Freescale Introduces Industry-First Flash-Based 32-bit Microcontroller Families for Single-Chip Connectivity.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Designers of Cost-Sensitive Applications Have a Choice: ColdFire(R) Microcontroller with Fast Ethernet Controller/PHY or USB On-The-Go

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) http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/news_release.jsp?nodeId=09362 3. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one 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: http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/IROL/19/196520/images/produc ts/MCF5222-3x_high.jpg (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

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