Atmel's AT91RM9200 ARM9-based Microcontroller Targets System Control, Connectivity Applications
Based on ARM920T Processor with USB and Ethernet Connectivity,
Integrates System Sensing/Control, Man-machine Interface and Secure
Communications
ROUSSET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2003--
Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML) announced today the release of
its AT91RM9200 Microcontroller based on the ARM920T(TM) 200+ MIPS
advanced 32-bit RISC microprocessor from ARM(R) Ltd. It targets
applications requiring enhanced performance such as host processors
for system control and connectivity. Examples include telematics
systems connecting GPS receivers and GPRS communications, industrial
automation, medical systems and point-of-sales terminals. It can also
be used in conjunction with Atmel's FingerChip(TM) fingerprint sensor
for advanced biometrics-based security applications.
Jean-Marie Aubanel, Product Director at Sagem/Monetel, a market
leader in Point-of-Sales Terminals, commented, "The AT91RM9200 is a
perfect fit for our latest generation of point-of-sales terminals. It
provides the performance to run, simultaneously, RSA encryption,
secure keypad control and a V.32bis modem in software, significantly
reducing the number of components in our system. The integrated
CompactFlash(R) card interface offers the flexibility to add wireless
communication modules to our product for future needs."
Upward-compatible with Atmel's established family of ARM7-based
microcontrollers, the AT91RM9200 offers a flexible configuration of
on- and off-chip memories together with an extensive set of
peripherals for control, communication and data storage purposes.
These include USB Host and Device and Ethernet 10/100 Base T MAC as
well as interfaces for a variety of Flash cards including Atmel's
DataFlash(R). A sophisticated power management controller provides a
range of clock speeds and enables individual peripherals to be powered
down when not in use. It keeps power consumption to a minimum under
all conditions of use. The AT91RM9200 can be used as a standard
product in order to minimize time-to-market and development costs, or
can serve as a platform for the development of an ASSP or ASIC.
Green Hills Software offers a complete solution for
AT91RM9200-based product development, comprised of the INTEGRITY(R)
real time operating system, MULTI(R) integrated development and
optimizing compilers. A Linux(R)-based application development
solution is in preparation and planned for availability at the end of
Q1 2003.
Jacko Wilbrink, Atmel's ARM-based Product Manager commented, "The
AT91RM9200 consolidates Atmel's position as a market leader in
ARM-based systems-on-chip. It builds on our experience and
partnerships established with ARM7-based systems, notably with our
qualified third-party development tools supplier, Green Hills
Software. The ARM920T core takes us into new territory where
performance, connectivity and security are paramount."
The AT91RM9200 is available in PQFP208 and BGA256 packages, priced
at $12 in quantities of 50K in PQFP208. Samples are planned from April
2003. A development board, code-named AT91RM9200-DK, is available at a
recommended re-sale price of $5000.
About Atmel
Founded in 1984, Atmel Corporation is headquartered in San Jose,
California with manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe.
Atmel designs, manufactures and markets worldwide, advanced logic,
mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and RF semiconductors. Atmel is also
a leading provider of system-level integration semiconductor solutions
using CMOS, BiCMOS, SiGe, and high-voltage BCDMOS process
technologies.
(C) Atmel Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. Atmel,
FingerChip, DataFlash, the Atmel logo and combinations thereof are
registered trademarks and others contained herein, are trademarks of
Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. ARM and ARM920T are registered
trademarks and trademarks of ARM Ltd. Green Hills Software, INTEGRITY
and MULTI are registered trademarks of Green Hills Software Inc.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of the CompactFlash
Association. Other terms and product names in this document may be the
trademarks of others.
Information
Atmel's AT91RM9200 product information is available at
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?PN=at91rm9200 or by
e-mail from at91support@atmel.com.
CONTACT: Atmel Corporation
Peter Bishop, (+33) (0)4 42 53 61 50
(Communications Manager, Atmel Rousset)
pbishop@atmel.com
Veronique Sablereau, (+33) (0)1 30 60 70 68
(Corporate Communications Manager - Europe)
veronique.sablereau@atmel.com
Clive Over, (+1) 408 451-2855
(Director of Public Relations - USA and Asia)
clive.over@atmel.com
