Freescale Introduces Industry-First Flash-Based 32-bit Microcontroller Families for Single-Chip Connectivity
Designers of Cost-Sensitive Applications Have a Choice:
ColdFire(R) Microcontroller with Fast Ethernet Controller/PHY or USB
On-The-Go
SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 4, 2006—
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL)(NYSE:FSL.B) is enhancing its
32-bit leadership with the introduction of two 68K/ColdFire(R)
microcontroller product families for industrial control applications
ranging from remote data collection and security enhancements to home
automation and environmental monitoring.
The MCF5223x device family is the first 32-bit microcontroller to
deliver a Fast Ethernet Controller, Ethernet PHY and flash memory in a
single-chip solution. It delivers the industry's smallest form-factor
solution for Ethernet-based networking. The MCF5223x also includes the
cryptographic acceleration unit, an instruction-level ColdFire
co-processor that helps speed functions critical to increasing
cryptographic algorithm performance.
The MCF5222x device family offers the industry's first 32-bit
microcontroller with integrated USB On-The-Go and flash memory. It
allows two USB devices to communicate without a host interface, making
it ideal for system-to-system communication applications.
These device families widen the entry point to 32-bit performance
by giving design engineers options for enhanced control, connectivity
and security capabilities on more cost-effective 68K/ColdFire 32-bit
embedded controllers. They are the latest solutions in Freescale's
controller continuum, which is going beyond bits to provide compatible
on-chip peripherals and development tools for easier migration from 8-
to 32-bit performance. (See Freescale unveils microcontroller roadmap
that blurs traditional bit boundaries, March 13, 2006)
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exists.) Additional cost-effective ColdFire derivatives with less
flash are planned for later in 2006.
"The demand for feature-rich and high-performance devices is
driving designers to consider 32-bit embedded controllers," said Rob
Lineback, senior market research analyst with IC Insights Inc.
"Entry-level 32-bit controllers that integrate single-chip
connectivity at a low price point allow system engineers to expand
their design ideas without compromising performance."
"Lower system costs and smaller package sizes will allow customers
to integrate industry-standard connectivity into their embedded
applications," said Mike McCourt, vice president and general manager
of Freescale's Microcontroller Division. "Our new 32-bit ColdFire
device families are ideal solutions for customers who need
full-featured 32-bit performance at 16-bit price points."
All ColdFire processor devices are supported by a consistent tool
set -- CodeWarrior(R) Development Studio -- designed to accelerate
application development with a built-in project wizard that helps
create working projects in as few as seven clicks.
Comprehensive development support
To assist with processor design-in, Freescale offers comprehensive
design and evaluation platforms for the MCF522xx device families.
Available now are the M52233DEMO, a cost-effective and
highly-functional demonstration board for quick and easy application
development, and the M52235EVB, a full-featured evaluation board with
a fully licensed Special Edition of the CodeWarrior Development Studio
for ColdFire Architectures. The M52221DEMO and M52223EVB for the
M5222x family will be available later this year.
CodeWarrior Special Edition is code-size limited and includes a
ColdFire optimizing compiler for maximizing performance and generating
compact code. Developers who require more comprehensive tools can
purchase the Standard and Professional Editions of the CodeWarrior
Development Studio.
Freescale also offers a complimentary TCP/IP stack for use with
the MCF5223x family, the ColdFire TCP/IP Lite by InterNiche.
ColdFire microcontrollers offer comprehensive software and tools
solutions through partnerships with world-class suppliers, including
Green Hills, MQXEmbedded, Wind River, Accelerated Technology, CMX
Systems and InterNiche Technologies. Customers also have access to
full open source software solutions designed to accelerate application
development.
MCF5222x family (MCF52221, MCF52223) features:
-- USB 2.0 full-speed Host/Device/On-The-Go Controller
-- Up to 76 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS @ 80 MHz
-- Multiply-Accumulate (MAC) module and Hardware divide
-- Up to 32K bytes SRAM
-- Up to 256K bytes flash with 100K write/erase cycles and 10
years data retention
-- 3 UARTs
-- Queued serial peripheral interface (QSPI)
-- Inter-IC (IIC) bus interface
-- 4 ch. 32-bit timers
-- 4 ch. 16-bit capture/compare/pulse-width modulation (PWM)
timers
-- 2 ch. periodic interrupt timer
-- 8/4 ch. 8/16-bit PWM timer
-- Real-time clock
-- 8 ch. 12-bit A-to-D converter
-- 4 ch. direct-memory access (DMA) controller
-- Up to 52 general-purpose I/O
-- System integration (phase-locked loop (PLL), software
watchdog)
-- Single 3.3V supply
MCF5223x family (MCF52230, MCF52231, MCF52233, MCF52234, MCF52235)
features:
-- 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller with Ethernet PHY
-- Optional cryptographic acceleration unit (CAU) and random
number generator
-- Up to 57 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS @ 60 MHz
-- Enhanced MAC module and hardware divide
-- 32K bytes SRAM
-- Up to 256K bytes flash 100K W/E cycles, 10 years data
retention
-- Optional controller area network (CAN) 2.0B controller
-- 3 UARTs
-- QSPI
-- Inter-IC (IIC) bus interface
-- 4 ch. 32-bit timers with DMA support
-- 4 ch. 16-bit capture/compare/PWM timers
-- 2 ch. periodic interrupt timer
-- 8/4 ch. 8/16-bit PWM timer
-- Real-time clock
-- 8 ch. 12-bit A-to-D converter
-- 4 ch. DMA controller
-- Complimentary ColdFire TCP/IP Lite stack by InterNiche
-- Up to 73 general-purpose I/O
-- System integration (PLL, SW Watchdog)
-- Single 3.3V supply
Pricing and Availability
The MCF5223x is now available in sample quantities, with
production quantities planned for late 2006. MCF5222x samples are
planned for June 2006, with production quantities planned for late
2006. Suggested resale pricing in 10,000-piece quantities start at
$5.49 (USD) for the MCF5222X devices and at $7.99 (USD) for the
MCF5223X devices.
The M52233DEMO demonstration board is available now for the
suggested resale price of $99 (USD). The M52235EVB evaluation board is
available for the suggested resale price of $299 (USD).
For more information about the MCF5222x and MCF5223x product
families and to register to attend a ColdFire technical seminar
(including complimentary development board), please visit
www.freescale.com/files/pr/mcf522xx.html.
Images
High-resolution MCF5222-3x graphic:
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High-resolution MCF5222-3x chip:
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Low-resolution MCF5222-3x graphic:
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Low-resolution MCF5222-3x chip:
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