Atmel Introduces a New 16- & 32-Kbyte In-system Programmable FLASH 80C51 8-bit Microcontrollers
NANTES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2001--Atmel®
Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML) announced today the expansion of its FLASH
microcontrollers offering by adding two new 80C51 microcontrollers,
featuring up to 32-Kbyte FLASH memory with a highly flexible In-system
Programming (ISP) capability.
The T89C51RB2 with 16-Kbyte Flash and the T89C51RC2 with 32-Kbyte
Flash are based on the well known 80C51 architecture and support all
the features of the Atmel TS8xC51Rx2 with 256 bytes of internal RAM
plus 1024 bytes of XRAM. The on-chip FLASH memory with boot loader can
be programmed by byte or by block, either in parallel or in serial
mode.
Both devices offer easy-to-implement In-system Programming
capability either through UART or SPI serial communication interfaces,
using standard 3 or 5 Volts supply.
The program can be loaded or updated without removing the device
from the board, providing a significant flexibility to system
designers.
With ISP even flash program memory can be reconfigured while the
application is running, allowing remote diagnosis, upgrade and
enhancements in the field.
The T89C51RB2 and the T89C51RC2 feature a Programmable Counter
Array (PCA), a hardware watchdog timer, power control modes, and also
take advantage of the high-speed core (X2 mode) which can double
internal frequency for CPU and peripherals (upon selection).
According to Manish Vadher, Marketing Director for Standard
Microcontrollers at Atmel Wireless and Microcontrollers Division,
``These new products offer designers a unique opportunity to accelerate
system integration. They have a medium size FLASH memory, easy to
implement In-system Programming through multi-serial interfaces and
large RAM capacity fully adapted for C-language programming. These
features are suitable for a wide range of applications such as alarms,
TFT LCD monitors, set top box, Internet appliances and smart card
readers.''
Plug-in compatible ROM T83C51RB2 and T83C51RC2 versions are also
available to cut down manufacturing costs.
``Beyond cost, we understand that lead-time is also a critical
factor when it comes to purchasing. Compared to traditional ROM
suppliers' commitment, our mask ROM service offers reduced lead-times
to enable production at high volumes,'' continues Manish Vadher.
Available in industrial temperature range, the devices are
packaged in 40-pin DIL, 44-pin PLCC or 44-pin VQFP. They operate at 40
MHz at 5 Volts and 20 MHz at 3 Volts. Volume production and samples
are available now. The Flash version T89C51RB2 costs $3.30 each for
1Kpcs and the ROM version T83C51RB2 costs $1.60 each for quantities
above 30Kpcs.
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mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and RF semiconductors. Atmel is also
a leading provider of system-level integration semiconductor solutions
using CMOS, BiCMOS, bipolar SiGe, and high-voltage BCDMOS process
technologies.
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Information
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be retrieved at www.atmel-wm.com.
Contact:
Atmel Corporation
Etienne Beneteau, +33 2 40 18 18 61
Product Marketing Microcontrollers
etienne.beneteau@atmel-wm.com
or
Veronique Sablereau, +33 1 30 60 70 68
Marketing Communications Manager
veronique.sablereau@atmel-wm.com
or
Reader's Contact
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Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers
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