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Atmel Releases Optimized Single-Chip 32-bit SPARC Based Processor for Space Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Oct. 5, 2000--Atmel Corporation
(Nasdaq:ATML) announced today the availability of a new improved
single-chip version of its 32-bit radiation tolerant processor.
In support of the adaptation of industrial standardized components
for space, initiated by the development of the ERC32 computer, Atmel
Wireless & Microcontrollers (formerly TEMIC Semiconductors) and (ESA)
continue their efforts to deliver the computing power required by
modern airborne applications with the introduction of the TSC695E.
The new TSC695E (SMD 5962-00540) is a monolithic version of the
ERC32, now available with dramatically improved performance: new
features include, higher speed, power consumption below 1.5 Watt and
better resistance to radiation. Saving 70% of space and weight of
earlier versions, it allows denser equipment at a lower price.
Moreover, it hosts an On Chip Debugger (OCD) for non-intrusive program
execution control during software development and validation.
According to Mr. Jean-Francois Prost, Equipment Project Manager at
Alcatel Space, ``Obviously, the selection of the TSC695E for the future
ARIANE 5 launcher Inertial Reference System was backed by its overall
simplicity, the flexibility it brings to the designer, and the
performance it offers to support computing and managing real time
tasks.''
Mr. Amar Guennoun, Director of the Aerospace Division at Atmel
Wireless & Microcontrollers added, ``This monolithic rad tolerant
computer is one of the most competitive solutions available for space
equipments.''
The standard version of the TSC695E delivers up to 20 MIPS. It has
Single Event Upset (SEU) immunity and Total Dose tolerance in excess
of 300 Krad. Running with supply voltage between 3 Volt and 5.5 Volt,
the TSC695E is available in 256-pin Quad Flat Pack or Die form.
The device can be delivered in accordance with QML Q&V and also to
European standard flows.
A complete set of development tools is available to support
customers, including a Starter-Kit from Atmel Wireless &
Microcontrollers.
About Atmel
Founded in 1984, Atmel Corporation is headquartered in San Jose,
California with manufacturing facilities in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Irving, Texas, Nantes and Rousset, France and Heilbronn,
Germany. Atmel designs, manufactures and markets on a worldwide basis
advanced logic, mixed-signal, non-volatile memory, and RF
semiconductors. Atmel is also a leading provider of system level
integration semiconductor solutions using advanced CMOS, BiCMOS,
BiPolar, BCDMOS and SiGe process technologies.
Atmel, the Atmel logo and combinations thereof and others
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Information
Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers product information may be
retrieved at www.atmel-wm.com
Contact:
Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers
Thierry Corbiere, +33 2 40 18 17 58 (Press Contact)
Veronique Sablereau, +33 1 30 60 70 68 (Reader's Contact)
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