Atmel Introduces a New Development Kit for 80C51 Flash Microcontrollers At $290.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NANTES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2001 Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML ATML Automatic Test Markup Language ATML Automated Test Markup Language ) announced today the availability of a low cost development kit, Flash Emulator1, supporting the T89C51Rx2 Flash MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users family. The kit contains a real-time In-circuit Emulator See ICE. (ICE), a development board supporting PDIL (language) PDIL - A language developed at Agence d'Informatique, France in the 1970s for description of communication protocols. It was part of the RHIN project. 40 and PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) A plastic, square, surface mount chip package that contains leads on all four sides. The leads (pins) extend down and back under and into tiny indentations in the housing. See chip package. 44 sockets and an In-system Programmer, which offers a unique and complete solution to start new developments. This innovative kit enables the engineer to get the advantages of both In-system Programming In-System Programming (abbreviated ISP) is the ability of some programmable logic devices, microcontrollers, and other programmable electronic chips to be programmed while installed in a complete system, rather than requiring the chip to be programmed prior to installing it into (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and emulation capabilities. The In-system Programmer, together with the FLIP software (FLexible In-system Programmer), allows the program to be loaded or updated without removing the device from the board, providing a significant flexibility to system designers. The emulation board, featuring the smallest form factor ever, can emulate the T89C51RD2 microcontroller family using any clock speed to debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. and finalize application code. The software provided with the kit includes a source level debugger that can be interfaced directly to the C-compiler tool chain uVision2 from Keil Software(TM). According to Manish Vadher, marketing director for Standard Microcontrollers at Atmel Wireless and Microcontrollers, "This development kit is a low-cost tool, offering designers the possibility to go from evaluation to full design of an application. This is an easy way to take advantage of the advanced features our C51 Flash MCUs with reduced time-to-market." At an introduction price of $290, the development kit will also include a power supply, a PC serial link cable set and a 10-pin ribbon cable for ISP connectivity to enable an effective start to any project. The development kit is available from Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers sales representatives and authorized distributors. Additional information and online inquiry for the kit is available on our web site at: http://www.atmel-wm.com/flashkit.htm. Ceibo, a leading development tools supplier, who jointly developed the kit with Atmel, provides technical support. About Atmel Founded in 1984, Atmel Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. 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 (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. , BiCMOS, bipolar SiGe, and high-voltage BCDMOS process technologies. Requests may be sent via e-mail to literature@atmel.com or by visiting Atmel's website at www.atmel.com. Atmel, the Atmel logo and combinations thereof are registered trademarks and others contained herein, are trademarks of Atmel Corporation. Terms and product names in this document may be the trademarks of others. Information Atmel Wireless & Microcontrollers Division product information may be retrieved at www.atmel-wm.com. |
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