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Freescale Semiconductor Delivers Complete, Single-Chip Fast Ethernet Solution
New Microcontroller Brings Affordable End-Node Connectivity
to Industrial Control Applications
AUSTIN, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 20, 2004—
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) today reduced both
complexity and cost for system designers with the introduction of the
industry's first complete, single-chip 10/100Mbps Ethernet device. The
16-bit MC9S12NE64 microcontroller replaces more complex multi-chip
Ethernet offerings.
"Designers who choose the MC9S12NE64 can expect to reap the
benefits of a single-chip Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) solution, increasing
reliability and reducing the size of the Ethernet control 'footprint'
within a system," said Daniel Hoste, vice president and general
manager of Freescale's 8/16-bit Products Division. "These benefits
help make Ethernet connectivity an easy option for new applications
and low-cost systems where it may not have been practical in the
past."
"Freescale has propelled the industry forward significantly with
the introduction of this device," said Analyst Fred Zieber of
Pathfinder Research. "The combination of a single chip with a rich
peripheral set and Fast Ethernet connectivity -- all at a new price
point -- can potentially change the rules of game."
The Embedded Ethernet Solution for End Nodes
Ethernet is the leading networking technology for local area
networks (LAN). It is used to connect embedded devices within a LAN or
to the Internet. Today's embedded devices often perform monitoring and
control functions, such as gathering data from sensors or controlling
electric motors or switches. Using an Ethernet connection, these
devices can now be controlled remotely or distribute data over a
network.
Ethernet's established infrastructure, performance,
interoperability, scalability and ease of deployment increasingly make
it the networking standard of choice in industrial settings. Typical
embedded Ethernet applications include industrial controls, security
systems, building automation, lighting controls, power supply
monitors, vending machines and point-of-sale terminals.
The MC9S12NE64 is the first in a Freescale series of 16-bit
microcontrollers with embedded Ethernet connectivity. It provides a
complete, cost-effective solution for industrial control applications
and embedded systems that could benefit from network connectivity.
"The NE64's on-chip Ethernet was a key factor for EBTRON," said
Len Damiano, vice president of sales and marketing for EBTRON, a
manufacturer of sensors for HVAC and irrigation control. "Our
Web-based, demand-controlled irrigation system uses a Web-enabled
device to remotely program and monitor water valves or pumps. The
MC9S12NE64 reads the sensors and calculates soil moisture and
temperature, then determines the control action required based on this
data and programmed input. In short, the system is smart enough to
prevent watering soil that doesn't need it."
Complete Ethernet Connectivity on One Chip
The MC9S12NE64 is based on Freescale's HCS12 central processing
unit (CPU) platform. It offers everything needed for Ethernet
connectivity -- a communications stack, flash memory, random access
memory (RAM), a media access controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
transceiver -- in a single low-pin-count package.
Specific MC9S12NE64 features include:
-- Embedded 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY and MAC, compliant with the
IEEE 802.3 specification
-- Dedicated, deeply embedded digital signal processor (DSP)
functionality to facilitate rapid operation of the PHY
transceiver
-- 64 Kbytes of third-generation flash
-- A high-performance 25MHz HCS12 core
-- A 10-bit, eight-channel analog-to-digital converter
-- A clock generation module with a phase locked loop
-- A four-channel 16-bit timer
-- Two serial communication interfaces (SCIs) and a serial
peripheral interface -- running at speeds up to 6.25 Mbps, and
an inter IC bus
-- 8 Kbytes of static RAM
Freescale partners CMX and Treck offer flash-based TCP/IP stack
software licensing, and a port of the openTCP open source stack
(originated by Viola Systems) is also available. The MC9S12NE64
supports a full set of TCP/IP application protocols using the IP
version 4 (IPv4) standard. The MC9S12NE64 is also built for the newer
IP version 6 (IPv6) TCP/IP protocol. This combined functionality gives
the MC9S12NE64 ample headroom to accommodate the next generation of
networked applications.
Speeding System Development
Freescale is committed to helping reduce developers'
time-to-market by offering:
-- Affordable development hardware (evaluation board and
demonstration board)
-- Metrowerks' Code Warrior(TM) integrated development
environment (IDE)
-- Reference designs, application notes, FAQs and online
tutorials
Third-party developers will also offer reference designs for the
MC9S12NE64.
To help demonstrate the device's capabilities, Freescale has
developed a fully functional Web server occupying about one square
inch of printed circuit board space. Design details are available on
the Freescale Web site.
For more information about the MC9S12NE64 and services and support
available, please visit www.freescale.com.
Price and Availability
The MC9S12NE64 is now available in sample quantities. Suggested
resale pricing in 10,000-piece quantities is:
-- $8.50 (USD) for the MC9S12NE64VTU in an 80-pin TQFP-EP
-- $8.80 (USD) for the MC9S12NE64CPV in a 112-pin LQFP
The DEMO9S12NE64 demonstration board is available for a suggested
resale price of $74.95 (USD). The EVB9S12NE64 evaluation board is
available for a suggested resale price of $249 (USD).
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) is a global leader in the
design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive,
consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale
became a publicly traded company in July 2004 after more than 50 years
as part of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT). The company is based in Austin,
Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or
sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale Semiconductor's
2003 sales were $4.9 billion (US). For more information:
www.freescale.com.
Freescale Reader Inquiry Response:
Freescale Semiconductor
P.O. Box 17927
Denver, CO 80217 USA
Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc.
All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners.
(C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2004
HCS12 products incorporate SuperFlash(R) technology licensed from
SST.
Contact:
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Austin
North America:
Jim Farrell, 512-895-2035
j.farrell@freescale.com
or
Lois Paul & Partners, Austin
Erin Hanley, 512-638-5309
erin_hanley@lpp.com
or
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
Europe, Middle East & Africa:
Regina Cirmonova, +41-22-799-1258
regina.cirmonova@freescale.com
or
Asia-Pacific:
Gloria Shiu, +852-2666-8237
gloria.shiu@freescale.com
or
Japan:
Koichi Yoshimura, +81-3-3280-8672
koichi.yoshimura@freescale.com
or
Latin America:
Ruth Ruiz, 480-814-4897
ruth.ruiz@freescale.com
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