMC2107 Features 33MHz M-CORE 32-bit microRISC Core with 16 32-bit registers PLL uses 2MHz to 10MHz crystal 128K bytes Flash memory (organized as 64Kx16) in-circuit programmable 8K bytes SRAM 32-level programmable Interrupt Controller Watchdog timer Idle timer two 16-bit timers with four capture/output compare channels 72-pins of I/O four programmable chip selects 8-channel 10-bit queued A/D converter with 7us conversion time two SCIs Double-buffered SPI JTAG interface On-chip emulation (OnCE) Port 2.7V to 3.6V operation at -40 to +85 Packages: LQFP-100 and LQFP-144 The flash array is a one transistor flash cell that requires an external 12V Vpp to program. The 128K bytes array is arranged in 16K byte blocks. The M-Core is a 32-bit RISC core that uses fixed-length 16-bit instructions for code efficiency. A four-stage pipeline insures that most instructions execute in one cycle. The core itself uses 16 32-bit general-purpose registers. Motorola plans to expand the MCORE family with chips that will be pin compatible with the MMC2107 and have consistent memory maps. On the roadmap are additional microcontrollers with different memory options that are expected to be announced in early 2001. MMC2107 Development Tool Support Motorola offers three levels of evaluation kits, all of which include a GNU compiler and debugger: Evaluation Board (MMCEVB2107) - an economical means of developing and debugging target systems that incorporate the MMC2107 Mid-range Evaluation Board (MMCCMB2107) - EVB features plus additional on-board memory, MAPI connector ring for expansion boards, and Mictor logic analyzer connectors Evaluation System (KITEVS2107) - CMB features plus a universal platform board with additional FLASH and SRAM, as well as connectors for multiple communication ports Software development tools and real-time operating systems include those from: Accelerated Technology Inc., AppForge Software, LLC, Avocet Systems, Inc., COSMIC Software, Inc., Embedded Power Corporation, ETAS, Green Hills Software, Inc., Metrowerks AG, Metrowerks Corporation, MicroAPL Ltd, Microtek International, Microware Systems Corporation, Precise Software Technologies, Inc., Innoveda, Inc., TASKING, Inc., and Wind River Systems, Inc. Hardware tools are available from Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Axiom Technologies, Inc.; iSYSTEM GmbH; Lauterbach Datentechnik GmbH; and Tektronix, Inc., which support the MCORE architecture with new logic analyzers and evaluation boards. Price and Availability MMC2107 currently is available in two package versions: a 144-pin low-profile quad flat pack (LQFP) (part number MMC2107CFCPV33) for use in single-chip and expanded modes, and a 100-pin LQFP (part number MMC2107CFCPU33), which can operate in single-chip mode and is intended for applications that must minimize printed circuit board area. The suggested list price is US$15.00 for quantities less than 25,000 units. Engineering samples are available now and can be obtained by contacting a local Motorola sales office or authorized distributor. The MMCEVB2107 is available now for a suggested list of US$495.00; the MMCCMB2107 is available now for a suggested list of US$995.00; and the high performance, KITEVS2107 development tool is expected to be available in September 2000 for a suggested list of US$2500.00. Motorola's development tools are available through local Motorola sales offices or authorized distributors. About MCORE Introduced in 1997, the MCORE architecture was developed for the distribution marketplace, as well as portable and consumer electronics, wireless communications, industrial and transportation. Electronic Design News (EDN) magazine named the MCORE architecture one of the hottest technologies of 1998. The core is a fixed-length, 32-bit microRISC architecture that combines Motorola's technical RISC experience with its vast expertise in control-oriented applications. The MCORE architecture offers exceptional code density, allowing system designers to build more functionality into their applications using less memory, and unmatched interrupt processing for real-time embedded control applications. In addition, the core was also designed for very low-power consumption, enabling longer battery life or fewer batteries in hand-held and portable devices. About Motorola As the world's No.1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA? technologies which enable its customers to create "smart" products and new business opportunities in the networking and computing, wireless communications, transportation, and imaging and entertainment markets. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $7.4 billion (USD) in 1999. Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion. DigitalDNA and M?CORE are trademarks of Motorola. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2000 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. All other product or service names are the property of their respective trademark owners.

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