Freescale Brings Analog-Digital Converter and 5V Operation to the Low-End S08 Microcontroller Family.8-Bit QD4 Device Designed to Reduce Cost, Board Space and Power Consumption for Designers Looking to Do More for Less AUSTIN, Texas -- Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FSL FSL - Formal Semantics Language. A language for compiler writing. ["A Formal Semantics for Computer Languages and its Application in a Compiler-Compiler", J.A. Feldman, CACM 9(1) (Jan 1966)]. [Sammet 1969, p. 641]. ) (NYSE:FSL.B) is providing embedded developers a cost-effective microcontroller (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 ) solution to help expand their application possibilities. As personal electronic devices continue to become smaller, more sophisticated and more cost-sensitive, designers have a crucial need for affordable, feature-rich MCUs. To address this need, Freescale is introducing a new member of its 8-bit S08 MCU family, designed to reduce board space, system cost and power consumption for small appliance and DC fan applications. The MC9S08QD4 (QD4) device provides the flexibility and functionality to help developers design a wider array of embedded applications. The QD4 device's high level of integration and 5V support within a compact, 8-pin package make it ideal for cost-sensitive applications that require higher voltages. Application examples include motor control, security systems, walkie-talkies, camera zoom control, vacuum cleaners, industrial compressors, and ignition control for small motor applications, such as motorbikes that do not require Automotive Electronics Council The Automotive Electronics Council is an organisation based in the USA that sets qualification standards for the supply of components in the automotive electronics industry. External links
Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission ) qualification. The QD4 integrates a four-channel, 10-bit analog-to-digital controller (ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ) designed for higher resolution, faster conversion and an automatic compare function. The ADC enables the MCU to easily interface with analog inputs from devices such as sensors by converting the analog signal to a digital value. The automatic-compare functionality allows the MCU to compute values and perform comparisons to a preset threshold. The QD4 also includes an internal clock source (ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. ) module containing a frequency-locked loop (FLL) controlled by internal or external reference. The internal reference clock can eliminate the cost of all external clock components, which helps reduce board space and enhances system reliability. "Building on the momentum of our Controller Continuum, we continue to broaden Freescale's MCU portfolio and offer an array of price/performance options," said Mike McCourt, vice president and general manager of Freescale's microcontroller business. "We developed the QD4 to provide more functionality at the 4K Flash level and greater flexibility for designing embedded applications at attractive price points in today's competitive consumer electronics and industrial control markets." The QD4 offers a robust support environment and pin-compatible migration within Freescale's MCU portfolio when designers need to extend functionality. The QD4 is pin-compatible with the ultra-low-end MC9RS08KA2 and the highly integrated MC9S08QG8 microcontrollers. Shared peripherals and a common set of development tools help make it quick and easy for engineers to leverage their design investments. MC9S08QD4 features * 16MHz HCS HCS - Heterogeneous Computer System A distributed system project. 08 central processing unit See CPU. (architecture, processor) central processing unit - (CPU, processor) The part of a computer which controls all the other parts. Designs vary widely but the CPU generally consists of the control unit, the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), registers, temporary buffers * HC08 instruction set with added background (BGND) instruction * 4KB Flash memory * 256B RAM * Flash read/program/erase over full operating voltage and temperature * 4-channel, 10-bit ADC * Dual 16-bit on-chip timers * Internal clock oscillator oscillator Mechanical or electronic device that produces a back-and-forth periodic motion. A pendulum is a simple mechanical oscillator that swings with a constant amplitude, requiring the addition of energy at each swing only to compensate for the energy lost because of air with 2 percent deviation over temperature and voltage * Single-wire background debug interface * 8-pin PDIP (Plastic DIP) See DIP. and 8-pin narrow body SOIC (Small Outline IC) A small-dimension, plastic, rectangular, surface mount chip package that uses gull-wing pins extending outward. See gull-wing lead, SOJ and chip package. packaging Speeding system development To help customers speed and simplify development, Freescale offers a complimentary Special Edition of its CodeWarrior[TM] development studio optimized for S08 core microcontrollers, such as the MC9S08QD4. The studio is included with the DEMO9S08QD4 demo board and also is available for download online at no charge. CodeWarrior Development Studio goes well beyond basic code generation and debugging. Designers can expect these tools to help streamline application design from the moment they open the box. It features an intuitive, state-of-the-art project manager and build system; a highly optimized compiler; a graphical, source-level debugger; integrated profiling capabilities; a full chip simulator, and more. Pricing and availability Samples of the MC9S08QD4 are available now in production quantities. Suggested resale pricing for 10,000-piece quantities is 69 cents (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). The DEMO9S08QD4 demonstration board is available now for the suggested resale price of $59.00 (USD). A complimentary download of CodeWarrior v5.1, Special Edition is available under "Featured Tools" at www.freescale.com/8bit. Visit http://www.freescale.com/files/pr/QD4.html for more information about the MC9S08QD4. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL, FSL.B) 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 publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. in July 2004. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500[R], is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD). www.freescale.com. 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. The HC08 products incorporate SuperFlash[R] technology licensed from SST. [c] Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2006. |
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